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In The News
>WEATHER: Mark Rosenthal's 7-day forecast (1:19). High of 80 today in Worcester
-Should you rake the leaves? Meteorologists weigh in (5:14)
+Noon: Drought expands, worsens across wildfire-stricken Massachusetts
>TOP OF THE NEWS
+5:00: Victim of Millbury encampment fire MaryAnn Audette recalled
+5:00: Worcester police arrest man for warrants, drug charges
+Noon: Frank Carroll, business and community leader in Worcester, has died (pictured)
+Noon: Check out one of Worcester's most decked out houses for Halloween
+Noon: Rally at Worcester City Hall shows support for Puerto Rico
+Noon: Company that owns Worcester substance abuse center to pay settlement amid insurance fraud claims
+Noon: Man dies in East Brookfield house fire
+Noon: Shrewsbury residents receive fake campaign postcards (2:25). Article
+Noon: Six Things to Do: Iron Maiden, 'Puppy Love,' piano duos and more ...
+Noon: Comedy night at DCU Center benefits The Manny 267 Foundation
-Deer crashes spike in Worcester (and everywhere!) during fall
-How much do Worcester Public Schools spend per student?
-Look inside the new UMass Memorial patient building opening next year
-Local medical school student teaches high school students the impact of food on health (1:58)
-TODAY! 10th annual Hilloween 5 to 7:30
-This tree in Institute Park in Worcester just glows (:29)
-Manny Jae Media (55:09): Mayor's Walk in Webster Square neighborhood
-Beset by infighting, a toxic culture and an investigation into leadership, Cannabis Control Commission isn't working effectively
-How did Stephen Nedoroscik do on '"Dancing with the Stars" Halloween night? Who went home
-Student stabbed at Fitchburg school, another student under arrest (2:10)
-Suspect leads police on multi-town chase in vehicle stolen in Princeton
-Radio Worcester's The Rundown (24:03): Protests disrupt City Council meeting
-Radio Worcester Roundtable (41:58): City Council agenda rules
>DINING OUT: 100FM The Pike (7:51): Mike Hsu vs. the Grim Reaper Chicken from Dave's Hot Chicken
-ICYMI: Saint Vincent Radiological Associates can be held liable in patient's death, Appeals Court rules
-Mass. Child Advocate investigating death of Worcester 4-year-old
-Worcester Human Rights Commission hires lawyer in documents dispute with city manager
-After 21 years being an all-boy school, Nativity Worcester is welcoming girls
-See the rest of the day's Worcester news
>HOLDEN (brought to you by Lamoureux Ford): Trick or treating 5 to 8 today
-Tyler George making the tough saves for Wachusett soccer
-NEW! Long-term employees make it fun to own a car or truck from Lamoureux Ford (3:50)
-Police, SWAT, ATF raid in Holden nets gun and drugs, 1 arrested
>THE BURBS (brought to you by North End Motor Sales): Man accused of trying to entice 15-year-old into sex in Webster
-Truck fire causes delays at Mass. Pike - Route 146 interchange
-Paxton plans D.P.W. office move
-Trick or treating 5 to 8 in Paxton
-Houghton students, staff, alums gather round Peace Pole
-Templeton man accused of assaulting grandfather in violent dispute
>BARS & BANDS: The Mayor's Live Music List for Thursday
-Recap of Central Mass. Mom's Night Out at Agronomy Farm Vineyard
>SHOWTIME: Hibernian Centre program highlights history's Jewish-Irish alliance
-100FM The Pike (16:08): Orlando Baxter on growing up in Worcester, teaching & his comedy career
-Last Call: Cynthia Bisbee, glass artist
-Billie Raymond: Favorite children’s Halloween books
-Janice Harvey: Uncovering a "Kelley Square kid's" life during wartime
-Unity Radio's Unity in the Community (59:33): Robert Billota
>OBITUARIES: Tribute to a 30-year veteran of the Worcester Police Department
>SPORTS: Latest update on Drake Maye's concussion
-Patriots felt Josh Uche "wasn’t on board" before trade: Report
-NFL Week 9 schedule, TV and announcers
-How ex-Bruins Linus Ullmark, Jake DeBrusk and others are playing with new teams
-100FM The Pike (9:16): Kevin “Big Gulp” Nagle vs. Jake Paradise Friday at DCU Center
-Railers lose to Norfolk, 3-1
>CARS: Chrysler recalls 33,777 RAM 1500 trucks
>NATIONAL: Woman accused of using Roblox to instruct child to kill baby
-Murderer released on parole now wanted for murders of his pregnant wife and her unborn child
-Tragic:Teen Walmart worker found dead at store in mysterious oven incident
>NEW ENGLAND: What we learned from Part 2 of Vanity Fair's Karen Read profile (2:24)
-4 M.B.T.A. employees fired in connection with investigation
>COLLEGES: Exploring the exorcism room at Holy Cross
-Anna Maria grad Luis Frias II new Director of D.E.I. in Boston
-Assumption's physician assistant studies program granted accreditation-provisional status
>TRAVEL (brought to you by Fuller RV & Rental): 5 of the most haunted places in the U.S.
>BUSINESS: UMass Memorial names new president of Worcester’s largest hospital, appoints 2 to C-suite
-LPL Financial Research: What scares us about the economy and markets
-Radio Worcester (10:07): Evelyn Darling steps down as B.I.D. director after 5 years
>HOMES: Cape Cod mansion that borders Kennedy compound for sale (:38)
>SHOPPING: Walmart's Black Friday ad revealed — Ninja, Keurig, HP and more
>HEALTH: Artificial intelligence playing role in diagnosing breast cancer
-Alzheimer’s clinical trials and treatments available
>FOOD: Celebrating Hispanic Heritage Month with Que Masa's dishes (5:10)
>TV/STREAMING: Kaley Cuoco says she's open to reprising "Big Bang Theory" role
>MOVIES: John Krasinski returning to star in "Jack Ryan" movie
>CELEBRITY: Why Carol Burnett wanted to end sketch show, retirement plans
>HISTORY: Panoramic view of Worcester, circa 1907
>ANIMALS: Pig caught on camera stealing neighbors' pumpkins (3:37)
>GOOD NEWS: Man finds $20 on the ground, uses it to win $1 million lottery prize
-Meanwhile, in Texas, son's hilarious obituary for dad goes viral: "He is God's problem now"
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In The News
>WEATHER: Mark Rosenthal's 7-day forecast (:59). High of 17 today in Worcester
-Maps show how cold it will get this week from Arctic blast
-Snowfall totals in Central Massachusetts
>TOP OF THE NEWS
+9:00: Worcester Public Schools will have 2-hour delay on Wednesday, January 22nd
+9:00: Worcester residents battle leaky pipes and cold temps; warming centers open (1:47). Article
+6:00: Worcester man charged with murder in death of former employee (:25). Article
+6:00: Uxbridge Public Schools Superintendent Michael Baldassarre arrested, charged with O.U.I.
+6:00: Listen Up: OK Go, Carlos Odria and Between the Waves offer new music
+Noon: Major crash on Mass. Pike, Westborough Fire Department responding
+Noon: Central Mass. Jewish Film Fest is back with 3 "outstanding" movies
+Noon: Worcester County High School Club offers bowling to local high schoolers
-Worcester digs out from snow before cold sets in (2:10)
-Report, video show how Assumption "To Catch a Predator" case escalated
-City of Worcester to open warming centers Tuesday and Wednesday
-King's teaching a reminder of conflict, unity at Worcester breakfast
-Worcester food hub fast-tracked to Union Station via fed, state funds
-2 decades, 500 voices: Worcester project chronicles the lives of local women
-Trafficking victim advocate Chrissi Bates to re-receive key to city
-Worcester County Wonders: America's oldest Armenian Church
-Polar Seltzer releases 4 new "dessert cart" flavors
-Trash & recycling pickup delayed by a day in Worcester
-Mike Benedetti: Worcester City Council agenda preview
-Aislinn Doyle: Worcester's Literacy "Crisis" (Part 1)
-Faces of Worcester: Francisco Diaz, owner of Diaz and Sons
-Radio Worcester (14:30): City Manager Eric Batista addresses allegations of transphobia
-Radio Worcester (16:49): District 3 City Councilor George Russell announces retirement, addresses council controversy
>DINING OUT: Worcester Restaurant Week will be back from February 24th through March 9th
-ICYMI: Crews work to clear Worcester roads after overnight snow storm (2:34)
-Meet Mac: Worcester's new K-9 tracker (1:24). Article
-Worcester Airport saw busiest year since Massport took over nearly 15 years ago
-Investigation launched following Worcester councilor’s accusations of transphobia
-See the rest of the day's Worcester news
>HOLDEN (brought to you by Lamoureux Ford): Holden Fire Department C.P.R. training February 2nd
-Longtime customer salutes Lamoureux Ford (3:53)
-Wachusett Echo: A beginners guide to midterms
>THE BURBS (brought to you by North End Motor Sales): Millbury Police Association Ice Fishing Derby winners
-Man arrested for trespassing at Leominster bar after refusing to leave
-Clinton Knights of Columbus Free Throw Championship is Saturday
-Volunteers, supporters made renovated hearse house in Berlin a reality
-West Boylston police log January 6th to 12th
-Shrewsbury Select Board update (:35)
-Florence Sawyer honor roll announced
>BARS & BANDS: The Mayor's Live Music List for Tuesday
-Mocktail recipes for Dry January (7:20)
>SHOWTIME: Concert to highlight unity between Black and Jewish communities
-Lindsey Ford: Our favorite Lego places
-Shaun Connolly: Tips for a new era
>OPINION: Geraldine Byrne Nason: Enduring bond between Ireland and Washington
-Giselle Rivera-Flores: An open letter — In solidarity
-WCCA-TV Newsletter for January
-WCCA-TV's Close to Home No. 582 (28:49): Our Lady of Hope
>OBITUARIES: Tribute to Worcester bar owner
>SPORTS: Robyn Glaser, Patriots’ executive vice president of football business, to resign
-Former NFL exec blasts Patriots for making "mockery" of Rooney Rule
-Celtics rout Warriors, 125-85
-Bruins beat San Jose, 6-3
-210 Sports: Worcester hockey alumni highlights, NHL week 15
>NATIONAL: A busy day in Washington. Complete coverage in National News
-When will Yellowstone's volcano erupt? Scientists have an answer
-Tragic: At least 10 dead, 32 injured in a hotel fire at a ski resort in Turkey
>NEW ENGLAND: Bird flu suspected after dozens of Mass. geese found dead (:28). Article
-Mass. unemployment mistake will cost $2.1 billion
>COLLEGES: Clark's Higgins Institute announces wide range of faculty grants
>TRAVEL (brought to you by Fuller RV & Rental): The U.S. just banned hidden hotel fees
>BUSINESS: Central Mass. business by the numbers
-Fighting fraud through awareness (2:15)
>SHOPPING: Victoria's Secret winter sale — Get 7 panties for $35 for Valentine's Day
>HOMES: See all homes sold in Worcester County, January 12th to 18th
>HEALTH: Expert tips for protecting skin in extreme winter weather (3:26)
-More men are getting vasectomies after Roe V. Wade overturned (:56)
>FOOD: McDonald's brand new value menu is here — including $1 deals
>TV/STREAMING: MSNBC bringing back Rachel Maddow 5 nights a week
>CELEBRITY: These are the most canceled celebs of 2024
>HISTORY: Holden the town, like the Harvard chapel, takes name from London banker
>ANIMALS: Senior dog who was left behind gets all the toys she wants (1:33)
>GOOD NEWS: Siblings sell coffee to raise money for L.A. fire relief
-Meanwhile, in Chicago, wild coyote yanked from refrigerated section of Aldi supermarket, shocking video shows
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