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In The News
-Latest forecast: Frigid day today in Worcester, high of 26, warmer temps on the way
+6:00: Officials identify 2 drivers killed in head-on crash in East Brookfield
+6:00: Judge denies motion to move trial of man charged in Worcester firefighter's death
+6:00: State police stop in Worcester ends in gun charge for Webster man
+6:00: Bravehearts' mural will salute fans, local businesses ... and you can be on it
+6:00: Worcester area real estate roundup
+6:00: Worcester area pets waiting to be adopted
+Noon: Grant helps Worcester's E for All expand program to Spanish-speaking entrepreneurs
+Noon: "Rail defect" caused big delays for Worcester commuter rail
+Noon: Kids can grab a hot cocoa, Table Talk apple pie for $1
+Noon: 5 Things You Need To Know Today In Worcester - February 15th
+Noon: Amy Schumer, Wanda Sykes and Regina Hall to host Oscars
+Noon: Artist Spotlight: Dwarakesh Nallan
-2 killed, 1 seriously injured in East Brookfield crash (2:05)
-Auburn woman cited after crashing snowmobile into groomer on New Hampshire trail
-Final estimate is that 5.7 million gallons of sewage spilled into Lake Quinsigamond
-Worcester tavern says a final good-bye
-Car dealer adds Downtown Worcester buildings to portfolio for $5 million
-Worcester ranked among best places in U.S. to invest in property in 2022
-Kennedy Community Health Center sells former Worcester location to dentistry practice
-Worcester bakery broken into after a "busier weekend"
-2 men arrested in Worcester after shooting into the air
-The Mayor’s Live Music List for Tuesday
-Wachusett Wine & Spirits' Whiskey Wednesday podcast (50:01): Bowman Bros and Elijah Craig
-WCCA-TV's Rosen's Roundtable No. 465 (27:59): Gas Stations
-City Council Preview February 15th: Nuclear disarmament, financial reports
-Don Landgren: Remote City Council meetings getting out of hand?
-After executive order, work continues dismantling structural racism in Worcester
-New exhibit in Worcester chronicles how love has been depicted in art through the ages
-Tribute to a woman who worked for the Worcester Public Schools for more than 35 years
-ICYMI: Worcester man ordered to repay $3.5 million in fraud case
-See the rest of the day's Worcester news
-The Burbs (brought to you by North End Motor Sales): Holden Police provide laughs for Valentine's Day
-Shrewsbury Senior Center hosts Valentine’s Day bingo
-"Tyler's Teammates" program will honor late Paxton little leaguer
-West Boylston writer draws on experience in debut crime novel
-Head back to colonial times with "Battle of Waters Farm" in Sutton
-State police identify man who died in crash on Route 2 in Fitchburg
-Singers sought for Grafton Unitarian Universalist Church video
-Temporary closures of the Mass Pike ramp to I-395 southbound and I-395 southbound off-ramp to Route 20 westbound
-Sports: Bravehearts' mascot Jake the Lion delivers on Valentine's Day
-Here are the Patriots’ odds for winning next year’s Super Bowl
-Enter to win a Patriots hoodie, courtesy of North End Motor Sales
-Annie Lineberger of Holy Cross Track and Field named the Hilton Garden Inn Crusader of the Week
-Worcester Hockey Alumni highlights, week 17
-Cars: Great Savings All Month Long at Bertera Nissan! (6:05)
-Take a look at new 2022 Four Winds RV now in at Fuller RV in Boylston
-National: Plane with 8 aboard crashes off North Carolina; 1 body found
-Woman killed by man who followed her into NYC apartment
-West megadrought worsens to driest in at least 1,200 years
-New England: Massachusetts State House will reopen after nearly 2 years
-New Hampshire woman paralyzed in sledding accident grateful for outpouring of support
-Business: Worcester flights considered in Frontier, Spirit airlines merger
-UMass Medical School launches molecular therapeutics institute, $3 million research project
-DCU Center to co-host international virtual job fair
-TV/Streaming: Netflix drops trailer for Season 2 of "Bridgerton" (1:14)
-Movies: "Spencer" is now streaming on Hulu
-Celebrity: Sting sells music catalog to Universal Music Group for $250 million
-Food: Ice cream sold in Massachusetts recalled over Listeria concerns
-Health: App expands mental health access for college students
-Shopping: The 15 best Presidents Day TV sales of 2022
-History: Commerical Valentine's Day cards started in Worcester
-Animals: Giant dog who lived in a crate for 6 years freaks out over her first cheeseburger (:56)
-Good news (brought to you by Bertera Nissan): Hero grandma resuscitates baby twice during home birth
-Meanwhile, in Texas, a woman was rescued after floating on an air mattress for 2 days on lake
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Coronavirus (COVID-19)
+Noon: Radio Worcester (18:48): Worcester City Manager Ed Augustus on mask mandate, Worcester Airport, sewage leak and more
-Radio Worcester (7:14): Worcester Medical Director Dr. Michael Hirsh talks COVID & mask mandate
-Free testing and vaccinations/boosters 10-3 today in Downtown Worcester
-ICYMI: After COVID, risks of heart problems remain elevated for up to a year
-Mass. officials report nearly 3,863 new cases over 3-day period, 66 additional deaths
-FDA puts brakes on COVID shots for kids under 5
-Are booster shots effective after 4 months?
In The News
>WEATHER: Mark Rosenthal's 7-day forecast (:34). High of 81 today in Worcester
>TOP OF THE NEWS
+6:00: M.O.A.D. to host African Festival in Worcester August 1st (6:28)
+6:00: Latest "Walking Dead" premieres this weekend, with strong touch of Worcester
+6:00: Worcesteria: A tale of 2 murals at site of the former Dive Bar
+6:00: Bill Ballou on baseball
+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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