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>WEATHER: Mark Rosenthal's 7-day forecast (:40). High of 38 today in Worcester
>TOP OF THE NEWS
+5:00: Thieves stole gutters from Worcester house while owner was home
+5:00: Death of Bob Weir sparks memories of Worcester's part in long, strange trip
+5:00: Planning winter entertainment in Worcester
+5:00: Worcester hockey alumni 2025-26 highlights, NHL Week 14
+Noon: 270-unit project at abandoned Spag's factory met with skepticism
+Noon: Central Mass. pizzeria reopens with explanation for abruptly closing
-No answers as cost of probe into death of State Police recruit from Worcester nears $700,000 (3:07). Article (pictured)
-New year, new look, new amenities for W.R.T.A.
-Local restaurant makes Phantom Gourmet's Great 8 Restaurant Legends (5:32)
-Worcester City Council returns with social media scrutiny, transit fights
-Worcester, Fitchburg aim for uniform, safe sober houses
-Worcester County Wonders: First state-run asylum dates back to 1832
-Newly obtained court docs detail what happened inside Leominster home after man murdered wife, autopsy findings
-$80,000 Keno ticket sold in Millbury
-Police oversight questions persist after Research Bureau report
-Radio Worcester's The Rundown (23:33): Tom Marino defends reporting amid defamation lawsuit
>DINING OUT: Popular bakery chain seeks license for second Worcester location
-ICYMI: National Grid installs new underground cable to fix monthslong outage issues in Worcester
-"A very bad year": Here's what the flu numbers look like in Worcester
-Turtleboy factor: Aidan Kearney's influence on Karen Read case
-Venezuelan native in Worcester lauds capture of Maduro
-Some Worcester rents are falling ... really
-See the rest of the day's Worcester news
>HOLDEN (brought to you by Lamoureux Ford): This week's road closures and traffic delays
-Brew Biscuits in Holden making nutritious dog treats out of grains previously used in breweries (2:05)
-Lamoureux Ford welcomes Jeff Tripp from Sunnyside Motors (1:44)
-Fundraiser to help rebuild Ten West Market
-Ten West Market owner optimistic about return
>THE BURBS (brought to you by North End Motor Sales): Hope Chapel in Sterling dedicates new sanctuary
-Clinton buildings coming together
-Clinton Select Board hears Bates family request to explore right-of-way access at town dump
-Indigenous culture celebration day coming to Grafton this summer
-Spanish-language congregation to move into historic church in West Boylston
-The Item's Neighbor to Neighbor column
>BARS & BANDS: The Mayor's Live Music List for Monday
>SHOWTIME: Full list of winners and nominees at Golden Globes
-Golden Globes snubs and surprises
-Inside the Golden Globes: Everything you didn't see on TV
-World-renowned violinist to rehearse with J.O.M.P. students
>OPINION: Molly McCullough: For Worcester's schools, kids come first
-Maggie Calvetti: Someday they'll be grown & here's who i hope they become
-This Week in Worcester Podcast (2:18:34)
>OBITUARIES: Tribute to Worcester man who had Master’s degrees in Civil Engineering and Mathematics
>SPORTS: Patriots defense shines in 16-3 Wild Card win over Chargers
-Patriots will play Steelers-Texans winner in AFC Divisional Round
-Bruins beat Penguins, 1-0
-Celtics star Jaylen Brown rips refs after loss to Spurs in Boston
-Holy Cross student-athletes record 3.39 G.P.A. during Fall 2025 semester
-100 FM The Pike (18:00): MassLive's Matt Vautour gives 2026 sports predictions
-Railers fall to Florida, 5-3
>NATIONAL: Ex-husband arrested in heinous double murder of slain dentist, wife
-Protests in Iran near the 2-week mark as crackdown intensifies
-Tragic: Dad killed 5 of his children over a decade
>NEW ENGLAND: Deadly house fire in Burrillville, R.I.
-From Lindsay Clancy to Turtleboy: 5 Mass. criminal cases to watch in 2026
>COLLEGES: "We depend on fungi for absolutely everything"
>TRAVEL (brought to you by Fuller RV & Rental): Disney quietly changes course on controversial meal plan changes
>BUSINESS: Central Mass. business by the numbers
>SHOPPING: Samsung unveils "world's largest" TV of its kind at 130 inches
>HOMES: Laundry hacks you’ll wish you knew sooner
>HEALTH: Noom launches Proactive Health GLP-1 Program for long-term health
-Mass. mom fights for scalp cooling to be covered by insurance during chemo (2:06). Article
>FOOD: Your guide to a flavorful Dry January (4:34)
>TV/STREAMING: "The Simpsons" retires beloved character Duffman after 30 years
>MOVIES: 2026 new horror movie releases
>CELEBRITY: "High School Musical" star arrested on child pornography charges
-"Field of Dreams" and "West Wing" actor Timothy Busfield faces arrest warrant in child sex abuse case
>ANIMALS: Rescue dog does the cutest thing when she wants attention (2:00)
>HISTORY: Math, not myths: Inside the new search for Amelia Earhart
>GOOD NEWS: Lottery ticket rejected by another customer earns man $1 million
-Meanwhile, in Germany, watch 50 sheep escape shepherd, walk into grocery store
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In The News
>WEATHER: Mark Rosenthal's 7-day forecast (:33). High of 46 today in Worcester
>TOP OF THE NEWS
+6:00: 2 Worcester teens face charges after leading police on chases in stolen cars, with video
+6:00: Worcester police seek new clues in woman's 2014 disappearance
+6:00: Worcester water main breaks expose aging system, city responds
+6:00: P.O.S.T. Commission clarifies role of local police oversight
+6:00: Owner of Ten West Market ready to rebuild after business destroyed by fire
+6:00: Radio Worcester Roundtable (48:53): Lawsuit against This Week in Worcester spurs press freedom debate
+Noon: Worcesteria: Taken in by takeout, a culinary conundrum
+Noon: 100 FM The Pike (5:26): Breakdown Lane
+Noon: New Faith in Film season set for Federated Church of Charlton
-Mannequins, images found in Princeton home of man in child sex abuse material case, sources say (1:12). Article
-Worcester police arrest man with ghost gun after moped crash
-Thieves stole gutters from Worcester house while owner was home
-Developer plans 48 housing units in former Shack's building in Worcester
-Mike Benedetti: Worcester City Council agenda preview
-Planning winter entertainment in Worcester
-270-unit project at abandoned Spag's factory met with skepticism
-Central Mass. pizzeria reopens with explanation for abruptly closing
-Worcester Business Journal names the 2026 Best of Business winners
-Radio Worcester's The Rundown (23:33): Tom Marino defends reporting amid defamation lawsuit
>DINING OUT: Local restaurant makes Phantom Gourmet's Great 8 Restaurant Legends (5:32)
-ICYMI: No answers as cost of probe into death of State Police recruit from Worcester nears $700,000 (3:07). Article
-New year, new look, new amenities for W.R.T.A.
-Worcester City Council returns with social media scrutiny, transit fights
-Worcester, Fitchburg aim for uniform, safe sober houses
-See the rest of the day's Worcester news
>HOLDEN (brought to you by Lamoureux Ford): American Legion Post 42 meeting 2:30 Tuesday
-Lamoureux Ford welcomes Jeff Tripp from Sunnyside Motors (1:44)
-This week's road closures and traffic delays
-Brew Biscuits in Holden making nutritious dog treats out of grains previously used in breweries (2:05)
>THE BURBS (brought to you by North End Motor Sales): Grafton High student dedicated to spreading Morgan’s Message
-Uxbridge officer killed in crash remembered in obituary for "unwavering commitment" to community
-Here are the top 10 books checked out of each Central Mass. library
-Super Saturday Ice Fishing tourney is January 31st
>BARS & BANDS: The Mayor's Live Music List for Tuesday
-Spicy Water Distillery does drinks differently
>SHOWTIME: Death of Bob Weir sparks memories of Worcester's part in long, strange trip
-Golden Globes snubs, surprises
>OPINION: Ray Mariano: What happened to that shining city on a hill?
-Laura McCarthy-Ha: The January motherhood slump — 5 kind & gentle ways to fend off post-holiday burnout
>OBITUARIES: Tribute to woman who co-founded and ran Worcester Foreign Motors for over 40 years
>SPORTS: Patriots’ potential should be reconfigured after win vs. Chargers
-Patriots open as slight favorites over Texans in divisional round
-Patriots honor fallen Uxbridge officer
-Celtics lose to Pacers, 98-96 (2:04). Article
-4 Celtics players who are turbo-charging their bench production
-Ranking top 5 Bruins prospects to watch rest of 2025-26 season
-Holy Cross' Brooke Loranger named Hockey East Goaltender of the Week
-Worcester hockey alumni 2025-26 highlights, NHL Week 14
>CARS: Volvo, Audi among over 850,000 recalled vehicles
>NATIONAL: 9 in 10 Americans use A.I. on phones — but only 38% realize it
-Federal Reserve Chair Powell says D.O.J. has subpoenaed central bank
-Tragic: Veteran, 75, left in coma after DoorDash driver allegedly punches him for telling him to slow down
>NEW ENGLAND: Driver walks away after wild Everett crash caught on camera
-Karen Read offers new insight into post-acquittal life in podcast interview (1:41)
>COLLEGES: Clark grad "changed the history of Philadelphia sports"
>TRAVEL (brought to you by Fuller RV & Rental): Top 10 countries for American retirees in 2026
>BUSINESS: Worcester Business Journal's Movers & Shakers
-LPL Financial Research: Earnings preview: Double-digit streak likely to continue
-Mass. business confidence rounded out 2025 with a pessimistic outlook
>SHOPPING: Mattel launches first autistic Barbie doll
>HOMES: Central Mass. real estate transfers
>HEALTH: Expert: Modest decline doesn’t mean flu season is over (3:07)
-"Forever chemicals" now linked to scary disease in teens
>FOOD: Creamy Tuscan-style chicken (easy weeknight)
>TV/STREAMING: Netflix unveils star-studded 2026 slate
>MOVIES: John Edward Keough: The top 100 movies of all time
>CELEBRITY: Blake Shelton breaks silence on Gwen Stefani divorce rumors
-Jennifer Lawrence reveals only role she wanted but Emma Stone won instead
>ANIMALS: Gentlest stray dog gets a shed built just for him (2:21)
>HISTORY: Worcester County Wonders: First state-run asylum dates back to 1832
>GOOD NEWS: Man finally exonerated after spending more than 30 years in prison for murder he didn't commit
-Meanwhile, in Poland, watch tiny deer face down giant rhino in zoo enclosure
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