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In The News
>WEATHER: Mark Rosenthal's 7-day forecast (:36). High of 33 today in Worcester
-Latest National Weather Service snowfall map for today's storm
>TOP OF THE NEWS
-Worcester firefighters and police officers preparing for BFit Challenge
-Oxford hosts frigid Polar Plunge
-Hundreds to teens gather, give back to community
-Scary time for Worcester hospitals: patient numbers soaring in ER presents challenges
-Drone video of skating at Worcester Common Oval (1:47)
-Blades flash as Oval Rink crew keeps things gliding
-West Boylston bakery hosts Taylor Swift-inspired fundraiser for little girl battling cancer
-Health Foundation grants $1 million to 4 nonprofits, prioritizes children’s health
-Human Rights Commission seeks creation of volunteer homeless program
-Prosecutor recommends "unprecedented" step in Turtleboy case
-Nichols College alumnus donates $1 million
-The Faces of Worcester: Susan Dunshee
-Radio Worcester Roundtable (49:13): Worcester school safety & Knitty Council debate
>DINING OUT: One Eleven Chop House turns 25
-TODAY! Worcester restaurant debuts Sunday brunch
-ICYMI: Lock 50 closes; staff unhappy with handling
-Amazon warehouse at Greendale Mall nears opening, city councilor says
-Worcester market Maker to Main to close permanently
-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
-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): Rutland police release list of those wanted with outstanding warrants
-Shrewsbury retirement community bought for $36 million by large investment firm
-Leominster woman strikes "Gold" in new lottery game
-Sutton Historical Commission appointments
-Clinton chamber hosting networking event at Holder
-The Item's Neighbor to Neighbor column
-Lancaster receives state lead service line grant
>BARS & BANDS: The Mayor's Live Music List for Sunday
-Cannabis cafes in Massachusetts are still a hazy concept
>SHOWTIME: Worcester theater hosts hundreds of young dancers for ballet auditions
-Brian Nelson's Laurel cartoon on stretch limos and W.R.T.A. buses
-Shaun Connolly: Are you ready for some... thing else?!
-WCCA-TV's Human Touch No. 78 (28:26): Sierra Leone coup attempt
-WCCA-TV's Rosen's Roundtable No. 523 (27:53): Knitty Council/City Council/Ballpark Commission
>OBITUARIES: Tribute to Worcester woman who cared for people with disabilities
>SPORTS: Patriots to name Demarcus Covington defensive coordinator
-Local foursome have Super Bowl dreams - here are 5 things to know about each
-NFL Conference Championships schedule, TV and announcers
-Celtics lose to Clippers, 115-96
-Bruins beat Philadelphia, 6-2
-Holy Cross men's hockey completes sweep of Mercyhurst
-Holy Cross women's hockey beats B.U., 3-2
-Holy Cross women's basketball's winning streak halted at Lehigh
-Holy Cross men's basketball falls to Lehigh
-Railers lose to Admirals, 6-2
-Former WooSox player Ryan Fitzgerald has Worcester sendoff Saturday
>CARS: Bertera Nissan is your first choice (:11)
-Tesla recalling 200,000 Model S, X, Y cars to receive software update
>NATIONAL: Los Angeles murder suicide leaves 4 dead
-13 people injured when more than 40 vehicles crash on Chesapeake Bay bridge in Maryland
-Tragic: 5 children killed in house fire (1:26)
>NEW ENGLAND: Body found in water by New England Aquarium in Boston
-How Mass. residents can file taxes for free with new I.R.S. tool in 2024
>COLLEGES: WPI researchers looking at A.I. models in education
-Anna Maria AMC@Work: Jessica Clary, class of '23
>TRAVEL (brought to you by Fuller RV & Rental): The world's largest cruise ship begins maiden voyage
>BUSINESS: 9 high-paying jobs that may surprise you — Walmart manager, more
-Remote workers 35% more likely to be fired than those who return to office
>SHOPPING: Retailers take $100 billion hit in bogus returns
>HOMES: Sorry, millennials, Gen Zers are coming for boomers’ houses
>HEALTH: Here's why you should weigh yourself in the morning: doctors
-Why are measles cases popping up across the U.S.?
>FOOD: Knott's Berry Farm jams, jellies discontinued, not available in stores
>TV/STREAMING: Demand for pirated TV, film at highest point in years
>MOVIES: Where to stream every Best Picture nominated movie
-Best Picture nominee trailers
>CELEBRITY: Country singer Chris Young arrested at Nashville bar
>ANIMALS: No one wanted this cat because she was shy (3:22)
>HISTORY: Today in History for January 28th (1:38)
>GOOD NEWS (brought to you by Bertera Nissan): Cancer patient's road to recovery began with a truck crash (2:54)
-Meanwhile, in Britain, oddest pipe blockages include a tent, adult toys
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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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