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Coronavirus (COVID-19)
+6:00: Worcester test site shut by state pledges to reopen
+6:00: What to know about getting a free at-home tests
+6:00: Mass. "very much on the back side" of Omicron surge, Gov. Baker says
+6:00: Health emergency could be over this year, WHO says
+Noon: Families can opt-in for at-home tests for students
+Noon: Radio Worcester (14:03): Worcester City Manager Ed Augustus talks COVID, fake testing site, food hub, and local media
-Worcester County cases up 12.8%; state positives increase 5.1%
-UMass Medical School develops digital presentation to help physicians better explain vaccine to pregnant patients
-Hospitalizations expected to substantially increase from an already record-high, expert says
-Radio Worcester (9:08): Worcester Medical Director Dr. Michael Hirsh on where we are with Omicron
-ICYMI: Worcester City Councilor eyes fake COVID testing sites
-Tracking the Omicron surge in Massachusetts
-4th vaccine dose boosts antibodies, researchers say, but likely not enough to prevent Omicron infection
-How long should you wait to be boosted after getting COVID?
-When will we reach herd immunity? Boston doctors explain
-Classifieds (Help Wanted)
-Group Leader for After School Program in Worcester
-Swim Instructors/Part Time in Worcester
-Collision/Auto Body Technicians at Wagner Certified Collision Center
-Case Managers, Nurses, Human Services in Worcester
-Baristas, full-time and part-time, at Fuel America on Grove Street
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In The News
-Latest weather: Sunny but windy and cold, wind chills in the single digits today in Worcester
+6:00: Fundraiser started for family of teen shooting victim
+6:00: Real estate roundup for Worcester
+6:00: Health Foundation of Central Mass. 2022 Activation Fund grant opportunity is now open
+Noon: Mass Pike closed briefly early on Monday morning
+Noon: Woman-owned restaurants benefit from Mass. Conference of Women's pandemic funding
-2-hour delay for Worcester Public Schools
-New restaurant planned for Union Station in Worcester
-5 Things You Need to Know Today in Worcester- January 18th
-Mike Benedetti: City Council Preview for January 18th
-Police searching for hit-and-run driver who left young woman injured in Fitchburg
-The Mayor’s Live Music List for Tuesday
-Wachusett Wine & Spirits' Whisky Wednesday (51:15): Show some love
-Dry January? Check out Wachusett Wine & Spirits' alcohol-free section
-ICYMI: 2-alarm fire strikes single-family home in Worcester
-Millbury Street cafe closes; owners seek new site for restaurant
-Reminder: Trash and recycling pickup will be delayed a day this week in Worcester
-Tribute to a man who lost a "lifelong battle" with addiction
-See the rest of the day's Worcester news
-The Burbs (brought to you by North End Motor Sales): $100,000 lottery winner sold in Southbridge
-Leicester School Superintendent Marilyn Tencza to retire in June
-Route 146 interchange reconstruction in Millbury earns firm an excellence award
-Grafton donates $9,230 to help retired police sergeant after Christmas fire
-Sports: Mike Mazzocca named Hilton Garden Inn Crusader of the Week
-Worcester Tech bowler Mia Stolakis, 2-time league champion, earns scholarship
-Long list of Patriots set to hit free agency
-Enter to win a Patriots hoodie, courtesy of North End Motor Sales
-Celtics rally past Pelicans, 104-92
-Worcester Hockey Alumni highlights, week 14
-Railers lose in Reading, 6-4
-Cars: This is the best month to buy at car at Bertera Nissan (5:21)
-Take a look at new 2022 Four Winds RV now in at Fuller RV in Boylston
-National: Cracker Barrel manager shot dead saving coworker from mugger
-Car plunges off California elevated highway, 3 people killed
-New England: Mount Washington sees 121 MPH wind gust
-Tragic: Man dies trying to save granddaughter after she falls into frozen pond
-Homes: Grafton home’s record-setting sale price: $1.5 million
-Business: Labor council picket of The Reactory development enters 5th month
-Peloton is about to tack on hundreds of dollars in fees to its bike and treadmill
-Shopping: Dollar Tree fanatics protest new $1.25 prices
-Health: Morning habits doctors and psychologists wish you would do
-TV/Streaming: Tim Allen is bringing back "The Santa Clause" for a new series
-Celebrity: Celine Dion cancels North American tour over health issue
-History: The old Fitton Field at Holy Cross
-Food: Romaine lettuce prices soar 61% as farmers purposely grow less
-Animals: "Broken" dog changes her mom's whole world (4:40)
-Good news (brought to you by Bertera Nissan): Mother living in van with 4 kids gets temporary housing, $100,000 in donations
-Meanwhile, in South Africa, elephant flips over car with family in it at nature park
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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
+7:00: Artemis II spacesuits made in Worcester can protect astronauts even in "worst case" scenario (1:01). Article
+7:00: Channel 25 Zip Trip coming to Rutland in July (2:23)
+7:00: Worcesteria: Flag-raising at City Hall marks Trans Day of Visibility
+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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