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>WEATHER: Mark Rosenthal's 7-day forecast (:42). High of 30 today in Worcester
-Worcester Public Schools closed on Tuesday
>TOP OF THE NEWS
+5:00: Driver skids into officer, pedestrian after other crash in Worcester (pictured)
+5:00: Holden man facing domestic violence, gun charges in Rhode Island
+5:00: Creedons' sale of Worcester Bravehearts may be near
+5:00: Caleb Kenney named Hilton Garden Inn Crusader of the Week
+Noon: Man faces drug charges after falling asleep in Worcester intersection
+Noon: Winter Walks: Take a hillside hike at Worcester's Bovenzi Park
+Noon: Dan Kennedy: The 016 turns 5
+Noon: See the neighborhood meetings this week in Worcester
+Noon: Psychic medium Matt Fraser returns to Worcester
-Hundreds at 39th MLK Jr. Community Breakfast
-Related: When Martin Luther King Jr. preached in Worcester
-Down 46 officers, Worcester Police Department getting creative with recruitment (2:01). Article
-Worcester upholsterer Paul Shays busy at shop on Water Street
-Tumbao Latin Dance celebrates new home on Park Avenue in Worcester
-Mike Benedetti: Worcester City Council agenda preview
-Janice Harvey: Icicle fights, snow piles and other childhood winter hazards
>DINING OUT: Chefs reveal the worst appetizers to order at restaurants (:40)
-ICYMI: Couple who own historic Worcester diner retiring after 50 years (2:06). Article
-Worcester shop one of Phantom Gourmet's Great 8 Bakeries (4:57)
-Worcester Public Library "Library of things" provides patrons with appliances and more to rent
-Aislinn Doyle: Worcester School Committee agenda preview
-See the rest of the day's Worcester news
>HOLDEN (brought to you by Lamoureux Ford): Supply shortages hurt students & staff at Wachusett
-Lamoureux Ford Testimonial (:47)
-Open brush burn permits available now
>THE BURBS (brought to you by North End Motor Sales): Gardner woman, 3 others charged in death of daughter in New Mexico (:39)
-TODAY! Shrewsbury hosting Homeowner Basics: Getting to know your town services
-Auburn Police Department participating in Highway 20 Speed Enforcement Project
-D.C.R. hosting Watershed Wednesday talks in West Boylston
-West Boylston police log January 8th to 14th
-Lancaster election papers available February 14th
-Luther Burbank Middle School announces its honor roll
>BARS & BANDS: The Mayor's Live Music List for Tuesday
>SHOWTIME: Tysk Tysk Task set for Boston Calling music festival
-Sterling Theatre presents "Peter/Wendy"
-At 93, American artist Faith Ringgold is finally getting her due in Worcester exhibit
-WCCA's Talk of Main Street No. 21 (28:37)
>OBITUARIES: Tribute to former electrician who also tended bar at the Boynton
>SPORTS: Atlanta Falcons interview Bill Belichick for head coach
-Patriots "empowering" Jerod Mayo to choose offensive coordinator
-Celtics beat Toronto, 105-96
-Bruins beat Devils, 3-0
-Jesse Monteiro named cornerbacks coach for Holy Cross football
-Worcester Hockey Alumni 2023-24 highlights, NHL week 14
-Courage Award nominations sought for Central Mass. High School Sports Awards
>CARS: Bertera Nissan is your first choice (:11)
>NATIONAL: Video shows the moment lava pours over a home in Iceland (:33)
-"Miracle on the Hudson" crew, passengers relive nail-biting details of water rescue on 15th anniversary
-Tragic: Colombia mudslide kills at least 33
>NEW ENGLAND: At least 20 homes damaged in Salisbury after storm
-Standoff in Milford leads to arrest tied to robbery, 2 others at large (2:11)
>COLLEGES: 5 Holy Cross employees honored for outstanding service
-Groundbreaking paper by Worcester State professor Ian Stephens illuminates formation of planets
>TRAVEL (brought to you by Fuller RV & Rental): The 10 fastest-growing tourism destinations in 2024
>BUSINESS: W.B.J.'s Best of Business 2024: Best Multimedia
-Radio Worcester (11:09): B.B.B.’s 5 resolutions for a fraud-free new year
>HOMES: Former U.S. President once partied at this $5 million mansion in Western Mass.
>HEALTH: Mass. doctor on F.D.A.'s new report on marijuana risks (2:05)
-New study finds 15 risk factors of early onset dementia
>FOOD: Quaker Oats recalls more granola products due to salmonella risk
>SHOPPING: What Worcester's Reading — Annie's Book Stop
>TV/STREAMING: Full list of Emmy nominees and winners
>MOVIES: "The Wizard of Oz" celebrating 85th anniversary with run in select theaters
>CELEBRITY: "All My Children" star Alec Musser dead in home at 50
>ANIMALS: Pet cat saves dog’s life by chasing off coyotes
>HISTORY: Today in History for January 16th (1:47)
>GOOD NEWS (brought to you by Bertera Nissan): Burger King cook buys first home with donation money
-Meanwhile, in Oregon, family receives man's ashes in case of mistaken identity — only to discover he's alive
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In The News
>WEATHER: Mark Rosenthal's 7-day forecast (:34). High of 81 today in Worcester
>TOP OF THE NEWS
+Noon: Bus drivers want out of Worcester teachers union. Here's why
+Noon: Worcester human rights commissioner quits over police review decision
+Noon: Crazy stats from Red Sox’ miraculous 20-game turnaround
-Worcester police ask for help finding missing teen girl
-UMass Memorial increases planned Community Healthlink layoffs to 231
-Worcester’s Washington Square to be site for demolition, new apartments
-Mass. House approves carveout allowing for Worcester Red Sox players to not be subject to state wage laws
-Former UMass Medical School student and cancer survivor in seventh Pan-Mass Challenge (2:53)
-UMass Memorial Health opens convenient new family medicine facility at White City
-Mike Benedetti: Worcester City Council agenda preview
-Radio Worcester (26:14): State Sen. Robyn Kennedy on budget, child welfare reform, housing costs, I.C.E.
>DINING OUT: Phantom Gourmet visits Worcester restaurant (4:59)
-Worcester bistro closed until August 3rd
-Worcester bakery closed until August 5th
-ICYMI: Worcester city manager nixes Research Bureau bid for police civilian review board
-Another pedestrian crash in Worcester renews push for safety improvements
-Massport announces record year for Worcester Regional Airport
-City backs 4 affordable housing developments
-See the rest of the day's Worcester news
>HOLDEN (brought to you by Lamoureux Ford): Senior Center closed through the end of July
-Russ Parker from Holden loves Lamoureux Ford (3:04)
-This week's road closures and traffic delays
>THE BURBS (brought to you by North End Motor Sales): Victor Catacchio has been making cars look like new for 43 years
-Leominster man arrested after police find him passed out behind the wheel with fentanyl
-Crews install modular bridge spanning French River between Dudley and Webster
-Road closure today and tomorrow in Shrewsbury
-Spencer Summer Concert Series returns to Powder Mill Park
>BARS & BANDS: The Mayor's Live Music List for Tuesday
>SHOWTIME: EcoTarium honors U.N. environmental leader with its highest conservation award
-WCCA-TV's Video Jam No. 1385 (30:00): Gina Alice, Captains of Entropy and more
>OPINION: Tom Marino: When Worcester chose the bailout over the Constitution
-WCCA-TV's Connecting the Dots No. 168 (29:48): Ed Gardella, Part 2
-Radio Worcester Roundtable (37:57): I.C.E. shooting in Maine, claims on election integrity
>OBITUARIES: Tribute to Worcester business owner who passed away at 44
>SPORTS: Drake Maye-A.J. Brown connection among storylines to watch as training camp opens (11:25)
-Red Sox beat Rays, 6-5, for 14th straight win
-'Sader Stories (2:20): Kaitlyn Flanagan, Crusader of the Year
-7 Bravehearts heading to Futures League All-Star Game (1:29)
-WooBall Weekly: Bravehearts enter All-Star break in the thick of playoff chase
-Win WooSox tickets courtesy of North End Motor Sales
>CARS: Best used cars for teen drivers, according to Consumer Reports
>NATIONAL: 3 more U.S. servicemembers killed in war in Iran (2:03)
-Disney World guest, 54, died on iconic ride after suffering heart emergency
-Tragic: 5 die after people jump into river trying to save someone in the water
>NEW ENGLAND: Lindsay Clancy trial (1:27): Jury selection resumes after 5 seated
-Pamela Smart seeks new trial for 1990 murder of husband (3:22)
-Teacher and coach charged with O.U.I. and child endangerment
>COLLEGES: Clark's century-old Economic Geography sees jump in citation rankings
>TRAVEL (brought to you by Fuller RV & Rental): The 5 most expensive states to visit in 2026
-This Conn. amusement park was named most affordable in the U.S. (1:01)
>BUSINESS: Shrewsbury commercial landscaper acquired by New Jersey firm
-LPL Financial Research: China holds keys to post-war oil prices
-Shocking amount of Gen Z employees pretend to be productive at work: survey
>SHOPPING: Dollar Tree installs price scanners for surprising reason
>HOMES: Consumer Reports: Guest WiFi network can boost privacy, speed
>HEALTH: Humanoid robots complete historic surgery
-How many cups of coffee are safe to drink per day? (1:53)
>FOOD: Cyclospora outbreak: Taylor Farms test update, food safety (7:52)
-Mass. lettuce farm says its crop safe amid cyclospora fears (1:49). Article
>TV/STREAMING: Shocked Geena Davis addresses Netflix canceling "The Boroughs"
>MOVIES: "The Odyssey" reviews roundup: What critics are saying
>CELEBRITY: Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce’s pals reveal new wedding details
-Brenda Fricker, "My Left Foot" Oscar-winning actress, dies at 81
>ANIMALS: Stray orange cat chooses his family and fits right in (1:44)
>HISTORY: These discoveries reshaped what historians knew about America's Founding Fathers
>GOOD NEWS: Cape Cod farm offers 20 years of opportunity for adults with disabilities (1:33). Article
-Meanwhile, in Idaho, man balances 195 rolls of toilet paper on his head for 30 seconds
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