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In The News
-Latest weather: Cold moves in late today, high of 46 in Worcester
-1 dead after double shooting near Worcester strip club
-Central Mass. native presumed mauled to death by grizzly bear in Montana
-Churches to close as 5 parishes will combine in Blackstone Valley
-Jet ski ban in place on Indian Lake in Worcester through summer
-Worcester's love for homemade biscuits spreading fast at Buttered pop-ups
-Worcester's That's Entertainment finally celebrating 40th anniversary
-Holden teacher organizes North High prom dress giveaway
-ICYMI: New Worcester restaurant holds grand opening, ribbon cutting
-Worcester firm to pay $6.53 million over MassHealth fraud
-Missing man's body discovered in Quabbin Reservoir
-Homes: See inside this giant 1925 Worcester mansion selling for $474,000
-The Mayor’s Live Music List for Sunday
-5 Great Ways to Spend Your Weekend in Worcester
-Five Things to Do: "One Night of Queen," Straight No Chaser and more ...
-Sam James says community support helps success of new single, "Going Through It"
-WCCA-TV's "Beacon Hill Chat" No. 337 (26:13): Erin Williams, Worcester's Cultural Development Officer
-Centro in Worcester receives $975k to expand use of telehealth, health IT
-"Worcester: The City that Reads" book drive sets goal of collecting 1 million books
-Tribute to a 103-year-old Worcester woman who was a Shrewsbury Street legend
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-The Burbs (brought to you by North End Motor Sales): Holden woman arrested for OUI
-Holden police arrest 2 on drug charges after traffic stop
-Strand Theatre focus of Clinton committee’s redevelopment effort
-In-person children’s programming returns to Grafton Library
-Project clears overgrowth on 1,000 grave markers in Gardner
-Sports: Bruins beat Islanders, 6-3
-Valuable lessons are learned in ring by Golden Gloves middleweight Jhon Devers of Worcester
-Time running out to have photo of yourself, family, and/or pets to be featured on a 90-foot mural at Bravehearts game
-Enter to win WooSox tickets, courtesy of North End Motor Sales
-Railers defeat Adirondack, 3-2
-Cars: March to Bertera Nissan for great values! (7:57)
-Take a look at new 2022 Four Winds RV now in at Fuller RV in Boylston
-National/International: Shelled city in north Ukraine fears becoming "next Mariupol"
-Tragic: Teen was "freaking out" on amusement park ride before his death
-New England: Worker dead after part of Boston parking garage collapses
-Ex-candidate for Maine governor arrested on child porn charges
-Business: How workforce shortages, inflation are impacting Mass. restaurants
-Radio Worcester (13:36): Saint Vincent Hospital CEO Carolyn Jackson on moving forward after the strike
-Shopping: What does the future hold for The Mall at Whitney Field in Leominster, the former Searstown?
-Colleges: Holy Cross again a top producer of Fulbright Scholars
-Up to 82% of students at WPI have reported too much academic pressure
-TV/Streaming: "Survivor" host Jeff Probst pulls plug during deadly immunity challenge
-Movies: "The Lost City" leads domestic box office
-Everything you need to know about tonight's Oscars
-See the lull list of Oscar 2022 nominees
-Celebrity: Dave Coulier's "Full House" co-stars support him after sobriety reveal
-Health: Importance of cancer screenings highlighted during National Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month
-History: Historical image of Green Hill Park in Worcester
-Animals: Dog who'd almost given up wags his tail like a puppy now (3:08)
-Good news (brought to you by Bertera Nissan): Hero dog credited with rescuing Rhode Island family from house fire
-Meanwhile, in India, man rescued after trying to row dinghy 1,240 miles to see his wife
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Coronavirus (COVID-19)
-FDA expected to authorize a second booster shot
-ICYMI: 118 new cases in Worcester in the last week
-Worcester to honor resident COVID deaths with plaque, memorial dedication
-Experts examine what will affect trajectory of pandemic
-Vulnerable Americans are desperate to find this COVID drug. Thousands of boxes are sitting around unused
In The News
>WEATHER: Mark Rosenthal's 7-day forecast (:43). High of 70 today in Worcester
>TOP OF THE NEWS
+7:00: Artemis II spacesuits made in Worcester can protect astronauts even in "worst case" scenario (1:01). Article
+7:00: Channel 25 Zip Trip coming to Rutland in July (2:23)
+7:00: Worcesteria: Flag-raising at City Hall marks Trans Day of Visibility
+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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