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>WEATHER: Mark Rosenthal's 7-day forecast (1:21). High of 36 today in Worcester
-Remembering the start of 2015's Winter Blitz
-2015's snow blitz; Could it happen again? (3:17)
-Worcester winter weather records
>TOP OF THE NEWS
-Ceremony celebrates opening of consulate of Ghana in Worcester
-Introducing the Museum of Worcester, 150 years in the making
-Related: Radio Worcester (23:04): Museum of Worcester unveils 150th anniversary celebration
-Facing crumbling basements, local homeowners frustrated by no action on Beacon Hill (3:26). Article
-Worcester Regional Chamber of Commerce marks 150 years
-Worcester expands public trash bins in new clean streets initiative
-New Tesla charging location in Worcester
-Worcester police welcome 3 new officers
-Radio Worcester (24:19): State Sen. Michael Moore on school bus safety, homelessness crisis and legislative transparency
-A look at the life and career of Worcester City Councilor Thu Nguyen, in their own words
-Radio Worcester Roundtable (49:54): Council controversy, political underpinnings and Worcester’s future
>FAITH: Holy Cross professor: Luce, a cartoon mascot for Catholic Church’s Jubilee, appeals to a younger generation
>DINING OUT: Restaurant announces opening date for new Shrewsbury Street location
-ICYMI: Police investigate "barbaric" injuries to local hawk (2:09). Article
-Worcester paid more than $250,000 to lawyer who slammed D.O.J. police report
-Worcester bishop releases statement on immigration enforcement
-Worcester Dual Language Magnet School to open bilingual library
-See the rest of the day's Worcester news
>HOLDEN (brought to you by Lamoureux Ford): Help at H.O.M.E. receives generous anonymous donation
-Holden update from Town Administrator Peter Lukes (8:00)
-Longtime customer salutes Lamoureux Ford (3:53)
>THE BURBS (brought to you by North End Motor Sales): Fight in Millbury to appeal Rice Pond Village 40B project approval
-Man punches through window of Leominster home, attacks occupants over unpaid debt
-Shrewsbury police participating in nationwide “Highway 20 Speed Enforcement Initiative”
-Haze Cannabis tentative opening in March in Grafton
-Grafton cable committee name change in the offing
-Rutland calls special town meeting February 6th
-Seasonably cold, but bird species shifting
>BARS & BANDS: The Mayor's Live Music List for Sunday
>SHOWTIME: Things to Do: Wrestling at Electric Haze, blues at WCUW and more ...
-Julia Keefe Indigenous Big Band discusses her artist residency at Holy Cross (1:30)
-Brian Nelson Laurel cartoon on Van Gogh The Immersive Experience
>OPINION: Ray Mariano: Worcester City Council has become "The Gong Show"
-Jennifer Julien Gaskin: No Justice. No Peace
-Manny Jae Media's Innerviews (48:49): Tasia Cerezo of Meryl's Safe Haven
>OBITUARIES: Tribute to Worcester native who owned Abdow's Big Boy restaurants
>SPORTS: Mike Vrabel opens up about hiring Patriots coordinators
-Patriots hire former Assumption star, Holy Cross coach to coach Drake Maye, Patriots quarterbacks
-NFL Conference Championship schedule, TV and announcers
-Celtics, beat Mavericks, 122-107, in NBA Finals rematch
-Bruins beat Avalanche, 3-1
-Holy Cross women's basketball makes history in win. Highlights (2:01)
-Holy Cross men's basketball beats Loyola
-Holy Cross men’s ice hockey completes sweep of Air Force
-Holy Cross 'Sader Stories podcast (22:07): Varsity Club Hall of Fame inductee Mandy Sifferlen
-Railers fall to Maine, 3-1
>CARS: Kia recall: 80,255 Niro S.U.V.s recalled for air bag, seat belt issue
>NATIONAL: Analysis | What does the American Dream mean in 2025? (4:01)
-World population 8.09 billion on New Year’s Day after a 71 million increase in 2024
-Tragic: Woman freezes to death in backyard while letting dog outside
>NEW ENGLAND: Some lawmakers want I.C.E. detainers to be honored for 36 hours (2:20)
-Border Patrol agent killing: U.S. woman suspect, German dead ID'd
>COLLEGES: Clark Challenge. Change. podcast (13:14): Busting motivation myths
-Lindsey Kuniewich receives Assumption's Outstanding Student in Human Services Award
>TRAVEL (brought to you by Fuller RV & Rental): 7 historic U.S. hotel restaurants you should dine at
>BUSINESS: Idea Lab hosts free open work day and open house February 6th
-Devens C.E.O. tells World Economic Forum fusion technology will change energy as we know it
>SHOPPING: Shopping hacks to save money at the grocery store (2:13)
>HEALTH: How do I treat lymphedema in my legs? (1:06)
-Central Mass. Mom's Guide to Local Gyms with Childcare in Central Mass.
>FOOD: Popular frozen meal sold at Aldi recalled across 31 states for metal contamination
>TV/STREAMING: How "SNL" nearly got canceled in Season 11
>MOVIES: How to watch all 10 Best Picture nominees before the Oscars
>CELEBRITY: Sheinelle Jones’ absence from "Today" due to "serious" family matter: report
>HISTORY: Footbridge at Lake Quinsigamond, circa 1934
>ANIMALS: Baby cow is convinced he's a tiny puppy (1:50)
>GOOD NEWS: Tech founder pledges to give away half his wealth to "share" the American dream
-Meanwhile, in California, watch a bear take cold-weather night swim in family's pool
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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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