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>WEATHER: Mark Rosenthal's 7-day forecast (1:09). High of 28 today in Worcester
>TOP OF THE NEWS
+6:00: Hazardous ice lingers on Worcester streets days after storm
+6:00: Worcester school janitor taking on big stage, will headline comedy show in Boston (1:44). Article (pictured)
+6:00: Stop & Shop faces potential strike in Mass. over contract dispute
+Noon: Things to Do: Concerts, historical demos and more
-City Councilor Thu Nguyen will not return to council indefinitely
-Worcester senators request investigation update on death of State Police recruit from Worcester
-Worcester rolls out enforcement of new 25 mph speed limit
-Worcester schools eye 7.9% budget increase for coming year
-Aislinn Doyle: Worcester Public Schools in Brief for February
-Worcester Public Schools (:25): Attendance matters P.S.A.
-New restaurant to open at site of former Compass Tavern
-Flag controversy discussed at West Boylston Select Board meeting (1:49). Article
-Ice melt arrives at Holden hardware store for storm-weary residents
-Worcester is one of the hottest real estate markets in 2025. See how it ranks
-Radio Worcester's The Rundown (25:32): Nguyen’s indefinite absence sparks debate
-Radio Worcester Roundtable (21:18): Media misrepresents Worcester's sanctuary city vote
-DINING OUT: New restaurant seeks to bring the Mediterranean coast to Glass Tower in Worcester
-ICYMI: Slick Worcester streets after snowstorm leave residents cold
-Report: Millions could be spent to fix flooding problems in Worcester
-Worcester comedian and elementary school janitor Jimmy Cash makes his Wilbur debut Thursday
-Lakeside Apartments project receives $22 million from state
-See the rest of the day's Worcester news
>HOLDEN (brought to you by Lamoureux Ford): American Legion Post 42 hosting a Pancake Breakfast on February 22nd
-Longtime customer salutes Lamoureux Ford (3:53)
>THE BURBS (brought to you by North End Motor Sales): Sunday Valentine Tea at Grafton Historical Society
-Ocean State Job Lot scoops up former Big Lots location in Webster for $14.5 million
-Library advocates gather in Clinton
-Tahanto announces its honor roll
-Grafton receives fire equipment grant
-Sutton town election, town meeting dates
-The Landmark's public safety logs
>BARS & BANDS: The Mayor's Live Music List for Thursday
>SHOWTIME: Film screening eyes police, community relations
-Women in Horror Month at Clark celebrates characters and creators
-Professor explores images of Black women and girls in children's books
-Sarah Connell Sanders: J.C.C. gala to honor photographer Ron Rosenstock
-Last Call: Sean Harris, Q.C.C. director of community engagement
>OPINION: Central Mass. Mom: Is separation the right choice?
-Tracey Faraday: Guide for packing your hospital bag from a second time mom
-WCCA-TV's Tech Safe No. 49 (29:04): Sheena Symington
>OBITUARIES: Tribute to career nurse and midwife who was active in women’s rights organizations
>SPORTS: Tom Pelissero shares intel on Josh McDaniels, Terrell Williams
-Bravehearts' New England Sports Summit breaks records
-Men’s pre-professional soccer team launching in Worcester
-Holy Cross men's and women's basketball beat Lafayette
-Railers lose to South Carolina, 4-0
-Grafton, Worcester hockey honor former Buffone Arena rink manager
>CARS: Audi, Volkswagen recalls: 32,000 vehicles recalled for camera, battery
>NATIONAL: 2 killed in Arizona plane crash after collision on runway
-As Zizian "cult" leader is arrested here's what they believe
-Tragic: Dad gunned down after confronting stranger parked in his driveway: cops
>NEW ENGLAND: Mass. emergency rooms full with ice-related injuries (2:26)
-Mass. youth sports photographer accused of exposing self to boy in bathroom (1:54). Article
>COLLEGES: Meet Dr. No, Holy Cross Professor Victor Matheson
-WPI researches P.F.A.S. removal from wastewater (2:10). Article
>TRAVEL (brought to you by Fuller RV & Rental): Disney theme parks "addicted to price hikes"
>BUSINESS: Worcester’s Auxilium partners with RIHub to boost startups
-LPL Financial Research: Tariffs ignite a metals melt-up
-10 Things I know about ... Marketing to Gen Z customers
>SHOPPING: Walmart self-checkout issues draw customer complaints
>HEALTH: Doctor discusses cell phone use in children (2:56)
-City of Worcester (39:52): W.S.C. Stay Connected with Your Health for February
>FOOD: McDonald's Angel Reese meal deal launches
>TV/STREAMING: Fox to launch subscription streaming service
>MOVIES: Ben Affleck, Gillian Anderson to star in crime thriller "Animals"
>CELEBRITY: Mariah Carey sparks fan concern at concert
>ANIMALS: Woman adopts a duckling found in the middle of the road (1:44)
>HISTORY: Worcester's Bull Mansion has historical ties to a doctor, not an animal
>GOOD NEWS: Leftover spare change earns man big lottery jackpot
-Meanwhile, 14-year-old "human calculator" breaks 6 world records in a day
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In The News
>WEATHER: Mark Rosenthal's 7-day forecast (:38). High of 90 today in Worcester
-Worcester climate summary for May
>TOP OF THE NEWS
+6:00: UMass Memorial woes: Hiring freeze, operating loss, looming strike threat
+6:00: Worcester city councilor charged with assaulting police after I.C.E. arrest
+6:00: Councilor Etel Haxhiaj's response
+6:00: Burncoat High awards diplomas at DCU Center ceremony
+6:00: Radio Worcester's The Rundown (25:56): Natale Consenza settlement, I.C.E. arrest protests, Clark layoffs
+6:00: Bill Ballou on baseball
+Noon: Worcester-shot "Walking Dead" scenes may all have all been shown
+Noon: Teseracte Players do "Time Warp" again at "Rocky Horror" in Worcester
+Noon: Listen Up: Role Model, Megan Thee Stallion and sizzle summer playlists
+Noon: Last Call: P.E. James, musician
-Clark University to lay off up to 30% of faculty, significantly restructure degree tracks amid financial strain
-Worcester, Cosenza reach settlement on $8 million jury award in evidence manipulation case
-Suspect in April 2024 Worcester killing, on the run for more than a year, held without bail
-3 men arrested in connection with University Park shooting in Worcester
-Worcester street renamed for boy who died in "One Chip Challenge" (2:04). Article
-Related: Video of ceremony (21:07)
-National burger chain opening first New England location in Worcester
-Central Mass. man now facing manslaughter charge in connection with brother’s shooting death
-Out to Lunch and Movies on the Common set for summer fun downtown
-Hidden waterfall flows back to life at Cascades Park in Worcester thanks to heavy spring rainfall (1:49)
-Grafton Job Corps searching for shelter for 30 homeless students
-Gerald Creamer Center Graduation (1:01:52)
-Aislinn Doyle: June 5th School Committee Meetings agenda preview
-This dog was found on Willard Ave. in Worcester
-DINING OUT (brought to you by Patsie Dugan's): The last 24-hour diner: A Worcester staple stands alone
-ICYMI: UMass Memorial, 1,000 workers have a week to avoid strike
-Grand jury hearing evidence in death of Worcester state police trainee
-Worcester eatery seized by state because of unpaid taxes
-Worcester activist critical of city manager faces 1-year city hall ban
-Worcester father of 4-month-old deported after I.C.E. "violated his rights," attorney says
-See the rest of the day's Worcester news
>HOLDEN (brought to you by Lamoureux Ford): Part of Doyle Road to be closed Wednesday
-Lamoureux Ford offers huge discounts! (2:53)
-This week's road closures and traffic delays
>THE BURBS (brought to you by North End Motor Sales): West Boylston override OK'd; Raj, Ashwell win for Select Board
-Governor Healey visits new Amazon fulfillment center in Charlton
-Pending Select Board vote, Shrewsbury trash bags may cost more this July
-Westborough-based hydropower firm to update its century-old facilities
-Webster man sentenced to federal prison for drug trafficking
-Playground improvements are part of Grafton's long-term plan
-Blackstone Valley Tech competitors earn 46 SkillsUSA Medals
-City to Saddle Farm Trot 5K is June 21st
-The Item's public safety logs
>BARS & BANDS: The Mayor's Live Music List for Wednesday
-Jazzed Up Trio 6 to 9 Wednesday at 961 at Union Station
>SHOWTIME: Screen Time: Short film "Solus" wins big at Top Shorts Film Festival
-Sarah Connell Sanders: 3 days of "momfluencing" at Boston Calling
>OPINION: Jennifer Julien Gaskin: The art of making people uncomfortable
-Peter B-G Weller: Proposed state ed bill borders on digital surveillance
-Unity Radio's The Susanity Life (56:35): Bonnie Hope Dellerose, Renew Body Sequence
>OBITUARIES: Tribute to a lifetime member of Hadassah who was married for 76 years
>SPORTS: Stefon Diggs "got the message" from Mike Vrabel after boat incident
-Red Sox lose to Angels, 4-3
-Bravehearts fall to Nashua, 4-3. Next home game: 6:30 Friday. Get tickets here
-Holy Cross announces "WooCru" as official student section name
-How Baylor Scheierman can earn larger Celtics role in second season
-Sox prospect Roman Anthony responds to backlash over Worcester laundry cart video
-WooSox beat Rochester, 6-5
-Mara leads Saint Paul back to Division 1 quarterfinals
>NATIONAL: Ukraine strikes Crimean Bridge with underwater explosives
>TRAGIC: 3 young sisters killed while visiting homeless dad, hunt is on for father
>NEW ENGLAND: Father found dead, search ongoing for missing daughter in Maine (:49). Article
-Milford student detained by I.C.E. awaiting upcoming court hearing in "terrible conditions" (3:43)
-Lawyer says Milford student in I.C.E. custody is here legally (:50). Article
-Karen Read trial (25:46): No mistrial over dog D.N.A., officer says evidence changed
>COLLEGES: Holy Cross grad Jango Janigian wants to take you on an adventure
-Decline of international students at Mass. universities having negative impact, expert says
>TRAVEL (brought to you by Fuller RV & Rental): 6 tips every cruiser should follow
>BUSINESS: GBH layoffs to impact 45 employees
-LPL Financial Research: Tariffs and market volatility likely to stick
-101: Staying strong through workforce reductions
>HOMES: Heat pump demand is reaching new heights as customers seek government incentives before they disappear
>SHOPPING: Temu's daily U.S. users cut in half following end of tariff loophole
>HEALTH: How to beat the heat for better sleep
-How yoga can help improve your mental wellbeing (3:41)
>FOOD: Popeyes launches surprise new menu item to compete with McDonald’s
>TV/STREAMING: "The Four Seasons" renewed for Season 2 at Netflix
>MOVIES: 10 hot movies to see this summer
>CELEBRITY: Emmy winner Valerie Mahaffey dies at 71
>ANIMALS: Tiniest puppy grows up to be HUGE (2:44)
>GOOD NEWS: 120-mile kayak trip benefits athletes with disabilities
-Meanwhile, in Florida, loose kangaroo caught on video hopping down road
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