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In The News
>WEATHER: Mark Rosenthal's 7-day forecast (1:07). High of 37 today in Worcester
>TOP OF THE NEWS
-Man shot to death in Worcester, 24-year-old arrested
-Worcester police arrest suspect in Park Ave. bank robbery
-Community rallies for answers in death of state police recruit from Worcester (2:01). Article
-Earlier: 3 months after death of Worcester's Enrique Delgado-Garcia, family demands justice (2:24). Article
-New developer taking over remaining Table Talk Pie site, planning 185-unit building
-Worcester police chief pushes back on Justice Department investigation
-Related: What's next after the scathing D.O.J. report alleging abuse by Worcester police
-Earlier: Feds find "outrageous government conduct" within Worcester Police Department (2:05)
-Related: Radio Worcester's The Rundown (24:18): Tom Marino, Mark Henderson and Randy Feldman on D.O.J. report
-Related: Radio Worcester Roundtable (47:39): D.O.J. report criticizes Worcester police
-$1.4 million for emergency shelter in Worcester: homeless numbers expected to climb
-Worcester Public Schools Superintendent Rachel Monárrez sets high goals for students
-Here’s how much you’ll pay in property taxes in Worcester under the new 2025 tax rates
-Worcester native Sean McGrail made NESN the envy of regional sports networks
>DINING OUT: Worcester restaurant to hold annual free holiday meal
-ICYMI: Doherty High basketball court named for fallen officer Manny Familia
-Man pleads guilty in crash that killed 5-year-old Worcester girl
-Born in Worcester, Thomas and Ruth O'Brien, parents of comedian Conan O'Brien, die days apart
-Worcester, Leominster regional transit ridership boosted by free fares
-See the rest of the day's Worcester news
>HOLDEN (brought to you by Lamoureux Ford): Improvement and determination — the 2 keys for Wachusett boys' basketball
-Christmas Greetings from Everyone At Lamoureux Ford (:49)
-December Senior Center events
>THE BURBS (brought to you by North End Motor Sales): Fire destroys building in Westminster
-New Business: Studio hopes to bring fitness to families
-Santa hears from children in West Boylston
-S.E.L.C.O. receives Public Power Customer Satisfaction Award
-Spencer-East Brookfield school district officially out of fiscal oversight
-11 Grafton students from Blackstone Valley Tech Class of 2025 are Adams Scholars
-Crystal Freeze Fun Walk/Run is January 4th
-Sterling Grange recognized as "Distinguished"
>BARS & BANDS: The Mayor's Live Music List for Sunday
>SHOWTIME: Six Things to Do: Shopping, concerts, sequins, chainmail
-Watch Beyoncé tease Christmas Day halftime show performance — "A Cowboy Carter Christmas"
>FAITH: Holy Cross professor — A.I. Jesus might "listen" to your confession, but it can’t absolve your sins
>OPINION: Tom Marino: The Batista administration's disinformation campaign
-Worcester State President Barry Maloney: Bachelor's degree has never been more valuable or affordable
-Gisele Rivera-Flores: The complexities of unifying black and brown communities
-WCCA-TV's Intern Interviews No. 78 (23:53): Worcester Symphony Orchestra's Rhapsody in Blue Concert, Part 2
-WCCA-TV's Chandler Chat No. 443 (28:19): AHF Boston
>OBITUARIES: Tribute to local chiropractor who practiced for over 40 years
>SPORTS: Why Patriots should aspire to be like Panthers late in 2024 season
-Bill Belichick reached out to Jets about their vacancy before taking U.N.C. job
-Belichick receives roaring ovation during North Carolina basketball game
-NFL Week 15 schedule, TV and announcers
-Bruins beat Vancouver, 5-1
-Holy Cross Athletics (1:20): Benching for a cure
-Railers fall in shootout, 3-2
>NATIONAL: South Korea's parliament impeaches president over martial law
-Government to begin expanded testing of milk supply to better track the spread of bird flu
-Tragic: Man severely injured in polar bear attack defending wife
>NEW ENGLAND: Mass. police warn about Christmas lights on cars (2:01)
-Teen leads police on car chase through N.H., Vermont, Mass.
>COLLEGES:Anna Maria AMCAST (50:10): Podcast and Narrative
-"Feel Good Finals" activities help Clark students manage exam stress
-Radio Worcester (6:25): Q.C.C. President Pedraja on finals, mental health support and swearing in K9 Siggy, Worcester’s first college resource dog
>TRAVEL (brought to you by Fuller RV & Rental): The world’s smallest inhabited islands
>BUSINESS: Class action lawsuit filed against T-Mobile for alleged hidden fee
-101: Managing your company through a merger or acquisition
>HOMES: Underutilized malls are becoming housing units
>SHOPPING: Central Mass. Mom's holiday gift guide for a sensory-seeking child
>HEALTH: What to know about the outbreak of "bleeding eye" virus
-Unity Radio's Talking Wellness (57:51)
>FOOD: F.D.A. may outlaw food dyes "within weeks": Bombshell move would affect candy, soda and cakes, revolutionize American diets
>TV/STREAMING: "Yellowstone" series finale episode run-time revealed
-"Yellowstone" finale theories run wild with Cole Hauser’s last day on set photo
>MOVIES: Michael Mann talks "Heat 2" film script
>CELEBRITY: Angela Kinsey's Hallmark Christmas debut (3:06)
>HISTORY: The story of David Prouty and others for whom a school was named
>ANIMALS: Dog interrupts window cleaner's shift to show favorite toy (1:45)
>GOOD NEWS: Man decorates his home and his neighbor's house for Christmas
-Meanwhile, in Japan, serial shoe thief at kindergarten identified as a weasel
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+Part-time host/hostess at Shrewsbury Street restaurant
-Staff Associate, Counselor (10-month Position) at Worcester State
-Full-time barista at Worcester bakery
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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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+Full-time firefighter/paramedics, Town of West Boylston
-Multiple positions, Holden D.P.W.
-Part-time maintenance position, Canal District bar/restaurant
-Hosts, wait staff & bussers, Worcester restaurant
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