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>WEATHER: Mark Rosenthal's 7-day forecast (:57). High of 31 today in Worcester
>TOP OF THE NEWS
+5:00: Officers attend hearings in Worcester for 3 accused in prison attack (1:32)
+5:00: Popular Worcester pro wrestling league has to change venue. Here’s why
+Noon: Worcester District 1 Councilor Jenny Pacillo won’t seek re-election
+Noon: Things to Do: Wrestling at Electric Haze, blues at WCUW and more ...
+Noon: Small Stones Festival of the Arts exhibition returning to Grafton
+Noon: Oscar nominations: "Emilia Pérez" leads with 13
+Noon: Oscar nominations snubs and surprises: Selena Gomez and Daniel Craig are out
-Heating problem closes large Worcester nonprofit "until further notice"
-More than a dozen displaced after Worcester apartment fire (1:51). Article
-Grafton man fatally struck by tractor trailer on Mass. Pike, police say
-Worcester teachers, bus drivers told to not coordinate with I.C.E. agents (1:58). Article
-Earlier: Worcester Public Schools will deny immigration agents access without criminal warrants signed by a federal judge
-Related: Mass. law prevents local police from enforcing I.C.E. detainers (2:20). Article
-Dirt bike larcenies in Worcester County
-Teen dancers descend on Worcester to compete in the "American Idol" of ballet
-Worcester schools announces plan for $7 million in new funds
-Aislinn Doyle: A road map for improving literacy in Worcester. Part 2 of Worcester’s Literacy "Crisis"
-Related: Worcester's Literacy "Crisis" (Part 1)
-Radio Worcester Roundtable (49:54): Council controversy, political underpinnings and Worcester’s future
-Trash & recycling pickup delayed by a day in Worcester
>DINING OUT: These restaurant chains closed locations in 2024
-ICYMI: Worcester residents battle leaky pipes and cold temps; warming centers open (1:47). Article
-Worcester man charged with murder in death of former employee (:25). Article
-"Do better or step aside": Supporters rally for nonbinary Worcester city councilor
-Firm managing 2,700+ Central Mass. apartments facing second federal lawsuit over rents
-See the rest of the day's Worcester news
>HOLDEN (brought to you by Lamoureux Ford): Holden update from Town Administrator Peter Lukes (8:00)
-Longtime customer salutes Lamoureux Ford (3:53)
-Holden the town, like the Harvard chapel, takes name from London banker
>THE BURBS (brought to you by North End Motor Sales): Shrewsbury police warn residents of new scam
-TODAY! Explore Slocum Meadow in Shrewsbury with experienced wildlife tracker Bob Moore on Thursday
-Leicester police promote detective to sergeant
-UMass Memorial Health plans new emergency department in Nashoba Valley
-Leominster man with knife intimidates CVS employee into making purchases
-Southbridge cannabis firm debuts THC-infused oral pouch inspired by nicotine products
>BARS & BANDS: The Mayor's Live Music List for Thursday
>SHOWTIME: Dead of Winter Horror Fest returns to haunt Mechanics Hall
-Central Massachusetts Festival Chorus seeks new singers
-Last Call: Sara Letourneau, poet
-Radio Worcester (22:24): Winter Wonders at Mechanics Hall
>OPINION: Jennifer Julien Gaskin: America’s dark new era
-WCCA-TV's Tech Safe No. 46 (29:05): Zoiy Galloay
>OBITUARIES: Tribute to longtime area restaurant manager
>SPORTS: Patriots hire Terrell Williams as defensive coordinator (1:14). Article
-Celtics beat Clippers, 117-113, in overtime
-Bruins lose to Devils, 5-1
-Holy Cross stars Gale, McLinskey announced as Hobey Baker Memorial Award nominees
-Holy Cross women's basketball beats Army
-Holy Cross men's basketball falls to Army
>NATIONAL: Hughes Fire torches more than 5,000 acres north of Los Angeles (:46)
-7 police officers injured in San Antonio shooting
-Tragic: Father dies trying to save 17-year-old son after being shot by his brother
>NEW ENGLAND: Teachers union reportedly makes new push to legalize strikes (:29)
-New M.B.T.A. zoning regulations give towns more time
>COLLEGES: Assumption welcomes first physician assistant class with White Coat Ceremony
-New greenhouse at Clark expands research opportunities in climate change, sustainability
>TRAVEL (brought to you by Fuller RV & Rental): 5 predictions for the future of air travel
>BUSINESS: Community Legal Aid names C.O.O.
-LPL Financial Research: Q4 earnings preview — Mix of solid growth and policy uncertainty
-Radio Worcester (23:32): Ryan Kittredge on navigating investments in 2025
>SHOPPING: Why are some stores bagging self-checkout? (3:52)
>HOMES: Nostalgic home design trends that are staging a comeback in 2025
>HEALTH: Hot tub health risks — Expert advice for safe use
-City of Worcester's W.S.C. Stay Connected with Your Health (38:42)
>FOOD: Cheetos brings back fan-fave flavor they stopped making 20 years ago
>TV/STREAMING: DirecTV's new MySports streaming service now in 24 cities
>MOVIES: 8 movie filming locations you should visit
>CELEBRITY: Justin Baldoni's lawyer says newly released footage "refutes" Blake Lively's claims
>HISTORY: Worcester's Isaiah Thomas — legendary patriot, printer, collector
>ANIMALS: Puppy loves to annoy his cat big brother (2:08)
>GOOD NEWS: 103-year-old widow with no living family members receives 1,700 birthday cards
-Meanwhile, massive new bug species is so horrifying, it's been named after Darth Vader
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In The News
>WEATHER: Mark Rosenthal's 7-day forecast (1:09). High of 32 today in Worcester
-Latest snowfall forecast for Worcester
-How much snow will Massachusetts get in February? See the forecast
>TOP OF THE NEWS
-Here’s how Worcester is celebrating Groundhog Day
-Related: Punxsutawney Phil’s Groundhog Day weather report
-How a Worcester market hopes to mold street performers and vendors into entrepreneurs
-Ski trips to Sugarloaf and Stowe result in $6,000 fine for Auburn water foreman
-Remake of Curtis Apartments at Great Brook Valley nears next phase
-Dental clinic in Worcester offers free care for seniors and veterans
-New rules: Worcester reshapes police leadership selection
-College Decision Day at Doherty High School (1:58)
-Aislinn Doyle: Worcester Public Schools in Brief for January
-Radio Worcester's The Rundown (17:03): Worcester Human Rights Commission, city manager relations & more
-Radio Worcester Roundtable (49:27): W.P.S. & Diocese on I.C.E. policy, Sheriff Evangelidis debate
>FAITH: Holy Cross professor: Bishop Budde continues a long tradition of Christian leaders "speaking truth to power"
>DINING OUT: New Chandler Street restaurant gets into the groove of the "neighborhood vibe"
-ICYMI: Worcester firefighter saves life of fellow firefighter
-Auburn K9 tracks, helps arrest domestic violence suspect
-Worcester police will give out fewer speeding tickets in February. Here’s why
-Worcester plant shop to close, shifting focus to wholesale
-See the rest of the day's Worcester news
>HOLDEN (brought to you by Lamoureux Ford): Holden fiscal 2026 budget schedule
-Longtime customer salutes Lamoureux Ford (3:53)
-Holden update from Town Manager Peter Lukes (8:00)
>THE BURBS (brought to you by North End Motor Sales): Quick response by Lancaster Fire Department saves home and pets from blaze
-West Boylston superintendent search committee filled out
-Crumbl Cookies to open Shrewsbury location Friday
-Clinton advertises for help to fill vacant job
-Bishop’s first visit to a local pilgrimage church brings hope
-Sterling nomination papers available for May 12th election
-The Item's public safety logs
>BARS & BANDS: The Mayor's Live Music List for Sunday
>SHOWTIME: Five Things to Do: St. Olaf's Choir, Masta Killa, JOMPATHON and more
-100FM The Pike (9:29): Captain Joe Dion of "Harpoon Hunters"
>OPINION: Jennifer Julien Gaskin: The silent takeover
-Brian Nelson Laurel cartoon on William and Martha Brown of Worcester
-WCCA-TV's Close to Home No. 583 (28:36): Kate Cote, Part 1
>OBITUARIES: Tribute to Vietnam veteran from Worcester who "enjoyed the hobby of flying and crashing remote-controlled planes"
>SPORTS: Patriots’ Drake Maye excited to work with Mike Vrabel, Josh McDaniels
-Former Holy Cross lineman C.J. Hanson excited about Super Bowl as Chiefs rookie
-Bruins beat Rangers, 6-3
-Luka Doncic to the Lakers, Anthony Davis to the Mavs in blockbuster trade
-Holy Cross women's hockey team beats Maine, 1-0, on Senior Day
-Holy Cross men's ice hockey team beats Canisius, 3-2
-Holy Cross men's and women's basketball fall to Lehigh
-'Sader Stories podcast (51:31): Holy Cross Athletics update with Kit Hughes
-Former Shrewsbury baseball coach Dave Niro welcomes call to state Hall of Fame
>NATIONAL: Trade war begins with tariffs announced
-At least 1 person on the ground killed in Philadelphia plane crash, mayor says
-American Airlines pilot may have attempted last-second move to avoid collision with Black Hawk: N.T.S.B.
-Tragic: Mom, son died of food poisoning at Dominican Wyndham resort: lawsuit
>NEW ENGLAND: Bird flu is now "widespread" in Mass., state officials warn
-Callers say no one answers the phone at Mass. Unemployment Office (4:14). Article
>COLLEGES: Anna Maria Fall Dean's List
-Where in the world are WPI students in C-Term?
>TRAVEL (brought to you by Fuller RV & Rental): Best day trips from Worcester
>BUSINESS: Central Mass. business by the numbers
-Succession planning for family-owned businesses
>HOMES: Cool tips to elevate your kitchen (2:36)
>HEALTH: Has a doctor found a cure for hiccups? (1:01)
-The 3 worst drinks that increase your risk for Alzheimer's
>FOOD: The great meatball debate tearing Italians and foodies apart
>TV/STREAMING: Valentine's Day movies to stream
>MOVIES: George Clooney, Brad Pitt to reunite for "Ocean's 14"
>CELEBRITY: Justin Baldoni's 2 a.m. voice memo to Blake Lively: Listen to audio
>HISTORY: Literary roads lead to Poet Hill neighborhood in Worcester
>ANIMALS: Lamb was adopted by a dog after his mother rejected him (1:44)
>GOOD NEWS: How Met security guard's sculpture landed in museum's exhibit (2:28)
-Meanwhile, Velveeta's "outrageous" new product won't be here for long — here's how to get it
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