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In The News
>WEATHER: Mark Rosenthal's 7-day forecast (1:10). High of 27 today in Worcester
>TOP OF THE NEWS
+6:00: Saint-Gobain, state pass the buck as employees in Worcester claim no wages paid since October
+6:00: Owners of former Green Street restaurant denied licenses to reopen
+6:00: Bravehearts to host 2025 Futures League All-Star Game at Polar Park
+1:00: Art installation on Worcester Common vandalized; police make arrest
+1:00: Things to Do: "Fusion" at ArtsWorcester, blues at Bull Run and more
+1:00: Cyrus Alexander set to debut new martial arts film, "Year of the Rat"
-Expanding affordable housing in the Pleasant Street neighborhood of Worcester
-Worcester elementary school library desert: Volunteers bringing "book nooks" (2:00). Article
-Green Island neighborhood set for major street transformation
-Worcester drivers violating school bus laws will be recorded
-U.S. Attorney Joshua Levy addresses Worcester police probe, homicides
-Worcester City Council rejects resolution calling for ceasefire in Gaza
-Central Mass. business confidence rose in December while state’s average dipped
-4 charged in Worcester for crack distribution
-TODAY. Worcester City Hall front entrance closed Thursday
-Aislinn Doyle: January 9th School Committee meeting agenda preview
-Radio Worcester (16:49): Mayor Petty discusses Gaza vote and focus on Worcester issues
-Radio Worcester (15:32): Councilor Kate Toomey defends Public Safety Committee against criticism
>DINING OUT: Shrewsbury Street restaurant to open for lunch on weekends
-ICYMI: Price Chopper location in Worcester will close January 31st
-Child, 2 women hospitalized after car crash in Worcester
-$280,000 settlement reached for man who sued Worcester after murder charge was dropped
-Family to hold candlelight vigil for Brittany Tee on Friday
-See the rest of the day's Worcester news
>HOLDEN (brought to you by Lamoureux Ford): Town election nomination papers available at Town Hall
-Christmas Greetings from Everyone At Lamoureux Ford (:49)
>THE BURBS (brought to you by North End Motor Sales): GoFundMe created for 13-year-old fatally struck by pickup truck in Leominster
-"Unfathomable": Leominster community mourns loss of teen killed in pedestrian crash (1:59)
-Shrewsbury tree pickup January 13th to 17th
-Toy donation nonprofit in Northbridge searching for new home
-West Boylston police log December 30th to January 5th
-The Item's calendar of events
-The Item's public safety logs
>BARS & BANDS: The Mayor's Live Music List for Thursday
-Popular Worcester night spot closes for renovations
>SHOWTIME: Jason Aldean, Brooks & Dunn coming to Boston May 30th
-Poetry associations seeks entries for O'Hara prize, for Kunitz medal
-Giselle Rivera-Flores: A brief review of Bad Bunny's latest album, Debí Tirar Más Fotos
-Last Call: Scott Nelson, cartoonist, illustrator and arts instructor
>OPINION: What's Up Worcester: A Beacon of Hope—Etel Haxhiaj and the Washington Heights response
-W.S.C. Stay Connected (57:15): Musical performance by Marty Friedman Jazz Quartet
-Unity Radio's Now I Thrive (57:49)
>OBITUARIES: Tribute to a career nurse who transformed routine procedures "into moments of connection"
>SPORTS: Patriots coaching search slammed as rule-bending "sham" with Mike Vrabel front-runner
-Why Vrabel has leverage in Patriots’ search
-Several NFL teams inquire about Bill Belichick despite new U.N.C. job
-Holy Cross men's basketball beats Navy, 70-59. Highlights (2:01)
-Holy Cross women's basketball falls to Navy
-Northborough's Mike Cerasuolo reaps national coaching honor after Springfield's season
-100FM The Pike (16:05): MassLive's Matt Vautour's annual predictions
>NATIONAL: Out-of-control Los Angeles wildfires burn thousands of homes and other structures
-Before and after pics show complete devastation of L.A. wildfires: photos
-Tragic: New bride dead in horrific crash 3 months after wedding
>NEW ENGLAND: Gov. Healey requests $425 million to sustain emergency shelters
-Is Boston traffic getting better? Congestion down 10%, study finds
>COLLEGES: WPI experts react to California wildfires (1:48)
>TRAVEL (brought to you by Fuller RV & Rental): New tipping trend at luxury hotels — "Free money from stupid people"
>BUSINESS: Leases for 5 Party City locations in Central Mass. heading to auction
-LPL Financial Research: Evaluating stock and bond market predictions from 2024
-State's biopharma industry see signs of a rebound as Central Mass. companies received $249 million in venture capital in 2024
>HOMES: Gov. Healey floats idea to abolish broker fees (2:35)
>HEALTH: COVID levels are surging in the U.S. after a long lull
-Radio Worcester (9:52): Flu & COVID tips — Dr. Darnobid’s advice for staying healthy
>FOOD: Girl Scout Cookie season — See the flavor lineup, how to buy
>TV/STREAMING: Kevin Costner’s "Horizon" is Netflix’s new year’s surprise
>MOVIES: Movies to look forward to in 2025
>CELEBRITY: SAG Awards nominees
>HISTORY: Narcissus left its mark on Boston’s club scene
>ANIMALS: Grieving dog finds love again thanks to this cat (2:01)
>GOOD NEWS: Couple finally sees their wedding photos — 56 years later
-Meanwhile, in California, D.U.I. suspect caught in Rolls Royce with a spider monkey in a pink onesie
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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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