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  In The News

  >WEATHER: Mark Rosenthal's 7-day forecast (:41). High of 26 today in Worcester

  +6:00: Weekend winter storm looks increasingly likely to bring snow (15:39)

  +6:00: Declared winter parking ban to take effect 9 p.m. Wednesday
  
  

  >TOP OF THE NEWS

  +6:00: 1 dead in Oakham house fire (1:48). Article

  +6:00: Shrewsbury man to undergo mental health evaluation after crashing into police lobby (1:15). Article (pictured)

  +6:00: Worcester council urges loosening of tobacco store regulations: "What’s the difference?"

  +6:00: The ultimate New England style Fireplace Feast at Salem Cross Inn in West Brookfield (:53)
  
  

  +Noon: City Council passes 90-day parking ban near Worcester elementary school

  +Noon: Worcester Walks: Walk where three towns meet in Boylston

  +Noon: Last Call: Dick Callahan, entomologist
  
  

  -Driver who crashed into Shrewsbury police lobby wanted "suicide by cop:" Police (1:22)

  -Related: Damage to lobby north of $1 million (1:37). Article

  -Related: Shrewsbury weighs security changes after crash at station (2:16)

  -Earlier: Witnesses: Man accused of crashing into Shrewsbury Police Department was trying to be shot by police

  -Worcester veterans director submits "nonresignation letter"; city says he's no longer an employee

  -Radio Worcester Roundtable (49:54): Joe Robinson departure, development accountability and city infrastructure issues

  -Worcester police release name of man stabbed to death near downtown garage

  -Missing Worcester 14-year-old boy found safe

  -Local students to contact International Space Station

  -Worcester County Wonders: Nostalgia on the menu at Lou Roc's Diner

  -Worcester City Council seeks clarity, tracking in handling of approved orders

  -Worcester Public Schools launches peer mentoring program for principals

  >DINING OUT: A meal fit for royalty is coming to Worcester’s Mechanics Hall this month

  -ICYMI: Razing underway at Primetals building at edge of I-290

  -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

  -See the rest of the day's Worcester news
  
  

  >HOLDEN (brought to you by Lamoureux Ford): Wachusett Echo: Midyears 101 — High school guide with tips from teachers and students

  -Lamoureux Ford welcomes Jeff Tripp from Sunnyside Motors (1:44)

  -This week's road closures and traffic delays

  >THE BURBS (brought to you by North End Motor Sales): Early morning fire destroys home in Uxbridge (:19). Article

  -Presence of D.E.A. vehicle creates stir in Gardner

  -Racist confrontation on Lunenburg lake: Ayer man faces judge (:31). Article

  -Biotech-focused construction firm expands with $1.4 million purchase of Clinton industrial site

  -Boylston resident needed for School Committee

  -Flu dropping after uptick at Clinton High

  -Fighting for poultry health is an everyday thing at Bob's
  
  

  >BARS & BANDS: The Mayor's Live Music List for Wednesday

  -Jazzed Up Trio 6 to 9 Wednesday at 961 Restaurant and Lounge

  >SHOWTIME: The Selena Experience is coming to Worcester

  -Listen Up: Facing "Monsters" with Joyner Lucas on new single

  -Writer Bibbe Hansen to perform for Negativeburn at Hunchback Gallery

  >OPINION: Keith Linhares: Lawsuit warning shot for Worcester's free press

  -First Person: Suzanne Graham Anderson on living authentically

  -Unity Radio's The Susanity Life (57:46)

  -Radio Worcester's The Rundown (26:06): Defamation lawsuit sparks debate over press freedom in Worcester

  >OBITUARIES: Tribute to a retired Worcester Fire Captain
  
  

  >SPORTS: Oddsmakers favor Patriots over Broncos in AFC title game

  -Patriots’ Rhamondre Stevenson on heartbreak of losing his dad

  -Bruins lose to Dallas, 6-2

  -Bruins in mix for Rasmus Andersson as trade rumors swirl: Report

  -'Sader Stories Podcast (1:05:26): Kit Hughes

  -Holy Cross men’s basketball heads to Annapolis to battle Navy Wednesday
  
  

  >NATIONAL: Text reward scams surge as carriers warn

  -The world’s rushing to Ukraine to study drone warfare

  -Tragic: Mom mauled by pit bull forced to amputate leg that was "basically hanging off"

  >NEW ENGLAND: Man accused of breaking into homes, pouring queso on TV

  -4 school buses burn in early morning fire at Framingham bus lot (1:10). Article

  >COLLEGES: Carnegie classification recognizes Clark’s commitment to community engagement

  -Worcester State campus S.T.E.M. events showcase student and faculty excellence
  
  

  >TRAVEL (brought to you by Fuller RV & Rental): What's the world's oldest (and deepest) lake?

  -Why your boarding pass says "Seat Assigned at Gate"

  >BUSINESS: Commonwealth Fusion eyes major Devens expansion, to add another 100+ jobs

  -LPL Financial Research: Unearthing the metals melt-up

  -The great cash-in! What is your old tech really worth? (1:59)

  >SHOPPING: Ms. Rachel's latest educational toys are now available at Target

  >HOMES: When should kids do chores? Advice for parents (3:01)

  >HEALTH: Measles cases rising amid vaccine skepticism

  -Deadly "superbug" is spreading across U.S. as drug resistance grows, researchers warn

  >FOOD: Is the McDonald's Big Arch burger coming to the U.S.?
  
  

  >TV/STREAMING: Trailer for Season 4 of "The Lincoln Lawyer" on Netflix (2:06)

  >MOVIES: James Cameron reveals if Arnold Schwarzenegger will return for another "Terminator" film

  >CELEBRITY: Sylvester Stallone shows off buff body at the gym, admits "it gets harder and harder"

  -Timothy Busfield's accusers initially said he didn't touch them: report

  >ANIMALS: Cat obsessed with his stuffie finally gets a real sibling (2:30)

  >HISTORY: WBZ’s Dream Team represented a golden era of television news

  >GOOD NEWS: Firefighters save 6-week-old puppies from house fire

  -Meanwhile, in Tennessee, bear breaks into candy store for the fourth time

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