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In The News
>WEATHER: Mark Rosenthal's 7-day forecast (1:05). High of 76 today in Worcester
>TOP OF THE NEWS
-Accused Jordan Pond shooter held without bail; victim's family and friends in courtroom
-Related: Home security camera footage released in court from shooting that killed father (1:48). Article
-Woman guilty of raping foster child in her care
-Mystery third man revealed in D.N.A. tests for 2017 Worcester bridge attack
-Earlier: Trial of man accused of throwing girl from I-290 bridge resumes with testimony from doctor
-"Hello, Jerry." Jerry Seinfeld coming to Worcester in February
-Music, dance, history, culture: Brazil festival set for Sunday at Institute Park
-TODAY! The Village Marketplace noon to 5 Saturday
-100 FM The Pike (8:36): Jay Grey of Odd By Worcester brewery and Broth restaurant on fire that closed both
-How math at WPI is solving a 70-year-old mystery in muscle science
-Worcester Guardian Week in Review
-Radio Worcester's The Rundown (25:58): Shrewsbury murder outrage, W.P.D. changes under Chief Saucier and Worcester fire safety law vote
>POLITICS: Research Bureau sets fall debate lineup ahead of Worcester election
-Radio Worcester Roundtable (45:01): Breaking down preliminary election results and proposals
>DINING OUT: 3 Worcester restaurants have been on "Man vs. Food"
-ICYMI: Worcester firefighters honor those who died on 9/11
-Worcester man who set woman on fire in 1990 denied parole in Mass.
-Business' orange cones add to frustration over traffic backups outside Worcester school
-Fan favorite returning to DCU Center, tickets on sale
-See the rest of the day's Worcester news
>HOLDEN (brought to you by Lamoureux Ford): Debate over free speech as teachers are put on leave over comments (2:26). Article
-Earlier: Wachusett teacher on leave after controversial social media post (1:19). Article
-Composting 8 to 2:30 Saturday
-America's newest game show, filmed at Lamoureux Ford (1:40)
>THE BURBS (brought to you by North End Motor Sales): TODAY! Shrewsbury’s Food Truck Festival 11 to 3
-TODAY! Lunenburg to host 25-year remembrance event for Whalom Park
-Rutland police recognized by Employer Support of the Guard and Reserve
-Touchstone Community School names new Head of School
-Paxton Charter work nearing milestone
-Cowboy Supermarket opens location in Fitchburg
-Mr. P will do anything to make learning fun
-The Landmark's public safety logs
>BARS & BANDS: The Mayor's Live Music List for Saturday
-Beyond Beer: Amid construction, something's brewing at Wormtown
>SHOWTIME: Things to Do: "The Minutes," the Metrons, Midnight Riders and more
-100 FM The Pike (14:05): Matthew Lillard talks Scream 7, Five Nights at Freddy's and Silver Scream Con
-Look who is performing at The Big E this year
-Art call for the Small Stones Festival of the Arts opening soon
>OPINION: Margaret Smith: Social media may heighten hate, but its always been there
-Janice Lindsay: Birdsong and other beliefs that work
-Shaun Connolly: When on Zoom, show your face no matter what
-WCCA-TV's This Is Worcester No. 216 (28:29): Sam Pinto
>OBITUARIES: Tribute to business owner and manager of the former ITAM Club
>SPORTS: Patriots-Dolphins preview with 4 matchups to watch
-Zak Kuhr to call Patriots’ defensive plays with Terrell Williams away from team
-Red Sox lose to Yankees, 4-1
-Weekly Notes: Holy Cross football vs. No. 5/6 Rhode Island
-Holy Cross Athletics (:40): New Premier (Baseball) Lot guidelines
-Worcester resident named emcee for Holy Cross football
-Crusader Community Festival on Sunday
-WooSox fall to Syracuse, 3-1
-Joel LaChapelle scores 6 touchdowns to kick off his grandfather's final season as Northbridge football coach
-This high schooler hit his first hole-in-one, while another tied a program record
>NATIONAL: Timeline: A look political violence in the U.S.
-Man arrested in Charlie Kirk’s killing had no known criminal history, had become "more political"
-Utah Governor Spencer Cox says social media "is a cancer" after Kirk video went viral (2:06)
>NEW ENGLAND: Fire at historic castle in N.H. considered suspicious, police say (:22)
-Pizza delivery drivers targeted by car thieves using fake orders, police say (1:05)
>COLLEGES: WPI Athletics mourns passing of former Athletics Director Ray Gilbert
-Get to know Assumption Director of Campus Ministry Luis Melgar
>TRAVEL (brought to you by Fuller RV & Rental): 10 beautiful European cities you’ve probably never heard of
-Logan Airport ranked fourth in U.S. for most runway close calls
>BUSINESS: F.T.C. probes Google, Amazon for allegedly misleading advertisers
-Unemployment, inflation, G.D.P. growth will be worse this year than projected, C.B.O. says
-Why was "Artie T" fired from Market Basket? Here's the history of the Demoulas family drama
>SHOPPING: When does Pop Mart restock Labubus? Pre-orders available this week
>HEALTH: Make $1,500 a month donating your poop to help cure diseases
-Infectious disease specialist answers questions about rare measles death in California (2:24). Article
>FOOD: M&M's unveils Honey Roasted Peanut flavor. Here's where to get it
>TV/STREAMING: New shows & movies to watch this weekend
-Another longtime "SNL" cast member announces exit after 7 "unforgettable" seasons
>MOVIES: Extended sneak peek of new Margot Robbie, Colin Farrell movie, "A Big Bold Beautiful Journey" (6:25)
>CELEBRITY: Ellen DeGeneres accused of T-boning car in new lawsuit
-Olivia Newton-John almost passed on this hit because she was afraid it would ruin her image
>ANIMALS: Stray cat waits at guy's window until he adopts him (1:40)
>HISTORY: The Remains: "America’s Lost Band" from Boston
>GOOD NEWS: Fast food worker who walked over 4 miles a day between shifts given car
-Meanwhile, in Pennsylvania, Walmart bans man's emotional support alligator
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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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