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In The News
>WEATHER: Mark Rosenthal's 7-day forecast (:34). High of 40 today in Worcester
>TOP OF THE NEWS
+6:00: Auburn K9 tracks down missing child on freezing cold night (:28) (pictured)
+6:00: Holden police ask for help in case of booze boosted from Big Y
+6:00: New owner keeps legendary Kenmore Diner tradition cooking
+6:00: Worcester Historical Museum hosts free events in February
+6:00: Youth Unity (15:24): Voices of Change — Worcester's leaders speak out at inauguration
+6:00: 100FM The Pike (4:16): The Pike Breakdown Lane For February 2nd
+Noon: It's Friday! Check Dining Out and Bars & Bands before making plans
+Noon: New shows and movies to watch this weekend
+Noon: New movies on demand — "Wonka," "The Beekeeper" and more
+Noon: Worcester Beer Garden aims to reopen with new business partner
+Noon: British ensemble VOCES8 brings its 8 voices to Mechanics Hall
+Noon: "Menopause The Musical 2" set for Hanover Theatre
+Noon: Theo Epstein joins Red Sox ownership group as senior advisor
-UMass Memorial dealing with "crisis situation" due to emergency room overcrowding
-Police remember Paxton Chief Robert Mortell 30 years after line-of-duty death
-Family, friends mourn loss of longtime hairdresser Sal Arcuri
-Nurses file complaints against Saint Vincent Hospital (2:37)
-Worcester to celebrate Black History Month
-Song, art, dance: Black History Month event honors women in education
-Online commenting coming to an end on telegram.com
-Permanent supportive housing for chronically homeless opens in Worcester
-Manny Jae Media (24:41): Positively Suzanne Positive Vibes Studio Grand Opening
-A sweet time at Hebert's Candy Mansion
-Punxsutawney Phil says spring is near
-How accurate is Groundhog Day? Here's how often Punxsutawney Phil really gets the weather right
-Radio Worcester (13:34): City Councilor George Russell on Worcester’s trash system. Time for change?
-Radio Worcester Roundtable (47:16): City Council meeting marred by profane, racist calls
>DINING OUT: Worcester restaurant among Phantom Gourmet's Great 8 Snack Attack Destinations (5:22)
-Canal District restaurant announces closing, third business to close in January
-ICYMI: Worcester nursing home cited for understaffing, overmedication, neglect
-Related: Disturbing conditions at a Worcester nursing home prompt questions of state oversight
-Report: Worcester median rent rose 7.6% in 2023
-86-year-old woman victim of hit-and-run
-See the rest of the day's Worcester news
>HOLDEN (brought to you by Lamoureux Ford): Holden Ice Rink opening 11-noon Saturday
-Lamoureux Ford Testimonial (:47)
-Wachusett students underutilizing Media Center miss out on valuable resources
>THE BURBS (brought to you by North End Motor Sales): Shrewsbury police arrest man for trafficking meth
-Parents outraged by firing of 2 Southbridge teachers
-Ex-husband shares memories of Lunenburg murder victim
-Driver cited after ice flies off truck and shatters car windshield in Uxbridge
-Grafton school budget discussions continue February 6th
-Wachusett area public safety logs
-Millbury-Sutton Chronicle goings on
>BARS & BANDS: The Mayor's Live Music List for Friday
-Local indie rockers Space Shot at Redemption Rock Brewing on Saturday
>SHOWTIME: Small Stones Festival of the Arts opens
-Remembering Chita: "We’re taking the stairs"
-Things to Do: Vanessa Collier, "Barbie" and a "Socks On! Dance Off!"
-Mayor Petty asks for report on free museum days for public school families
-WCCA-TV's Rosen's Roundtable No. 524 (27:49): Homeless encampments
-Manny Jae Media (39:33): Manny and Mayor Joe Petty
>OBITUARIES: Tribute to Worcester man who owned and operated family business for many years
>SPORTS: Patriots hiring Alex Van Pelt as offensive coordinator
-What Tom Brady thinks of Jerod Mayo taking over as Patriots coach
-Celtics lose to Lakers, 114-105
-Worcester boxer Jamaine Ortiz prepares for his first world title fight (1:27)
-Holy Cross announces spring sport broadcast schedule
-Lewis Hamilton to leave Mercedes for Ferrari F1 team
>CARS: Bertera Nissan is your first choice (:11)
>NATIONAL: Astronomers say skyscraper-sized asteroid will pass near Earth
-U.S. prison labor tied to some of the world's most popular food brands
-Tragic: High school freshman collapses, dies during girls' J.V. basketball game
>NEW ENGLAND: Mass. man shot, killed by Maine police officer after multi-state crash, officials say
>COLLEGES: Anna Maria students hosting American Cancer Society Relay for Life
-Worcester State awardees inspire students with innovative classroom strategies
-Exploring the history of Clark's English House
>TRAVEL (brought to you by Fuller RV & Rental): Travel warning issued for the Bahamas due to spike in murders
>BUSINESS: Hanover Insurance Q4 earnings snapshot
-Radio Worcester (10:43): Prevent tax identity theft — File early, use I.R.S. P.I.N.
>HOMES: Nantucket home with theater, game room sells for massive sum
>HEALTH: Why is syphilis is at highest numbers since 1950? (3:00)
-Here's how much coffee you should drink every day to lose weight
>FOOD: Quaker Oats granola bar among products at risk for salmonella
>TV/STREAMING: Sneak peek at "Bridgerton" Season 3 (:50)
>MOVIES: "Oppenheimer" to stream on Peacock starting February 16th
>CELEBRITY: Darius Rucker arrested for minor drug offense in Tennessee
-Janet Jackson and Justin Timberlake’s Super Bowl show was 20 years ago
>ANIMALS: Shaking puppy is so happy to be rescued (:56)
>HISTORY: Today in History for February 2nd (1:30)
>GOOD NEWS (brought to you by Bertera Nissan): Woman driven off her land by a racist mob. 8 decades later, she owns it again. (2:35)
-Meanwhile, in Michigan, Amish horse and buggy stolen from outside Walmart
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In The News
>WEATHER: Mark Rosenthal's 7-day forecast (:43). High of 70 today in Worcester
>TOP OF THE NEWS
+Noon: Hudson man accused of killing grandmother with skateboard
+Noon: 10 Worcester properties near WPI listed for $9.9 million
+Noon: Worcester residents defy city chicken ban as backyard flocks grow
+Noon: When does the Jewish holiday of Passover start, end?
+Noon: Splendid Torch to perform for Club 321 at Mechanics Hall
+Noon: Last Call: Anne O'Connor, historian and author
+Noon: Dunkin' giving away 1,000,001 free coffees today (:28)
-Woman shot on Millbury Street in Worcester, suspect in custody (2:10). Article
-Worcester man killed in Boston hit-and-run
-Police investigate deadly crash in Charlton (2:16). Article
-Car burned to crisp: Millbury High senior had good excuse for tardiness
-Worcester’s "A Better Life" housing program helps break generational poverty by promoting self-sufficiency
-139-unit Worcester housing project faces setback as developer requests extension
-After 10 years and $16 million raised, Creative Hub Worcester center to open in April
-Worcester councilor seeks 911 info as city faces major mental health lawsuit
-Radio Worcester (25:27): Why Sen. Robyn Kennedy says the legislature audit may face a constitutional challenge
>DINING OUT: Worcester restaurant closed today for private event
-ICYMI: Tractor-trailer fire on I-290 in Worcester snarls Tuesday morning commute (:35). Article
-Worcester man gets 30 years in prison for sexually exploiting 3 young girls
-Police warn of rash of "smash & grabs" at trail parking lots
-Walmart warehouse, in former Sam's Club off Route 146, closing
-Street sweeping begins in Worcester on April 6th
-See the rest of the day's Worcester news
>HOLDEN (brought to you by Lamoureux Ford): Fundraiser to support staff of 122 Diner
-Message from 122 Diner after last week's crash
-Longtime customer praises Lamoureux Ford (3:29)
>THE BURBS (brought to you by North End Motor Sales): Body cam video captures dramatic chase through Webster neighborhood (:46). Article
-Oxford town manager who recently resigned is suing town
-First Student, Teamsters avert looming school bus strike
-Spencer selectmen authorize Proposition 2½ override questions be placed on ballot
-Police searching for driver who allegedly caused serious 4-car crash in Clinton
>BARS & BANDS: The Mayor's Live Music List for Wednesday
>SHOWTIME: Hanover Theatre announces 7-show 2026-27 Broadway Series
-Listen Up: Good Sleepy at home base with new album
-Rush debuts new drummer at Canada’s JUNO Awards
-50 years of Steve Miller Band’s "Fly Like An Eagle" celebrated with limited-edition picture disc
>OPINION: Sarah Connell Sanders: Retired teacher Velah Mary Hazard turns 100, saw history unfold
-Tom Marino: Worcester councilor seeks 911 mental health response info
-Janice Harvey: No Kings rally at Institute Park puts age in perspective
-Radio Worcester Roundtable (50:13): Does Worcester’s Human Rights Commission have any real power?
-Unity Radio's Future Focus (58:58): District 2 City Councilor Robert Bilotta, District A School Committee member Molly McCullough
>OBITUARIES: Tribute to Worcester woman who delayed her retirement into her 70s
>SPORTS: Patriots set for HBO’s "Hard Knocks" next year
-Mike Vrabel shares notable Patriots updates at NFL League Meeting
-Celtics’ best and worst first-round matchups
-Bruins beat Dallas, 6-3
-Red Sox lose to Houston, 9-2
-Bravehearts' June 3rd Baseball in Education game is sold out
-Holy Cross football 2026 season tickets on sale now
-Railers, Islanders partnership may be nearing end
-UConn wins would mean furniture jackpot at Jordan's (2:10)
-U.S. men's soccer team loses to Portugal, 2-0
>NATIONAL: Excitement builds for Artemis II mission around the moon (2:23)
-Nancy Guthrie's Arizona home left eerily untouched and in "immaculate" condition after abduction: report
-Tragic: Student killed himself after shooting teacher at top high school
>NEW ENGLAND: Housekeeper assaulted, tied up in "horrendous" home invasion (1:05)
-M.B.T.A. announces free Fridays, half‑price commuter rail passes for summer (1:06)
>COLLEGES: 4 finalists in running to take over as chancellor at UMass Medical School
-Anna Maria AMCAT Recap – Winter Edition
>TRAVEL (brought to you by Fuller RV & Rental): The 10 worst U.S. cities for seasonal allergies
-Best Amazon travel deals: Luggage, pillows, adapters, portable tech
>BUSINESS: You could be getting a bigger-than-normal refund. Here’s why (2:37)
-LPL Financial Research: Earnings likely to grow double digits again; will markets care?
-Worcester hospice care provider names new C.E.O.
>HEALTH: Diabetes warning signs and risks in women
-Hims customized weight loss plans, GLP-1 plans and meal replacements
>HOMES: Mass. home sales down more than 10% to start 2026
>FOOD: The scientific reason soda tastes better in a can
>TV/STREAMING: Yellowstone's Mo Brings Plenty floored Monica got killed off on "Marshals"
-Rip, Beth's "Yellowstone" spinoff "Dutton Ranch" gets first trailer — and a premiere date
>MOVIES: "The Housemaid" sequel with Sydney Sweeney, Kirsten Dunst gets release
>CELEBRITY: Tiger Woods breaks silence after D.U.I. arrest following car crash
-Sydney Sweeney wears sheer lingerie to the theater in sizzling Syrn video
>ANIMALS: Confused Husky puppy learns how to be a dog (3:21)
>HISTORY: Lincoln Square in Worcester, circa 1926
>GOOD NEWS: Newlywed fan wins $20,000 after hitting half-court shot
-Meanwhile, in Michigan, woman makes daring escape from cops by slipping through police car window
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