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>WEATHER: Mark Rosenthal's 7-day forecast (1:04). High of 25 today in Worcester
>TOP OF THE NEWS
+6:00: Slick Worcester streets after snowstorm leave residents cold
+6:00: Report: Millions could be spent to fix flooding problems in Worcester
+6:00: Saint Vincent Hospital names new C.E.O. following Carolyn Jackson’s resignation
+6:00: West Boylston meeting about police chief, town administrator moved online
+6:00: Woman struck and killed by pickup truck in Grafton identified
+6:00: Radio Worcester Roundtable (21:18): Media misrepresents Worcester's sanctuary city vote
+Noon: Worcester comedian and elementary school janitor Jimmy Cash makes his Wilbur debut Thursday
+Noon: Herb Chambers dealerships sold to Georgia group
+Noon: Men’s pre-professional soccer team launching in Worcester
+Noon: Bull riding bucks its way to DCU Center
+Noon: Listen Up: A riff to remember with Alyssa Haze
+Noon: Janice Harvey: Airport anxiety a window into deeper childhood trauma
-15 displaced by windswept early morning fire in Worcester (1:36). Article
-Related: Photos: Firefighters brave icy conditions as wind-driven blaze spreads to multiple homes
-Earlier: Worcester firefighters combat high winds as 3-alarm fire tears though triple decker (:24). Article
-"Ice all over the place": Worcester still digging out from weekend storm
-Related: This is what it’s like to live at the top of hilly roads in Worcester after an ice storm (:39)
-Tariffs could impact Polar Beverages
-Worcester Chamber says N.I.H. funding cuts could impact city's economy and research institutions
-Apartment buildings proposed near former Smokestack BBQ on Green Street
-"Professional tenants" evicted again (3:05)
-Flag in police officer gym has West Boylston town leaders at odds
-Kids hit the slopes with USA Luge team in Worcester (1:27)
-Worcesteria: Frederick Douglass' words ring out in Worcester
-Honoring Louis Sockalexis: A forgotten baseball pioneer
-George's Coney Island offers free hot dog for kid and teens
-Need plans for February vacation?
-Central Mass. Mom's February vacation week activities in & around Central Mass.
-DINING OUT: Phantom Gourmet visits area barbecue restaurant (5:15)
-ICYMI: Channel 5's Wake Up Call from Venerini Academy (:25)
-UMass Medical School professor: Poor sleep and addiction go hand in hand
-Why Me celebrates its 40th year, carrying on a child’s legacy
-Catholic Charities Worcester virtually unaffected by federal policy changes so far
-See the rest of the day's Worcester news
>HOLDEN (brought to you by Lamoureux Ford): American Legion Post 42 hosting a Pancake Breakfast on February 22nd
-Longtime customer salutes Lamoureux Ford (3:53)
-February Senior Center events
>THE BURBS (brought to you by North End Motor Sales): Fire breaks out in residential building in Fitchburg after power restoration
-Pedestrian crash shuts down street in Grafton
-Fight outside Leominster hotel involving separated spouses leads police to drug stash
-Spencer Town Administrator warns time is running out for decisions about override
-Spencer/East Brookfield School Committee approves competency determination requirements for graduation
>BARS & BANDS: The Mayor's Live Music List for Tuesday
>SHOWTIME: How the Ramones became "public enemies" after Worcester show
-"I Will Survive" legend Gloria Gaynor shares story behind it (4:19)
-Clark Scarlet: A look inside the Museum of Worcester’s rebrand
-WCCA-TV's What It's Worth No. 466 (27:34): Fit Club Foundation, Part 2
-This Week in Worcester podcast (1:26:05)
>OBITUARIES: Tribute to Worcester man who was active in his church, Little League and Sons of Italy
>SPORTS: How Bill Belichick fared with first recruiting class at U.N.C.
-Rafael Devers says he won't switch positions after Red Sox sign Alex Bregman (1:12)
-U.S. falls to Sweden in 4 Nations Face-Off, 2-1
-210 Sports' Worcester hockey alumni highlights, NHL week 19
>CARS: Toyota and GMC among over 225,000 vehicles recalled
>NATIONAL: Delta plane flips on landing in Toronto, 19 injured
-Related: Passenger shares picture inside plane
-Federal layoffs: See impacted agencies, including N.P.S., N.I.H., I.R.S.
-Tragic: Tourist loses both hands trying to take photo with shark
>NEW ENGLAND: Damaging 60 mph winds cause power outages, downed trees across Mass.
-Regulators discuss lowering sky-high gas delivery rates (2:59)
>COLLEGES: At Anna Maria, Sarah Collins Rudolph shares her story of survival and resilience
-Nichols Professor Hans Despain on U.S. tariffs
>TRAVEL (brought to you by Fuller RV & Rental): 10 famous valleys that belong on your bucket list
>BUSINESS: Worcester firm's newest executive on how to market commercial real estate
-101: Setting goals to inspire workforce success
>SHOPPING: Mass. bootmaker brings past to present with Western wear (2:25). Article
>HEALTH: Reach for at-home tests this flu season (:56)
-Why honesty is the best policy in romantic relationships (:57)
>FOOD: How Trader Joe’s eggs are still so cheap
>TV/STREAMING: "Little House On The Prairie" reboot: what we know about Netflix adaptation
>MOVIES: Will Forte says it makes his blood boil "Coyote vs. Acme" was shelved
>CELEBRITY: Tom Cruise, 62, and Ana de Armas, 36, are all smiles while spotted out together in London
>ANIMALS: Baby horse moves into her human mom’s house and causes chaos (2:23)
>HISTORY: Actor Fred Gwynne of “The Munsters” got his start in Cambridge
>GOOD NEWS: Missing Las Vegas dog found in Utah after 9 years
-Meanwhile, in Sri Lanka, wandering monkey blamed for nationwide power outage
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In The News
>WEATHER: Mark Rosenthal's 7-day forecast (:43). High of 70 today in Worcester
>TOP OF THE NEWS
+Noon: Hudson man accused of killing grandmother with skateboard
+Noon: 10 Worcester properties near WPI listed for $9.9 million
+Noon: Worcester residents defy city chicken ban as backyard flocks grow
+Noon: When does the Jewish holiday of Passover start, end?
+Noon: Splendid Torch to perform for Club 321 at Mechanics Hall
+Noon: Last Call: Anne O'Connor, historian and author
+Noon: Dunkin' giving away 1,000,001 free coffees today (:28)
-Woman shot on Millbury Street in Worcester, suspect in custody (2:10). Article
-Worcester man killed in Boston hit-and-run
-Police investigate deadly crash in Charlton (2:16). Article
-Car burned to crisp: Millbury High senior had good excuse for tardiness
-Worcester’s "A Better Life" housing program helps break generational poverty by promoting self-sufficiency
-139-unit Worcester housing project faces setback as developer requests extension
-After 10 years and $16 million raised, Creative Hub Worcester center to open in April
-Worcester councilor seeks 911 info as city faces major mental health lawsuit
-Radio Worcester (25:27): Why Sen. Robyn Kennedy says the legislature audit may face a constitutional challenge
>DINING OUT: Worcester restaurant closed today for private event
-ICYMI: Tractor-trailer fire on I-290 in Worcester snarls Tuesday morning commute (:35). Article
-Worcester man gets 30 years in prison for sexually exploiting 3 young girls
-Police warn of rash of "smash & grabs" at trail parking lots
-Walmart warehouse, in former Sam's Club off Route 146, closing
-Street sweeping begins in Worcester on April 6th
-See the rest of the day's Worcester news
>HOLDEN (brought to you by Lamoureux Ford): Fundraiser to support staff of 122 Diner
-Message from 122 Diner after last week's crash
-Longtime customer praises Lamoureux Ford (3:29)
>THE BURBS (brought to you by North End Motor Sales): Body cam video captures dramatic chase through Webster neighborhood (:46). Article
-Oxford town manager who recently resigned is suing town
-First Student, Teamsters avert looming school bus strike
-Spencer selectmen authorize Proposition 2½ override questions be placed on ballot
-Police searching for driver who allegedly caused serious 4-car crash in Clinton
>BARS & BANDS: The Mayor's Live Music List for Wednesday
>SHOWTIME: Hanover Theatre announces 7-show 2026-27 Broadway Series
-Listen Up: Good Sleepy at home base with new album
-Rush debuts new drummer at Canada’s JUNO Awards
-50 years of Steve Miller Band’s "Fly Like An Eagle" celebrated with limited-edition picture disc
>OPINION: Sarah Connell Sanders: Retired teacher Velah Mary Hazard turns 100, saw history unfold
-Tom Marino: Worcester councilor seeks 911 mental health response info
-Janice Harvey: No Kings rally at Institute Park puts age in perspective
-Radio Worcester Roundtable (50:13): Does Worcester’s Human Rights Commission have any real power?
-Unity Radio's Future Focus (58:58): District 2 City Councilor Robert Bilotta, District A School Committee member Molly McCullough
>OBITUARIES: Tribute to Worcester woman who delayed her retirement into her 70s
>SPORTS: Patriots set for HBO’s "Hard Knocks" next year
-Mike Vrabel shares notable Patriots updates at NFL League Meeting
-Celtics’ best and worst first-round matchups
-Bruins beat Dallas, 6-3
-Red Sox lose to Houston, 9-2
-Bravehearts' June 3rd Baseball in Education game is sold out
-Holy Cross football 2026 season tickets on sale now
-Railers, Islanders partnership may be nearing end
-UConn wins would mean furniture jackpot at Jordan's (2:10)
-U.S. men's soccer team loses to Portugal, 2-0
>NATIONAL: Excitement builds for Artemis II mission around the moon (2:23)
-Nancy Guthrie's Arizona home left eerily untouched and in "immaculate" condition after abduction: report
-Tragic: Student killed himself after shooting teacher at top high school
>NEW ENGLAND: Housekeeper assaulted, tied up in "horrendous" home invasion (1:05)
-M.B.T.A. announces free Fridays, half‑price commuter rail passes for summer (1:06)
>COLLEGES: 4 finalists in running to take over as chancellor at UMass Medical School
-Anna Maria AMCAT Recap – Winter Edition
>TRAVEL (brought to you by Fuller RV & Rental): The 10 worst U.S. cities for seasonal allergies
-Best Amazon travel deals: Luggage, pillows, adapters, portable tech
>BUSINESS: You could be getting a bigger-than-normal refund. Here’s why (2:37)
-LPL Financial Research: Earnings likely to grow double digits again; will markets care?
-Worcester hospice care provider names new C.E.O.
>HEALTH: Diabetes warning signs and risks in women
-Hims customized weight loss plans, GLP-1 plans and meal replacements
>HOMES: Mass. home sales down more than 10% to start 2026
>FOOD: The scientific reason soda tastes better in a can
>TV/STREAMING: Yellowstone's Mo Brings Plenty floored Monica got killed off on "Marshals"
-Rip, Beth's "Yellowstone" spinoff "Dutton Ranch" gets first trailer — and a premiere date
>MOVIES: "The Housemaid" sequel with Sydney Sweeney, Kirsten Dunst gets release
>CELEBRITY: Tiger Woods breaks silence after D.U.I. arrest following car crash
-Sydney Sweeney wears sheer lingerie to the theater in sizzling Syrn video
>ANIMALS: Confused Husky puppy learns how to be a dog (3:21)
>HISTORY: Lincoln Square in Worcester, circa 1926
>GOOD NEWS: Newlywed fan wins $20,000 after hitting half-court shot
-Meanwhile, in Michigan, woman makes daring escape from cops by slipping through police car window
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