MWC Daily: Did We Stumble On a Cure for the Common Cold?

Roy Sullivan had a rough go of it today during The Morning Waking Crew.

Roy is battling some sort of cold/flu/bug so he's been sneezing and coughing and blowing his nose all morning long. We took to our Facebook page to ask our listeners what works for them when they're sick. Jane, one of our loyal listeners said 'Hot Dog Soup!' I don't know what that is, but I also know I wouldn't want to try it!

Great news for Spaulding Turnpike Commuters

If you travel the Spaulding Turnpike, you may want to read this article.

Be a hero to someone....here's how

January is 'National Donate Blood' month. Find a blood drive near you.

Weather

Partly to mostly sunny today, high 25...18 in the North Country. Cold tonight, low 12 to -5 in the North Country. Check your 5-day forecast.

Top News Stories

Hernandez jurors asked about attending Patriots games
Prospective jurors in the murder trial of former New England Patriots star Aaron Hernandez have been asked whether they are Patriots fans, whether they have attended any games and if so, how many. More than 1,000 prospective jurors filled out a questionnaire during the first phase of jury selection, which ended Tuesday. The court released the 51-question form late Tuesday afternoon.

Authorities searching for answers in Nashua man's death
Police are asking for the public's help following the mysterious death of a 46-year-old Nashua man in November. Authorities say Craig Guillemette was assaulted outside his apartment on November 29th. He was seen a few minutes later walking away from the building. Guillemette wasn't seen again until the next day when he was found in another apartment. He died several days later. Autopsy results are pending.

Prue wants to plean guilty in 2012 killing
A woman facing trial for the 2012 killing of a St. Johnsbury teacher still wants to plead guilty. However, Patricia Prue's lawyer says he wants a second mental evaluation so a judge would be sure she's competent to make such a decision before allowing her to change her plea.