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>WEATHER: Mark Rosenthal's 7-day forecast (1:21). High of 36 today in Worcester
-Remembering the start of 2015's Winter Blitz
-2015's snow blitz; Could it happen again? (3:17)
-Worcester winter weather records
>TOP OF THE NEWS
-Ceremony celebrates opening of consulate of Ghana in Worcester
-Introducing the Museum of Worcester, 150 years in the making
-Related: Radio Worcester (23:04): Museum of Worcester unveils 150th anniversary celebration
-Facing crumbling basements, local homeowners frustrated by no action on Beacon Hill (3:26). Article
-Worcester Regional Chamber of Commerce marks 150 years
-Worcester expands public trash bins in new clean streets initiative
-New Tesla charging location in Worcester
-Worcester police welcome 3 new officers
-Radio Worcester (24:19): State Sen. Michael Moore on school bus safety, homelessness crisis and legislative transparency
-A look at the life and career of Worcester City Councilor Thu Nguyen, in their own words
-Radio Worcester Roundtable (49:54): Council controversy, political underpinnings and Worcester’s future
>FAITH: Holy Cross professor: Luce, a cartoon mascot for Catholic Church’s Jubilee, appeals to a younger generation
>DINING OUT: Restaurant announces opening date for new Shrewsbury Street location
-ICYMI: Police investigate "barbaric" injuries to local hawk (2:09). Article
-Worcester paid more than $250,000 to lawyer who slammed D.O.J. police report
-Worcester bishop releases statement on immigration enforcement
-Worcester Dual Language Magnet School to open bilingual library
-See the rest of the day's Worcester news
>HOLDEN (brought to you by Lamoureux Ford): Help at H.O.M.E. receives generous anonymous donation
-Holden update from Town Administrator Peter Lukes (8:00)
-Longtime customer salutes Lamoureux Ford (3:53)
>THE BURBS (brought to you by North End Motor Sales): Fight in Millbury to appeal Rice Pond Village 40B project approval
-Man punches through window of Leominster home, attacks occupants over unpaid debt
-Shrewsbury police participating in nationwide “Highway 20 Speed Enforcement Initiative”
-Haze Cannabis tentative opening in March in Grafton
-Grafton cable committee name change in the offing
-Rutland calls special town meeting February 6th
-Seasonably cold, but bird species shifting
>BARS & BANDS: The Mayor's Live Music List for Sunday
>SHOWTIME: Things to Do: Wrestling at Electric Haze, blues at WCUW and more ...
-Julia Keefe Indigenous Big Band discusses her artist residency at Holy Cross (1:30)
-Brian Nelson Laurel cartoon on Van Gogh The Immersive Experience
>OPINION: Ray Mariano: Worcester City Council has become "The Gong Show"
-Jennifer Julien Gaskin: No Justice. No Peace
-Manny Jae Media's Innerviews (48:49): Tasia Cerezo of Meryl's Safe Haven
>OBITUARIES: Tribute to Worcester native who owned Abdow's Big Boy restaurants
>SPORTS: Mike Vrabel opens up about hiring Patriots coordinators
-Patriots hire former Assumption star, Holy Cross coach to coach Drake Maye, Patriots quarterbacks
-NFL Conference Championship schedule, TV and announcers
-Celtics, beat Mavericks, 122-107, in NBA Finals rematch
-Bruins beat Avalanche, 3-1
-Holy Cross women's basketball makes history in win. Highlights (2:01)
-Holy Cross men's basketball beats Loyola
-Holy Cross men’s ice hockey completes sweep of Air Force
-Holy Cross 'Sader Stories podcast (22:07): Varsity Club Hall of Fame inductee Mandy Sifferlen
-Railers fall to Maine, 3-1
>CARS: Kia recall: 80,255 Niro S.U.V.s recalled for air bag, seat belt issue
>NATIONAL: Analysis | What does the American Dream mean in 2025? (4:01)
-World population 8.09 billion on New Year’s Day after a 71 million increase in 2024
-Tragic: Woman freezes to death in backyard while letting dog outside
>NEW ENGLAND: Some lawmakers want I.C.E. detainers to be honored for 36 hours (2:20)
-Border Patrol agent killing: U.S. woman suspect, German dead ID'd
>COLLEGES: Clark Challenge. Change. podcast (13:14): Busting motivation myths
-Lindsey Kuniewich receives Assumption's Outstanding Student in Human Services Award
>TRAVEL (brought to you by Fuller RV & Rental): 7 historic U.S. hotel restaurants you should dine at
>BUSINESS: Idea Lab hosts free open work day and open house February 6th
-Devens C.E.O. tells World Economic Forum fusion technology will change energy as we know it
>SHOPPING: Shopping hacks to save money at the grocery store (2:13)
>HEALTH: How do I treat lymphedema in my legs? (1:06)
-Central Mass. Mom's Guide to Local Gyms with Childcare in Central Mass.
>FOOD: Popular frozen meal sold at Aldi recalled across 31 states for metal contamination
>TV/STREAMING: How "SNL" nearly got canceled in Season 11
>MOVIES: How to watch all 10 Best Picture nominees before the Oscars
>CELEBRITY: Sheinelle Jones’ absence from "Today" due to "serious" family matter: report
>HISTORY: Footbridge at Lake Quinsigamond, circa 1934
>ANIMALS: Baby cow is convinced he's a tiny puppy (1:50)
>GOOD NEWS: Tech founder pledges to give away half his wealth to "share" the American dream
-Meanwhile, in California, watch a bear take cold-weather night swim in family's pool
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In The News
>WEATHER: Mark Rosenthal's 7-day forecast (:41). High of 95 today in Worcester
>TOP OF THE NEWS
-Court docs reveal disturbing new details behind viral video involving ex-Southbridge McDonald’s manager (2:21). Article
-Cost to fix Worcester police station put at $20 million over 3 years\
-Tiny home village for homeless seniors breaks ground in Worcester
-Emergency closes Worcester restaurant until Friday
-Railers owner buys Pulse Magazine, CM Pride Magazine
-Worcester State nursing program welcomes first group of Anna Maria nursing students
-Mike Benedetti: Worcester City Council agenda preview
-Aislinn Doyle: Thursday's School Committee meeting agenda preview
-Worcester organizations get $425,000 for affordable housing efforts
-Back-to-back national honors spotlight Worcester Public Library’s evolving role
-Radio Worcester (23:08): Worcester City Manager Eric Batista discusses city’s first-ever $1 billion budget
-18 new condos on Elm Street are for sale. Take a look inside
>DINING OUT: Worcester restaurant makes Phantom Gourmet's Great 8 Small Plates (5:56)
-ICYMI: Worcester police honor fallen officers, former chief Gary Gemme
-Assumption graduates 304 students at DCU Center
-Anna Maria College closing comes as disappointment for Molly Bish's family (2:17). Article
-Area woman admits forging 84 checks worth over $110,000
-See the rest of the day's Worcester news
>HOLDEN (brought to you by Lamoureux Ford): Holden police holding second annual Cruiser Cup Golf Tournament June 12th
-Wachusett Echo: Internship and employment at the school bank
-Lamoureux Ford wins record 29th Ford President's Award (4:16)
>THE BURBS (brought to you by North End Motor Sales): Tree crash leaves Southbridge home uninhabitable
-Westborough police continues to investigate shots fired on Research Drive
-Man with spiked-bat, drugs arrested in Leominster after 911 report of impaired driver
-Seeing double: Shrewsbury High School graduating class boasts 17 sets of twins
-Dudley candidates' night to be held June 8th
-Webster Town Meeting approves budget, drone bylaw, Pine View Liquors petition
-Shrewsbury teachers no longer need COVID vaccine
-Blackstone Valley Regional named distinguished school
>BARS & BANDS: The Mayor's Live Music List for Tuesday
>SHOWTIME: Radio Worcester (19:15): Greater Worcester Opera brings “1776” to Central Mass.
-WCCA-TV's Chris's Corner No. 23 (28:52): Meatball, Part 1
>OPINION: Ann Artuso: Depression in motherhood
-Giselle Rivera-Flores: Why Puerto Rico still doesn’t receive S.N.A.P. benefits
-WCCA-TV's Connecting the Dots No. No. 164 (29:35): The Museum of Worcester
-Radio Worcester's The Rundown (26:08): Viral McDonald’s video, city budget hearings and public safety concerns
>OBITUARIES: Tribute to former UMass Medical School professor and Physician of the Year
>SPORTS: Tom Brady takes dig at Bill Belichick during Georgetown commencement speech
-Jason Varitek's wife takes shot at Red Sox G.M. after coaching ouster
-Red Sox beat Royals, 3-1
-Bravehearts release 2026 season promotion schedule
-Win WooSox tickets courtesy of North End Motor Sales
-Holy Cross Varsity Club announces 2026 class in Athletic Hall of Fame
-Worcester hockey alumni 2025-26 highlights, NHL Week 32
>CARS: Gas prices climbing— What frustrated drivers can expect next (4:12)
>NATIONAL: San Diego mosque shooting: 3 men killed, suspects found dead (1:37)
-American who was on doomed cruise reveals what it's like under 42-day hantavirus quarantine
-Tragic: Toddler crushed to death by antique dresser as she climbed it to reach a toy
>NEW ENGLAND: Pilot dies in small plane crash in Rhode Island (:52)
-Pipe bomb found in Mass. pond, police investigating (1:12)
-Video shows Good Samaritans rushing to pull 2 people from car following rollover on I-495
>COLLEGES: Worcester State Cheer scores at national championships
-Clark honors Worcester student, staff members for inclusion and equity work
>TRAVEL (brought to you by Fuller RV & Rental): 10 top trending U.S. summer destinations
-The first thing you should do in a hotel room
>BUSINESS: Banks find ways to finance nonprofits, despite their lending and revenue challenges
-LPL Financial Research: Energy shock expected to hit prices harder than the economy
>HOMES: Homes are older than ever—but local permitting systems could slow down essential renovations
>HEALTH: Discussing ebola outbreak with infectious disease specialist (3:14)
-What no one tells you about egg freezing
>FOOD: Daily Dish: Oven-roasted turkey parmesan over spaghetti
>TV/STREAMING: Trailer for new Jennifer Lopez movie on Netflix, "Office Romance" (2:42)
>MOVIES: Trailer for Steven Spielberg's new movie, "Disclosure Day" (2:38)
>CELEBRITY: Carrie Underwood rejected L.A. glamour to live on Tennessee farm
-William Daniels, 99, and wife Bonnie Bartlett, 96, detail "rules" of "open marriage"
>ANIMALS: Playful puppy from local shelter looking for active family (3:09)
>HISTORY: Inside the Isabella Stewart Gardner Museum art heist
>GOOD NEWS: School principal retires, but returns as a handyman (2:34)
-Meanwhile, Pope Leo does "6-7" hand motion at the Vatican
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