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>WEATHER: Mark Rosenthal's 7-day forecast (1:11). High of 46 today in Worcester
>TOP OF THE NEWS
+6:00: Armed and Dangerous: Worcester police search for murder suspect
+6:00: Worcester City Council votes against exploring new restrictions on gas stations
+6:00: Autistic children are drowning in Mass. Worcester is trying to change that
+6:00: Related: Radio Worcester (15:24) — Program for children with autism aims to prevent tragedies
+6:00: New in the Woo: Uncaged Fitness
+Noon: Sheriff Evangelidis calls for change in law on I.C.E. detainers
+Noon: Worcester woman arrested after parking lot dispute with family over ordering another margarita
+Noon: Documentary highlights Worcester Community Fridges
+Noon: This year, like all years, the freshest turkeys in Central Mass. are at Jordan's Turkeys in Rutland (3:10)
+Noon: Last Call: Owen Chase, Clark student and microgreen farmer
-Shots fired outside Worcester City Hall: Police release suspect image
-Worcester man loses necklace in Maine, gets it back 18 years later (1:47). Article (pictured)
-Worcester receives $750,000 to bridge divide created by I-290
-TODAY! Worcester Fire Department to hold memorial for Lt. Jason Menard. Traffic advisory
-City preparing to replace windows at Worcester East Middle School
-Aislinn Doyle: School Committee Meeting agenda preview
-Worcester students shine in statewide road safety video contest
-Worcester revives Denholm legacy through new art exhibit
-Local production company opens film at Blackstone Cinema
-Deportation threats: What do they mean for Worcester?
-Take the City of Worcester's Recycling and Yard Waste Survey
-Radio Worcester Roundtable (47:32): Should Worcester hit pause on new gas stations?
>DINING OUT: Beloved Ground Round restaurant returning to Shrewsbury
-ICYMI: Second person dies following "domestic incident" in Worcester
-Veterans honored in Worcester with a parade and pancake breakfast
-Worcester holds annual Veterans Day parade
-Korean War veterans honored with wreath laying ceremony in Worcester
-See the rest of the day's Worcester news
>HOLDEN (brought to you by Lamoureux Ford): Peter Pan takes flight at Wachusett Friday through Sunday
-Long-term employees make it fun to own a car or truck from Lamoureux Ford (3:50)
-Demolition of Main Street property in Holden to make way for Starbucks (6:58)
>THE BURBS (brought to you by North End Motor Sales): Overnight: Crews battle massive fire in Southbridge (2:34). Article
-Spencer Special Town Meeting approves all warrant articles
-M.B.T.A. zoning, D.P.W. facility upgrades to go before Shrewsbury Town Meeting
-Shrewsbury police holding sixth annual sock drive
-Traffic advisory for Pommogussett Road in Rutland
-Grafton Public Library Children's Room open
-Grafton Our Lady of Hope Harvest Fair
-Nominations sought for George Bailey Award
>BARS & BANDS: The Mayor's Live Music List for Wednesday
>SHOWTIME: Music for the seasons
-100FM The Pike (14:17): Joel Hoekstra from Trans-Siberian Orchestra on their upcoming Worcester shows
-Kate Hayes: Simple ways to celebrate Thanksgiving with your loved ones
-W.S.C. Stay Connected with Your Health (37:24): November update
>OBITUARIES: Tribute to Korean War veteran and Master Mason
>SPORTS: Did Patriots get the better quarterback in Drake Maye over Caleb Williams?
-Celtics lose to Atlanta in NBA Cup, 117-116
-Bruins beat Blues, 3-2
-Free agent Juan Soto at top of Red Sox’s "want list"
-Rays need new home for 2025 season as stadium needs $55 million in repairs
-Holy Cross 'Sader Stories: Volleyball senior reflections
>CARS: Feds probing recall of over 1 million Honda, Acura cars due to engine problems
>NATIONAL: 6.8 magnitude earthquake hits 32 miles from Cuba (:29)
-"Crashing out": The meaning behind the phrase sweeping the internet
-Tragic: Parents brutally killed each other as son, 11, played video games in another room: officials
>NEW ENGLAND: Ex-Mass. Air National Guardsman sentenced to 15 years for espionage (1:56)
-Couple nearly electrocuted after Dig Safe issue (3:31). Article
>COLLEGES: Clark event draws fungi experts from throughout Northeast
-Worcester State faculty set to discuss free speech in roundtable open to campus community
>TRAVEL (brought to you by Fuller RV & Rental): 7 beautiful, under-the-radar small towns in Europe
>BUSINESS: Central Mass. business confidence falls as the state’s hits 2-year high
-LPL Financial Research: Election Day Takeaways
-In attracting top talent, Central Mass. employers still are in a workers' market
>SHOPPING: Three-quarters of Americans will be "slow shopping" this holiday season, new survey reveals
>HEALTH: Menopause flashes could put women at higher risk of diabetes (:45)
-Why some people lose their ability to taste sweet things (1:04)
>FOOD: Cybersecurity issue leads to bare shelves at some Stop & Shop stores (1:13)
>TV/STREAMING: Most teens don't like romance, sex on TV: new study
>MOVIES: Christopher Nolan's "Interstellar" set for 10th anniversary Imax run
>CELEBRITY: John Krasinski named People magazine's 2024 Sexiest Man Alive
>HISTORY: Visit Old Sturbridge Village for a step back in time
>ANIMALS: Tiny, pink blobs turn into the biggest fluff balls (3:22)
>GOOD NEWS: Great-grandmother wins lottery after stage 4 brain-cancer diagnosis
-Meanwhile, lost music by Chopin unearthed nearly 200 years after his death
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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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