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In The News
>WEATHER: Mark Rosenthal's 7-day forecast (1:12). High of 55 today in Worcester
-What are the chances of a white Christmas? (10:58)
>TOP OF THE NEWS
+6:00: William Breault, lifelong advocate of Worcester's Main South, dies at 80 (pictured)
+6:00: Worcester Public Schools have more staff of color, but district still falls short of goals
+6:00: Radio Worcester Roundtable (47:50): Dissecting the D.O.J. report and city’s biggest stories of 2024
+6:00: Holy Cross women’s basketball rolls to victory on Worcester Schools Day
+Noon: Paul Winter Consort to celebrate winter solstice in Mechanics Hall
+Noon: Shop and listen local for albums by Worcester artists
+Noon: Listen Up: Riding peaks, valleys with HIgh Lowdowns
+Noon: Janice Harvey: Columnist takes a trip with Ghost of Christmas Past
+Noon: Adoption Option: Lola the dog needs a loving home
-National monument established for Worcester's Frances Perkins, first female cabinet secretary
-Another fatal shooting in Worcester after victim found in truck
-Givenchy Smith ordered held in shooting death of Carlos Mangual
-Earlier: Man shot to death in Worcester, 24-year-old arrested
-Police: Spa owner bribed victim to stay silent about assault
-Some advocates worry Worcester leaders not serious about police reform
-Related: D.O.J. to hold Worcester community meeting on bombshell police report
-Related: Worcester launches hotline to report police misconduct allegations
-Earlier: Worcester city manager's claims on "rushed" D.O.J. report are false, sources say
-Earlier: Worcester city manager permitted lawyer’s statement on police report, spokesman confirms
-Crumbl Cookies files permits to open in White City
-Bravehearts' donation fuels local food pantry
-Mike Benedetti: Worcester City Council agenda preview
-Radio Worcester (10:50): ACLU challenges City Council over exclusion of Gaza ceasefire resolution
>DINING OUT: Worcester restaurant to hold annual free holiday meal
-ICYMI: 52nd Planting the Seed event collects more than 10,000 gifts
-11-year-old Worcester girl headed to national classic musical competition
-Viral "Dubai chocolate bar" hits shelves at this Worcester cake shop
-2 Worcester residents arrested, police attacked while breaking up fight at toddler’s birthday party, police say
-See the rest of the day's Worcester news
>HOLDEN (brought to you by Lamoureux Ford): Wachusett Regional High School honor roll
-Christmas Greetings from Everyone At Lamoureux Ford (:49)
-Holden Police Department welcomes new officer
>THE BURBS (brought to you by North End Motor Sales): Shrewsbury’s M.B.T.A. zoning plan to be put to townwide vote
-Shrewsbury man assaults mother, throws police officer into parked car following police chase
-Man arrested for throwing woman against wall, punching patrons during bar fight
-Leicester police holding Home Firearms Safety class on Wednesday
-The Landmark's public safety logs
-Millbury-Sutton Chronicle goings on
>BARS & BANDS: The Mayor's Live Music List for Tuesday
>SHOWTIME: Burncoat Dance and Music Holiday Extravaganza (41:00)
-The Sound of Solstice: Cara Brindisi's third annual winter concert set at Mechanics Hall
-Justin Schwartz reflects on a semester of Clark University theater
>OPINION: Tom Marino: Worcester's illegal restriction on Human Rights Commission
-Lori Rohleder: Reining in pharmacy benefit managers Rx for lower costs
-Shaun Connolly: Holiday Ho Ho Oh No
-WCCA-TV's Chandler Chat No. 444 (27:29): Mass Academy at WPI
-WCCA-TV's Human Touch No. 99 (28:12): Money and the Resource Curse
>OBITUARIES: Tribute to man who played in the Marine Corps band and was a long time member of the Lions Club
>SPORTS: Holy Cross center Christo Kelly joins Bill Belichick at North Carolina, via transfer portal
-Holy Cross Football: Dan Curran season recap (3:02)
-Has Robert Kraft told Jerod Mayo he’ll return in 2025? Patriots coach responds
-Worcester hockey alumni highlights, NHL Week 10
>CARS: Jeep, PACCAR among 223,000 recalled
>NATIONAL: 15-year-old girl ID'd as killer of teacher, student in Wisconsin shooting
-Prince William, Kate Middleton "preparing" to take over as king and queen
-Tragic: 3 women found dead in home in grisly mystery
>NEW ENGLAND: Maine police sergeant killed in Piscataqua River Bridge crash on his way home
-15-year-old boys arrested, accused of stealing car and causing crash
>COLLEGES:Anna Maria given $1 million to launch school safety and mental health initiative
-At WPI, sharing educational opportunities to build a brighter future (5:04). Article
-2 Holy Cross students examine American education’s past and future
>TRAVEL (brought to you by Fuller RV & Rental): Tips for flying with checked bags over the holidays (2:02)
>BUSINESS: Verizon customers rage over "greedy" upcharge on phone bill
-LPL Financial Research: A Golden Age for Income Investors
-November inflation report shows moderate 2.7% increase
>HOMES: Worcester County home listings asked for less money in November
>SHOPPING: Top toys for Christmas (6:23)
>HEALTH: Certain foods may disrupt your body's fight against cancer cells, study says
-What are the different causes of headaches and when should you seek immediate medical attention? (1:11)
>FOOD: Subway gets "wild" with new footlong — but not all fans are sold
>TV/STREAMING: BritBox's 2025 schedule includes shows with Hugh Bonneville, Anjelica Huston and Matthew Rhys
>MOVIES: Trailer for "28 Years Later" (2:13)
>CELEBRITY: The Oscar snubs stars can't get past
>HISTORY: Worcester State Hospital, circa 1926
>ANIMALS: Guy finds a senior dog trapped under a log (3:04)
>GOOD NEWS: N.I.C.U. twins return to celebrate third birthday at hospital
-Meanwhile, in South Korea, huge 7-foot shark leaps onto boat (:50)
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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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