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In The News
-Latest forecast: Wintry mix forecast for this evening's commute
+6:00: ACT NOW: Fly from Worcester to NYC for $22 with JetBlue
+6:00: Radio Worcester (15:38): Sen. Harriette Chandler on stepping back and her legacy
+6:00: How Worcester City Council proposes to deal with homeless camps
+6:00: Deer stroll down the street in Westborough (:25)
+Noon: 5 Things You Need to Know Today in Worcester - February 7th
+Noon: Admission is free in February at Worcester Historical Museum
+Noon: Callie calves cute and cuddly contest winner in Sutton 4-H fundraiser
-History: The Blizzard Of 1978: Remembering the "benchmark of winter storms" after 44 years
-Raw sewage released into Lake Quinsigamond from city facility
-West Boylston man wins $1 million on scratch ticket
-Man dies after crashing into tractor-trailer on Mass Pike in Charlton
-Market celebrates 2 years in Worcester
-Worcester City Councilor calls for more warming, cooling centers in Worcester
-ICYMI: "WOOlympics" take over Worcester Common Oval ice rink
-Burncoat, Lincoln Street area hit by power outage
-Own more than 2 cats or dogs in Worcester? You are violating a city ordinance
-The Mayor’s Live Music List for Monday
-New! Wachusett Wine & Spirits' Whiskey Wednesday podcast (43:59): The Eagle has landed
-Rosalie Tirella: Kudos to Worcester City Councilor Thu Nguyen
-Rep. McGovern on gerrymandering battle, Brian Flores allegations (3:39)
-Tribute to a Worcester woman who spent years as a foster mother to at-risk babies and young children
-See the rest of the day's Worcester news
-The Burbs (brought to you by North End Motor Sales): Mixed-use development near Lakeway Commons moves forward
-Shrewsbury becomes a platinum-rated community for biotech
-Logan's Table brings "elevated, fast casual" dining to Leominster
-State Rep. Dykema stepping down, taking job in solar energy industry
-Sports: New DeflateGate report casts negative light on NFL
-Enter to win a Patriots hoodie, courtesy of North End Motor Sales
-Surprise a loved one with flowers and chocolates delivered by Jake the Lion on Valentine's Day
-Bravehearts name new hitting, pitching coaches
-Celtics beat Magic, 116-83
-Railers lose at home, 2-1
-Cars: NEW: Great Savings All Month Long at Bertera Nissan! (6:05)
-Take a look at new 2022 Four Winds RV now in at Fuller RV in Boylston
-National: 4 dead in crash after driver speeds away from police at 169 mph
-How to claim a missing stimulus check so you can collect $1,400
-Tragic: Moroccan boy trapped in well has died, according to state media
-New England: Mass. bill seeks to tackle high cost of prescription drugs
-Business: This is the worst airline in the U.S., survey says
-Register now for WBJ's EcoForecast Forum
-Colleges: After multiple student suicides in recent months, WPI will hold employee sessions on suicide prevention
-Free dental clinic for kids 20 and under at QCC on February 26th
-TV/Streaming: Here's what to watch in honor of Black History Month
-Movies: "Jackass Forever" laughs its way to No. 1 at box office
-Celebrity: Mark Wahlberg says he’d love to play Bill Belichick in a Tom Brady movie
-Food: Recall issued for popular ice cream brand sold in Massachusetts
-Health: Should you exercise when you're sick? Here's what experts say
-Homes: 10 most expensive homes sold in Worcester the week ending January 29th
-Shopping: $700 rebate when you buy an eligible LG Laundry Pair at Sclamo's
-Animals: Tiny kitten meets his new brothers and falls in love (3:16)
-Good news (brought to you by Bertera Nissan): Firefighters deliver baby in Jimmy John's parking lot during snowstorm
-Meanwhile, a $30 drawing from yard sale found to be worth more than $10 million
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Coronavirus (COVID-19)
+Noon: Radio Worcester (7:36): Worcester Medical Director Dr. Michael Hirsh talks mask mandate rollback & Omicron
-Free testing 11-4 today in Downtown Worcester, free vaccinations/boosters 11-7 at YMCA
-Worcester officials to vote on rolling back mask mandate
-ICYMI: UMass Memorial CEO says mask mandate should include KN95 mask requirement
In The News
>WEATHER: Mark Rosenthal's 7-day forecast (1:13). High of 30 today in Worcester
-Declared winter parking ban in effect in Worcester
>TOP OF THE NEWS
-2 killed, 9 hurt in Brown University shooting (9:49)
-Related: Video shows man sought in Brown shooting (4:39)
-Related: Newest details on search for Brown shooting suspect (12:39)
-Related: Brown students describe aftermath of campus shooting (2:44)
-"Waiting for the next child to die": Former Worcester judge calls for federal probe of Mass. child welfare system
-Worcester schools release new data looking at assaults on staff
-Worcester man's display of nearly 300 Christmas inflatables attracts visitors from around Mass. (2:40). Article
-Worcester doesn’t have enough supermarkets. Some people blame the city’s tax rate
-Holy Cross buys off-campus student rental house for $2.2 million with plans for faculty housing
-A tropical escape blooms inside a historic Worcester building
-Worcester Guardian week in review: Legacy businesses, tax rate debate, winter prep
-Radio Worcester Roundtable (49:36): Worcester snowstorm response, police oversight & affordability
-Radio Worcester's The Rundown (27:03): Tax rates, infrastructure challenges and a major coaching milestone
-Powerball jackpot grows to colossal $1.1 billion after Saturday’s drawing
>DINING OUT: Raising Cane’s opening Worcester location next week
-ICYMI: Driver hospitalized after car crashes into Dollar Tree store in Worcester (:20). Article
-Worcester apartment project on Shrewsbury Street faces parking concerns
-A year after scathing report on use of force, sex acts, Worcester police have new policies
-Worcester Public Medical Director Dr. Michael Hirsh retires
-See the rest of the day's Worcester news
>HOLDEN (brought to you by Lamoureux Ford): Holden police introduce newest officer, Amgad Nashawi
-Merry Christmas from Lamoureux Ford! (:47)
-Wachusett Echo: Phone-free school by 2026? The newest phone policy controversy
>THE BURBS (brought to you by North End Motor Sales): 2 stab victims found outside Thirsty Turtle Pub in Templeton
-Barre man charged with extortion after dispute with neighbor over $50 chicken dinner ticket
-Proposed development would bring 270 units, supermarket and a half-dozen other businesses to abandoned Shrewsbury factory site
-All charges dropped against unlicensed driver accused of evading Shrewsbury police
-Man arrested after entering Leominster Verizon store, charging at and threatening employee
-Police seek hit-and-run driver who was operating stolen vehicle
-Dickman receives honor for his work in fatal crash reconstruction
-Local pajama drive breaks records
-Lights in Common shines in Princeton
-Goings on from Grafton News, Millbury-Sutton Chronicle and The Landmark
>BARS & BANDS: The Mayor's Live Music List for Sunday
>SHOWTIME: Things to Do: Assabet Valley Mastersingers, High Command and more ...
-Rebuilding the Higgins Collection: Successes, surprises and what’s still missing
-John Cena taps out to Gunther to lose final WWE match
-WCCA-TV's YAY ART No. 1 (21:51)
>OPINION: Laurel: Welcome to Green Hill Park, past and present
-Tom Marino: Extremist views of Worcester’s self-proclaimed moderates
-WCCA-TV's The Mayor’s Forum No. 59 (28:55): Matthias Waschek and Jeffrey L. Forgeng
-Manny Jae Media (1:03:09): 508 Live! with Papee Paye
>OBITUARIES: Tribute to Worcester woman who was a nurse for over 50 years
>SPORTS: Patriots can clinch the AFC East with a win today (1:43). Article
-Slowing down James Cook is pivotal for New England
-Will Patriots earn AFC’s No. 1 seed? Simulating the NFL’s final 4 weeks
-NFL Week 15 schedule, TV and announcers
-Caitlin Clark: WNBA labor talks "biggest moment" league has seen
-Bravehearts name Joe Galvin manager
-Railers beat Mariners, 4-2
>NATIONAL: Australian officials say 12 are dead in attack on Jewish event in Sydney
-New Epstein photos show presidents, more V.I.P.s
-Lionel Messi’s brief appearance at India soccer game sparks chaos as fans destroy stadium
-Tragic: Horrific moment teen mauled to death by zoo lion (1:48)
>NEW ENGLAND: Ballot question volume creating unease among top state officials
-N.H. mom charged with child endangerment after daughter ingested T.H.C. gummy
>COLLEGES: WPI Podcast, Episode 23 (51:11): Engineering a cultural connection
-Radio Worcester (9:10): Q.C.C. holiday initiatives & student support with Dr. Luis Pedraja
>TRAVEL (brought to you by Fuller RV & Rental): Airlines now exempt from covering costs during recall delays
>BUSINESS: This workplace benefit is the biggest reason people jump jobs: survey
-Community bank collects hundreds of food items for local veterans, military families
-ChatGPT chatbot's shocking response to alleged role in murder-suicide
-Dividing restricted stock units and stock options in divorces
>HOMES: Foreclosures are soaring in the U.S.: study
>SHOPPING: Gifts with ongoing fees and sneaking subscriptions: Consumer Reports
>HEALTH: Why experts say you should enroll in A.C.A. even if premiums spike
-W.S.C. Stay Connected with Your Health for December (37:51)
>TV/STREAMING: "New Year's Rockin' Eve" to feature Chappell Roan, Mariah Carey, Post Malone and Maren Morris
>MOVIES: Trailer for "28 Years Later: The Bone Temple" (2:20)
>CELEBRITY: Peter Greene, "Pulp Fiction," "The Mask' actor, dies at 60
-Jane Seymour, 74, is "very sexually active" with rocker beau John Zambetti
>ANIMALS: Guy rescues teeniest Frenchie puppy who hops like a bunny (2:03)
>HISTORY: Dark Downeast Podcast (35:45): The murder of John E. Volungis Jr.
>GOOD NEWS: Child turns little library into free food pantry for neighbors
-Meanwhile, Virginia's drunk raccoon exposed as serial offender
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