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In The News
>WEATHER: Mark Rosenthal's 7-day forecast (:34). High of 72 today in Worcester
>TOP OF THE NEWS
+6:00: Austin Street carriage house leveled after early morning fire Sunday
+6:00: Affordable apartments in Worcester receive $10 million for upgrade (pictured)
+6:00: Tractor-trailer crash on Mass. Pike in Grafton causes severe delays (1:15). Article
+6:00: After 8 years, the WorcShop maker space in Leicester quietly
+6:00: Nolan Schuermann named Hilton Garden Inn Crusader of the Week
+6:00: Worcester hockey alumni 2023-24 highlights, NHL week 29
+1:00: Here are 15 Worcester restaurants offering outdoor dining right now
+1:00: Vote now for the Telegram & Gazette Student of the Week
+1:00: See the neighborhood meetings this week in Worcester
+1:00: 100FM The Pike (2:19): Highlights from The Big Gig 2024
-14-year-old allegedly shot by 16-year-old remembered as wonderful son
-Earlier: 14-year-old shot to death in Worcester, 16-year-old arrested
-Oxford man indicted on federal sex trafficking charges
-Worcester County Wonders: Taking center stage at Mechanics Hall
-The Manny 267 Foundation is teaching Worcester students lifesaving skills
-Worcester school district addresses behavioral, mental health issues for students
-UMass Memorial Children's Medical Center launches program to address behavioral health crises at the hospital
-Schools’ drive for inclusivity hitting its stride
-Shrewsbury Street Nurses Pub Crawl on Saturday, May 11th
-Tolls at N.H., R.I. border supported by Central Mass. residents: Survey
-Channel 5's Wake Up Call from Auburn Middle School Unified Basketball (:43)
-Radio Worcester (23:38): Explore unique Central Mass. businesses — Planning & Cannabis
-Residents fighting to reclaim money in "equity theft" lawsuit (3:34). Article
-Earlier: Judge rules Mass. law on "equity theft" is unconstitutional (2:12). Article
>DINING OUT: Competetive eater Geoff Esper tackles the new Chuckwagon Challenge in Worcester (13:36)
-ICYMI: One man hopes to make it easier for vendors, street performers to work in Worcester
-Here’s how much Worcester’s department leaders made in 2023
-Clark professor rewinds to create a neighborhood venture
-Thousands could benefit from $5.6 million settlement of Peterson Oil fuel mix allegations
-See the rest of the day's Worcester news
>HOLDEN (brought to you by Lamoureux Ford): TODAY! Movie Monday at Senior Center
-Lamoureux Ford salutes the UConn Huskies (:54)
-Wachusett students become teachers
>THE BURBS (brought to you by North End Motor Sales): Shrewsbury Little League opens season with parade
-2 resignations open seats on Grafton town board, commission
-Parking planned for old Grafton fire station property
-Food, music and dance celebrated at Multicultural Night in Clinton
-Nashoba, Aztechs reach for gold at world championships
-Sutton's Owen Boyns in Rocky Horror at Western New England
-The Landmark's public safety logs
-The Item's calendar of events
>BARS & BANDS: The Mayor's Live Music List for Monday
>SHOWTIME: New music coming from country legend more than 20 years after his death
-Viveca Stucke, Holy Cross Class of ’26: The importance of connecting with the arts
-Manny Jae Media (45:01): Lil' Rennie
-100FM The Pike (14:56): Comedian Dave Hill on ripping guitar solos, his hockey obsession and fight straps
-WCCA-TV's Rosen's Roundtable No. 534 (27:49): Police equity report, speed limits, construction pauses
-WCCA-TV's Talk of Main Street No. 26 (28:19)
-Unity Radio (52:13): Now I Thrive
>OBITUARIES: Tribute to former Worcester restaurateur
>SPORTS: Full list of undrafted rookies the Patriots signed after NFL Draft
-Holy Cross stars Jalen Coker, Ayir Asante sign with Panthers, Giants, respectively
-Leominster's Mark Daigneault, coach of Oklahoma City, NBA Coach of Year
-Night at Garden is fitting reward for Charlton's Austin Borggaard
-Red Sox beat Cubs, 5-4
-WooSox beat Toledo, 8-5
>CARS: Bertera has the all-star team to help you find your next Nissan car or truck (:39)
>NATIONAL: 2 dead, 6 injured in San Antonio shooting (1:38)
-When TikTok ban would go into effect, how it would be enforced
-Tragic: Boy, 6, found trying to shield little brother from house fire that killed them both
>NEW ENGLAND: Karen Read case timeline — John O’Keefe’s killing, police investigation
-4 people seriously hurt after boat sinks off Cape Cod (:17)
>COLLEGES: Assumption graduation honorees announced
-Anna Maria alum Matthew Waite completes M.A. in Integrated Media Arts
-Nichols names William Pieczynski ninth president
>TRAVEL (brought to you by Fuller RV & Rental): 5 of the most stunning gilded age mansions in the U.S.
>BUSINESS: Government increases minimum salary for overtime exemptions
-U.S. economy grew by just 1.6% in the first quarter, much slower than expected
>SHOPPING: Lab-grown diamond created in less than 3 hours — will it revolutionize the jewelry industry?
>HOMES: 4-bedroom home sells for $1.2 million in Westborough
>HEALTH: Doctor's tips to survive spring allergy season (2:14)
-Cows being tested, tracked for bird flu. Here's what that means
>FOOD: Avocado oil recalled in U.S. over safety concerns
>TV/STREAMING: Roast of Tom Brady on Netflix next Sunday (:41)
>MOVIES: Zendaya tennis movie "Challengers" scores at weekend box office
>CELEBRITY: How Arnold Schwarzenegger tried to sabotage Sylvester Stallone's career
>ANIMALS: Neglected puppy goes on shopping spree (3:19)
>HISTORY: Hanover Theatre Historic & Architectural Tour on Tuesday
>GOOD NEWS (brought to you by Bertera Nissan): Good Samaritans pull man from burning car
-Meanwhile, in South Africa, watch as this escaped hippo wanders through suburban neighborhood
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In The News
>WEATHER: Mark Rosenthal's 7-day forecast (:38). High of 32 today in Worcester
+1:00: Monster winter storm set to move across country. Boston meteorologists discuss latest forecast (12:38)
+4:00: How much did it snow in Central Mass.? See town-by-town totals
>TOP OF THE NEWS
+4:00: Vehicle buried in Shrewsbury Police Department lobby (:16). Article
+4:00: Declared winter parking ban in Worcester lifted
+1:00: West Brookfield woman, 73, dies after struck in Ware Walmart parking lot
+1:00: Worcesteria: Martin Luther King Jr.'s birthday is a day of service
-City education advocate to address MLK Day Breakfast at Assumption
-Passing torch of MLK's legacy: Youth Breakfast held at Worcester State
-Related: When Martin Luther King Jr. preached in Worcester
-Related: MLK Jr. honored in Worcester, through the years (16 photos)
-A meal fit for royalty is coming to Worcester’s Mechanics Hall this month
-Worcester horror film festival moves to DCU Center for 2026
-Worcester foundation launches $125,000 grant program for community health
-UMass Medical School tapped by Department of Defense to test a better way of treating postpartum depression
-The community engine fueling Worcester County’s philanthropy
-Worcester city offices closed Monday, trash and recycling delayed
-Holiday reminders: What's open, closed on MLK Day
-Man steals $2,600 worth of goods from Shrewsbury store after posing as another person
>DINING OUT: Boston's first-ever Michelin star delivered to 311 Omakase (1:12)
-ICYMI: UMass Medical School Professor: New variant of the flu virus is driving surge of cases
-Worcester veterans services director out amid dispute over academic credentials
-Worcester man pleads guilty after nightclub gun report, foot chase through Worcester Common
-Professor reflects on service work with Ukrainian refugee students
-UMass Medical School student Jaein Jung launches Lantern Project to help refugee teens
-See the rest of the day's Worcester news
>HOLDEN (brought to you by Lamoureux Ford): Wachusett Echo: Rhubarb Pie Club Spotlight
-Lamoureux Ford welcomes Jeff Tripp from Sunnyside Motors (1:44)
>THE BURBS (brought to you by North End Motor Sales): Leominster project aims to prevent reprise of disastrous 2023 flood
-Sanitary line issue, topping off ceremony talked about by D.P.H.S. Building Committee
-Sterling Rail Trail entrance features new signage
-Sutton business pretties up porches with sustainable, locally made decor
-Introducing Grafton High's new gymnastic co-op
-Shrewsbury draft calendar keeps schools open on religious holidays
-Swim school to occupy former party store in White City
>BARS & BANDS: The Mayor's Live Music List for Monday
>SHOWTIME: Former Grafton resident pens first book
-Worcester Chamber Music Society presents "Shadow & Light" February 1st in Worcester
-100 FM The Pike (15:12): Virginia Madsen on her new movie filmed In Western Mass.
>OPINION: Robin Darling: What my laundry pile taught me about being a good mom
-This Week in Worcester Podcast (2:44:01)
-Radio Worcester's The Rundown (26:06): Defamation lawsuit sparks debate over press freedom in Worcester
-Radio Worcester Roundtable (48:53): Lawsuit against This Week in Worcester spurs press freedom debate
>OBITUARIES: Tribute to doctor from Shrwewsbury
>SPORTS: Patriots top Texans, 28-16, to reach AFC title game
-Patriots defense proves it’s elite with masterclass vs. Texans
-Patriots’ win over Texans a big "program victory" for Mike Vrabel
-Drake Maye embraces wife in snowy scene at Patriots game
-Left-hander Ranger Suárez and Boston Red Sox agree to $130 million, 5-year contract
-Holy Cross' Abby Hornung named to Goalie of the Year Watch List
-Railers lose to Maine, 4-3
>NATIONAL: Iran protests death toll reaches over 3,000, rights group says
-High-speed trains collide after one derails in southern Spain, killing at least 21
-Tragic: Beloved pastry chef, 71, killed in freak accident with bread-mixing machine
>NEW ENGLAND: Driver suffers traumatic injuries in fiery Cape Cod crash (:27)
-Skiers rescued from deep snow in White Mountains
>COLLEGES: Assumption Fall Dean’s List
-Clark Career Exploration Week to feature sustainability panels, pop-up
>TRAVEL (brought to you by Fuller RV & Rental): American Airlines to offer new AAdvantage Rewards, free wifi in centennial year
>BUSINESS: Central Mass. business by the numbers
-Here's how A.I. data centers affect the electrical grid
-You’re probably using this every day at the office, and it’s teeming with bacteria
>SHOPPING: Best portable chargers to keep your devices powered anywhere
>HOMES: Here's a winter checklist to save money and keep your house warm (1:56)
>HEALTH: Discussing the new A.I. health app
-New F.D.A. warning: possible seizure risk after flu vaccine in young kids (2:22)
>FOOD: Viral supermarket chicken hack sparks debate
>TV/STREAMING: One of the world's best climbers attempts to scale Taipei 101 live on Netflix (1:01)
>MOVIES: Trailer for Nate Bargatze movie, "The Breadwinner" (2:39)
>CELEBRITY: Melissa Leo gripes winning an Oscar was terrible for her career
-Timothy Busfield’s attorneys say an investigation undermines state’s child sex abuse charges
>ANIMALS: Dumped mama and 7 babies rescued from abandoned house (1:54)
>HISTORY: 107 years ago: The Great Molasses Flood, Boston's strangest disaster
>GOOD NEWS: 9-year-old boy honored fire department after saving family from fire
-Meanwhile, in St. Louis, multiple mystery monkeys on the move
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