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In The News
>WEATHER: Mark Rosenthal's 7-day forecast (1:38). High of 38 today in Worcester
+5:00: Heavy snow coming Saturday night (10:15)
-Looking back at the Blizzard of '78, 47 years later (11:45)
>TOP OF THE NEWS
+5:00: Worcester man arrested hours after vehicle reported stolen
+5:00: Local playwright Mfoniso Udofia on Shakespeare, Michaela Coel
+Noon: This barbecue restaurant wants to open on Route 9 in Shrewsbury
+Noon: 100FM The Pike (13:14): Chad Stewart & Steve Nevick on Saturday's Ultimate Acoustic Rock Show
+Noon: Matt Cody riding high in Grave Digger as Monster Jam is at DCU Center
+Noon: It's Friday! Check Dining Out and Bars & Bands before making plans
+Noon: New shows and movies to watch this weekend
+Noon: New movies on demand — "Wolf Man," "September 5," and more
-Winter storm hits Worcester (1:11)
-Related: "This is nothin'." Channel 10 catches up with Worcester resident Patti Britt (:18)
-Worcester program's future in doubt after its funding left out of state budget
-Nonprofit names new C.E.O. amid expansion to Worcester
-Worcester is getting a pop-up Edgar Allan Poe Speakeasy
-Kathleen Gagne, Mechanics Hall executive director, to retire in June
-Worcester School Committee divides on LGBTQ+ resolution vote
-New U.S. attorney for Mass. declines to rule out prosecuting governor, mayors surrounding immigration
-Dudley man arrested following accusations of child sexual assault in Webster
-TODAY! Crumbl Cookies to open Shrewsbury location Friday
-Radio Worcester's The Rundown (26:27): Worcester’s commitment to the transgender community
>DINING OUT: What to expect at Worcester’s soon-to-reopen downtown eatery
-ICYMI: Worcester police ask for help finding missing adult sisters
-Worcester Diocese abuse victims want state's report made public
-National day care franchise to open Worcester location
-Elder service providers feeling pressure as population expands
-See the rest of the day's Worcester news
>HOLDEN (brought to you by Lamoureux Ford): Hearing on Salisbury Street bridge replacement February 20th
-Longtime customer salutes Lamoureux Ford (3:53)
-Terrance Fencher spreads positivity and creativity throughout Wachusett
>THE BURBS (brought to you by North End Motor Sales): Kids hit sledding hills as Central Mass. is winter playground (1:13)
-Antisemitic graffiti found in bathroom at Uxbridge High School
-Man arrested for breaking into girlfriend’s apartment building a day after domestic violence charge
-David Hall resigns from Sutton Select Board
-Nomination papers for Shrewsbury election due March 18th
-Meat and seafood raffle to benefit the Millbury Historical Society on Saturday
-Millbury Public Schools to hold Kindergarten registration
>BARS & BANDS: The Mayor's Live Music List for Friday
>SHOWTIME: Seven Things to Do: James Montgomery Band, Italian Opera and more ...
-"Solus," shot in Worcester, to debut at Dead of Winter film festival
-North High Art Show (2:00)
-Worcester museum announces new exhibit, receipt of major gift
>OPINION: Amanda Khatib: I am my mother's daughter
-Liz Goodfellow: Worcester Speaks No. 8 — Claire Schaeffer-Duffy
-WCCA-TV's Soapbox No. 1365 (21:43): Project Bread FoodSource Hotline
>OBITUARIES: Tribute to dedicated psychiatric nurse at UMass Memorial Medical Center
>SPORTS: Anticipate Patriots to be "very active" in free agency: Report
-Josh Allen wins NFL MVP award
-Super Bowl-ring clad Bill Belichick, Jordon Hudson roasted at NFL Honors
-Robert Kraft casts Tom Brady, Snoop Dogg in his latest ad
-Celtics lose to Mavericks, 127-120
-Holy Cross women’s hockey to take on Providence and UConn
-'Sader Stories (3:26): Declan Cronin
>CARS: Nearly 73,000 Fords may have faulty rearview camera
>NATIONAL: Search underway in western Alaska for plane carrying 10 people
-Swedish police say mass shooter was connected to school where he opened fire, had weapon licenses
-Tragic: Deaf woman killed by neighbor's 3 dogs
>NEW ENGLAND: Man arrested in killing of Boston-area priest in Spain (1:32)
-New housing plan hopes to add 222,000 units over next decade, governor says (2:10). Article
>COLLEGES: Anna Maria secures nearly $1 million to advance nursing labs
-Nichols students get hands-on experience working at Super Bowl
-First-year WPI students explore Artificial Intelligence (8:38). Article
>TRAVEL (brought to you by Fuller RV & Rental): The world’s longest possible train journey takes 21 days
>BUSINESS: Local bank in merger; no immediate change for customers
-LPL Financial Research: U.S. exceptionalism — Is it still intact?
-Worcester nonprofit appoints new C.F.O.
>SHOPPING: Presidents Day mattress sales — Saatva, Nectar, Mattress Firm
>HOMES: Impact of tariffs on home heating oil and gas (3:31)
>HEALTH: Is fluoride in drinking water really good for us? (3:45)
-Boston hospital offers 1-visit procedure to treat lung cancer
>FOOD: Wendy's has a secret menu item everyone thought was a myth: "Pure cow"
>TV/STREAMING: What's new in February on Max (1:04)
>MOVIES: America’s all-time favorite movie revealed in new poll
>CELEBRITY: 11 star-studded Super Bowl commercials to watch before the big game
>ANIMALS: Cat walks over to neighbor's house for nightly sleepovers (1:57)
>HISTORY: A look up Crystal Street in Worcester, circa 1900
>GOOD NEWS: Man who saved couple from house fire hailed as a hero
-Meanwhile, in Minnesota, Vincent van Gogh painting worth $15 million bought at garage sale for $50: experts
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In The News
>WEATHER: Mark Rosenthal's 7-day forecast (1:13). High of 26 today in Worcester
>TOP OF THE NEWS
+6:00: Driver trapped, car lodged under dump truck in unusual crash on Mass. Pike in Auburn
+6:00: Car thefts up in November in city, 45% were preventable: W.P.D.
+6:00: With snow season here, temporary speed humps lifted from Worcester streets
+6:00: Holy Cross men's basketball hits the road to face Fordham
+6:00: Holy Cross men’s hockey to host Mercyhurst to close out first half of the regular season
+Noon: Worcester students use live burn to highlight holiday tree safety (1:51). Article
+Noon: It's Friday! Check Dining Out and Bars & Bands before making plans
+Noon: The Dogfather talks Solomon Pond Mall, food trucks and signature chili
+Noon: Breweries for the holidays: Oakholm Brewing, Tree House worth a visit
+Noon: New shows & movies to watch this weekend
+Noon: Mass. Symphony Orchestra set for 45th Holiday Pops
+Noon: Botulism outbreak linked to baby formula reaches Mass. (1:55)
+Noon: First Person: Games and goals at the North Pole
-Alleged killer of Shrewsbury father indicted in Worcester
-Cars line Kelley Square block for 10-cents-a-gallon gas (:18). Article
-Zombies seen on Main Street in Worcester for "Walking Dead" spinoff series filming (:18)
-Mixed response to plan for changes to Pleasant Street at Worcester hearing
-Worcester prepares for Festival of Lights Friday
-Road closures for Worcester's Festival of Lights on Friday
-Festival of Lights, visits from Santa and more at local holiday events
-Workers strike at Starbucks on East Central Street in Worcester
-Family identifies man who was struck and killed on Route 20 in Auburn
-Traffic foils shoplifting getaway in stolen sedan: Auburn P.D.
-Worcester's new climate-controlled self storage facility
-Last chance to help shape the future of Worcester's trash
-What's Up Worcester's Minute with Meagan (2:12): Kayla Paquette, Owner, Behavioral Horizons ABA
>DINING OUT: Shrewsbury Street restaurant to host brunch with Santa on Sunday
-ICYMI: Worcester honors 6 firefighters who died in warehouse fire 26 years ago (:41)
-Final review clears officer in fatal March shooting in Boylston
-I-290 bridge over Lake Quinsigamond set for "massive resurfacing"
-McGovern Liquor Store building in Greendale sold for $1 million
-See the rest of the day's Worcester news
>HOLDEN (brought to you by Lamoureux Ford): Holidays in Holden Friday and Saturday
-Unique Happy Thanksgiving wishes from Lamoureux Ford (:29)
-Holden police introduce new officer, Darian Spencer
>THE BURBS (brought to you by North End Motor Sales): Fire badly damages 6 units in Northbridge apartment complex
-Disagreement on Lake Quinsigamond leads to public hearing
-Shrewsbury Police Department November stats
-12th annual Auburn holiday tree lighting on Friday
-Sutton agrees to join regional emergency dispatch center
-Nonprofit purchases longtime Polish-American Club building in Southbridge
-Spencer ambulance proposals raise questions, concerns
-Grant will provide mental health clinician to police
-Corner Sports closing storefront after decades
>BARS & BANDS: The Mayor's Live Music List for Friday
-Jazzed Up at Vintage Grille 6 to 9 Friday
>SHOWTIME: Things to Do: MaliFest, The Racky Thomas Band, "Messiah" and more ...
-Holy Cross Festival of Lessons and Carols (1:38:00)
-Museum of Worcester taps arts leader with deep local roots
-Lights, music and winter art return to Worcester Common
-It's time to unpack Spotify Wrapped. Here's how the music streamer compiled your 2025 recap
>OPINION: Sarah Connell Sanders: A gift list for the ages
-Shaun Connolly: December Horrorscopes
-Radio Worcester (10:34): Historic gym floorboards + Creative Hub Worcester fundraiser
-WCCA-TV's Connecting the Dots No. 158 (29:46): Dan Minnich, Executive Director, Waypoint Adventure
>OBITUARIES: Tribute to local man who was awarded an Army Commendation Medal for Heroism in Vietnam
>SPORTS: Will Campbell injury: Albert Breer shares latest on Patriots tackle
-Celtics hammer Wizards, 141-101 (2:01). Article
-Jaylen Brown playing at MVP level for Celtics
-Bruins beat Blues, 5-2
-Holy Cross women's hockey team heads to Vermont for weekend series
-Thanksgiving sees many former Worcester pros at the top of their leagues
>CARS: Chrysler recalls 72,000 Ram pickup trucks over failure that could increase risk of crash
>NATIONAL: Victims push to unseal Epstein and Maxwell files
-Suspect arrested D.C. pipe bomb case arrested (1:59)
-Tragic: Mother accused of killing 2 newborn children 3 years apart
>NEW ENGLAND: Walshe trial recap: Analyzing testimony from man who had affair with Ana (21:38)
-Eversource worker rescues woman from burning building (1:53)
>COLLEGES: Assumption honors those who served
-Clark grants support A.I. projects that enhance life on campus — and around the globe
-WPI researcher receives $542,500 to identify what makes Lyme disease tick (4:48)
>TRAVEL (brought to you by Fuller RV & Rental): Christmas wonderland getaways: 8 Mass. hotels for holiday magic
>BUSINESS: Over 1.1 million layoffs planned this year
-LPL Financial Research: More keys for markets in 2026. LPL market outlook sneak peek
-Liz O’Neil elevated to executive director role at Blackstone chamber
-Challenging conservation, historical and zoning land use limitations
>SHOPPING: Sports shoppers score big deals at huge warehouse sale in Mass. (1:11)
>HEALTH: Advisers weigh delaying newborn hepatitis B vaccine
-Semaglutide fails to slow progression of Alzheimer's in highly anticipated trials, Novo Nordisk says
>FOOD: Hamburger Helper sales surge as Americans tighten budgets for meals
>TV/STREAMING: CBS scrambles to sign Tony Dokoupil as anchor of "Evening News" after Maurice DuBois reveals his exit : sources
>MOVIES: "The Sandlot" cast then and now
>CELEBRITY: Kim Kardashian reveals she changed her name right before reality TV fame
-Judi Dench gives heartbreaking update on worsening eye condition ahead of 91st birthday
>ANIMALS: Dog rescued from the streets blossoms into the happiest boy (2:14)
>HISTORY: Then & Now: Le Cabaret, 286 Main Street, Worcester
>GOOD NEWS: Las Vegas tourist wins big money with just $25 at Fontainebleau
-Meanwhile, in New Zealand, curious seal wanders into bar, baffling patrons and co-owner
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