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In The News
>WEATHER: Watch Mark Rosenthal's 7-day forecast (:35). High of 48 today
>TOP OF THE NEWS
+6:00: Winter weather advisory for freezing rain in Worcester
+6:00: Jason Beck pled for his life in 2020. His accused murderer from Worcester was offered a deal
+6:00: Table Talk Pies affordable housing development receives $19.6 million from MassDevelopment
+6:00: Fly from Worcester to Fort Lauderdale this winter for $59
+6:00: Bill Shaner: Lessons for the year ahead in Worcester politics
+6:00: Cinema 320 at WCUW Radio to host showings of "All that breathes"
+6:00: Holy Cross professor Oliver de la Paz is Worcester's next Poet Laureate
+6:00: Check out these homes for sale In Worcester
+Noon: State commission suspends Worcester police officer
+Noon: Sheriff Lew Evangelidis sworn in for third term
+Noon: Radio Worcester (24:05): 3rd annual Worcester Sports Management Summit February 10th
+Noon: Bertera has your winter car! (3:27)
+Noon: Janice Harvey: After disappointments of 2022, seeking hope in the new year
+Noon: Winter Walks: Summer Star Wildlife Sanctuary in Boylston
-Body recovered from Lake Quinsigamond
-Mass on Thursday at St. Paul Cathedral for Pope Benedict XVI
-Work at Worcester’s Union Station to add center platform on track for end of year completion
-Vehicle hit by a bullet Tuesday morning in Auburn, according to Auburn police
-At least 2 hospitalized from gnarly 3-car crash in Sutton, police say
-A murdered cop, a judge’s daughter and a felon with 84 convictions on his record
-Sutton family pushed for life-saving law after son died on football field (2:55)
-Related: Damar Hamlin’s uncle says he was resuscitated twice, remains on a ventilator
-Related: NFL denies ESPN’s "5 minutes" report; ESPN stands by story
-Mega Millions jackpot soars to nearly $1 billion after no winner in Tuesday night’s drawing
-BARS & BANDS (brought to you by Wachusett Wine & Spirits): The Mayor’s Live Music List for Wednesday
-What It's Worth No. 440 (28:26): Genesis Club
>OBITUARIES (brought to you by G9 Financial): Tribute to a 26-year-old who "wanted so badly to just have a normal life"
-Reminder: Trash and recycling pickup will be delayed a day this week in Worcester because of the holiday
-ICYMI: Man arrested after double stabbing outside Worcester package store
-Worcester man arrested for carjacking on New Year's morning
-Shrewsbury St. restaurant closed for the week for maintenance
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>HOLDEN (brought to you by Lamoureux Ford and Brilla Coffee Roasters): Holden Christmas tree chipping next 2 Saturdays
-Holden Recreation accepting registration for winter programs
>THE BURBS (brought to you by North End Motor Sales): Drone video construction update at new Shrewsbury Police Department (2:58)
-Grafton Police participating in “Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over” campaign
-Nicholas Wojnar sworn in as academy trained correctional officer
-Millbury Junior/Senior High Honor Roll
-The newest list of Item Appeal supporters
-Nashoba DECA chapter THRIVEs
>SPORTS: Thunder blow out Celtics, 150-117
-Red Sox, Devers agree on contract for 2023 to avoid arbitration
-Gerrale Gates named Hilton Garden Inn Crusader of the Week
-New coach, talented locals have Quinsigamond basketball off to fast start
-North High makes statement by dealing first loss to Newton North
-St. John's, Shrewsbury hit the ice in front of festive fans
>CARS: Sincere Holiday Greetings from Bertera Nissan (2:07)
-Save $500 on select F150's and RAM trucks in stock at North End Motor Sales
-RVs at Clearance Prices at Fuller RV Rentals and Sales (1:07)
>NATION/WORLD: McCarthy fails in marathon votes for speaker, not giving up
-Tragic: Worker dies after being sucked into jet engine at Alabama airport
>NEW ENGLAND: Gov. Charley Baker gives final address to people of Mass. (1:15)
-Brandi Carlile to headline Governor-elect Maura Healey’s inauguration
>HEALTH: CDC issues warning over invasive strep A cases after at least 2 kids die
-Free COVID vaccinations on Wednesday: 11-7 at Worcester Public Library
>COLLEGES: Anna Maria College receives $20,000 from Reliant Foundation
>BUSINESS: WBJ's Energy & environment 2023 economic forecast
-WBJ's Manufacturing 2023 economic forecast
-Here’s how to know if your company’s layoff policy is a "good" one
>HOMES: Recall issued for 28,000 kitchen ranges due to carbon monoxide danger
>SHOPPING: What got really expensive last year, and what got cheaper
>TV/STREAMING: 23 TV shows we can’t wait to watch in 2023
>MOVIES: 2023 streaming movie preview
>CELEBRITY: Celine Dion’s exclusion from Rolling Stone’s "Greatest Singers List" sparks outrage
-Jeremy Renner was helping motorist when snowplow ran over him
>ANIMALS: Worcester area adoptable pets
>GOOD NEWS (brought to you by Bertera Nissan): Pennsylvania couple celebrates 80th wedding anniversary
-Meanwhile, in Michigan, psychic's advice from deceased father leads man to $40,000 lottery win
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In The News
>WEATHER: Mark Rosenthal's 7-day forecast (:45). High of 41 today in Worcester
>TOP OF THE NEWS
-Worcester residents frustrated with snow cleanup: "Florida looks awful freakin’ good"
-Chaos erupts as Worcester officer becomes trapped in car (3:55)
-Worcester Police Department is down nearly 60 officers: "This is a real crisis"
-Worcester police union leader influenced offer in Haxhiaj case, assistant district attorney says
-UMass Memorial transfers transgender patients to new surgeons following abrupt cancellations
-Illegal dumping fines could jump to $1,000 in Worcester
-Worcester School Committee eyes C.R.P., data privacy
-Mass. accuses Barre public employee of double-dipping (3:20). Article
-Trash and recycling delayed by 2 days in Worcester
>DINING OUT: TODAY! Thrive Support and Advocacy fundraiser at 2 Chefs
-ICYMI: Complaint alleges Worcester pastor used investor money for lavish trips
-How many snow days has Worcester had this year? When will school end now?
-Worcester city councilors push for "city with no potholes" dream
-City councilors want police to speed up crackdown on traffic law violators
-Worcester councilor pushes for city investigation of Saint Vincent Hospital
-See the rest of the day's Worcester news
>HOLDEN (brought to you by Lamoureux Ford): Holden police introduce new officer
-Trash and recycling pickup will be delayed a day this week
-Winter snow brings great values at Lamoureux Ford (2:00)
-Jazzed Up Duo at Val’s Friday and Saturday
>THE BURBS (brought to you by North End Motor Sales): Man facing charges for allegedly kidnapping 13-year-old in Northborough
-A new development on Elizabeth Street in Shrewsbury?
-Heavy fire tears through home on Lakeshore Drive in Ashburnham
-2 vehicle rollovers in Grafton amid snowy conditions
-Charlton Select Board begins process to change town's health insurance after steep premium hikes
>BARS & BANDS: The Mayor's Live Music List for Friday
-100 FM The Pike (13:34): Is it a Seger bar? Brian Daly on his viral mission to find out
>SHOWTIME: Things to do: Sugar maples, Chris Fitz in concert, Midori and more ...
-100 FM The Pike (7:14): Worcester's Angelo Gray is making movies and singing his heart out
-Poet's Cauldron to welcome Ursula Rucker at BrickBox Theater
>OPINION: Owura Sarkodieh: In praise of embracing African identity
-Lindsey Ford: 5 practical tips to reset digital habits after winter break
-Holy Cross' Worcester Voices (31:12): Clark Professor Melinda Marchand about her Worcester experience
-What’s Up Worcester (21:43): Dominican Marketplace Committee interview | Jennie Guzman & Laura Martinez
>OBITUARIES: Tribute to Worcester girl who tragically passed away at 13
>SPORTS: A.J. Brown stirs Patriots buzz as trade rumors begin to swirl again
-Bruins beat Columbus, 4-2
-Holy Cross women's ice hockey hosts New Hampshire in Hockey East Quarterfinals
-Worcester Public Schools Athletic Hall Of Fame announces 2026 inductees
-The Olympic break sees many former Worcester pros at the top of their leagues
>NATIONAL: F.B.I. makes final sweep of Nancy Guthrie's house in sign investigation has hit a dead end
-Bikini-clad women pictured with Stephen Hawking in Epstein files were his carers, family claims
-Tragic: Grandfather kidnapped from his bed and murdered in case of mistaken identity, police say
>NEW ENGLAND: Woman, 2-year-old girl recovering after home explosion (1:29)
-Malden High School girls' basketball coach charged with raping student (1:38). Article
>COLLEGES: WPI Podcast, Episode 27 (33:26): A.I. at WPI, with Elke Rundensteiner and Yunus Telliel
-Clark student Skye Donaldson paints mural in Goddard Library to inspire
>TRAVEL (brought to you by Fuller RV & Rental): These 4 popular national parks announce plans for 2026 visitor reservations
-Norwegian Cruise Line slammed over dining dress code change: "Idiotic rule"
>BUSINESS: Twitter founder Jack Dorsey cuts 4,000 jobs from Block in A.I. pivot
-LPL Financial Research: LPL Research’s 2026 strategic asset allocation
-Paramount wins bidding war for Warner Brothers Discovery
>HOMES: Central Mass. home sales slow to start 2026
>HEALTH: "Boredom challenge" could have benefits for your brain (:18)
>FOOD: The pistachio bread recipe you "knead" to try (7:57)
>TV/STREAMING: Anderson Cooper leaving "60 Minutes" in latest CBS staff shakeup
>MOVIES: 25th anniversary trailer for "The Mummy" (:31)
>CELEBRITY: The real reason behind Cardi B and Stefon Diggs' split revealed
-Wu-Tang Clan founding member Oliver "Power" Grant dies at 52
>ANIMALS: Disabled lamb becomes her dad’s wedding ring bearer (1:54)
>HISTORY: Storm comparison: Blizzard of '78 vs. Blizzard of '26 (6:22)
>GOOD NEWS: Kidney donor braves blizzard for Boston transplant surgery (1:52)
-Meanwhile, in Florida, deer crashes into home through living room window
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