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>WEATHER: Mark Rosenthal's 7-day forecast (:34). High of 40 today in Worcester
-National Weather Service snowfall map for tomorrow's storm
-Rewind: Digging out after first blizzard of 2015, start of 6 weeks of snow
>TOP OF THE NEWS
-Lock 50 closes; staff unhappy with handling
-Worcester market to close permanently
-Amazon warehouse at Greendale Mall nears opening, city councilor says
-Worcester police warn of rash of TikTok-linked car thefts, show hotspots where cars are stolen
-Drug trafficking suspect in Worcester tied to home invasion
-Worcester teen Ayla King faces trial for racketeering in Georgia Cop City case
-Worcester raises Holocaust rememberance flag outside City Hall
-Holy Cross partners with Worcester Public Schools to introduce classics to students
-The Faces of Worcester: Susan Dunshee
-Radio Worcester Roundtable (49:13): Worcester school safety & Knitty Council debate
>DINING OUT: These things are the top dining out dealbreakers for Americans
-ICYMI: Long-awaited $10 million Worcester project to break ground in spring
-Root & Press opens on Shrewsbury Street
-Channel 5's "Chronicle:" Hidden history is scattered throughout Worcester
-14-year-old arrested for robbing Worcester market with a machete
-See the rest of the day's Worcester news
>HOLDEN (brought to you by Lamoureux Ford): Crocheting hobby turns into teaching moments
-Lamoureux Ford Testimonial (:47)
-Wachusett girls basketball continues perfect season with 70-30 win
>THE BURBS (brought to you by North End Motor Sales): Toblin Hill Drive bridge completed, Shrewsbury neighborhood reunited
-Southbridge celebrates designation of the American Optical Historic District
-Freedom Quilters grateful for support
-Gardner Airport cuts ribbon on $5 million reopening
-Luke Hamburger to head Bolton police
-Millbury-Sutton Chronicle goings on
>BARS & BANDS: The Mayor's Live Music List for Saturday
>SHOWTIME: Justin Timberlake to bring world tour to Boston on June 29th
-TODAY! Small Stones Festival of the Arts opens Saturday
-National Symphony Orchestra of Ukraine coming to Mechanics Hall
-Museum extends photography exhibit
-100FM The Pike (6:53): Breakdown Lane for January 26th
-First Person: Joe Fusco Jr. to science — "I just want a gift card"
-Manny Jae Media (39:35): Manny and Dr. Rachel Monárrez, Superintendent, Worcester Public Schools
-WCCA-TV's Human Touch No. 78 (28:26): Sierra Leone Coup Attempt
>OBITUARIES: Tribute to a "proud, retired" Worcester firefighter
>SPORTS: "No reason" for Patriots to get rid of Mac Jones, ex-NFL G.M. says
-As Falcons pass on Bill Belichick, it’s clear what is shutting him out of this hiring cycle
-Spencer's Pat Ricard focused on helping Baltimore Ravens reach Super Bowl
-Holy Cross women's hockey team beats B.U. on the road
-Holy Cross men's basketball to face Lehigh Saturday on CBS Sports Network
-Holy Cross stars C.J. Hanson, Jalen Coker invited to 2024 NFL Combine
-Railers beat Norfolk, 6-3
>CARS: Bertera Nissan is your first choice (:11)
-Ford to recall nearly 1.9 million Explorer S.U.V.s because trim piece can fly off in traffic
>NATIONAL: 24 Israeli soldiers killed on deadliest day during Gaza combat
-Colorado newspapers stolen after running story about rape charges at police chief's house
-Tragic: Convenience store worker shot and killed over stolen chips
>NEW ENGLAND: Surveillance video shows plane crash in Londonderry, N.H. (3:00)
-$1.8 billion in cannabis sales in Mass. in 2023
>COLLEGES: Bestselling memoirist pays a visit to Clark
-Q.C.C. offering free medical courses to English language learners
-Mark Wagner wins Coyne Prize for essay on Native American pro golfer
>TRAVEL (brought to you by Fuller RV & Rental): 10 things you should never buy at the airport
>BUSINESS: Vince McMahon resigns from WWE after allegations of sexual assault
-Radio Worcester (12:13): B.B.B.’s Data Privacy Week 2024
>SHOPPING: Customers have soured on self-checkout, and study says there's proof
>HOMES: Despite promises to fix it, customers say Mass. Save still a mess
>HEALTH: Why cardiovascular deaths had an alarming post-COVID spike
-Sitting for long periods of time raises your risk of death, research shows
>FOOD: Space Dunk Oreos — New cookies have blue, pink colored creme filling
>TV/STREAMING: New shows and movies to watch this weekend
>MOVIES: New movies on demand — "Aquaman and the Lost Kingdom" and more
>CELEBRITY: Beloved Boston radio voice announces cancer diagnosis
>ANIMALS: Guy comes home from work with a stray dog (3:23)
>HISTORY: Today in History for January 27th (1:31)
>GOOD NEWS (brought to you by Bertera Nissan): Group of friends leave $7,200 tip for restaurant wait staff
-Meanwhile, in Rhode Island, animal shelter will have cats poop on your ex's name
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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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