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>WEATHER: Mark Rosenthal's 7-day forecast (1:20). High of 34 today in Worcester
-Storm transitions to icy mix, rain (4:44)
>TOP OF THE NEWS
-Woman struck, killed by pickup truck in Grafton
-Fire spreads from vehicle and destroys garage in Oxford
-Tariffs could impact Polar Beverages
-Worcester Chamber says N.I.H. funding cuts could impact city's economy and research institutions
-Apartment buildings proposed near former Smokestack BBQ on Green Street
-Worcester students seek addition of Halal foods, internship opps
-Local radio personality Mistress Carrie moves to Springfield rock radio
-West Boylston police chief, town administrator at odds over flag
-Worcester will not probe 2 city councilors' allegations of transphobia, discrimination
-Bravehearts' New England Sports Summit a big hit
-Need plans for February vacation?
>FAITH: Offering warmth, care for the homeless
-DINING OUT: Mass. restaurants, stores feeling impact of rising egg prices (2:59)
-ICYMI: "Professional tenants" evicted again (3:05)
-WPI named only Research 1 institution in Central Mass., following years of investment in research and startups
-State plan says Central Mass. needs 7.5% to 10% growth in housing over next decade to meet demand
-What's going on with the Johnson Tunnel in downtown Worcester?
-See the rest of the day's Worcester news
>HOLDEN (brought to you by Lamoureux Ford): American Legion Post 42 hosting a Pancake Breakfast on February 22nd
-Longtime customer salutes Lamoureux Ford (3:53)
-February Senior Center events
>THE BURBS (brought to you by North End Motor Sales): Uxbridge logistics center sold for $120 million
-Learn to build a charcuterie board at the Clinton library
-Shrewsbury Police Department January stats
-Wachusett area public safety logs
>BARS & BANDS: The Mayor's Live Music List for Sunday
>SHOWTIME: Things to Do: Films, concerts, helping hands
-Monster Jam returns to Worcester for Valentine's Day Weekend
-Stephen DiRado’s career retrospective exhibit opens at Fitchburg Art Museum
-Traditions of Chinese acrobatics coming February 22nd to Lancaster
-WCCA-TV's Tech Safe No. 48 (28:28): Shari Champagne
-Unity Radio's L.A.B.O. News (1:00:42): Elizabeth Hernández of GirlBossImperio, and Francelaine Lormeny of By Saydi
>OBITUARIES: Tribute to former local professor, author and adviser to former U.S. presidents
>SPORTS: U.S. stuns Canada in fight-filled classic to reach final in 4 Nations Face-Off
-Mac McClung pulled off 4 perfect dunks for NBA dunk contest win
-Daytona 500 start time moved earlier to avoid potential weather hazards
-Holy Cross women's hockey shuts out Vermont, 1-0. Highlights (1:19)
-Holy Cross men's and women's basketball fall to Lehigh
-Railers beat Americans, 4-3
-New England Revolution debut revamped lineup at Gillette Stadium
>NATIONAL: Man says he killed girl because he was angry about "Fortnite" loss
-Married mom of 2 arrested on 80 counts of child statutory rape, indecent liberties
-Tragic: At least 15 dead — including 3 children — after stampede at India railway station: official
>NEW ENGLAND: What should government meetings look like after the pandemic? (1:50)
-Mass. Teachers Association under fire for alleged antisemitic educational materials (2:13). Article
>COLLEGES: NHL legend Kevin Stevens inspires Anna Maria students with powerful talk on overcoming addiction
-Federal grants freeze rattles Clark
-Worcester State Provost shares insights at Academic Leadership Conference
>TRAVEL (brought to you by Fuller RV & Rental): Travel warning issued to popular tourist spot ahead of spring break
>BUSINESS: Google may use A.I. for weapons, surveillance – prompts backlash
-U.S.' biggest egg producer is raking in profits as supermarket prices surge, group says
>HOMES: Gas bills spiking (:52)
>SHOPPING: Walmart slammed for staffing shortages sparking long checkout lines
>HEALTH: Human brain samples contain an entire spoon's worth of nanoplastics, study says
-Doctor on recent high levels of mold, yeast in certain weed products
>FOOD: Quaker Oats recalls 10,000 boxes of Pearl Milling Company pancake mix over allergy risk
>TV/STREAMING: "SNL" stars name favorite sketches, reflect on show's legacy
>MOVIES: "Captain America: Brave New World" triumphs with $40 million sales on first day
>CELEBRITY: Demi Moore comments on Bruce Willis relationship amid his dementia battle
>ANIMALS: Loggers rush to save a moose who fell through the ice (2:04)
>HISTORY: Elm Park, circa 1910
>GOOD NEWS: Longtime school custodian, 95, recognized for decades of service
-Meanwhile, Florida man dressed in Dalmatian onesie outruns troopers, shakes off tasers before arrest
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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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