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In The News
>WEATHER: Mark Rosenthal's 7-day forecast (1:02). High of 53 today in Worcester
+6:00: What to know about the rain/snow storm headed to Boston (4:23)
>TOP OF THE NEWS
+6:00: Larry Lucchino "adored" Worcester and Boston, says close friend Dr. Charles Steinberg (4:23)
+6:00: Remembering Larry Luccino's impact on Red Sox, WooSox, MLB (1:39)
+Noon: Larry Lucchino, former Red Sox president who brought WooSox to Worcester, passes away at 78 (:51). Article
+Noon: Mill Street crashes are average for road after re-striping: Chief
+Noon: With "Wanderer’s Tethering" composer Mason Bynes explores identities
+Noon: "Runway" is the latest album by Konfuzed Wit a K.
-4 from Worcester indicted in Medicaid fraud scheme
-Owner of Gage Street site where 4 died in fire may face fines: City
-Active search for Worcester Marine swept from Puerto Rico beach ends (:29). Article
-Brockton homicide suspect arrested on West Boylston Street in Worcester
-Canal District Transformation, part 2: Creating the next chapter
-Worcester bakery shares what it took to serve Easter customers
-Worcester Faith Fellowship holds first-ever "Faith Pop Up" flash mob
-"Saturday Night Live" star Pete Davidson bringing his "Prehab Tour" to Worcester
-Worcester Red Sox set for home opener at Polar Park
-Radio Worcester (49:05): WooSox Opening Day guide — Festivities & special guests
-Worcester to extend fare-free transit another year
-Mike Benedetti: Worcester City Council agenda preview — Rental registry, tax breaks, zoning
-Radio Worcester (22:04): Mayor Petty discusses equity audit and policing reforms
-See the neighborhood meetings this week in Worcester
-Powerball jackpot climbs to an estimated $1.09 billion
>Dining Out: Wan Wang vs. Jasmine in search for Best Chinese Restaurant in Central Mass.
-ICYMI: "I want to do grimy Worcester beer." Welcome to the weirdest brewery in Mass.
-Worcester leaders, advocates frustrated as city enters second year without equity officer
-Lake Quinsigamond Commission cracks down on jet skis; no ban
-Changes on Mill Street have not resulted in more crashes, Worcester chief says
-See the rest of the day's Worcester news
>HOLDEN (brought to you by Lamoureux Ford): Holden water, sewer rates stable
-At Lamoureux Ford, our customers tell our story the best (1:56)
-Full street sweeping schedule announced
>THE BURBS (brought to you by North End Motor Sales): Dudley woman strikes "Gold," wins $1 million on ticket she bought in Millbury
-Shrewsbury Rotary Club to hold recycling fundraiser
-Which West Boylston town employees earned the most in 2023?
-ALDI to open new grocery store Thursday in Gardner
-Spring Flea Market and Craft Fair May 4th in Millbury
-Manchaug Pond cleanup April 27th
-Millbury-Sutton Chronicle goings on
>BARS & BANDS: The Mayor's Live Music List for Tuesday
>SHOWTIME: "Cowboy Carter" has Beyoncé breaking Spotify and Amazon Music records
-"April Sweepers": A prose poem
-Holy Cross, city launch artist residency program
-Worcesteria: On April Fool's Day, a search for pie and ghosts
-Robert Bilotta: Worcester needs more accessible, affordable housing
-Unity Radio (57:23): Talking Wellness
-Manny Jae Media's InnerViews (41:56): Janice Weekes, Director, MassHire Central Career Center
>OBITUARIES: Tribute to Worcester man who ran an event security business he launched in 2000
>SPORTS: Celtics beat Hornets, 118-104
-The city of Worcester celebrates North High’s basketball team’s title at City Hall (44:05)
-New details released about Tom Brady’s Patriots Hall of Fame induction
-Jack Toomey named Hilton Garden Inn Crusader of the Week
-Worcester hockey alumni 2023-24 highlights, NHL week 25
-WooSox Rewind: WooSox take 2 of 3 from Lehigh Valley to open season
-Green Hill superintendent Tim O'Brien lends helping hand in Brazil
>CARS: Bertera has the all-star team to help you find your next Nissan car or truck (:39)
-Kia, Subaru, Ford among 551,000 recalled
>NATIONAL: Lou Conter, the last U.S.S. Arizona survivor at Pearl Harbor, dies at 102
-4 people killed, 5 wounded in stabbings
-Tragic: Women killed as driver intenionally mows down couple
>NEW ENGLAND: Massive 6-alarm fire in East Boston spreads to at least 2 buildings
-Brother named gunman, 2 others arrested in fatal shooting, D.A. says
>COLLEGES: Anna Maria's Emily Woodward uses her personal experiences to improve the lives of others
-Former WPI president, a renowned space scientist, to deliver Holy Cross commencement address
-Tufts veterinary students receive white coats
>TRAVEL (brought to you by Fuller RV & Rental): The cutest main streets across America
>BUSINESS: W.B.J. names the 2024 Manufacturing Excellence Award winners
-LPL Research: IPOs as a market tell
>HOMES: Tips for prospective home buyers (3:08)
>HEALTH: How much Vitamin D is ideal for daily usage? (1:16)
-Low-income Americans have too much salt in their diet, study says (:41)
>FOOD: Ice cream bars recalled in Mass. over potential salmonella contamination
>TV/STREAMING: "Road House" lands Amazon's biggest streaming movie debut
>MOVIES: Trailer for "Fall Guy" with Ryan Gosling and Emily Blunt (3:02)
>CELEBRITY: Cancer-stricken Shannen Doherty preparing for death by downsizing, letting go of possessions
>ANIMALS: Mama raccoon hides her babies in a garage (1:00)
>HISTORY: "Zoom" TV show was made in Boston by and for kids
>GOOD NEWS (brought to you by Bertera Nissan): Man stops for burger during weekly tradition, wins $200,000
-Meanwhile, Married at Market Basket? Store offers fake wedding package on April Fools' Day (2:07)
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In The News
>WEATHER: Mark Rosenthal's 7-day forecast (:58). High of 45 today in Worcester
>TOP OF THE NEWS
+6:00: Worcester police ask for help finding missing woman
+6:00: Worcester E.M.S. union warms of UMass Medical staffing levels
+6:00: Q&A with the MacArthur genius from Clark University
+6:00: Worcester holds info sessions on joining city boards, commissions on Wednesday
+6:00: Different setting, atmosphere at Trans Day of Remembrance
+6:00: Big Nate Allstar is the winner of WoMag's Digital Battle of the Bands
+6:00: Digital Battle of the Bands runners up Evil Felipe relish community support for musicians
+6:00: Worcester hockey alumni highlights, NHL Week 6
-CBS Mornings to film at Worcester’s Boulevard Diner today
-Exchange Building transforms to "Hell": 'Walking Dead' returns to familiar streets (and alleys) of downtown Worcester
-Woman indicted for manslaughter, O.U.I. in crash that killed mother of 6
-3 loaded guns found in raid; Worcester man charged
-Area police department defends arrest of teen caught on video after he accuses them of excessive force. Video (2:40)
-62 animals, including horses, cats, dogs and goats removed from area home
-Man seriously injured after car crashes into U-Haul in Sturbridge Friday night
-This Week in Worcester exclusive: Administration has plan to raid churches over holidays
-Missing teen daughter of Worcester mother arrested by I.C.E. has been found, police say
-Related: Judge to provide update on charges against Worcester leaders in I.C.E. arrest case
-Related: New York Times: A councilwoman intervened during an I.C.E. arrest. Then she faced the voters
-Mike Benedetti: Worcester City Council agenda preview
-Recount of councilor-at-large vote will begin this week
-Worcester Election Commission reviews recount petitions Tuesday
-Aislinn Doyle: November 20th School Committee meeting agenda preview
-Worcester police find dog with broken leg
-Dog found on Ward Street in Worcester
-Radio Worcester's The Rundown (25:01): Worcester recount, I.C.E. arrest sparks debate
-ICYMI: Garage in Nortborough partially collapses after fire rips through (:16). Article
-Family of Higgins Armory founder has reunion to see new Arms and Armor Galleries
-Related: Arms and Armor Galleries set to open at Worcester Art Museum. Take a look inside
-Local star Angelo Gray, 12, shines in Hollywood debut at Millbury theater
-Related: What's Up Worcester interview with Angelo Gray (3:54)
-See the rest of the day's Worcester news
>HOLDEN (brought to you by Lamoureux Ford): Holden voters to face override decision
-Unique Happy Thanksgiving wishes from Lamoureux Ford (:29)
-Blue and Gold Star Memorial Fundraiser under way
>THE BURBS (brought to you by North End Motor Sales): Yuletide Market & Light the Common returns to Shrewsbury Center
-Webster police arrest wanted man who jumped from bathroom window
-Athol man arrested on child sexual exploitation charges indicted by federal grand jury
-Wachusett Food Pantry faces increased need
-Grafton firefighter graduates from State Fire Academy
-The Item's public safety logs
>BARS & BANDS: The Mayor's Live Music List for Tuesday
>SHOWTIME: Styx's Dennis DeYoung slams "shameful" Rock & Roll Hall of Fame
>OPINION: Shaun Connolly: Where we go one, Wegovy
-Unity Radio's Q.C.C. State of Mind (57:41): Director of Veteran Affairs Matthew Casaubon
>OBITUARIES: Tribute to Worcester woman who worked at Grants
>SPORTS: Patriots will face Bengals without Ja’Marr Chase, multiple stars
-Patriots’ standing in AFC East, potential playoff matchups and more
-Bruins lose to Hurricanes, 3-1
-New England Sports Summit returns February 13th
>NATIONAL: F.E.M.A. chief steps down as administration prepared to oust him
-Former Treasury Secretary Larry Summers steps down from public commitments after Epstein emails
-Tragic: New Jersey man is first known death from meat allergy triggered by tick bites
>NEW ENGLAND: 1 dead following a house fire in Maine, officials say
-Ex-officer charged with killing Sandra Birchmore's unborn child (:34)
>COLLEGES: WPI Podcast, Episode 21 (29:44): Thinking with A.I. | Erin Solovey
-Worcester State awarded $1.3 million federal grant to launch student support services program
>TRAVEL (brought to you by Fuller RV & Rental): 7 vacations that are more expensive than travelers realize
>BUSINESS: Worcester Business Journal's Movers & Shakers
-LPL Financial Research: Early keys to 2026
-Radio Worcester honored with Community Impact Award by Better Business Bureau
>SHOPPING: GameStop unveils Trade Anything Day. When is it and what is it?
>HOMES: Central Mass. real estate transfers
>HEALTH: Doctor's perspective on making GLP-1s more affordable (2:00)
>FOOD: Listeria recall: Ready-to-eat pastas linked to 6 deaths
>TV/STREAMING: Trailer for Season 5 of "Stranger Things" (2:55)
>MOVIES: "Moana" live-action trailer stars Dwayne Johnson, Catherine Laga'aia
>CELEBRITY: GQ Men of the Year red carpet: Sydney Sweeney, Hailey Bieber and more
-L.A. County Sheriff investigating new sexual battery claim against Sean "Diddy" Combs
>ANIMALS: Dog follows woman on a hike and ends up being her soul dog (2:14)
>GOOD NEWS: At 100, WWII veteran still inspires gratitude in his community
-Meanwhile, filmmaker declares existence of U.F.O.s "no longer a question" — as doc probes 80 years of secrets
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