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>WEATHER: Mark Rosenthal's 7-day forecast (:41). High of 26 today in Worcester
+6:00: Weekend winter storm looks increasingly likely to bring snow (15:39)
+6:00: Declared winter parking ban to take effect 9 p.m. Wednesday
>TOP OF THE NEWS
+6:00: 1 dead in Oakham house fire (1:48). Article
+6:00: Shrewsbury man to undergo mental health evaluation after crashing into police lobby (1:15). Article (pictured)
+6:00: Worcester council urges loosening of tobacco store regulations: "What’s the difference?"
+6:00: The ultimate New England style Fireplace Feast at Salem Cross Inn in West Brookfield (:53)
+Noon: City Council passes 90-day parking ban near Worcester elementary school
+Noon: Worcester Walks: Walk where three towns meet in Boylston
+Noon: Last Call: Dick Callahan, entomologist
-Driver who crashed into Shrewsbury police lobby wanted "suicide by cop:" Police (1:22)
-Related: Damage to lobby north of $1 million (1:37). Article
-Related: Shrewsbury weighs security changes after crash at station (2:16)
-Earlier: Witnesses: Man accused of crashing into Shrewsbury Police Department was trying to be shot by police
-Worcester veterans director submits "nonresignation letter"; city says he's no longer an employee
-Radio Worcester Roundtable (49:54): Joe Robinson departure, development accountability and city infrastructure issues
-Worcester police release name of man stabbed to death near downtown garage
-Missing Worcester 14-year-old boy found safe
-Local students to contact International Space Station
-Worcester County Wonders: Nostalgia on the menu at Lou Roc's Diner
-Worcester City Council seeks clarity, tracking in handling of approved orders
-Worcester Public Schools launches peer mentoring program for principals
>DINING OUT: A meal fit for royalty is coming to Worcester’s Mechanics Hall this month
-ICYMI: Razing underway at Primetals building at edge of I-290
-Aislinn Doyle: January 22nd School Committee meeting agenda preview
-R.E.C. mobile markets sprout back up for the season this week
-West Brookfield woman, 73, dies after struck in Ware Walmart parking lot
-See the rest of the day's Worcester news
>HOLDEN (brought to you by Lamoureux Ford): Wachusett Echo: Midyears 101 — High school guide with tips from teachers and students
-Lamoureux Ford welcomes Jeff Tripp from Sunnyside Motors (1:44)
-This week's road closures and traffic delays
>THE BURBS (brought to you by North End Motor Sales): Early morning fire destroys home in Uxbridge (:19). Article
-Presence of D.E.A. vehicle creates stir in Gardner
-Racist confrontation on Lunenburg lake: Ayer man faces judge (:31). Article
-Biotech-focused construction firm expands with $1.4 million purchase of Clinton industrial site
-Boylston resident needed for School Committee
-Flu dropping after uptick at Clinton High
-Fighting for poultry health is an everyday thing at Bob's
>BARS & BANDS: The Mayor's Live Music List for Wednesday
-Jazzed Up Trio 6 to 9 Wednesday at 961 Restaurant and Lounge
>SHOWTIME: The Selena Experience is coming to Worcester
-Listen Up: Facing "Monsters" with Joyner Lucas on new single
-Writer Bibbe Hansen to perform for Negativeburn at Hunchback Gallery
>OPINION: Keith Linhares: Lawsuit warning shot for Worcester's free press
-First Person: Suzanne Graham Anderson on living authentically
-Unity Radio's The Susanity Life (57:46)
-Radio Worcester's The Rundown (26:06): Defamation lawsuit sparks debate over press freedom in Worcester
>OBITUARIES: Tribute to a retired Worcester Fire Captain
>SPORTS: Oddsmakers favor Patriots over Broncos in AFC title game
-Patriots’ Rhamondre Stevenson on heartbreak of losing his dad
-Bruins lose to Dallas, 6-2
-Bruins in mix for Rasmus Andersson as trade rumors swirl: Report
-'Sader Stories Podcast (1:05:26): Kit Hughes
-Holy Cross men’s basketball heads to Annapolis to battle Navy Wednesday
>NATIONAL: Text reward scams surge as carriers warn
-The world’s rushing to Ukraine to study drone warfare
-Tragic: Mom mauled by pit bull forced to amputate leg that was "basically hanging off"
>NEW ENGLAND: Man accused of breaking into homes, pouring queso on TV
-4 school buses burn in early morning fire at Framingham bus lot (1:10). Article
>COLLEGES: Carnegie classification recognizes Clark’s commitment to community engagement
-Worcester State campus S.T.E.M. events showcase student and faculty excellence
>TRAVEL (brought to you by Fuller RV & Rental): What's the world's oldest (and deepest) lake?
-Why your boarding pass says "Seat Assigned at Gate"
>BUSINESS: Commonwealth Fusion eyes major Devens expansion, to add another 100+ jobs
-LPL Financial Research: Unearthing the metals melt-up
-The great cash-in! What is your old tech really worth? (1:59)
>SHOPPING: Ms. Rachel's latest educational toys are now available at Target
>HOMES: When should kids do chores? Advice for parents (3:01)
>HEALTH: Measles cases rising amid vaccine skepticism
-Deadly "superbug" is spreading across U.S. as drug resistance grows, researchers warn
>FOOD: Is the McDonald's Big Arch burger coming to the U.S.?
>TV/STREAMING: Trailer for Season 4 of "The Lincoln Lawyer" on Netflix (2:06)
>MOVIES: James Cameron reveals if Arnold Schwarzenegger will return for another "Terminator" film
>CELEBRITY: Sylvester Stallone shows off buff body at the gym, admits "it gets harder and harder"
-Timothy Busfield's accusers initially said he didn't touch them: report
>ANIMALS: Cat obsessed with his stuffie finally gets a real sibling (2:30)
>HISTORY: WBZ’s Dream Team represented a golden era of television news
>GOOD NEWS: Firefighters save 6-week-old puppies from house fire
-Meanwhile, in Tennessee, bear breaks into candy store for the fourth time
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In The News
>WEATHER: Mark Rosenthal's 7-day forecast (:42). High of 38 today in Worcester
+6:00: Worcester braces for major winter storm
+6:00: Massive winter storm could bring 20 inches of snow (15:04)
-What does a polar vortex mean? The phenomenon behind the extreme cold
-Worcester faces snow removal staffing challenges ahead of weekend storm (2:30). Article
-Snow removal in Worcester continues to be a problem, city councilors say
>TOP OF THE NEWS
+Noon: Things to Do: Lord of the Lost, the Metrons, the Fools and more ...
+Noon: T.H.T. Rep sets "Midsummer Night's Dream" in '80s nightclub with attitude
+Noon: "Sinners" leads Oscar nominations with 16, the most of all-time
+Noon: Oscar nominations snubs and surprises
+Noon: How to watch the Oscars best picture nominated-films at home
-1 dead in Oakham house fire (1:48). Article
-Shrewsbury man to undergo mental health evaluation after crashing into police lobby (1:15). Article
-"4 of 5 flights lose money..." Massport C.E.O. addresses current state of Worcester Regional Airport
-Turtleboy movie, docuseries in the works
-Worcester council urges loosening of tobacco store regulations: "What’s the difference?"
-City Council passes 90-day parking ban near Worcester elementary school
-Worcester Walks: Walk where three towns meet in Boylston
-Aislinn Doyle: January 22nd School Committee meeting agenda preview
>DINING OUT: The ultimate New England style Fireplace Feast at Salem Cross Inn in West Brookfield (:53)
-ICYMI: Driver who crashed into Shrewsbury police lobby wanted "suicide by cop:" Police (1:22)
-Related: Damage to lobby north of $1 million (1:37). Article
-Related: Shrewsbury weighs security changes after crash at station (2:16)
-Worcester veterans director submits "nonresignation letter"; city says he's no longer an employee
-Radio Worcester Roundtable (49:54): Joe Robinson departure, development accountability and city infrastructure issues
-Worcester police release name of man stabbed to death near downtown garage
-See the rest of the day's Worcester news
>HOLDEN (brought to you by Lamoureux Ford): Holden police warn of R.M.V. text scam
-Lamoureux Ford welcomes Jeff Tripp from Sunnyside Motors (1:44)
-Wachusett Echo: Midyears 101 — High school guide with tips from teachers and students
>THE BURBS (brought to you by North End Motor Sales): Shrewsbury approves 300-unit 40B project on Main Street
-Corey Lacaire reflects on 30 years of fire department service in Spencer
-Spencer-East Brookfield School Committee increases pre-school tuition
-Rutland makes short work of Special Town Meeting
-Kindled Planning hopes to "spark" more for customers
-Police logs from West Boylston, Shrewsbury
-Leicester Police Department hosting gun safety class on Saturday
-The Item's calendar of events
>BARS & BANDS: The Mayor's Live Music List for Thursday
>SHOWTIME: Still the "Openest": Full Mooniest Mic set for new home at Canvas
-Last Call: Dick Callahan, entomologist
>OPINION: Angela Bovill: Our Haitian healthcare workers must be protected
-Unity Radio's Elevate Worcester: Voices for Educational Equity (34:48)
>OBITUARIES: Tribute to Worcester man who dedicated over 30 years to the Commission for the Blind
>SPORTS: What can Patriots expect from Broncos in AFC Championship? (6:31)
-Patriots Drake Maye speaks ahead of AFC title game
-Celtics beat Pacers, 119-104 (2:02). Article
-Holy Cross star Jack Stockfish named a Hobey Baker Award nominee
-Holy Cross men's and women's basketball fall to Navy
>CARS: Ford recalls 119,000 vehicles over engine heater issue that could cause fire
>NATIONAL: U.S. seizes seventh oil tanker in the Caribbean
-NASA astronaut who was stuck at the space station for months retires within a year of returning
-Tragic: Son, 19, who was sole survivor in father's murder-suicide rampage dies unexpectedly
>NEW ENGLAND: Maine man charged with murder in baby daughter’s death
-Judge orders online trading platform to stop taking sports action in Mass.
>COLLEGES: The power of experiential learning
-Worcester State takes to the streets with a new kind of school bus
>TRAVEL (brought to you by Fuller RV & Rental): Capitva Landing is a new outdoor waterpark open year-round
>BUSINESS: Local trusts and estates attorneys launch Newton-based practice
-LPL Financial Research: Unearthing the metals melt-up
-Alcohol brands could be forced to sell inventory as industry giant declares bankruptcy
>HOMES: Mom reveals simple hack to open tricky plastic packaging
>HEALTH: Powerful affirmations to start your day right (3:41)
-L.E.D. light therapy guide: What each color does + top at‑home devices
>FOOD: Dietitians weigh in on chicken vs. tomato soup — which is healthier?
>TV/STREAMING: Trailer for Season 3 of "Euphoria" on HBO Max (2:25)
>MOVIES: Razzie nominees for worst films and performances of the year
>CELEBRITY: "Horrified" Valerie Bertinelli was fired as a diet spokesperson for gaining weight
-Blake Lively branded a "f--king terrorist" by movie exec during nasty "It Ends With Us" drama
>ANIMALS: Scarred bait dog can’t stop smiling once he’s finally safe (2:27)
>HISTORY: Thinking back to 2016? How Worcester, New England looked 10 years ago (13 photos)
>GOOD NEWS: Microchip helps reunite family with dog lost for over 10 years
-Meanwhile, Joe Exotic sells phone calls from prison for Valentine's Day
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