Good morning, Worcester.

Mourners gathered at the Uxbridge police station on Jan.

8 to offer condolences after Officer Stephen LaPorta died in a crash on Route 146 while assisting a motorist (icy conditions are under investigation).

Worcester insurer Fallon Health will be acquired by Somerville-based Mass General Brigham, creating the state's third-largest insurer ahead of Medicaid cuts.

The deal is expected to boost competition + improve coverage options.

Upcoming events include art + music: Among Ghosts headlines at Palladium Upstairs at 6:30 p.m. on Jan.10, DeadBeat holds cancer benefit at Bull Run Restaurant on Jan.10, Johnny Casual performs at WCUW on Jan.11, and Lisa Shea’s cyanotype exhibit with Jan.23 workshop runs at Booklovers’ Gourmet in Webster through January.

Quinsigamond Elementary was briefly evacuated yesterday after staff spotted smoke in a bathroom, and students and staff were safely back by 10 a.m. The school is investigating the incident — any responsible student may face disciplinary action.

The Corporation for Public Broadcasting, which has funded PBS and NPR for over 50 years, will close after federal funding cuts, possibly affecting local media in Massachusetts.

Stations like GBH and WBUR say they will continue operating while seeking new funding sources.

A New York-based firm has proposed a 19 story mixed use building with 125 apartments and first floor retail space on a vacant downtown lot.

The application is under review by the Zoning Board of Appeals.

Bayberry Bowling Center in Spencer is back on the market as owner Joshua Sundberg seeks a buyer who will preserve its candlepin bowling tradition.

The center will operate as usual plus install a new scoring system and update the arcade and pool hall.

The Taylor Party: A Tribute to Taylor Swift

8-10:30 p.m. — Palladium — $ — Dance and sing along to all of Taylor Swift's iconic eras at this electrifying tribute party.

Bingo Loco - Late Show

5-6:30 p.m. — Palladium — Ticketed event — Experience an interactive bingo party with live music, wild prizes, and high-energy performances.

The Great Escape - Journey Tribute

8-11 p.m. — Rascals — $18-$25 — Experience the high-energy tribute to Journey that leaves fans eager for more.

The Warped Tour Band with Dookie and All The Blink Things

8-11 p.m. — Rascals — $20-$27 — Enjoy a night of nostalgia with tribute performances to Green Day and Blink-182.