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In The News
>WEATHER: Mark Rosenthal's 7-day forecast (1:22). High of 38 today in Worcester
>TOP OF THE NEWS
+6:00: Man who killed cousin's wife, 3 kids gets 4 life sentences (1:32). Article
+Noon: Shrewsbury student named National S.T.E.M. champion (2:16). Article
+Noon: Things to Do: Candlelight tours, wrestling and holiday choral music
+Noon: Groovy gift await in Worcester Magazine guide
+Noon: Amazon strike: How could it impact holiday shipping?
+Noon: Worcesteria: Winter memories endure in New England
-16 homicides in Worcester in 2024 is the most in decades
-Worcester gathers to discuss police misconduct report: "Culture that needs to change" (1:58). Article
-Earlier: Report on Worcester police misconduct sparks outrage at City Council meeting (2:51). Article
-Related: Radio Worcester's The Rundown (24:48): D.O.J. report fallout — City Manager’s response & new investigations
-Related: Radio Worcester Roundtable (47:50): Dissecting the D.O.J. report and city’s biggest stories of 2024
-Worcester holiday display features 235 inflatables (3:16)
-"Christmas gift": Born premature, area toddler finally gets to go home after nearly 2 years in hospital (2:26)
-Worcester star Joyner Lucas hangs out online with Will Smith (33:26)
-Mayor’s civics academy returns to Worcester
-Aislinn Doyle: Worcester School Committee agenda preview
-Second Chance Animal Services helped record number of pets in 2024
-In Barre, 2 full-time public jobs raise taxpayer concerns about double-dipping (3:51)
-Video shows moment officers respond to brawl at toddler’s birthday party
-120 million Americans expected to travel this season
>DINING OUT: Check Dining Out for holiday deals and meals
-ICYMI: William Breault, lifelong champion of Worcester's Main South, dies at 80
-How Worcester Regional Airport responds to drone sightings
-See the rest of the day's Worcester news
>HOLDEN (brought to you by Lamoureux Ford): Town wants input on plans for Eagle Lake Recreation Area
-Christmas Greetings from Everyone At Lamoureux Ford (:49)
-Wachusett Regional High School honor roll
>THE BURBS (brought to you by North End Motor Sales): Bake Baby Bake has artsy, tasty sides
-Food drive for veterans fills the shelves at Central Mass. Veterans Support
-John McNally touted for "making Clinton a special place"
-Todorov Toy Drive wrapping up final year
-Sutton lights up the holidays
-Princeton voters amend bylaws
-Rutland Police Department Warrant Wednesday
>BARS & BANDS: The Mayor's Live Music List for Thursday
>SHOWTIME: Buy the Book: Gift ideas from local booksellers for lovers of literature
-Nominations open for Worcester Music Awards
-Clark student Wynne Dromey helps community use art for self-expression
-Last Call: Elena Pratt, artist
>OPINION: The Buzz with City Manager Batista (8:31): Vision Zero
-Mary DeSouza: Preparing littles for new sibling
-WCCA-TV's Tech Safe No. 44 (28:35): Elana Kirschenbaum & Protect Greenfield
-Unity Radio's L.A.B.O. News (55:20): Ivette Olmeda, MassDevelopment; Jasmin Rivas, Jaz-Yoga/Health and Wellness
>OBITUARIES: Tribute to Worcester woman who passed away at 102
>SPORTS: Jerod Mayo changes tone when asked about Patriots coaching future
-Bill Belichick is "serious" about Jordon Hudson relationship as he takes on U.N.C. job
-NFL Week 16 schedule, TV and announcers
-David Ortiz made push to bring Juan Soto to Red Sox
-Nominations open for Holy Cross Varsity Club Hall of Fame
>CARS: Honda and Nissan reportedly in merger talks to boost E.V. development
>NATIONAL: California declares state of emergency as U.S. suffers first severe human case of bird flu
-A.I. chatbots pushed autistic teen to cut himself, brought up kids killing parents: lawsuit
-Tragic: Veteran, 80, dies after being assaulted over parking dispute
>NEW ENGLAND: Scammers allegedly targeted 96-year-old Cape Cod woman (:36). Article
-Soap opera-worthy love affair unfolds with Maine dentist, his assistant: explosive suit
>COLLEGES: Anna Maria’s Esports team are N.E.C.C. champions
-WPI President Grace Wang receives national honor for inventors (4:55). Article
-Central Mass. universities split $1 million to bolster behavioral health workforce
>TRAVEL (brought to you by Fuller RV & Rental): 8 U.S. natural attractions with fascinating histories
>BUSINESS: Feds help health insurers hide dirty secret: rising denials
-LPL Financial Research: A Golden Age for Income Investors
-Navigating regulatory hurdles in mergers & acquisition deals
>HOMES: How to decorate for the holidays on a budget
>SHOPPING: Temu spies on users, under investigation over forced-labor violations: official
>HEALTH: Unwrapping holiday stress — New survey offers insights
-Mass. plans for expanded maternal health services in 2025
>FOOD: Stop & Shop using kiosks to make digital-only deals available to more customers
>TV/STREAMING: Who won "Survivor 47?"
>MOVIES: Inside Hallmark's Christmas movie empire
>CELEBRITY: Megan Fox and Machine Gun Kelly split weeks after pregnancy reveal
>HISTORY: Levi Lincoln Jr. House in Worcester
>ANIMALS: Stray dog who snapped at his rescuer turns into a cuddle bug (1:54)
>GOOD NEWS: 106-year-old woman stays young with positivity, Fireball whiskey
-Meanwhile, brat trashes Walmart as adults make excuses in wild video (:42)
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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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