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In The News
>WEATHER: Mark Rosenthal's 7-day forecast (1:04). High of 85 today in Worcester
-July climate summary for Worcester
>TOP OF THE NEWS
-"Hardware baby!" Stephen Nedoroscik pumped for second Olympic medal, and Worcester is too (2:20). Article
-Related: "He did it again!" Social media erupts for Stephen's second bronze
-Related: Sterling Academy of Gymnastics hosts watch part for Stephen
-Related: Stephen explains how his Rubik’s Cube skills help him in gymnastics
-Earlier: Yes, Stephen Nedoroscik, Olympic pommel horse king from Worcester, has seen the memes
-Worcester Washington Heights fire: Residents face problems after blaze
-Talking Book Library in Worcester Public Library gets BARD contributions
-Worcester's digital equity report finds some strides, significant gaps
-When are move-in dates and class schedules for Central Mass. colleges
-Radio Worcester Roundtable (49:38): Discussing shocking pedestrian injury on Shrewsbury Street
>DINING OUT: Vendor shuffle at the Worcester Public Market
-ICYMI: Police find car involved in hit-and-run involving man on scooter
-Earlier: CrowdStrike outage may have delayed hit-and-run investigation (1:44)
-Earlier: "We are going to find you": Victim of Worcester hit-and-run has message for suspected driver
-13-year-old girl remains in coma after being hit by S.U.V. in Worcester, family says
-Earlier: Fundraisers created for family of 13-year-old hit by car in Worcester
-See the rest of the day's Worcester news
>HOLDEN (brought to you by Lamoureux Ford): TODAY! Holden Bandstand Concert 6 to 8
-See Why People Buy 30 Cars and Trucks at Lamoureux Ford (3:32)
-August events at the Senior Center
>THE BURBS (brought to you by North End Motor Sales): Dad's in Charlton sees outpour of support amid road construction
-Auburn Police Department July statistics
-Shrewsbury police swear in 3 officers, announce promotion
-Item photos: Pets on parade at Beaman Library in West Boylston
-Girl Scout's project aims to educate on rescue dog care
-Local towns compete in the 97th annual Wachusett Fire Muster Competition
-Summer concert season winding down
>BARS & BANDS: The Mayor's Live Music List for Sunday
>SHOWTIME: Camille A. Brown & Dancers September 12th at Holy Cross
-Mariah Carey's Christmas tour coming to Boston
-Groovez4Growth in Worcester helps Jazlynn Cabrera and local artists
-Unity Radio (57:30): Standups and Standouts
-Manny Jae Media Innerviews Live (45:34): Theresa Buccico
>OBITUARIES: Tribute to longtime director of Worcester Technical Institute
>SPORTS: How Jayson Tatum, Derrick White fared in Team USA’s win over Puerto Rico
-Simone Biles wins gold in vault at Olympics to move closer to history
-Katie Ledecky swims into history books with fourth straight 800 meter win
-Sha'Carri Richardson settles for Olympic silver in 100-meter downer
-How Jacoby Brissett has helped Patriots learn Alex Van Pelt’s offense
-Red Sox lose to Rangers, 7-4
-Bravehearts fall to New Britain, 5-4
-WooSox beat Buffalo, 10-7
-Local talent continues Worcester's boxing legacy
>CARS: Bertera Nissan has your next car, truck or S.U.V.! (:42)
>NATIONAL: Texas is home to 9 of the 10 fastest growing cities in the nation
-Teen charged in "insane" train derailment posted to YouTube
-Tragic: Girl, 11, loses her entire family in horrid car crash after instead going to a friend's house
>NEW ENGLAND: Woburn lawyer brought drugs into R.I. jail, feds say
-Lady of the Dunes: The full documentary (28:53)
>COLLEGES: Assumption named to Money Magazine’s Best Colleges in America list
-Clarkives: Clark Computer Lab, 1984 — The Rainbow Room"
>TRAVEL (brought to you by Fuller RV & Rental): Why your next vacation should be a long-distance train journey
>BUSINESS: New F.C.C. app tests your service provider's promised broadband speed
>SHOPPING: Babies R Us opening inside 2 local Kohl's stores
>HEALTH: New study finds harmful strains of bacteria in tattoo ink (:54)
-Study finds anxiety can lead to greater risk of dementia (:47)
>FOOD: Copycat Girl Scout cookie recipes you have to try
>TV/STREAMING: The best new Netflix movies of 2024… so far
>MOVIES: Glen Powell confirms "Top Gun 3" is to begin filming: "I have a date"
>CELEBRITY: Celebrities spotted at Olympics events
>HISTORY: Chapel at Hope Cemetery, 1905
>ANIMALS: Puppy who was dumped in a field saves another dog (3:12)
>GOOD NEWS (brought to you by Bertera Nissan): Man wins $1 million after buying scratch-off lottery tickets "on a whim"
-Meanwhile, in Illinois, Oscar Mayer Wienermobile rolls over after crashing in wurst case scenario
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In The News
>WEATHER: Mark Rosenthal's 7-day forecast (:34). High of 81 today in Worcester
>TOP OF THE NEWS
+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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