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>WEATHER: Mark Rosenthal's 7-day forecast (:55). High of 38 today in Worcester
>TOP OF THE NEWS
+6:00: Worcester police looking for missing girl (pictured)
+6:00: Animal nonprofits in Central Mass. are seeing record demand while donations remain stagnant
+6:00: "The Holdovers" shot in Central Mass. gets multiple Oscar nominations
+6:00: Poet Jonathan Blake set to read from new book at Jacob Edwards Library
+Noon: Snow, freezing rain expected in Worcester next 2 days
+Noon: Developers, activists, and city officials say parking requirements are blocking needed development
+Noon: Great Brook Valley residents now eligible for cannabis business ownership assistance program
+Noon: Winter Walks: Elmer's Seat may be small, but the view is spectacular
+Noon: Listen Up: Abby Lamarre's "Pink Parka" a cozy antidote to winter chill
+Noon: Full list of Oscar nominees
+Noon: Oscar snubs and surprises: Greta Gerwig and Margot Robbie are out
-Dozens evacuated during Park Ave. gas leak
-Worcester Art Museum accused of housing stained glass stolen from France
-Worcester restaurant starts operating as a bakery during the morning hours in the coming months
-Guest gives birth inside Worcester hotel
-Worcester woman bites another woman's face during assault, police say
-W.P.D: Do you know these men wanted for questioning in fraud investigation?
-Wachusett Brewery purchased by Smuttynose owners, report says
-Worcester Cares For Those In Need hosts food and clothing drive
-Green Party candidates speak in Worcester
-Worcester Schools eye vision for future in new strategic plan
-Radio Worcester (18:19): Mark Henderson on evolving local news with mission of The016.com
-T&G Student of the Week: Vote for 1 of these 8 students
-See the neighborhood meetings this week in Worcester
-Mike Benedetti: Worcester City Council agenda preview
-Radio Worcester Roundtable (53:35): RMVillage protest — Urgent need for women’s shelter?
-ICYMI: Worcester firefighters respond to 2 house fires in brutal cold
-Worcester Regional Research Bureau launches Worcester Public Schools data dashboard
-T&G editor Sarah Barnacle to explore Worcester County in new column
-In Worcester County, a changing fight against opioids
-See the rest of the day's Worcester news
>HOLDEN (brought to you by Lamoureux Ford): Arizona Doug concert Wednesday
-Lamoureux Ford Testimonial (:47)
>THE BURBS (brought to you by North End Motor Sales): Shrewsbury High may offer new "career pathway" next year
-Uxbridge pays $1.2 million to settle lawsuit over community impact fees
-Clinton woman brings her faith to Hope Noel jewelry
-Local police departments offer assistance to Wilbraham after shooting of officer
-West Boylston police log January 15th to 22nd
-The Landmark's public safety logs
-"Bumper" announces retirement
-Millbury-Sutton Chronicle goings on
>BARS & BANDS: The Mayor's Live Music List for Tuesday
-Friends-themed cookie decorating class Wednesday at Redemption Rock
>SHOWTIME: Five Things to Do: Compagnie Hervé Koubi, "Baked & Bakwards" and more
-New Holocaust exhibit opens at the American Heritage Museum
-Ska-Punk artist Joe Samba set to pick up the energy at Electric Haze
-Worcesteria: Knitty Council spat has City Council all stitched up
-WCCA-TV's Chandler Chat No. 411 (28:33): Students of Forest Grove Middle School
-WCCA-TV's Rosen's Roundtable No. 522 (27:46): Trash/Norton/Curtis Apartments/Woo Fridges
>OBITUARIES: Tribute to local Navy veteran who owned a seamless gutter company for 35 years
>SPORTS: Similarities and differences between Jerod Mayo and Bill Belichick’s styles
-Why Patriots interviewing Nick Caley for offensive coordinator job should be viewed as positive
-What is Bill Belichick’s coaching market outside Falcons?
-Celtics win in Dallas, 119-110
-Bruins down Jets, 4-1
-Kiley Ronan named Hilton Garden Inn Crusader of the Week
-Worcester Hockey Alumni 2023-24 highlights, NHL week 15
>CARS: Bertera Nissan is your first choice (:11)
>NATIONAL: Medical evac crew killed in Oklahoma chopper crash
-Forever stamp prices price hike in effect
-Tragic: 3 family members electrocuted after power line falls on S.U.V.
>NEW ENGLAND: Armed man fatally shot by police during Nashua domestic disturbance
-Western Mass. man gets 6 to 7 years for raping child
>COLLEGES: Anna Maria AMCAST (22:07): Manny Rivas
-Clark alum charts on N.P.R. after 20-year break from music
>TRAVEL (brought to you by Fuller RV & Rental): Spirit Airlines ranks dead last in passenger legroom: survey
>BUSINESS: Central Mass. business by the numbers
-What to do if your colleague takes credit for your work
>SHOPPING: Home Design recalls 500,000 beds sold at Walmart, Wayfair and others
>HOMES: Rare Cold War bunker lists for sale in Washington
>HEALTH: Alzheimer’s blood test may be a step closer to reality, per study
-Care for vomiting, diarrhea and dehydration
>FOOD: McDonald's brings back beloved Strawberry & Crème Pie
>TV/STREAMING: "The Office" star confirms they're "certainly" in for reboot
>MOVIES: 18 feel-good movies to watch over and over again
>CELEBRITY: "Succession" Emmy winner Sarah Snook heading to Broadway
>ANIMALS: More than 2 in 3 pet owners believe they adopted themself in pet form
>HISTORY: Today in History for January 23rd (1:42)
>GOOD NEWS (brought to you by Bertera Nissan): Woman wins $925,434 from lottery ticket she thought was a loser
-Meanwhile, in Florida, drunken woman crashes car into dentist's office, chili joint
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In The News
>WEATHER: Mark Rosenthal's 7-day forecast (:58). High of 45 today in Worcester
>TOP OF THE NEWS
+6:00: Worcester police ask for help finding missing woman
+6:00: Worcester E.M.S. union warms of UMass Medical staffing levels
+6:00: Q&A with the MacArthur genius from Clark University
+6:00: Worcester holds info sessions on joining city boards, commissions on Wednesday
+6:00: Different setting, atmosphere at Trans Day of Remembrance
+6:00: Big Nate Allstar is the winner of WoMag's Digital Battle of the Bands
+6:00: Digital Battle of the Bands runners up Evil Felipe relish community support for musicians
+6:00: Worcester hockey alumni highlights, NHL Week 6
-CBS Mornings to film at Worcester’s Boulevard Diner today
-Exchange Building transforms to "Hell": 'Walking Dead' returns to familiar streets (and alleys) of downtown Worcester
-Woman indicted for manslaughter, O.U.I. in crash that killed mother of 6
-3 loaded guns found in raid; Worcester man charged
-Area police department defends arrest of teen caught on video after he accuses them of excessive force. Video (2:40)
-62 animals, including horses, cats, dogs and goats removed from area home
-Man seriously injured after car crashes into U-Haul in Sturbridge Friday night
-This Week in Worcester exclusive: Administration has plan to raid churches over holidays
-Missing teen daughter of Worcester mother arrested by I.C.E. has been found, police say
-Related: Judge to provide update on charges against Worcester leaders in I.C.E. arrest case
-Related: New York Times: A councilwoman intervened during an I.C.E. arrest. Then she faced the voters
-Mike Benedetti: Worcester City Council agenda preview
-Recount of councilor-at-large vote will begin this week
-Worcester Election Commission reviews recount petitions Tuesday
-Aislinn Doyle: November 20th School Committee meeting agenda preview
-Worcester police find dog with broken leg
-Dog found on Ward Street in Worcester
-Radio Worcester's The Rundown (25:01): Worcester recount, I.C.E. arrest sparks debate
-ICYMI: Garage in Nortborough partially collapses after fire rips through (:16). Article
-Family of Higgins Armory founder has reunion to see new Arms and Armor Galleries
-Related: Arms and Armor Galleries set to open at Worcester Art Museum. Take a look inside
-Local star Angelo Gray, 12, shines in Hollywood debut at Millbury theater
-Related: What's Up Worcester interview with Angelo Gray (3:54)
-See the rest of the day's Worcester news
>HOLDEN (brought to you by Lamoureux Ford): Holden voters to face override decision
-Unique Happy Thanksgiving wishes from Lamoureux Ford (:29)
-Blue and Gold Star Memorial Fundraiser under way
>THE BURBS (brought to you by North End Motor Sales): Yuletide Market & Light the Common returns to Shrewsbury Center
-Webster police arrest wanted man who jumped from bathroom window
-Athol man arrested on child sexual exploitation charges indicted by federal grand jury
-Wachusett Food Pantry faces increased need
-Grafton firefighter graduates from State Fire Academy
-The Item's public safety logs
>BARS & BANDS: The Mayor's Live Music List for Tuesday
>SHOWTIME: Styx's Dennis DeYoung slams "shameful" Rock & Roll Hall of Fame
>OPINION: Shaun Connolly: Where we go one, Wegovy
-Unity Radio's Q.C.C. State of Mind (57:41): Director of Veteran Affairs Matthew Casaubon
>OBITUARIES: Tribute to Worcester woman who worked at Grants
>SPORTS: Patriots will face Bengals without Ja’Marr Chase, multiple stars
-Patriots’ standing in AFC East, potential playoff matchups and more
-Bruins lose to Hurricanes, 3-1
-New England Sports Summit returns February 13th
>NATIONAL: F.E.M.A. chief steps down as administration prepared to oust him
-Former Treasury Secretary Larry Summers steps down from public commitments after Epstein emails
-Tragic: New Jersey man is first known death from meat allergy triggered by tick bites
>NEW ENGLAND: 1 dead following a house fire in Maine, officials say
-Ex-officer charged with killing Sandra Birchmore's unborn child (:34)
>COLLEGES: WPI Podcast, Episode 21 (29:44): Thinking with A.I. | Erin Solovey
-Worcester State awarded $1.3 million federal grant to launch student support services program
>TRAVEL (brought to you by Fuller RV & Rental): 7 vacations that are more expensive than travelers realize
>BUSINESS: Worcester Business Journal's Movers & Shakers
-LPL Financial Research: Early keys to 2026
-Radio Worcester honored with Community Impact Award by Better Business Bureau
>SHOPPING: GameStop unveils Trade Anything Day. When is it and what is it?
>HOMES: Central Mass. real estate transfers
>HEALTH: Doctor's perspective on making GLP-1s more affordable (2:00)
>FOOD: Listeria recall: Ready-to-eat pastas linked to 6 deaths
>TV/STREAMING: Trailer for Season 5 of "Stranger Things" (2:55)
>MOVIES: "Moana" live-action trailer stars Dwayne Johnson, Catherine Laga'aia
>CELEBRITY: GQ Men of the Year red carpet: Sydney Sweeney, Hailey Bieber and more
-L.A. County Sheriff investigating new sexual battery claim against Sean "Diddy" Combs
>ANIMALS: Dog follows woman on a hike and ends up being her soul dog (2:14)
>GOOD NEWS: At 100, WWII veteran still inspires gratitude in his community
-Meanwhile, filmmaker declares existence of U.F.O.s "no longer a question" — as doc probes 80 years of secrets
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