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In The News
>WEATHER: Watch Mark Rosenthal's 7-day forecast (:32). High of 36 today
>TOP OF THE NEWS
+6:00: Coworker pulls gun, machete on Auburn colleague, police say
+6:00: New Worcester restaurant (pictured) hiring, opening soon
+6:00: Worcester donut shop debuts last menu
+6:00: Worcester colleges enlisted for heating, cooling center expansion
+6:00: Fight at Fitchburg High leads to 2 arrests
+6:00: Boston RV & Camping Expo opens Friday (2:02)
+Noon: Worcester investment advisor who pleaded guilty to stealing $2.8 million from his clients to be sentenced
+Noon: Worcester police arrest burglary suspect on Park Ave.
+Noon: Worcester councilors back zoning change for in-law apartments
+Noon: 1 person seriously injured in rollover crash in Northbridge
+Noon: Rock trio Space Casino to play at Ralph's in Worcester
+Noon: Last Call: Glenn Reinhardt of the Fitchburg Pilots Association
-Happening now: Thousands of flights across the U.S. grounded after FAA computer outage
-Top of tractor-trailer truck peeled open after hitting bridge in Worcester
-Grill raising money to open Worcester restaurant
-Worcester Walmart violated Mass. law after homeless camp clearing: City
-Dental practice with offices in Worcester and Auburn to pay $3.5 million settlement over claims of deceptive advertising
-Second man charged in nurse’s death says he told the accused to kill the woman
-WRTA announces service to new Market Basket in Shrewsbury
-"Antiques Roadshow" is coming to Sturbridge (:24)
-Bancroft School announces large tuition reduction
-Radio Worcester (12:06): District 4 Councilor Sarai Rivera talks about the swearing-in ceremony of City Manager Eric Batista
-Radio Worcester (36:36): City Manager Salary – A hefty increase over the previous manager
-Mega Millions winner now $1.35 billion after no winner Tuesday
-Why do lottery jackpots keep getting so big? It’s on purpose, Holy Cross economist says
>ANIMALS: Cats, dogs and other pets available for adoption at Worcester area shelters
>BARS & BANDS (brought to you by Wachusett Wine & Spirits): The Mayor’s Live Music List for Wednesday
>SHOWTIME: Poetry series at Rose Room, Roseland Park unites poets in 2 states
-Boston Calling lineup includes Foo Fighters, The Lumineers, Paramore
-WCCA-TV's What It's Worth No. 441 (28:17): Chef Zachary Wentzell
-NEW! Unsolved: Worcester Season 2, Episode 3 -- Bludgeoned with a Sledgehammer at the Bar. Video (15:00). Audio (16:45)
-Bad Advice: Dear Shaun
>OBITUARIES (brought to you by G9 Financial): Tribute to the first first superintendent of a local regional school system
-ICYMI: Trip to CVS ends with pair arrested in stolen car, police say
-One Eyed Jacks Tiki Bar & Grill in Worcester shut down over lack of sprinklers
-Worcester-based filmmaker takes on controversial media personality
-Judge upholds $8 million verdict against Worcester police
See the rest of the day's Worcester news
>HOLDEN (brought to you by Lamoureux Ford and Brilla Coffee Roasters): LIFT Fitness in Holden not just prioritizing health, but overall wellness in 2023
-Annual town election nomination papers available
>THE BURBS (brought to you by North End Motor Sales): Auburn rallies around Little League coach, dad of 3 who died in his sleep
-West Boylston police log January 2nd-8th
-Fitchburg woman wins $1 million lottery prize, plans to buy house, car
-Amato celebrates passage of STURDY Act
-Grafton Public Library events
-Clinton Cultural Council helps fund local programs with 2023 grants
>SPORTS: Red Sox Trevor Story to miss time after elbow surgery
-Holy Cross football team ranks 6th in final national poll
-Holy Cross welcomes Amy Coleman as senior associate AD
-Radio Worcester (24:05): 3rd annual Worcester Sports Management Summit February 10th
-Courage Award nominees wanted for Central Mass. High School Sports Awards
>CARS: Bertera has your winter car! (3:27)
-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: Putin's plan to squeeze Europe thwarted by warm winter
-California storms persist with deluges, mudslide threats
-Tragic: Ski resort employee dies after falling from chairlift
>NEW ENGLAND: Investigators find hacksaw, parts of rug, & trash bags with blood on cloth amid search for Cohasset woman
-Manchester man arrested twice in same day on assault charges
>COLLEGES: WPI announces major step forward in decarbonizing the campus
-WSU, QCC get $1.6 million to expand nursing workforce
>HEALTH: Free COVID vaccinations on Wednesday in Worcester: 11-7 at Worcester Public Library
-UMass Medical School to participate in pilot COVID telehealth program
>BUSINESS: Central Mass. businesses less confident in December, but retain tempered optimism
-Clark University offers 25% off to Worcester Chamber members
>SHOPPING: Fisher-Price reminds consumers of 2019 recall of Rock ‘n Play Sleepers after more deaths
>FOOD: Honey as an alternative to sugar? New study indicates the health benefits
>HOMES: 10 least expensive homes sold in Worcester County January 1st-7st
>TV/STREAMING: List of upcoming Marvel Phase 5 shows on Disney Plus
>MOVIES: Trailer for new Gerard Butler action movie "Plane" (1:01)
>CELEBRITY: See who won at the Golden Globes
-The best and worst moments from the Golden Globes
-All the best-dressed celebrities at the Golden Globes
>GOOD NEWS (brought to you by Bertera Nissan): Video of Woodstock student getting news of Harvard acceptance goes viral
-Meanwhile, in Florida, huge boa constrictor snake found in carry-on baggage
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In The News
>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
-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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