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>WEATHER: Mark Rosenthal's 7-day forecast (1:02). High of 48 today in Worcester
>TOP OF THE NEWS
+4:00: Leominster man accused of killing wife, causing police standoff
+4:00: Contractor seriously injured after falling from roof in Blackstone
+4:00: Nicole "Nic" Jean Turner, Samara Tang-Rainwater named to poetry roles
+4:00: Holy Cross men’s basketball begins Patriot League action versus Bucknell on Wednesday
+4:00: Worcester hockey alumni highlights, NHL Week 12
+Noon: 3 shot in Worcester early Monday
+Noon: Site of Shaw’s in Worcester sold for $31 million
+Noon: The Arms and Armor exhibit at Worcester Art Museum
+Noon: Knights in white flannel, chain mail and more at Worcester Art Museum
-Worcester homicide rate falls from 16 last year to 2 in 2025
-Man arrested after hourslong standoff in connection with Leominster woman's death (:26). Article
-Feds: Worcester man received $137,000 in pandemic fund scam
-Worcester man found guilty of shoplifting $95.42 from Shrewsbury Market Basket
-Drone video of sunset in Worcester after a December snowfall (:39)
-Following upgrades, developer sells Worcester property for triple 2019 sales price
-Ducks, chickens escape large Winchendon barn fire (:40). Article
-Radio Worcester Roundtable (50:47): Elections, leadership struggles and housing dominate the year
>DINING OUT: Phantom Gourmet's Great 8 Bagels (5:25)
-ICYMI: Worcester doctor, towering figure in public health, dies at 96
-The “paper-thin” crisis: Inside Worcester’s December water main madness
-Worcester goes all out to celebrate World War II veteran's 100th birthday
-Worcester Tech students work together to give bathrooms a fresh start
-Wall Street Journal, from Worcester: The hottest high schools in Massachusetts are trade schools
-See the rest of the day's Worcester news
>HOLDEN (brought to you by Lamoureux Ford): Wachusett Echo: Building bonds during “New Student Orientation”
-Merry Christmas from Lamoureux Ford! (:47)
>THE BURBS (brought to you by North End Motor Sales): Barre police identify 2 young men killed in Route 62 single-vehicle crash
-Man arrested, 2 others at large following coordinated retail theft at Target
-Millbury sergeant gains recognition for role in toy drive
-Grafton company to pay $250,000 for creating stench (:28)
-Miru Kunst chosen to represent youth at Dairy Goat Association
-The Village at Orchard Meadows community makes an impact through donations
-KofC hosts Free Throw Championship January 17th
-Residents frustrated by lack of progress of Century Mills
>BARS & BANDS: The Mayor's Live Music List for Monday
>SHOWTIME: Big Nate Allstar puts Worcester in the picture with "Went Legit"
-New board members elected at Icon Museum
>OPINION: Elizabeth Kleber: Helping hands for senior home care
-Professor Sean Ryder: It's time to rock that ribonucleic acid
-Unity Radio's Talking Wellness (56:47): Dr. Shulman
>OBITUARIES: Tribute to Worcester Korean War veteran who worked for the postal service for over 30 years
>SPORTS: Patriots set aggressive tone early in 42-10 rout of Jets
-Patriots clinch AFC East title with Bills loss, first win since 2019
-AFC's No. 1 seed still up for grabs
-Celtics fall in Portland, 114-108 (2:02). Article
-ECHL, players reach tentative labor agreement
-These Central Mass. football players were selected to the Mewhiney all-star team
>NATIONAL: Train derails in Mexico, killing at least 13 and injuring dozens
-Helicopter falls from the sky after midair collision (2:23)
-Tragic: 207 geese found slaughtered, dumped
>NEW ENGLAND: Maine State Police investigating death of 1-year-old child
-Teen killed in Maine snowmobile crash
-Fireball spotted streaking over towns in southeast N.H.
>COLLEGES: Assumption Presidential Award winners exemplify scholarship, service, teaching and mission
>TRAVEL (brought to you by Fuller RV & Rental): Major airline blasted for "awful" policy change affecting millions
-The 1 airport feature that increases traveler happiness
>BUSINESS: Worcester unveils Legacy Business Program
-Radio Worcester (9:33): Downtown Worcester sees continued momentum with openings
>HOMES: See the lower median price for November home listings in Worcester County
>HEALTH: This is "brain rot," a slang term with something to it
>TV/STREAMING: Preview of "Little Disasters" show with Diane Kruger (5:57)
>MOVIES: 12 best movies about Twixmas (between Christmas and New Year's)
>CELEBRITY: The true story of Dolly Parton's ultra-secret marriage
-Kumail Nanjiani addresses bizarre Michelle Obama affair rumor
>ANIMALS: Tiniest puppy begs for help on side of road (1:38)
>HISTORY: Bombshell declassified docs reveal Nazi "Angel of Death" was allowed to live carefree life after Auschwitz horrors: docs
>GOOD NEWS: Heroic father rescues abducted daughter by tracking her cell phone after Christmas Day kidnapping
-Meanwhile, in New Jersey, tipsy thief steals 2 mandolins from music store, returns them days later with note saying "I been drunk"
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In The News
>WEATHER: Mark Rosenthal's 7-day forecast (:34). High of 81 today in Worcester
>TOP OF THE NEWS
+Noon: Bus drivers want out of Worcester teachers union. Here's why
+Noon: Worcester human rights commissioner quits over police review decision
+Noon: Crazy stats from Red Sox’ miraculous 20-game turnaround
-Worcester police ask for help finding missing teen girl
-UMass Memorial increases planned Community Healthlink layoffs to 231
-Worcester’s Washington Square to be site for demolition, new apartments
-Mass. House approves carveout allowing for Worcester Red Sox players to not be subject to state wage laws
-Former UMass Medical School student and cancer survivor in seventh Pan-Mass Challenge (2:53)
-UMass Memorial Health opens convenient new family medicine facility at White City
-Mike Benedetti: Worcester City Council agenda preview
-Radio Worcester (26:14): State Sen. Robyn Kennedy on budget, child welfare reform, housing costs, I.C.E.
>DINING OUT: Phantom Gourmet visits Worcester restaurant (4:59)
-Worcester bistro closed until August 3rd
-Worcester bakery closed until August 5th
-ICYMI: Worcester city manager nixes Research Bureau bid for police civilian review board
-Another pedestrian crash in Worcester renews push for safety improvements
-Massport announces record year for Worcester Regional Airport
-City backs 4 affordable housing developments
-See the rest of the day's Worcester news
>HOLDEN (brought to you by Lamoureux Ford): Senior Center closed through the end of July
-Russ Parker from Holden loves Lamoureux Ford (3:04)
-This week's road closures and traffic delays
>THE BURBS (brought to you by North End Motor Sales): Victor Catacchio has been making cars look like new for 43 years
-Leominster man arrested after police find him passed out behind the wheel with fentanyl
-Crews install modular bridge spanning French River between Dudley and Webster
-Road closure today and tomorrow in Shrewsbury
-Spencer Summer Concert Series returns to Powder Mill Park
>BARS & BANDS: The Mayor's Live Music List for Tuesday
>SHOWTIME: EcoTarium honors U.N. environmental leader with its highest conservation award
-WCCA-TV's Video Jam No. 1385 (30:00): Gina Alice, Captains of Entropy and more
>OPINION: Tom Marino: When Worcester chose the bailout over the Constitution
-WCCA-TV's Connecting the Dots No. 168 (29:48): Ed Gardella, Part 2
-Radio Worcester Roundtable (37:57): I.C.E. shooting in Maine, claims on election integrity
>OBITUARIES: Tribute to Worcester business owner who passed away at 44
>SPORTS: Drake Maye-A.J. Brown connection among storylines to watch as training camp opens (11:25)
-Red Sox beat Rays, 6-5, for 14th straight win
-'Sader Stories (2:20): Kaitlyn Flanagan, Crusader of the Year
-7 Bravehearts heading to Futures League All-Star Game (1:29)
-WooBall Weekly: Bravehearts enter All-Star break in the thick of playoff chase
-Win WooSox tickets courtesy of North End Motor Sales
>CARS: Best used cars for teen drivers, according to Consumer Reports
>NATIONAL: 3 more U.S. servicemembers killed in war in Iran (2:03)
-Disney World guest, 54, died on iconic ride after suffering heart emergency
-Tragic: 5 die after people jump into river trying to save someone in the water
>NEW ENGLAND: Lindsay Clancy trial (1:27): Jury selection resumes after 5 seated
-Pamela Smart seeks new trial for 1990 murder of husband (3:22)
-Teacher and coach charged with O.U.I. and child endangerment
>COLLEGES: Clark's century-old Economic Geography sees jump in citation rankings
>TRAVEL (brought to you by Fuller RV & Rental): The 5 most expensive states to visit in 2026
-This Conn. amusement park was named most affordable in the U.S. (1:01)
>BUSINESS: Shrewsbury commercial landscaper acquired by New Jersey firm
-LPL Financial Research: China holds keys to post-war oil prices
-Shocking amount of Gen Z employees pretend to be productive at work: survey
>SHOPPING: Dollar Tree installs price scanners for surprising reason
>HOMES: Consumer Reports: Guest WiFi network can boost privacy, speed
>HEALTH: Humanoid robots complete historic surgery
-How many cups of coffee are safe to drink per day? (1:53)
>FOOD: Cyclospora outbreak: Taylor Farms test update, food safety (7:52)
-Mass. lettuce farm says its crop safe amid cyclospora fears (1:49). Article
>TV/STREAMING: Shocked Geena Davis addresses Netflix canceling "The Boroughs"
>MOVIES: "The Odyssey" reviews roundup: What critics are saying
>CELEBRITY: Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce’s pals reveal new wedding details
-Brenda Fricker, "My Left Foot" Oscar-winning actress, dies at 81
>ANIMALS: Stray orange cat chooses his family and fits right in (1:44)
>HISTORY: These discoveries reshaped what historians knew about America's Founding Fathers
>GOOD NEWS: Cape Cod farm offers 20 years of opportunity for adults with disabilities (1:33). Article
-Meanwhile, in Idaho, man balances 195 rolls of toilet paper on his head for 30 seconds
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