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>WEATHER: Mark Rosenthal's 7-day forecast (1:13). High of 31 today in Worcester
>TOP OF THE NEWS
+5:00: Worcester city councilor wants to bring back New Year's celebration
+5:00: Carrying a badge - and a Ph.D.: Worcester police officer on duty with cybersecurity degree
+5:00: 3 teens arrested in Southbridge on gun charges
+1:00: School bus, car involved in crash in Grafton. Raw video from scene (:47)
+1:00: Rodney Marsalis band to join South High students in Mechanics Hall show
+1:00: Cheyenne Jackson to round out Broadway in Worcester's season
+1:00: Listen Up: Jafet Muzic starts new chapter with "Death to Rebirth"
+1:00: Federated Church of Charlton film series aims to entertain, enlighten
+1:00: Janice Harvey: "Maybe it’s a metaphor for 2025 — nothing to celebrate"
-Manhole explosion launches cover high into air over Worcester, narrowly missing car (2:44). Article
-Work is underway to make a Worcester landmark shine brighter (2:10) (pictured)
-Worcester's revamped online spending portal omits police settlements, court judgments
-Worcester Business Journal's Movers & Shakers
-Amidst dissent from Mass. communities, Worcester commits to housing
-WCCA-TV wins first place for its TV production of Mechanics Hall Concert featuring the Worcester Symphony Orchestra
-Radio Worcester (12:46): Dr. Satya Mitra announces run for Worcester Councilor-at-Large
-Mike Benedetti: Worcester City Council agenda preview
>DINING OUT: Phantom Gourmet's Great 8 Prime Rib (5:20)
-ICYMI: New Worcester apartment building is filling up. But it’s not quite finished
-71-year-old man killed crossing the road after getting off bus on Lake Ave. in Worcester
-Worcester firefighter injured on the job in 2006 dies
-Learning about Taylor Swift? Holy Cross offers course comparing pop stars to poets (2:49). Article
-Scoop Dogg among new names for Worcester's snowplows
-See the rest of the day's Worcester news
>HOLDEN (brought to you by Lamoureux Ford): Wachusett Echo: A cup of cozy
-American Legion meeting on Tuesday
-Long-term employees make it fun to own a car or truck from Lamoureux Ford (3:50)
>THE BURBS (brought to you by North End Motor Sales): Oakhurst Manor, damaged by fire, subject of lawsuit
-Westborough officer charged with D.U.I., gun violation (:35). Article
-A veteran and former television repairman, Northborough’s Frank Brown is also an artist
-Road closure in Leicester on Tuesday
-Shrewsbury Police Department November/December Newsletter
-Papers for Berlin election available soon
-Blackstone Valley Chamber of Commerce hosts exclusive Employee Handbook Workshop
>BARS & BANDS: The Mayor's Live Music List for Tuesday
-Jazzed Up Trio at 961 at Union Station 6 to 9 Wednesday
>SHOWTIME: What is love to a poet?
-Worcester filmmaker, music producer Cyrus Alexander to debut martial arts film in N.Y.C.
-Taylor Swift gives Eras Tour crew member $100,000 bonus with handwritten note
>OPINION: Shaun Connolly: Don't go big, just go home
-Unity Radio's Talking Wellness (57:19): Lindsey Vezina, Kiva Center
>OBITUARIES: Tribute to longtime trustee of a Worcester foundation
>SPORTS: Mike Vrabel introduced as Patriots head coach (11:24)
-One-on-one with Vrabel (7:20)
-Taylor Lewan preps Patriots for the Vrabel experience
-Holy Cross mourns the loss of Richard Ahern
-210 Sports's Worcester hockey alumni 2024-25 highlights, NHL week 14
-Manny Jae Media's Innerviews (45:03): Papee Paye and Sam Pike, Worcester Majors
>NATIONAL: A timeline of the L.A. fires, from early weather warnings to rampant blazes
-24-year-old man stabs 4 -- 2 fatally -- near Denver mall in random act: police
-Tragic: Tourist killed by elephant in front of her boyfriend at Thai sanctuary
>NEW ENGLAND: 3-year-old Maine boy found dead in the snow
-Public sector retirees celebrate Social Security Fairness Act (2:13). Article
>COLLEGES: Mass. announces $8 million in grants for early college programs (:25). Article
>TRAVEL (brought to you by Fuller RV & Rental): These are America's 10 sunniest cities
>BUSINESS: Worcester Business Journal names its Best of Business Award winners
-The fastest-growing jobs in the U.S., according to LinkedIn
>SHOPPING: Amazon to end "Try Before You Buy" option for Prime members
>HOMES: Homes at or under $800,000 in Worcester County, January 5th to 11th
>HEALTH: How drinking alcohol can affect your health
-Online meetings may cause people to want more plastic surgery (1:21)
>FOOD: McDonald's "finally" bringing back fan-favorite dessert
>TV/STREAMING: Netflix movies 2025 — Release dates, casts and more
>MOVIES: Movies to look forward to in 2025
>CELEBRITY: Angelina Jolie and Brad Pitt reach divorce settlement after 8 years
>HISTORY: If you grew up in the 1970s … You remember this! (19:02)
>ANIMALS: Dog who was too skinny to move finally lifts her head up (2:11)
>GOOD NEWS: Misplaced $50,400 lottery ticket turns up days before expiration
-Meanwhile, in California, man says "I'm the DUI" during arrest for drunken driving: bodycam
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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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