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>WEATHER: Mark Rosenthal's 7-day forecast (:32). High of 37 today in Worcester
>TOP OF THE NEWS
+4:00: Investigation continues: Joanna Brown death certificate says manner "not determined" (pictured)
+4:00: Fast food chain Checkers opens first New England location in Worcester
+4:00: W.R.A. looking for tenant at Union Station's Grand Hall to potentially replace Maxwell Luciano’s
+4:00: Did "Pommel Horse Guy" Stephen Nedoroscik of Worcester take up curling? (:41)
+Noon: 4 couples share their Valentine's stories
+Noon: Things to Do: James Montgomery, 'Eureka Day,' burlesque and more ...
+Noon: Gardening Central Mass.: Snow cover an important part of garden's life
-Spectrum News 1 to move base from Worcester after acquiring NECN
-Split verdict in case against former Worcester city councilor (1:34). Article
-Related: Etel Haxhiaj speaks after sentencing (1:02)
-Worcester N.A.A.C.P. issues statement on arrests in Enrique Delgado-Garcia case
-Earlier: Records indicate trooper charged in state police recruit death is former pro boxer from Worcester
-Earlier: 4 State Police officials suspended following indictments in death of Enrique Delgado-Garcia of Worcester
-Here’s how much Worcester made off of the "Walking Dead" filming in town
-High crash rate among reasons for Newton Square improvement project
-Spencer developer looking to build 48 apartments on Worcester’s Plantation Street
-City Council reviews storm response, approves $1 million for snow removal
-Burncoat Middle School music teacher Andrea Cook named Central Mass. Middle School Music Educator of the Year
-Local nonprofit, card company partner to fund foster kids' activities
>DINING OUT: USA TODAY Restaurants of the Year includes 9 Northeast standouts
-ICYMI: Shootings, robberies hit 5-year low in Worcester
-Related: A busy 2025 for Worcester police, with 3,889 arrests and 80,939 calls to 911
-Worcester police bust major gun and drug trafficking operation after surveillance sting
-See the rest of the day's Worcester news
>HOLDEN (brought to you by Lamoureux Ford): Pine Tree Road development moves forward under prior approval
-Winter snow brings great values at Lamoureux Ford (2:00)
-Wachusett Echo: Students look beyond academics in college choices
>THE BURBS (brought to you by North End Motor Sales): Owner, manager of Westborough spa facing prostitution charges
-Radio Worcester (13:55): Raj Rajeshkumar announces run for state Rep.
-Sandra Fryc will not run for re-election to Shrewsbury School Committee, ending 18-year tenure
-Millbury's S&D Spinning Mill on the market, after housing plan scrapped
-Leominster man’s tirade against mother ends in arrest, witness intimidation charge
-Police logs from Shrewsbury and Grafton
>BARS & BANDS: The Mayor's Live Music List for Thursday
-Jazzed Up Trio at Uxlocale 7 to 9 Friday
>SHOWTIME: Dead of Winter film festival returns for third year, now at DCU Center
-Britney Spears sells her iconic music catalog in "landmark" 9-figure deal
-Kid Rock says he was not lip-syncing during T.P.U.S.A. halftime show
-Last Call: Rev. Gizel Hampton, pastor, counselor, community advocate
>OPINION: Robin Darling: Marriage sparks can still fly after having babies
-WCCA-TV's What It’s Worth No. 483 (27:17): Sonya Richards, Winner of Best Actress Award in Mass.
-Radio Worcester's The Rundown (26:34): State Police manslaughter charges, Haxhiaj trial and Worcester I.C.E. policy debate
-Radio Worcester Roundtable (50:32): Manslaughter charges, I.C.E. policy and Worcester crime trends
>OBITUARIES: Tribute to longtime local middle school teacher
>SPORTS: Updated list of Patriots’ draft picks in every round
-NFL's salary cap set for significant jump for 2026 season
-Football Hall of Fame planning voting changes after Bill Belichick snub
-Celtics beat Bulls, 124-105 (2:03). Article
-Red Sox land third baseman Caleb Durbin in multi-player trade with Brewers
-Holy Cross women's basketball team uses balanced attack to take down Colgate
-Holy Cross men’s basketball's comeback bid comes up short against Colgate
-Holy Cross baseball season preview
>CARS: A new tax break on auto loan interest may help 4 million car owners
>NATIONAL: Ghislaine Maxwell appeals for clemency as she declines to answer questions from lawmakers
-The top midterm races to watch in 2026
-Tragic: Man fatally shoots his 87-year-old granny, claims it was mercy killing: cops
>NEW ENGLAND: Amtrak restores service between Boston and New York after power issue (1:16)
-Landlord cites chicken smell in push to evict Raising Cane's (2:19)
>COLLEGES: Fred Rosen talks Ticketmaster and entrepreneurship at Clark
-Board of Higher Education approves pilot pathway for 3-year bachelor's degrees
>TRAVEL (brought to you by Fuller RV & Rental): 9 National Parks located within major cities
-What happens if you dial 911 in another country?
>BUSINESS: Manufacturing jobs in the United States declined in 2025
-LPL Financial Research: 5 reasons the run in emerging markets could continue
-Ford C.E.O. admits that "the customer has spoken" after E.V. push drives major quarterly loss
>HOMES: Thawing ice causing close calls, expensive home repairs (2:14)
>SHOPPING: The most romantic Valentine's Day Jewelry
>FOOD: 9 famous beverages you might not know come from Mass.
>HEALTH: Expert says exercise routine can cut dementia risk (1:24)
-Proposed $1,000 MassHealth dental cap drawing concern (1:39)
>TV/STREAMING: "Today" viewership surges as Savannah Guthrie's mom remains missing
-Trailer for "Agatha Christie’s Seven Dials" on Netflix (2:08)
>CELEBRITY: James Van Der Beek, "Dawson's Creek" star, dies at 48 after cancer diagnosis
-Bud Cort, "Harold and Maude" star, dies at 77
>ANIMALS: Dog clings to woman standing outside shelter when he's dumped (1:55)
>HISTORY: Old mills give a peek into Northborough’s agricultural past
>GOOD NEWS: 4-year-old Mass. girl saved after 911 dispatcher instructs parents how to perform C.P.R.
-Meanwhile, in Dallas, 12-year-old achieves nuclear fusion after 4 years of effort
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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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