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>WEATHER: Mark Rosenthal's 7-day forecast (1:12). High of 64 today in Worcester
>DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE REPORT ON WORCESTER POLICE DEPARTMENT
-"We need some identification": Worcester mayor responds to Worcester Police Department report
-Woman says she was victim of aggressive Worcester police officers (3:10)
-Worcester leaders, NAACP angry over attorney response on behalf of city to D.O.J. report
-City councilors demand answers after D.O.J. report on police (2:36). Article
-Worcester city manager to prepare report on civilian review board
-Advocates for sex workers say Worcester police used "sex as a weapon"
-Safe Exit Initiative response to D.O.J. report
-Worcester police pepper sprayed a suicidal man. They were supposed to de-escalate
-Worcester police unions respond to Justice Department investigation
-Radio Worcester Roundtable (47:39): D.O.J. report criticizes Worcester police
-Earlier: Feds find "outrageous government conduct" within Worcester Police Department (2:05)
-Earlier: U.S. Attorney seeks binding agreement after Worcester police probe
-Earlier: Read the D.O.J. report (43 pages)
>TOP OF THE NEWS
+5:00: Pan-Mass Challenge will begin in Worcester in 2026 (2:27). Article
+5:00: Tropical Smoothie Cafe opening first location in Worcester
+5:00: At Ruby Doo’s, chef Drew Day shares "the food I grew up on"
+5:00: National Organization for Human Services lauds Safe Homes Worcester
+5:00: TONIGHT! Jazzed Up at 961 Union 6 to 9
+5:00: Last Call: Officer Nick Yacuzzi and Siggy, QCC's K-9 team
-Icy save in Worcester after 4 get stuck on island
-Man reportedly drags girl, 16, into woods near Shrewsbury school bus stop (2:05). Article
-City Council approves city manager's contract amid tax debates
-A.C.L.U.: Worcester City Council used unconstitutional viewpoint discrimination
-Worcester police ask for the public's help in finding missing girl
-Worcester police ask for the public's assistance in finding missing man
-Telegram & Gazette Student of the Week
-Celtics present Bob Cousy with 2024 NBA championship ring
-Radio Worcester (7:55): Eric Casey discusses proposed WoodSpring Suites Hotel in Worcester
-Radio Worcester (14:33): City Councilor Etel Haxhiaj pushes for life-saving sprinkler law
->DINING OUT: Peppercorn's Secret Santa Sweepstakes in back
-ICYMI: Firefighter Christopher Roy memorial ceremony at Webster Square station
-Preserving Worcester’s Green Island neighborhood
-Rutland man sleeping outside to raise awareness of homeless veterans (4:19)
-There's no place finer than the Boulevard Diner
-Hot Dog Safari, Youth Flag Football team for food drive at George's Coney Island Hot Dogs
-See the rest of the day's Worcester news
>HOLDEN (brought to you by Lamoureux Ford): Penniman chosen as ice hockey captain
-Christmas Greetings from Everyone At Lamoureux Ford (:49)
>THE BURBS (brought to you by North End Motor Sales): Voters defeat Rutland facility planning
-Norman Rockwell's "The Runaway" cover re-created at Northbridge museum
-Boosterthon Glow Run gets kids energized
-West Boylston police log December 2nd to 9th
-Clinton students paint Chinese calligraphy in class
-Grafton News Holiday Happenings
-The Item's calendar of events
>BARS & BANDS: The Mayor's Live Music List for Wednesday
-TODAY! Worcester bar holding holiday cocktail class on Thursday
>SHOWTIME: Levin Valayil is the new Bob Cratchit as "A Christmas Carol" returns
-"Wicked" has origins in Massachusetts. What to know about author Gregory Maguire
-Taylor Swift's Eras Tour ends by shattering own record, grossing an estimated $2.2 billion
>OPINION: Amanda Khatib: Changing a holiday tradition to better suit my son’s needs
-WCCA-TV's Intern Interviews No. 77 (27:18): Worcester Symphony Orchestra's Rhapsody in Blue Concert, Part 1
-Unity Radio's The Susanity Life Show (58:34)
>OBITUARIES: Tribute to Greek immigrant who came to Worcester and became a successful restaurateur
>SPORTS: NFL Free Agents 2025: Top tackles Patriots can sign to protect Drake Maye
-Bill Belichick-North Carolina decision imminent? Albert Breer shares the latest
-Bill Belichick’s girlfriend, Jordon Hudson, leaves U.N.C. clues on Instagram
-Bruins lose to Winnipeg, 8-1
-Holy Cross Athletics Moments of the Month (3:20)
-Check out Rich Garven's final Terrific 10 Large School football poll
-Check out Rich Garven's final Top 20 Small Schools football poll
>CARS: Luxury brand Infiniti to close U.S. dealerships
>NATIONAL: Luigi Mangione arrest warrant details murder, weapons charges for C.E.O.'s killing
-Dramatic video shows Coast Guard rescue 2 from plane that crashed during "training"
-Tragic: Man shoots own brother dead in spat over car and then kills himself to avoid prison time
>NEW ENGLAND: Baby of man fatally shot born day after he died, family says (1:40)
-Man who spent decades in prison for murder he didn't commit awarded $13 million
>COLLEGES: Clark Collective sellers build community through entrepreneurship
-Curator Kimberly Toney discusses land acknowledgements, building community at Worcester State
>TRAVEL (brought to you by Fuller RV & Rental): This untapped destination just got a new international airport
>BUSINESS: Central Mass. business leaders feel optimistic about economy for first time since May
-LPL Financial Research: High-level thoughts on stock and bond markets in 2025
-Litigator joins local law firm as partner
>SHOPPING: Shopping sustainably at Burncoat Center for Arts and Wellness for the Holidays
>HOMES: What $350,000 or less gets you in Worcester County, December 1st to 7th
>HEALTH: Doctor makes case for larger Medicare reimbursements (3:33). Article
-Dizziness could mean many things - what questions you should be prepared to answer at doctor (1:24)
>FOOD: Learning about different chai flavors and concentrates (4:24)
>TV/STREAMING: Will there be a "Yellowstone" Season 6? Everything we know
>MOVIES: Daniel Craig slams James Bond's "Quantum of Solace"
>CELEBRITY: Cher and Dick Van Dyke evacuate their Malibu homes amid "very dangerous" wildfire
>HISTORY: Jack’s Joke Shop kept Boston laughing for 85 years
>ANIMALS: Kitten is obsessed with mom's baby bump (1:43)
>GOOD NEWS: Good Samaritan saves 2 babies abandoned in ditch in freezing weather while checking for mail
-Meanwhile, in Wisconsin, 10-year-old calls 911 for help with math homework
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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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