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In The News
>WEATHER: Mark Rosenthal's 7-day forecast (1:15). High of 28 today in Worcester
>TOP OF THE NEWS
+6:00: Worcester senators request investigation update on death of State Police recruit from Worcester
+6:00: Worcester schools eye 7.9% budget increase for coming year
+6:00: Professor explores images of Black women and girls in children's books
+6:00: Ice melt arrives at Holden hardware store for storm-weary residents
+6:00: Radio Worcester's The Rundown (25:32): Councilor Thu Nguyen’s indefinite absence sparks debate
+Noon: City Councilor Thu Nguyen will not return to council indefinitely
+Noon: Worcester is one of the hottest real estate markets in 2025. See how it ranks
+Noon: Film screening eyes police, community relations
+Noon: Sarah Connell Sanders: J.C.C. gala to honor photographer Ron Rosenstock
+Noon: Last Call: Sean Harris, Q.C.C. director of community engagement
-Slick Worcester streets after snowstorm leave residents cold
-Report: Millions could be spent to fix flooding problems in Worcester
-Worcester comedian and elementary school janitor Jimmy Cash makes his Wilbur debut Thursday
-New restaurant seeks to bring the Mediterranean coast to Glass Tower in Worcester
-Lakeside Apartments project receives $22 million from state
-Men’s pre-professional soccer team launching in Worcester
-Saint Vincent Hospital names new C.E.O. following Carolyn Jackson’s resignation
-West Boylston officials meet with police chief about flag at station
-2 drivers injured after falling ice from other cars smash windshields in Sterling
-2 men arrested in Worcester on drug trafficking charges
-2 years in, Monárrez tackles discipline reform in Worcester Public Schools
-Worcester Public Schools (2:02): Attendance matters "Caregivers" P.S.A.
-George's Coney Island offers free hot dog for kid and teens
-Need plans for February vacation?
-Central Mass. Mom's February vacation week activities in & around Central Mass.
-Radio Worcester Roundtable (21:18): Media misrepresents Worcester's sanctuary city vote
-DINING OUT: Phantom Gourmet visits area barbecue restaurant (5:15)
-ICYMI: 15 displaced by windswept early morning fire in Worcester (1:36). Article
-Related: Photos: Firefighters brave icy conditions as wind-driven blaze spreads to multiple homes
-"Ice all over the place": Worcester still digging out from weekend storm
-Related: This is what it’s like to live at the top of hilly roads in Worcester after an ice storm (:39)
-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): Giant snowman is back in Leominster and bigger than ever before
-Woman struck and killed by pickup truck in Grafton identified
-Winchendon officials discuss $4 million budget shortfall, consider override
-Shrewsbury’s Green Street to be closed for up to 6 months
-Ribbon cutting at West Street Tavern highlight of Chamber event
-Rice Road development appeal highlights Millbury public safety concerns
-Sutton High School Honor Roll, first quarter
>BARS & BANDS: The Mayor's Live Music List for Wednesday
>SHOWTIME: Bull riding bucks its way to DCU Center
-Listen Up: A riff to remember with Alyssa Haze
-A conversation with Jim Ammirato, founder of the Major Taylor Archive
>OPINION: Janice Harvey: Airport anxiety a window into deeper childhood trauma
-Dan Margolis: Some pushing "sanctuary" are creating haven for hate
-Unity Radio's Q.C.C. State of Mind (58:59): Student guests Michael Frey, Elias Martinez and Noah McDonald
>OBITUARIES: Tribute to former literacy tutor for Worcester Public Schools
>SPORTS: Bruins star Charlie McAvoy to miss 4 Nations final after being hospitalized
-Holy Cross men's and women's basketball to face Lafayette on Wednesday
-Addition of strength coach Shane Davenport gives Holy Cross athletes a boost
-Kids hit the slopes with USA Luge team in Worcester (1:27)
-Honoring Louis Sockalexis: A forgotten baseball pioneer
>NATIONAL: Pope has bilateral pneumonia but remains in good spirits, Vatican says
-Police arrest apparent leader of cult like "Zizian" group linked to multiple killings in the U.S.
-Tragic: College student's body found in rugged terrain, police believe
>NEW ENGLAND: "Grave concern": Karen Read hearing ends abruptly (3:09)
-Climbers rescued after getting caught in avalanche in Franconia, N.H.
>COLLEGES: WPI researchers to develop robotic arm for wheelchairs (1:30). Article
-African Studies journal article by Worcester State's Alison Okuda wins top prize
>TRAVEL (brought to you by Fuller RV & Rental): Oldest city in the country named the friendliest travel destination in the U.S.
>BUSINESS: Herb Chambers dealerships sold to Georgia group
-LPL Financial Research: Tariffs ignite a metals melt-up
-MassDevelopment completes merger with fellow quasi-public agency
>HOMES: Frustrated by high heating bills? Here's what's fueling them (2:28)
>HEALTH: The potential impact of high screen exposure on teens (:37)
-Boston researchers make progress in kidney cancer vaccine (1:12)
>FOOD: McDonald’s Snack Wraps, chicken strips return
>TV/STREAMING: Trailer for the final season of "The Righteous Gemstones" on Max (1:35)
>MOVIES: Denzel Washington reacts to "Gladiator 2" Oscars 2025 snub
>CELEBRITY: A$AP Rocky found not guilty in assault case
>ANIMALS: Boy begs his mom to keep the dog they rescued from the street (2:04)
>HISTORY: YouTube channel chronicles history, slow death of Mass. malls
>GOOD NEWS: Firefighter shares coat with boy after crash in snowstorm (:34)
-Meanwhile, meet the venomous snake that snuck into a N.H. Market Basket (1:46)
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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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