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In The News
>WEATHER: Mark Rosenthal's 7-day forecast (1:11). High of 42 today in Worcester
>TOP OF THE NEWS
+6:00: Manhole explosion launches cover high into air over Worcester, narrowly missing car (2:44) (pictured)
+6:00: Worcester Business Journal's Movers & Shakers
+6:00: Radio Worcester (12:46): Dr. Satya Mitra announces run for Worcester Councilor-at-Large
+6:00: Worcester filmmaker, music producer Cyrus Alexander to debut martial arts film in N.Y.C.
+6:00: 210 Sports's Worcester hockey alumni 2024-25 highlights, NHL week 14
+Noon: WCCA-TV wins first place for its TV production of Mechanics Hall Concert featuring the Worcester Symphony Orchestra
+Noon: Jazzed Up Trio at 961 at Union Station 6 to 9 Wednesday
+Noon: What is love to a poet?
-New Worcester apartment building is filling up. But it’s not quite finished
-Worcester firefighter injured on the job in 2006 dies
-Worcester Business Journal names its Best of Business Award winners
-Learning about Taylor Swift? Holy Cross offers course comparing pop stars to poets (2:49). Article
-Scoop Dogg among new names for Worcester's snowplows
-Geocells installed for dam rehabilitation project in Worcester
-Kalkounis named first female City Solicitor in Worcester
-W.P.D. Vice Squad officers arrest man for fentanyl distribution
-Cold Stone Creamery, Planet Smoothie and Wetzel's Pretzel coming to Main Street in Worcester
>DINING OUT: Brazilian steakhouse approved to open in Downtown Worcester
-ICYMI: 71-year-old man killed crossing the road after getting off bus on Lake Ave. in Worcester
-Worcester police probe up in air: 5 takeaways from U.S. attorney’s final interview
-3 firms with 5,400+ Central Mass. apartments facing D.O.J. lawsuit over rent-fixing scheme
-Saint Vincent hiring post showing employee with extra fingers called "complete AI fail"
-Worcester County Sheriff Lew Evangelidis not ruling out running for governor in 2026
-See the rest of the day's Worcester news
>HOLDEN (brought to you by Lamoureux Ford): American Legion meeting on Tuesday
-Despite court ruling, Holden will wait and see about complying with M.B.T.A. housing law
-Long-term employees make it fun to own a car or truck from Lamoureux Ford (3:50)
-Swimmer Julia McMahon qualifies for states in back-to-back seasons
>THE BURBS (brought to you by North End Motor Sales): Pilot makes safe emergency landing at Orange Airport
-Fitchburg man used taxpayer money meant for seniors on studio recordings, 153 pounds of bourbon steak tips, framed portrait: feds
-Woodworking is Jim Litterio's gift
-Kate Hodges bids farewell in Lancaster
-Picture This: Item reader shares wildlife photo favorites
>BARS & BANDS: The Mayor's Live Music List for Monday
>OPINION: Ray Mariano: City Council makes mess of Gaza issue
-This Week in Worcester Podcast (1:13:01)
>OBITUARIES: Tribute to Worcester native who delayed her nursing career to work at Norton's during World War II
>SPORTS: Patriots hire Mike Vrabel as head coach; NFL world reacts
-What Vrabel told Tom Brady before being hired by Patriots
-Bill Belichick confidant speaks out on NFL coaching rumors
-Celtics beat New Orleans, 120-119
-Railers beat Wheeling, 2-1
>CARS: Why some carmakers are ditching touchscreens for your beloved knobs
>NATIONAL: Death toll climbs to 24 in wildfires while Los Angeles braces for shift in weather (2:09)
-Number of unpartnered U.S. adults declined for first time in nearly 20 years
-Tragic: "Unspeakable tragedy" hits after couple dies in separate accidents within 24 hours
>NEW ENGLAND: Teacher accused of sharing child pornography with minors
-Cat declawing is now illegal in Massachusetts
>COLLEGES: Nichols senior co-authors A.I. study and presents findings at academic conference
>TRAVEL (brought to you by Fuller RV & Rental): The coolest fountain shows in the world
>BUSINESS: E-ZPass scam under investigation (2:39)
>SHOPPING: Katie Millett: Baby registry hits, misses, and what I’d do differently
>HOMES: Homes at or under $350,000 in Worcester County, January 5th to 11th
>HEALTH: Winter outdoor workout tips from a doctor
-New study finds link between C.M.V. and Alzheimer's disease
>FOOD: What is the best diet for heart health? Experts say that DASH diet is (:43)
>TV/STREAMING: Now is the best time to subscribe to Peacock — 5 reasons why
>MOVIES: "Den of Thieves 2" wins box office crown, "Moana 2" nears $1 billion globally
>CELEBRITY: Medium Tyler Henry predicted Ricki Lake's L.A. house fire 3 months ago
>HISTORY: Blizzard of ’78 the topic of Shrewsbury Historical Society talk January 22nd
>ANIMALS: Woman rescues 3 puppies just in time (2:13)
>GOOD NEWS: Mail carrier saves dog from icy creek
-Meanwhile, unusual 911 calls of 2024 include "Mean" cat, broken washing machine and locked phone
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In The News
>WEATHER: Mark Rosenthal's 7-day forecast (:29). High of 60 today in Worcester
>TOP OF THE NEWS
+6:00: After fatal shooting, Worcester strip club must close at 8
+6:00: City custodians protest treatment by Worcester's new cleaning contractor
+6:00: Friends of Worcester Public Library mark 70 years with $50,000 gift to new branch
+6:00: Pulse Magazine's Weekend Guide (:22)
+Noon: Jury says it's deadlocked in Noel Inoa retrial; judge says keep trying
+Noon: Worcester airport sets record, but 500,000 goal looms
+Noon: Level 3 sex offender accused of trying to entice juvenile in Southbridge
+Noon: Things to Do: Día de los Muertos celebration, 'Ghosts in the Galleries
+Noon: Decade of ghouls and glamor: Haunted Speakeasy set for Worcester
+Noon: This is peak: Joe Fusco Jr. dreams about replacing a boiler
-Driver injured after car crashes through fence, lands on roof in Worcester (1:40). Article
-Child hospitalized after being hit by vehicle while riding bike in Worcester
-Worcester husband and wife die just 2 days apart
-Phantom Gourmet visits Worcester restaurant (5:02)
-Worcester community seeks help after local designer’s bag, credit cards stolen
-Former Worcester police sergeant takes over National Guard's 42nd Infantry Division
-Worcester S.N.A.P. rolls drop 21% as advocates seek D.T.A. staff
-internal investigation clears officers of wrongdoing in Toomey crash
-Related: Advocates renew call for police review board after release of Toomey crash report
-Related: Read the full Worcester police review of city councilor's crash
-City to crack down on parking scofflaws during snow. But you'll be warned
-Central Mass. strip club to face license commission after deadly shooting
-Terror on Tory Fort: Check out Worcester family's Western take on Halloween
-Ché Anderson talks about roles at UMass Med School, Mass Cultural Council
-Nativity School opens applications for upcoming year
-Aislinn Doyle: W.P.S. In Brief: Realignment breakdown by school
>DINING OUT: Worcester restaurant expands to serve lunch
-ICYMI: State blocks out-of-state firm from buying nursing homes in Worcester, Fitchburg
-$51 million redevelopment brings 80 affordable senior apartments to Worcester's Lincoln Square
-Worcester's historic Heywood Boot building to receive $929K in state redevelopment funding
-Worcester lands record $5.5 million grant to remove lead hazards
-See the rest of the day's Worcester news
>HOLDEN: Midnight at the Masquerade mystery Thursday at Gale Free Library
-This week's road closures and traffic delays
>THE BURBS (brought to you by North End Motor Sales): What happens to Anna Maria College’s campus after bids fall short?
-Takeaways from latest Shrewsbury Select Board meeting
-Westborough police warn against "door kick" social media challenge
-Charlton voters approve data center restrictions, call for end to Flock cameras
-In stunning reversal, Westborough Town Meeting changes course on downtown zoning proposal
-Pastor Coates drops fraud claims against orchard developer and former Dunbar clients
-Southbridge man charged with armed robbery at Elm Street convenience store
-Dudley Town Hall access plan draws objections at Town Meeting
>BARS & BANDS: The Mayor's Live Music List for Thursday
-Jazzed Up Duo at Val’s Restaurant in Holden Friday and Saturday
>SHOWTIME: Disney On Ice presents Spotlight Magic
-Get medieval: Autumn Knights Renaissance Faire set
-Celeste Ng headlines Worcester library fundraiser November 5th
-Suzanne Strempek Shea's popular memoir talk comes to Webster
-Charlton mom's book captures spirit of late son, paralyzed in 1997 crash
>OPINION: Sunita Razdan: Lend nature a hand - leave fallen leaves in yard
-WCCA-TV's Chandler Chat No. 509 (28:27): Nativity School of Worcester
-WCCA-TV's Coffee with Konnie No. 545 (29:27): Hank Stolz
-Radio Worcester's The Rundown (26:00): Journalists' superpower and Worcester media in 2026
>OBITUARIES: Tribute to local woman who worked as a baking teacher
>SPORTS: Patriots-Bears preview: Keys to victory, prediction and more
-Drake Maye vs. Caleb Williams a battle of electric, maturing quarterbacks
-Patriots injured reserve activations explained: Decisions await
-Why Patriots cannot afford not to start Caleb Lomu each week
-NFL Week 7 schedule, TV and announcers
-Mechanics Hall ready to rumble as boxing returns after long absence
-Holy Cross women's hockey team hits the road to face Dartmouth
-Holy Cross baseball announces Fall World Series
>NATIONAL: Nobel-winning A.I. pioneer warns: Befriend bots or "we're toast"
-How many Americans support second execution attempt for Christa Pike
-Ukraine's $500 drones slaughtered America's $25 million tanks in recent war game
-Tragic: Swimmer, 65, killed by shark despite wearing repellent band
>NEW ENGLAND: Officers say Matthew Farwell was agitated in days before Sandra Birchmore's death (2:49)
-Lawmakers reject Gov. Healey's gas tax suspension plan (:26)
-Massachusetts leads nation in lottery spending again
>COLLEGES: Clark Family & Friends Weekend 2026
>TRAVEL (brought to you by Fuller RV & Rental): Half of Americans return home more drained than relaxed after a vacation, new survey says
>BUSINESS: Amazon hiring 6,000 seasonal workers in Mass.
-Radio Worcester (22:08): W.B.D.C. and Webster Five explain small business financing
-LPL Financial Research: Moats vs. inertia: Unpacking the personal A.I. agent threat
-Meta ordered to pay New Mexico $25 billion for deceiving users
>SHOPPING: Warning issued against 400,000 pressure cookers due to burn risk
>HOMES: Americans are abandoning a beloved tradition — and experts reveal 5 reasons why
>HEALTH: Sexually transmitted diarrhea is morphing into a superbug
-Medicare Advantage plan cuts: United, Humana reduce benefits for 1 million
>FOOD: Daily Dish: Baked salmon and rice
>TV/STREAMING: Elizabeth Holmes docs to watch before "You Can See Everything"
>MOVIES: Trailer for new Idris Elba movie, "Above the Below" (1:38)
>CELEBRITY: Selma Blair speaks out after mid-flight meltdown, arrest
-Judge tosses child sex abuse indictment against Timothy Busfield
>ANIMALS: Tiny cat loves swimming just as much as exploring the world (2:39)
>HISTORY: Building 19 author on nostalgia event this weekend (11:28)
>GOOD NEWS: Couple struck by lightning while walking hand in hand, hail Good Samaritan hikers for saving their lives
-Meanwhile, in Colorado, bear steals bag of gear from fire station
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