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>WEATHER: Mark Rosenthal's 7-day forecast (:53). High of 25 today in Worcester
>TOP OF THE NEWS
+6:00: Investigation underway after reports of E.B.T. skimming in Worcester
+6:00: Radio Worcester (24:39): W.H.A.’s Alex Corrales & Billy Ayala on transforming affordable housing
+6:00: Manny Jae Media (25:44): Sendoff for Worcester boxer Jamaine Ortiz before heading to Las Vegas for title fight (pictured)
+Noon: Worcester jazz great Jaki Byard's piano on loan conservatory is missing
+Noon: Things to Do: Brandie Blaze at Poet's Cauldron, improv jam, "Inside and Out" and more ...
+Noon: The Buzz with City Manager Eric Batista (6:58): Trash and recycling program
-A scholar makes a discovery in Worcester
-Worcester single-family home sales down, prices up in 2023
-Auburn mobile home park residents seek legal aid over hikes, neglect
-Get free DQ Blizzards for a year with purchase on Saturday
-UMass Medical School recognized for mental health, wellness support for employees
-The Faces of Worcester: Abbas Qutab
-T&G names Brittany Prendiville general manager
-Take some, leave some: Worcester's community fridges
-Sen. Fattman secures state funding for field trips to Old Sturbridge Village
-Former Doherty star Tariq Massenburg sees light during his road to recovery from paralysis, neurological disorder
-Dan Kennedy: The 016 turns 5
-Worcester's Cable Services Division given 3 awards
-Fundraiser for the Worcester County St. Patrick's Parade Friday
-Grant applications open for safe graduation and prom parties
>DINING OUT: Why are chain restaurants closing down?
-IYCMI: Driver skids into officer, pedestrian after other crash in Worcester
-Man faces drug charges after falling asleep in Worcester intersection
-Holden man facing over 70 domestic violence, gun charges in Rhode Island
-Kenmore Diner owners serve up free breakfast on their last day
-See the rest of the day's Worcester news
>HOLDEN (brought to you by Lamoureux Ford): Wachusett Rotary to host Valentine's breakfast for seniors
-Lamoureux Ford Testimonial (:47)
-Supply shortages hurt students & staff at Wachusett
>THE BURBS (brought to you by North End Motor Sales): Sturbridge pickleball facility set to open in February
-Shrewsbury police hold active shooting training at library
-William Connolly serving rest of Clinton School Committee term
-Clinton holds off on storm water grant application
-The Item's Neighbor to Neighbor column
-Bolton pastor happy with "mindset" of parish
>BARS & BANDS: The Mayor's Live Music List for Thursday
-All Ages Ska and Punk Show coming February 10th (3:03)
>SHOWTIME: Silver Scream Con coming to DCU Center
-Music Worcester welcomes Mnozil Brass to Mechanics Hall
-Janet Jackson's tour coming to Boston
-Daedelus brings electronica, hip-hop vibes to show at Electric Haze
-Listen Up: Moshi runs first "Marathon" on jazzy debut album
-Last Call: J.E. Rome, poet and author
-Shaun Connolly: The grass is always snowier
>OBITUARIES: Tribute to former Worcester man who performed as an Elvis impersonator all over the country
>SPORTS: Jerod Mayo introduced as Patriots coach
-Related: Press conference (39:49)
-Why Eagles likely won't want Bill Belichick if they fire Nick Sirianni
-Celtics beat Spurs, 117-98, improve to 20-0 at home
-Worcester boxer Jamaine Ortiz getting large sendoff Thursday before heading to Las Vegas for title fight
-This week in Holy Cross Athletics
-Holy Cross women's basketball team wins seventh straight
-Holy Cross men fall to Lafayette
>CARS: Bertera Nissan is your first choice (:11)
-Tesla drivers report car batteries not charging in cold weather
>NATIONAL: Overdraft fees would drop to as little as $3 under proposal
-Credit card delinquency soars above pre-pandemic level amid high interest rates, inflation
-Tragic: Elderly couple found dead after heater measures over 1,000 degrees
>NEW ENGLAND: Here's the agenda the Mass. governor laid out in State of the Commonwealth (2:28)
>COLLEGES: Anna Maria's Life in the First Year Lane — Erin Gallagher
-Spectacular Guardians of Traditions exhibit comes to Worcester State
>TRAVEL (brought to you by Fuller RV & Rental): 12 U.S. beach towns that are totally underrated
>BUSINESS: W.B.J.'s Best of Business 2024 — Best Ownership
-Central Mass. business by the numbers
>HOMES: Push for state funding to help homeowners with crumbling foundations
>HEALTH: COVID's possible link to form of alopecia (3:09)
-How long should cold and flu symptoms really last — and when should you get help?
>FOOD: Are baked chips healthier than fried? New findings revealed
>SHOPPING: Homedics massagers sold between 2020 to 2023 recalled
>TV/STREAMING: "The Sopranos" 25th anniversary — Where are they now?
>MOVIES: 11 best new movies on Netflix
>CELEBRITY: Martin Short, Meryl Streep dating rumors causes fan frenzy
>ANIMALS: Dog can't wait to meet her baby sister (3:02)
>HISTORY: Today in History for January 18th (1:29)
>GOOD NEWS (brought to you by Bertera Nissan): Student turns grief into act of kindness in mother's honor (2:44)
-Meanwhile, in Washington, bear spray-wielding store owner stops marijuana thief
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In The News
>WEATHER: Mark Rosenthal's 7-day forecast (:41). High of 95 today in Worcester
>TOP OF THE NEWS
-Court docs reveal disturbing new details behind viral video involving ex-Southbridge McDonald’s manager (2:21). Article
-Cost to fix Worcester police station put at $20 million over 3 years\
-Tiny home village for homeless seniors breaks ground in Worcester
-Emergency closes Worcester bistro until Friday
-Railers owner buys Pulse Magazine, CM Pride Magazine
-Worcester State nursing program welcomes first group of Anna Maria nursing students
-Mike Benedetti: Worcester City Council agenda preview
-Aislinn Doyle: Thursday's School Committee meeting agenda preview
-Worcester organizations get $425,000 for affordable housing efforts
-Back-to-back national honors spotlight Worcester Public Library’s evolving role
-Radio Worcester (23:08): Worcester City Manager Eric Batista discusses city’s first-ever $1 billion budget
-18 new condos on Elm Street are for sale. Take a look inside
>DINING OUT: Worcester restaurant makes Phantom Gourmet's Great 8 Small Plates (5:56)
-ICYMI: Worcester police honor fallen officers, former chief Gary Gemme
-Assumption graduates 304 students at DCU Center
-Anna Maria College closing comes as disappointment for Molly Bish's family (2:17). Article
-Area woman admits forging 84 checks worth over $110,000
-See the rest of the day's Worcester news
>HOLDEN (brought to you by Lamoureux Ford): Holden police holding second annual Cruiser Cup Golf Tournament June 12th
-Wachusett Echo: Internship and employment at the school bank
-Lamoureux Ford wins record 29th Ford President's Award (4:16)
>THE BURBS (brought to you by North End Motor Sales): Tree crash leaves Southbridge home uninhabitable
-Westborough police continues to investigate shots fired on Research Drive
-Man with spiked-bat, drugs arrested in Leominster after 911 report of impaired driver
-Seeing double: Shrewsbury High School graduating class boasts 17 sets of twins
-Dudley candidates' night to be held June 8th
-Webster Town Meeting approves budget, drone bylaw, Pine View Liquors petition
-Shrewsbury teachers no longer need COVID vaccine
-Blackstone Valley Regional named distinguished school
>BARS & BANDS: The Mayor's Live Music List for Tuesday
>SHOWTIME: Radio Worcester (19:15): Greater Worcester Opera brings “1776” to Central Mass.
-WCCA-TV's Chris's Corner No. 23 (28:52): Meatball, Part 1
>OPINION: Ann Artuso: Depression in motherhood
-Giselle Rivera-Flores: Why Puerto Rico still doesn’t receive S.N.A.P. benefits
-WCCA-TV's Connecting the Dots No. No. 164 (29:35): The Museum of Worcester
-Radio Worcester's The Rundown (26:08): Viral McDonald’s video, city budget hearings and public safety concerns
>OBITUARIES: Tribute to former UMass Medical School professor and Physician of the Year
>SPORTS: Tom Brady takes dig at Bill Belichick during Georgetown commencement speech
-Jason Varitek's wife takes shot at Red Sox G.M. after coaching ouster
-Red Sox beat Royals, 3-1
-Bravehearts release 2026 season promotion schedule
-Win WooSox tickets courtesy of North End Motor Sales
-Holy Cross Varsity Club announces 2026 class in Athletic Hall of Fame
-Worcester hockey alumni 2025-26 highlights, NHL Week 32
>CARS: Gas prices climbing— What frustrated drivers can expect next (4:12)
>NATIONAL: San Diego mosque shooting: 3 men killed, suspects found dead (1:37)
-American who was on doomed cruise reveals what it's like under 42-day hantavirus quarantine
-Tragic: Toddler crushed to death by antique dresser as she climbed it to reach a toy
>NEW ENGLAND: Pilot dies in small plane crash in Rhode Island (:52)
-Pipe bomb found in Mass. pond, police investigating (1:12)
-Video shows Good Samaritans rushing to pull 2 people from car following rollover on I-495
>COLLEGES: Worcester State Cheer scores at national championships
-Clark honors Worcester student, staff members for inclusion and equity work
>TRAVEL (brought to you by Fuller RV & Rental): 10 top trending U.S. summer destinations
-The first thing you should do in a hotel room
>BUSINESS: Banks find ways to finance nonprofits, despite their lending and revenue challenges
-LPL Financial Research: Energy shock expected to hit prices harder than the economy
>HOMES: Homes are older than ever—but local permitting systems could slow down essential renovations
>HEALTH: Discussing ebola outbreak with infectious disease specialist (3:14)
-What no one tells you about egg freezing
>FOOD: Daily Dish: Oven-roasted turkey parmesan over spaghetti
>TV/STREAMING: Trailer for new Jennifer Lopez movie on Netflix, "Office Romance" (2:42)
>MOVIES: Trailer for Steven Spielberg's new movie, "Disclosure Day" (2:38)
>CELEBRITY: Carrie Underwood rejected L.A. glamour to live on Tennessee farm
-William Daniels, 99, and wife Bonnie Bartlett, 96, detail "rules" of "open marriage"
>ANIMALS: Playful puppy from local shelter looking for active family (3:09)
>HISTORY: Inside the Isabella Stewart Gardner Museum art heist
>GOOD NEWS: School principal retires, but returns as a handyman (2:34)
-Meanwhile, Pope Leo does "6-7" hand motion at the Vatican
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