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>WEATHER: Mark Rosenthal's 7-day forecast (1:02). High of 74 today in Worcester
-Worcester climate summary for September
>TOP OF THE NEWS
+6:00: Worcester neighborhood shaken following deadly shooting rampage
+6:00: Victim and suspect identified in Worcester shooting and I-190 standoff-turned-suicide
+6:00: Downtown Worcester coffee shop/eatery closes
+6:00: Developers behind 105-unit proposal in Worcester request third permit extension, citing costs
+6:00: Radio Worcester (30:02): W.B.D.C. explores office-to-housing conversions as a solution to city’s housing shortage
+6:00: Worcester restaurant's new executive chef from Boston departs after less than a month
+Noon: Judges stretched thin in busy Juvenile Court in Worcester
+Noon: Things to Do: Halloween tradition at OSV, "Dirty Gerund" film screens
+Noon: Performer, breast cancer survivor Ida Zecco is back for Jim & Val Show
+Noon: Pet Rock Fest ready for its new home at Lancaster Fairgrounds
-Victim, suspect die after shootings, carjacking attempts in Worcester (4:49). Article
-Related: Children encountered suspect after deadly shooting in Worcester (1:59)
-Related: "So many gunshots." Witnesses describe shooting on I-190 (1:29)
-Related: Suspect shoots himself on I-190 (Warning: Graphic video)
-Car nearly hits Worcester barbershop in multi-vehicle crash
-Worcester's Italian heritage takes to the street (Shrewsbury) on Sunday
-How 41 Haitian migrant workers solved a local nonprofit's staff shortage
-Woman pleads guilty to charges for P.P.P. and R.A.F.T. fraud
-Former St. Gobain campus redevelopment granted $2.6 million for infrastructure upgrades
-"Healthy Ever After" benefit for Family Health Center of Worcester
-The Buzz with City Manager Batista (6:34): Strategic plan
-Aislinn Doyle: Worcester Public Schools in Brief
-Radio Worcester Roundtable (45:24): Claims of inequality in Worcester’s A.R.P.A. fund distribution
-The Dish: What's up next for Millbury's Who Cut the Cheesecake?
>DINING OUT: Morawski BBQ and Sauced & Tossed vie for Best Food Truck in Central Mass.
-ICYMI: Kayden Hoffler charged in death of S.U.V. driver who was shot before crash in Worcester
-Police arrest man on gun charges, search for second suspect
-"You gave me my life back": A decade later, Worcester doctor who contracted Ebola thanks caregivers (2:29). Article
-Officials, residents conflicted over A.R.P.A. funds for B.I.P.O.C. community
-See the rest of the day's Worcester news
>HOLDEN (brought to you by Lamoureux Ford): October Senior Center events
-Linda From Leicester Loves Lamoureux Ford (2:16)
-Construction begins on Newell Road
>THE BURBS (brought to you by North End Motor Sales): Bioprocessing firm to lease space in Centech Park North in Shrewsbury
-Leominster man charged with trespassing at least 7 times over the summer sentenced to jail
-Leominster man charged with attempted arson after he was found with gas can outside home
-Leicester police receive $17,627.86 to support roadway safety
-Sidewalks on Westboro Road on Grafton fall town meeting warrant
-Orange's community development director resigns, cites insufficient support from town leadership
-Millbury resident graduates from Fitchburg State police recruit program
-Millbury and Sutton residents to participate in Jimmy Fund Walk
>BARS & BANDS: The Mayor's Live Music List for Thursday
-Worcester brewery's collaboration with strip club draws ire of some
>SHOWTIME: Who is nominated for the 2024 New England Music Awards?
-Gary Sohmers crafts out-of-this world "Beasties: A Sci-Fi Rock Opera"
-Tuneful changes at Salisbury Singers, Worcester Chamber Music Society
-Last Call: Matthew Burgos, artist and photographer
-Tom Marino: 16 days later, State Police acknowledge Enrique Delgado-Garcia
-Manny Jae Media's Innerviews (35:51): Worcester Mayor Joe Petty
-WCCA-TV's Close to Home No. 574 (29:19): Remembering Ruth Pakaluk, Part 2
>OBITUARIES: Tribute to 33-year veteran of Worcester Fire Department
>SPORTS: David Andrews injury won’t impact Drake Maye’s start date, Jerod Mayo says
-NFL Week 5 schedule, TV and announcers
-With Celtics as an exception, Boston sports have hit a rough patch
-Holy Cross 'Sader Stories (23:24): Engaged Fellow Katie Russell promotes voter registration
>CARS: Bertera Nissan has the car for you (:43)
>NATIONAL: Alarming British Airways cockpit footage shows Iranian rockets (1:09)
-180 Royal Caribbean cruise passengers sickened with gastrointestinal illness
-Tragic: 5-year-old boy on Disney World ride goes into cardiac arrest
>NEW ENGLAND: Hidden gold treasure that led seekers to Mass. found
-M.B.T.A. Communities Act: On eve of court fight, Healey rewards compliance
>COLLEGES: Anna Maria AMCAST (35:26): Teamwork with Mike Burlas and Paul Phillips
-Clark Challenge. Change. podcast (12:45): Sci-fi, immigration, and representation with Professor Betsy Huang
>TRAVEL (brought to you by Fuller RV & Rental): Milan to Lake Como — Luxe escapes, stunning views, and must-see sights
>BUSINESS: UPS looking to hire over 125,000 employees for holidays
-LPL Financial Research: Gold rally is no flash in the pan
-Radio Worcester (10:06): Patrick O’Hara and Alex Guardiola on the benefits of B.B.B. accreditation
>SHOPPING: Is Amazon Prime worth it? What to know about the membership
>HOMES: Falling interest rates could save Mass. homeowners money (2:09)
>HEALTH: Flu season coming. Here's what to know about vaccine shots (2:04)
-Cancer patient receives first-of-its-kind double lung transplant
>FOOD: The Krabby Patty is coming to Wendy's nationwide for a limited time. Yes, really
>TV/STREAMING: Hilary Swank joins "Yellowjackets" Season 3 in mystery role
>MOVIES: 11 best new movies on Netflix
>CELEBRITY: Why "White Lotus" star Connie Britton prefers TV over film
>HISTORY: Mass. cartoonists have entertained millions of people
>ANIMALS: Bonded matted dogs transform together (3:11)
>GOOD NEWS (brought to you by Bertera Nissan): Man wins lottery jackpot 2 months after his son
-Meanwhile, in Ohio, deal-hunting 8-year-old girl drives herself 10 miles to local Target
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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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