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In The News
>WEATHER: Mark Rosenthal's 7-day forecast (1:07). High of 37 today in Worcester
>TOP OF THE NEWS
-Man shot to death in Worcester, 24-year-old arrested
-Worcester police arrest suspect in Park Ave. bank robbery
-Community rallies for answers in death of state police recruit from Worcester (2:01). Article
-Earlier: 3 months after death of Worcester's Enrique Delgado-Garcia, family demands justice (2:24). Article
-New developer taking over remaining Table Talk Pie site, planning 185-unit building
-Worcester police chief pushes back on Justice Department investigation
-Related: What's next after the scathing D.O.J. report alleging abuse by Worcester police
-Earlier: Feds find "outrageous government conduct" within Worcester Police Department (2:05)
-Related: Radio Worcester's The Rundown (24:18): Tom Marino, Mark Henderson and Randy Feldman on D.O.J. report
-Related: Radio Worcester Roundtable (47:39): D.O.J. report criticizes Worcester police
-$1.4 million for emergency shelter in Worcester: homeless numbers expected to climb
-Worcester Public Schools Superintendent Rachel Monárrez sets high goals for students
-Here’s how much you’ll pay in property taxes in Worcester under the new 2025 tax rates
-Worcester native Sean McGrail made NESN the envy of regional sports networks
>DINING OUT: Worcester restaurant to hold annual free holiday meal
-ICYMI: Doherty High basketball court named for fallen officer Manny Familia
-Man pleads guilty in crash that killed 5-year-old Worcester girl
-Born in Worcester, Thomas and Ruth O'Brien, parents of comedian Conan O'Brien, die days apart
-Worcester, Leominster regional transit ridership boosted by free fares
-See the rest of the day's Worcester news
>HOLDEN (brought to you by Lamoureux Ford): Improvement and determination — the 2 keys for Wachusett boys' basketball
-Christmas Greetings from Everyone At Lamoureux Ford (:49)
-December Senior Center events
>THE BURBS (brought to you by North End Motor Sales): Fire destroys building in Westminster
-New Business: Studio hopes to bring fitness to families
-Santa hears from children in West Boylston
-S.E.L.C.O. receives Public Power Customer Satisfaction Award
-Spencer-East Brookfield school district officially out of fiscal oversight
-11 Grafton students from Blackstone Valley Tech Class of 2025 are Adams Scholars
-Crystal Freeze Fun Walk/Run is January 4th
-Sterling Grange recognized as "Distinguished"
>BARS & BANDS: The Mayor's Live Music List for Sunday
>SHOWTIME: Six Things to Do: Shopping, concerts, sequins, chainmail
-Watch Beyoncé tease Christmas Day halftime show performance — "A Cowboy Carter Christmas"
>FAITH: Holy Cross professor — A.I. Jesus might "listen" to your confession, but it can’t absolve your sins
>OPINION: Tom Marino: The Batista administration's disinformation campaign
-Worcester State President Barry Maloney: Bachelor's degree has never been more valuable or affordable
-Gisele Rivera-Flores: The complexities of unifying black and brown communities
-WCCA-TV's Intern Interviews No. 78 (23:53): Worcester Symphony Orchestra's Rhapsody in Blue Concert, Part 2
-WCCA-TV's Chandler Chat No. 443 (28:19): AHF Boston
>OBITUARIES: Tribute to local chiropractor who practiced for over 40 years
>SPORTS: Why Patriots should aspire to be like Panthers late in 2024 season
-Bill Belichick reached out to Jets about their vacancy before taking U.N.C. job
-Belichick receives roaring ovation during North Carolina basketball game
-NFL Week 15 schedule, TV and announcers
-Bruins beat Vancouver, 5-1
-Holy Cross Athletics (1:20): Benching for a cure
-Railers fall in shootout, 3-2
>NATIONAL: South Korea's parliament impeaches president over martial law
-Government to begin expanded testing of milk supply to better track the spread of bird flu
-Tragic: Man severely injured in polar bear attack defending wife
>NEW ENGLAND: Mass. police warn about Christmas lights on cars (2:01)
-Teen leads police on car chase through N.H., Vermont, Mass.
>COLLEGES:Anna Maria AMCAST (50:10): Podcast and Narrative
-"Feel Good Finals" activities help Clark students manage exam stress
-Radio Worcester (6:25): Q.C.C. President Pedraja on finals, mental health support and swearing in K9 Siggy, Worcester’s first college resource dog
>TRAVEL (brought to you by Fuller RV & Rental): The world’s smallest inhabited islands
>BUSINESS: Class action lawsuit filed against T-Mobile for alleged hidden fee
-101: Managing your company through a merger or acquisition
>HOMES: Underutilized malls are becoming housing units
>SHOPPING: Central Mass. Mom's holiday gift guide for a sensory-seeking child
>HEALTH: What to know about the outbreak of "bleeding eye" virus
-Unity Radio's Talking Wellness (57:51)
>FOOD: F.D.A. may outlaw food dyes "within weeks": Bombshell move would affect candy, soda and cakes, revolutionize American diets
>TV/STREAMING: "Yellowstone" series finale episode run-time revealed
-"Yellowstone" finale theories run wild with Cole Hauser’s last day on set photo
>MOVIES: Michael Mann talks "Heat 2" film script
>CELEBRITY: Angela Kinsey's Hallmark Christmas debut (3:06)
>HISTORY: The story of David Prouty and others for whom a school was named
>ANIMALS: Dog interrupts window cleaner's shift to show favorite toy (1:45)
>GOOD NEWS: Man decorates his home and his neighbor's house for Christmas
-Meanwhile, in Japan, serial shoe thief at kindergarten identified as a weasel
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In The News
>WEATHER: Mark Rosenthal's 7-day forecast (:41). High of 95 today in Worcester
>TOP OF THE NEWS
-Court docs reveal disturbing new details behind viral video involving ex-Southbridge McDonald’s manager (2:21). Article
-Cost to fix Worcester police station put at $20 million over 3 years\
-Tiny home village for homeless seniors breaks ground in Worcester
-Emergency closes Worcester bistro until Friday
-Railers owner buys Pulse Magazine, CM Pride Magazine
-Worcester State nursing program welcomes first group of Anna Maria nursing students
-Mike Benedetti: Worcester City Council agenda preview
-Aislinn Doyle: Thursday's School Committee meeting agenda preview
-Worcester organizations get $425,000 for affordable housing efforts
-Back-to-back national honors spotlight Worcester Public Library’s evolving role
-Radio Worcester (23:08): Worcester City Manager Eric Batista discusses city’s first-ever $1 billion budget
-18 new condos on Elm Street are for sale. Take a look inside
>DINING OUT: Worcester restaurant makes Phantom Gourmet's Great 8 Small Plates (5:56)
-ICYMI: Worcester police honor fallen officers, former chief Gary Gemme
-Assumption graduates 304 students at DCU Center
-Anna Maria College closing comes as disappointment for Molly Bish's family (2:17). Article
-Area woman admits forging 84 checks worth over $110,000
-See the rest of the day's Worcester news
>HOLDEN (brought to you by Lamoureux Ford): Holden police holding second annual Cruiser Cup Golf Tournament June 12th
-Wachusett Echo: Internship and employment at the school bank
-Lamoureux Ford wins record 29th Ford President's Award (4:16)
>THE BURBS (brought to you by North End Motor Sales): Tree crash leaves Southbridge home uninhabitable
-Westborough police continues to investigate shots fired on Research Drive
-Man with spiked-bat, drugs arrested in Leominster after 911 report of impaired driver
-Seeing double: Shrewsbury High School graduating class boasts 17 sets of twins
-Dudley candidates' night to be held June 8th
-Webster Town Meeting approves budget, drone bylaw, Pine View Liquors petition
-Shrewsbury teachers no longer need COVID vaccine
-Blackstone Valley Regional named distinguished school
>BARS & BANDS: The Mayor's Live Music List for Tuesday
>SHOWTIME: Radio Worcester (19:15): Greater Worcester Opera brings “1776” to Central Mass.
-WCCA-TV's Chris's Corner No. 23 (28:52): Meatball, Part 1
>OPINION: Ann Artuso: Depression in motherhood
-Giselle Rivera-Flores: Why Puerto Rico still doesn’t receive S.N.A.P. benefits
-WCCA-TV's Connecting the Dots No. No. 164 (29:35): The Museum of Worcester
-Radio Worcester's The Rundown (26:08): Viral McDonald’s video, city budget hearings and public safety concerns
>OBITUARIES: Tribute to former UMass Medical School professor and Physician of the Year
>SPORTS: Tom Brady takes dig at Bill Belichick during Georgetown commencement speech
-Jason Varitek's wife takes shot at Red Sox G.M. after coaching ouster
-Red Sox beat Royals, 3-1
-Bravehearts release 2026 season promotion schedule
-Win WooSox tickets courtesy of North End Motor Sales
-Holy Cross Varsity Club announces 2026 class in Athletic Hall of Fame
-Worcester hockey alumni 2025-26 highlights, NHL Week 32
>CARS: Gas prices climbing— What frustrated drivers can expect next (4:12)
>NATIONAL: San Diego mosque shooting: 3 men killed, suspects found dead (1:37)
-American who was on doomed cruise reveals what it's like under 42-day hantavirus quarantine
-Tragic: Toddler crushed to death by antique dresser as she climbed it to reach a toy
>NEW ENGLAND: Pilot dies in small plane crash in Rhode Island (:52)
-Pipe bomb found in Mass. pond, police investigating (1:12)
-Video shows Good Samaritans rushing to pull 2 people from car following rollover on I-495
>COLLEGES: Worcester State Cheer scores at national championships
-Clark honors Worcester student, staff members for inclusion and equity work
>TRAVEL (brought to you by Fuller RV & Rental): 10 top trending U.S. summer destinations
-The first thing you should do in a hotel room
>BUSINESS: Banks find ways to finance nonprofits, despite their lending and revenue challenges
-LPL Financial Research: Energy shock expected to hit prices harder than the economy
>HOMES: Homes are older than ever—but local permitting systems could slow down essential renovations
>HEALTH: Discussing ebola outbreak with infectious disease specialist (3:14)
-What no one tells you about egg freezing
>FOOD: Daily Dish: Oven-roasted turkey parmesan over spaghetti
>TV/STREAMING: Trailer for new Jennifer Lopez movie on Netflix, "Office Romance" (2:42)
>MOVIES: Trailer for Steven Spielberg's new movie, "Disclosure Day" (2:38)
>CELEBRITY: Carrie Underwood rejected L.A. glamour to live on Tennessee farm
-William Daniels, 99, and wife Bonnie Bartlett, 96, detail "rules" of "open marriage"
>ANIMALS: Playful puppy from local shelter looking for active family (3:09)
>HISTORY: Inside the Isabella Stewart Gardner Museum art heist
>GOOD NEWS: School principal retires, but returns as a handyman (2:34)
-Meanwhile, Pope Leo does "6-7" hand motion at the Vatican
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