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In The News
>WEATHER: Mark Rosenthal's 7-day forecast (:36). High of 54 today in Worcester
>TOP OF THE NEWS
+6:00: 29-year-old Worcester man killed in crash on Southwest Cutoff
+6:00: How many Worcester city employees made the $200,000 club?
+6:00: Worcester's poet laureate Oliver de la Paz turns postcards to poetry in his new book of sonnets
+6:00: Worcester Bravehearts release all-you-can-eat menu
+6:00: This week in Holy Cross Athletics
+6:00: WooSox Rewind: Worcester suffers 2-4 week in Toldeo
+Noon: El Salón's Plaza Sábados block parties eye community connections
+Noon: Listen Up: 2 female vocalists, 2 unique styles
+Noon: Janice Harvey: Untangling the weird stigma that comes with using Ozempic
-Second suspect arrested in connection with Worcester shooting that killed teen
-Related: "He’s just a good kid" — Father of 14-year-old boy shot and killed in Worcester speaks out
-Earlier: 14-year-old shot to death in Worcester, 16-year-old arrested
-Austin Street carriage house leveled after early morning fire Sunday
-Brothers in hospice together comfort each other in final days (pictured)
-Wayward bear wanders onto busy Worcester road, gets sedated and moved
-Downtown Worcester gets zombie makeover for "The Walking Dead"
-Affordable apartments in Worcester receive $10 million for upgrade
-Tractor-trailer crash on Mass. Pike in Grafton causes severe delays (1:15). Article
-After 8 years, the WorcShop maker space in Leicester quietly closes
-W.B.J. names the Power 100, the most influential Central Mass. professionals in 2024
-Worcester schools sub-committee holds meeting on cell phone use in class
-Vote now for the Telegram & Gazette Student of the Week
-See the neighborhood meetings this week in Worcester
>DINING OUT: Here are 15 Worcester restaurants offering outdoor dining right now
-ICYMI: Oxford man indicted on federal sex trafficking charges
-Worcester County Wonders: Taking center stage at Mechanics Hall
-The Manny 267 Foundation is teaching Worcester students lifesaving skills
-Worcester school district addresses behavioral, mental health issues for students
-See the rest of the day's Worcester news
>HOLDEN (brought to you by Lamoureux Ford): D.A.R. visits Gale Free Library
-Lamoureux Ford salutes the UConn Huskies (:54)
-Wachusett students become teachers
>THE BURBS (brought to you by North End Motor Sales): Man arrested on child pornography charges in Clinton
-Urgent Care calls D.C.F. on intoxicated mother, who's then arrested for drug possession
-in Shrewsbury, proposed industrial park’s sound, air pollution discussed
-Rutland Veterans Agent is seeking to add any missing names to Memorial Plaque
-Lilac Hedge Farm keeps growing
-Wachusett towns see initial drop in state aid
-Marie Sobalvarro chosen as new Bolton administrator
>BARS & BANDS: The Mayor's Live Music List for Tuesday
-Shrewsbury Street Nurses Pub Crawl on Saturday, May 11th
>SHOWTIME: 100FM The Pike (2:19): Highlights from The Big Gig 2024
-Taylor Swift’s "Tortured Poets Department" makes gigantic debut at No. 1
-Billie Eilish bringing "Hit Me Hard and Soft Tour" to TD Garden this fall
-WCCA-TV's Talk of Main Street No. 26 (28:19)
-Unity Radio (58:30): Unity In The Community
-Unity Radio (1:00:04): Standups and Standouts with Molly Jaine Gaine
>OBITUARIES: Tribute to Sunday school teacher and church elder
>SPORTS: Celtics take 3-1 series lead with 102-88 win over Miami
-Drake Maye lays out goals for rookie season with Patriots
-Bill Belichick among ex-Patriots to appear in Tom Brady roast on Netflix
-Nolan Schuermann named Hilton Garden Inn Crusader of the Week
-Worcester hockey alumni 2023-24 highlights, NHL week 29
-Gymnast Hannah Hathaway hoping to win it all
>CARS: Bertera has the all-star team to help you find your next Nissan car or truck (:39)
-Hyundai, BMW, Jaguar among 39,000 recalled
>NATIONAL: 4 law enforcement officers killed in shooting in Charlotte, 4 other officers shot and injured
-Radio Worcester (12:30): Congressman McGovern explains votes on Ukraine, Israel aid
-Tragic: Teen accidentally kills 11-year-old brother with stolen gun
>NEW ENGLAND: Understanding Day 1 of the Karen Read murder trial (4:04)
>COLLEGES: Anna Maria alum Matthew Waite completes M.A. in Integrated Media Arts
-TODAY! Worcester State hosts expert Loretta Ross to explore academic freedom and difficult conversations
-TODAY! Worcester State offers community multiple opportunities to enjoy musical performances on campus
-Noche Latina: A Night of Celebration
-Unity Radio (57:43): Q.C.C. State Of Mind
>TRAVEL (brought to you by Fuller RV & Rental): What countries are the largest states most similar in size to
>BUSINESS: Philips will pay $1.1 billion to resolve lawsuits over breathing machines
-LPL Research: That was quite a week
-Central Mass. business by the numbers
>SHOPPING: Williams-Sonoma fined $3.2 million for false "Made in USA" claims
>HOMES: See all homes sold in Worcester County, April 14th to 20th
>HEALTH: Doctor explains recent discovery of bird flu in dairy milk (2:41)
-WCCA-TV's Health Matters No. 240 (27:20): Dr. Edward Arous /Venous Diseases
>FOOD: Taco Bell announces new Taco Tuesday meal deal: A $5 "discovery box"
>TV/STREAMING: New on Netflix in May (9:18)
>MOVIES: New "Blair Witch" movie in the works
>CELEBRITY: Gisele Bündchen breaks down in tears to police over paparazzi "stalking" her
>ANIMALS: Stray cat kept showing up at woman’s door insisting on being apart of family (3:01)
>HISTORY: TODAY! Hanover Theatre Historic & Architectural Tour on Tuesday
>GOOD NEWS (brought to you by Bertera Nissan): Wife, son lie over quadriplegic man in bedroom as tornado strikes home
-Meanwhile, in Florida, bear caught on camera trying to break into parked police car
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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
+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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