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>WEATHER: Mark Rosenthal's 7-day forecast (1:09). High of 40 today in Worcester
>TOP OF THE NEWS
-Worcester reached $354,000 settlement with man whose leg was mauled by police dog
-Earlier: Boston Globe: Federal lawsuits lay out D.O.J. allegations against Worcester police
-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
-"Praying for a miracle": Rutland rallies around firefighter following family tragedy
-Firefighters battle multi-alarm house fire in area
-Worcester Kwanzaa celebration to feature food and performances Saturday
-Worcester community Kwanzaa celebrations
-Here's how to dispose of your tree in Worcester after Christmas
-Vacation hours at The Oval skating rink on Worcester Common
-Worcester trash and recycling pickup delayed a day
>DINING OUT: From scrambled eggs to Seinfeld, Brody's Diner has it all
-ICYMI: Worcester State student saves life of woman at retirement community
-Developer OK'd for makeover of Shrewsbury Street site; new building planned
-Downtown housing projects in Worcester given 1-year extensions
-See the rest of the day's Worcester news
>HOLDEN (brought to you by Lamoureux Ford): Holidays in Holden (45:15)
-Christmas Greetings from Everyone At Lamoureux Ford (:49)
-Town election nomination papers available January 2nd
>THE BURBS (brought to you by North End Motor Sales): Grafton Town Clerk resigns
-Shrewsbury police officers enjoy policing their hometown
-Parking issues dominate Clinton discussions
-1 seriously injured in rollover crash in Paxton
-Sutton Town Hall closed Friday
-The Item's calendar of events
>BARS & BANDS: The Mayor's Live Music List for Friday
>SHOWTIME: Things to Do: Kwanzaa, New Year's Eve and getting "Out of Worcester"
-Cirque du Soleil's restaged "OVO" makes first tour stop in Worcester
>OPINION: Katlin Elaine: Missing the life of addiction
-WCCA-TV's Talk of Main Street No. 32 (28:38): D.O.J. report on Worcester Police Department
-WCCA-TV's Soapbox No. 1361 (25:53): Jeremiah's Inn
>OBITUARIES: Tribute to area woman who passed away at 101
>SPORTS: Kayshon Boutte makes bold Instagram boast after big day vs. Bills
-Sunday’s Railers loss featured some comically bad officiating
>NATIONAL: Shooting wounds 2 at Phoenix airport, 1 other stabbed, police say
-Millions expected to begin journey home from holidays before new year
-Tragic: Teacher killed, 5 kids hurt in crash as parents were picking up kids following holiday concert
>NEW ENGLAND: Bird flu detected in Vermont, backyard flock put down
-Mount Washington avalanche caught on camera (:30)
>COLLEGES: Ghanian Roots and American Dreams: Anna Maria's Kelvin AntwiSarpong shares life goals
>TRAVEL (brought to you by Fuller RV & Rental): 7 of the most anticipated new hotels opening in 2025
>BUSINESS: The 10 highest-paying jobs with the lowest stress revealed
-LPL Financial Research: The Fed resets expectations for next year
-Unemployed workers having trouble finding a job, latest claims data suggest
>HOMES: Mass. home heating money-saving tips
>SHOPPING: Nuna Baby Essentials recall — Over 608,000 RAVA car seats recalled
>HEALTH: Whooping cough cases in U.S. are highest they’ve been in a decade
-Surgeon: Beware these most common winter injuries
>FOOD: Saucy by KFC: A look at the new concept, what's on the menu
>TV/STREAMING: Key CNN rating sinks to new all-time low
>MOVIES: Lee Cronin to revive "The Mummy" franchise, and fans are begging Brendan Fraser to return
>CELEBRITY: Full timeline of Sean "Diddy" Combs’ downfall
>HISTORY: The Chutes at White City, circa 1906
>ANIMALS: Puppy's mission is to play with her older cat sibling (1:53)
>GOOD NEWS: Community brings Christmas joy to family who lost car, presents
-Meanwhile, in Barcelona, holiday proposal goes wrong as thief attempts to steal phone during romantic moment
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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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