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>WEATHER: Mark Rosenthal's 7-day forecast (:39). High of 22 today in Worcester
+6:00: Snowstorm this weekend? Here's what we know (3:05)
-Declared winter parking ban in Worcester lifted
-How much did it snow in Central Mass.? See town-by-town totals
>TOP OF THE NEWS
+6:00: Driver who crashed into Shrewsbury police lobby wanted "suicide by cop:" Police (1:22) (pictured)
+6:00: Related: Damage to lobby north of $1 million (1:37). Article
-Earlier: Witnesses: Man accused of crashing into Shrewsbury Police Department was trying to be shot by police
+6:00: Worcester councilor looks to loosen tobacco regulations to spur business
+6:00: Local students to contact International Space Station
+6:00: Radio Worcester Roundtable (49:54): Joe Robinson departure, development accountability and city infrastructure issues
+Noon: Worcester police ask for help finding missing 14-year-old
+Noon: Worcester County Wonders: Nostalgia on the menu at Lou Roc's Diner
+Noon: Worcester Public Schools launches peer mentoring program for principals
+Noon: The Selena Experience is coming to Worcester
+Noon: Listen Up: Facing "Monsters" with Joyner Lucas on new single
+Noon: Writer Bibbe Hansen to perform for Negativeburn at Hunchback Gallery
+Noon: First Person: Suzanne Graham Anderson on living authentically
-Police: Crash into Shrewsbury Police Department lobby "appears intentional," driver in custody (2:22). Article
-Razing underway at Primetals building at edge of I-290
-Worcesteria: Martin Luther King Jr.'s birthday is a day of service
-Mike Benedetti: Worcester City Council agenda preview
-Aislinn Doyle: January 22nd School Committee meeting agenda preview
-R.E.C. mobile markets sprout back up for the season this week
-West Brookfield woman, 73, dies after struck in Ware Walmart parking lot
>DINING OUT: Q&A: Bringing The Ground Round back to life
-ICYMI: 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 Professor: New variant of the flu virus is driving surge of cases
-UMass Medical School tapped by Department of Defense to test a better way of treating postpartum depression
-See the rest of the day's Worcester news
>HOLDEN (brought to you by Lamoureux Ford): This week's road closures and traffic delays
-Lamoureux Ford welcomes Jeff Tripp from Sunnyside Motors (1:44)
-Wachusett Echo: Rhubarb Pie Club Spotlight
>THE BURBS (brought to you by North End Motor Sales): Southbridge man arrested after trying to set car on fire at Webster apartment complex
-S.E.L.C.O. honored with Public Power Customer Satisfaction Award
-Man steals $2,600 worth of goods from Shrewsbury store after posing as another person
-Westminster paving solicitations end in arrest after police say man used swapped plates on dump truck, trailer
-Shrewsbury’s Center Dairy Bar sparks memories for residents
-Local bank celebrating milestone
-Clinton Middle School tops projects list at schools
-The Item's Neighbor to Neighbor column
>BARS & BANDS: The Mayor's Live Music List for Tuesday
>SHOWTIME: Dolly Parton turns 80 and released music to help you celebrate
-Radio Worcester (14:52): The Fools celebrate 50 years of rock with show at Samuel Slater’s in Webster
-Poison's 40th anniversary tour nixed after Bret Michaels demands 600% more money than bandmates
>OPINION: Dan Margolis: Minneapolis I.C.E. horror vindicates W.P.D., city leaders
-Giselle Rivera-Flores: I.C.E. detainments and the teachings of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.: Why this moment demands moral courage
-Radio Worcester's The Rundown (26:06): Defamation lawsuit sparks debate over press freedom in Worcester
>OBITUARIES: Tribute to Worcester woman who spent her career as a caregiver at several area nursing homes
>SPORTS:"How did I catch that?" Patriots' Boutte reflects on late game touchdown
-Patriots adopt new identity, and more takeaways from Divisional Round win
-Mina Kimes responds after getting "dunked on" by Cardi B over Patriots pick
-Celtics fall to Pistons, 104-103 (1:59). Article
-Jaylen Brown selected to start in NBA's new All-Star tournament format
-Holy Cross women’s hockey ranked No. 14 in the nation
-Worcester hockey alumni 2025-26 highlights, NHL Week 15
>NATIONAL: Massive 100-vehicle pileup in Michigan due to snowstorm
-Florida man randomly shot 3 tourists dead at rental property near Disney World: sheriff
-Tragic: Mom allegedly killed baby with frying pan
>NEW ENGLAND: DiZoglio accuses A.G. Campbell of “stall tactics” in audit law standoff
-Worcester law firm: What to do in high-conflict co-parenting cases in Mass.
>COLLEGES: UMass Medical School students shape foster care clinic
-Worcester State expands global reach with University of Limerick partnership
>TRAVEL (brought to you by Fuller RV & Rental): The most "cultured" U.S. cities, according to a new report
>BUSINESS: Local insurance agency hits 100-year milestone
-Radio Worcester (10:35): Breaking down “hidden financial decisions” and the cost of procrastination
-The $425 million Capital One "cheated" interest payout — is your check doubling?
>SHOPPING: Why Jessica Alba’s Honest Company has shut down its app
>HOMES: Central Mass. real estate transfers
>HEALTH: Doing this between age 45 and 64 can lower your risk of dementia by 45%
-Radio Worcester (7:40): Dr. Michael Potter on weight loss surgery and long-term health benefits
>FOOD: Major change coming to Babybel cheese
>TV/STREAMING: Stream the latest Peacock movies and TV shows
>MOVIES: Tom Cruise confronted Paramount C.E.O. over "Mission: Impossible" role
>CELEBRITY: Selena Gomez strips off the glam for rare makeup-free selfie
-Carol Burnett reveals her "movie star idol" was "one of the nicest" people she ever met
>ANIMALS: Goose walks into family’s garage and never leaves (2:55)
>HISTORY: Photos show changes to the White House
>GOOD NEWS: Kids praise dogs that helped console them after school shooting: "They can take your tears" (2:51)
-Meanwhile, in Foxborough, teen goes viral after appearing shirtless during Pats game (1:32)
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In The News
>WEATHER: Mark Rosenthal's 7-day forecast (:43). High of 70 today in Worcester
>TOP OF THE NEWS
+Noon: Hudson man accused of killing grandmother with skateboard
+Noon: 10 Worcester properties near WPI listed for $9.9 million
+Noon: Worcester residents defy city chicken ban as backyard flocks grow
+Noon: When does the Jewish holiday of Passover start, end?
+Noon: Splendid Torch to perform for Club 321 at Mechanics Hall
+Noon: Last Call: Anne O'Connor, historian and author
+Noon: Dunkin' giving away 1,000,001 free coffees today (:28)
-Woman shot on Millbury Street in Worcester, suspect in custody (2:10). Article
-Worcester man killed in Boston hit-and-run
-Police investigate deadly crash in Charlton (2:16). Article
-Car burned to crisp: Millbury High senior had good excuse for tardiness
-Worcester’s "A Better Life" housing program helps break generational poverty by promoting self-sufficiency
-139-unit Worcester housing project faces setback as developer requests extension
-After 10 years and $16 million raised, Creative Hub Worcester center to open in April
-Worcester councilor seeks 911 info as city faces major mental health lawsuit
-Radio Worcester (25:27): Why Sen. Robyn Kennedy says the legislature audit may face a constitutional challenge
>DINING OUT: Worcester restaurant closed today for private event
-ICYMI: Tractor-trailer fire on I-290 in Worcester snarls Tuesday morning commute (:35). Article
-Worcester man gets 30 years in prison for sexually exploiting 3 young girls
-Police warn of rash of "smash & grabs" at trail parking lots
-Walmart warehouse, in former Sam's Club off Route 146, closing
-Street sweeping begins in Worcester on April 6th
-See the rest of the day's Worcester news
>HOLDEN (brought to you by Lamoureux Ford): Fundraiser to support staff of 122 Diner
-Message from 122 Diner after last week's crash
-Longtime customer praises Lamoureux Ford (3:29)
>THE BURBS (brought to you by North End Motor Sales): Body cam video captures dramatic chase through Webster neighborhood (:46). Article
-Oxford town manager who recently resigned is suing town
-First Student, Teamsters avert looming school bus strike
-Spencer selectmen authorize Proposition 2½ override questions be placed on ballot
-Police searching for driver who allegedly caused serious 4-car crash in Clinton
>BARS & BANDS: The Mayor's Live Music List for Wednesday
>SHOWTIME: Hanover Theatre announces 7-show 2026-27 Broadway Series
-Listen Up: Good Sleepy at home base with new album
-Rush debuts new drummer at Canada’s JUNO Awards
-50 years of Steve Miller Band’s "Fly Like An Eagle" celebrated with limited-edition picture disc
>OPINION: Sarah Connell Sanders: Retired teacher Velah Mary Hazard turns 100, saw history unfold
-Tom Marino: Worcester councilor seeks 911 mental health response info
-Janice Harvey: No Kings rally at Institute Park puts age in perspective
-Radio Worcester Roundtable (50:13): Does Worcester’s Human Rights Commission have any real power?
-Unity Radio's Future Focus (58:58): District 2 City Councilor Robert Bilotta, District A School Committee member Molly McCullough
>OBITUARIES: Tribute to Worcester woman who delayed her retirement into her 70s
>SPORTS: Patriots set for HBO’s "Hard Knocks" next year
-Mike Vrabel shares notable Patriots updates at NFL League Meeting
-Celtics’ best and worst first-round matchups
-Bruins beat Dallas, 6-3
-Red Sox lose to Houston, 9-2
-Bravehearts' June 3rd Baseball in Education game is sold out
-Holy Cross football 2026 season tickets on sale now
-Railers, Islanders partnership may be nearing end
-UConn wins would mean furniture jackpot at Jordan's (2:10)
-U.S. men's soccer team loses to Portugal, 2-0
>NATIONAL: Excitement builds for Artemis II mission around the moon (2:23)
-Nancy Guthrie's Arizona home left eerily untouched and in "immaculate" condition after abduction: report
-Tragic: Student killed himself after shooting teacher at top high school
>NEW ENGLAND: Housekeeper assaulted, tied up in "horrendous" home invasion (1:05)
-M.B.T.A. announces free Fridays, half‑price commuter rail passes for summer (1:06)
>COLLEGES: 4 finalists in running to take over as chancellor at UMass Medical School
-Anna Maria AMCAT Recap – Winter Edition
>TRAVEL (brought to you by Fuller RV & Rental): The 10 worst U.S. cities for seasonal allergies
-Best Amazon travel deals: Luggage, pillows, adapters, portable tech
>BUSINESS: You could be getting a bigger-than-normal refund. Here’s why (2:37)
-LPL Financial Research: Earnings likely to grow double digits again; will markets care?
-Worcester hospice care provider names new C.E.O.
>HEALTH: Diabetes warning signs and risks in women
-Hims customized weight loss plans, GLP-1 plans and meal replacements
>HOMES: Mass. home sales down more than 10% to start 2026
>FOOD: The scientific reason soda tastes better in a can
>TV/STREAMING: Yellowstone's Mo Brings Plenty floored Monica got killed off on "Marshals"
-Rip, Beth's "Yellowstone" spinoff "Dutton Ranch" gets first trailer — and a premiere date
>MOVIES: "The Housemaid" sequel with Sydney Sweeney, Kirsten Dunst gets release
>CELEBRITY: Tiger Woods breaks silence after D.U.I. arrest following car crash
-Sydney Sweeney wears sheer lingerie to the theater in sizzling Syrn video
>ANIMALS: Confused Husky puppy learns how to be a dog (3:21)
>HISTORY: Lincoln Square in Worcester, circa 1926
>GOOD NEWS: Newlywed fan wins $20,000 after hitting half-court shot
-Meanwhile, in Michigan, woman makes daring escape from cops by slipping through police car window
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