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In The News
>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 (:32). High of 21 today in Worcester
+5:00: Another cold night, next snow threat develops Sunday (3:18)
-Worcester winter parking ban remains as snow cleanup continues
-720 tickets, 400 tows in Worcester during storm
-"There isn’t enough help out there": Worcester gets mixed reviews on plowing
>TOP OF THE NEWS
+5:00: Massport seeks to double Worcester airport passenger use by 2035, grow cargo operations
+5:00: Mini-grants applications for Worcester teachers now open
+Noon: Lunenburg school resource officer helps recover more than $100,000 in crypto scam
+Noon: "I Declare" eyes Black perspectives in face of historic anniversary
+Noon: Last Call: Dee O'Connor, book collaborator
-UMass Memorial sees spike in shoveling heart attacks after storm (1:53). Article
-City Council moves forward on Main Street tax exemption
-Kraft honors fallen officer’s family with Super Bowl tickets
-As "Laverne & Shirley" turns 50, remembering Worcester's own Big Ragoo
-Saint Vincent names interim C.E.O. and C.N.O. in leadership transition
-Worcester County Wonders: The future is bright for a new Whalom Park
>DINING OUT: Best hidden gem restaurants in America? Beloved spots worth the trip
-ICYMI: Worcester couple convicted of sex trafficking relative sentenced to prison
-Town Fair Tire wants to take over former Fortin's Market (and Dollar Tree) on West Boylston Street
-3-story apartment building proposed for Worcester’s Millbury Street
-TV food personality Alton Brown is set to return to Worcester in April
-Mystery on Main Street: Catacombs under downtown Worcester
-85-year-old man in Worcester jokes about spending birthday digging car out of snow
-See the rest of the day's Worcester news
>HOLDEN (brought to you by Lamoureux Ford): This week's road closures and traffic delays
-NEW! Winter snow brings great values at Lamoureux Ford (2:00)
-12-year-old cellist from Holden competes as semifinalist in national competition
>THE BURBS (brought to you by North End Motor Sales): Massive water main breaks disrupt service in Grafton (1:30)
-Shrewsbury adds additional full-day Pre-K classrooms
-Traffic advisory for center of Millbury
-Clinton town clerk resigns, seat to be filled at upcoming election
-Woman arrested after sleeping on sidewalk, drinking near Leominster Market Basket
-Book your pup's next glow-up at Life is Ruff in Auburn
>BARS & BANDS: The Mayor's Live Music List for Wednesday
>SHOWTIME: Knox Train 250th celebrations at Old Sturbridge Village and Worcester
-Holy Cross, Worcester Academy legend Sherry Levin puts lifetime of lessons into new book
-Listen Up: Seeing "Faces" with Worcester rapper Ghost of the Machine
>OPINION: Dr. Mohammad Alhabbal: Many seniors face new crisis
-Unity Radio's Unity in the Community (58:04): TheHeavyWeight Dj Rasheed
-Radio Worcester Roundtable (51:35): How are the roads?
>OBITUARIES: Tribute to longtime Worcester C.P.A.
>SPORTS: Mike Vrabel says Patriots run to Super Bowl was "group effort" (1:06)
-Is Drake Maye hurt? Vrabel gives vague answer
-Maye had right shoulder issue before AFC Championship Game
-Whale comes in with $1.1 million wager on this Super Bowl bet
-NFL world shocked by Bill Belichick failing to make Hall of Fame
-How Belichick reacted to his shocking Hall of Fame snub
-Bill Polian denies being factor in Belichick's Hall of Fame miss
-Bruins beat Nashville, 3-2
-Caitlin Clark joining NBC's NBA coverage as special contributor
-Holy Cross men's basketball (on the road) and women's basketball (at home) face Colgate
>CARS: Volkswagen to recall 44,000 vehicles over high-voltage battery fire risk
>NATIONAL: Woman gets $3 million in romance scams
-Autopsy reports reveal horrific new details about University of Idaho victims' stabbing injuries
-Tragic: Father shoots and kills 4 family members, including wife, while his child hides in closet and calls 911: cops
>NEW ENGLAND: 2 children charged with murder after deadly beating in Providence
-Top Hawaiian chef and dad of 3 ID'd as fourth victim of Maine plane crash
-Radio Worcester (12:55): Jesse Littlewood explains ballot initiative to reform primary elections
>COLLEGES: Clark's visual arts M.F.A. residency includes learning, creating and building community
-Holy Cross professor: From ancient Rome to today, war-makers have talked constantly about peace
>TRAVEL (brought to you by Fuller RV & Rental): Southwest's controversial plus-size passenger policy kicks in
-5 things you should always wear on a plane
>BUSINESS: UPS plans to cut up to 30,000 jobs as it scales back Amazon deliveries
-LPL Financial Research: The productivity advantage: Powering economic growth in 2026
-TikTok reaches last-minute settlement with woman who blamed app for depression, body dysmorphia
>HOMES: Cities with the fastest-growing home prices in the Worcester metro area
>SHOPPING: Behind the seams — A closer look at clothing quality (1:54)
>FOOD: Keurig recalls over 80,000 McCafé coffee pods
>HEALTH: Women who get pregnant in this window are more likely to live longer
-Deadly cancer risk spikes with certain level of alcohol consumption, study finds
>TV/STREAMING: Taylor Sheridan’s TV show lineup: "Landman" Season 3, "Marshals", "The Madison" and more
>MOVIES: Dirty Dancing sequel with Jennifer Grey moving forward
>CELEBRITY: Sydney Sweeney climbs Hollywood sign to hang up bras
-Claire Danes admits she had a "meltdown" after learning she was pregnant at 44
>ANIMALS: Wild squirrel visits dog every day for 5 years (2:13)
>HISTORY: Then & Now: Belmont and Edward streets, Worcester
>GOOD NEWS: Bouquet of lottery tickets earns birthday girl $20,000
-Meanwhile, in Australia, kangaroo causes chaos during bike tour, bikers injured
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