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In The News
>WEATHER: NEW! Watch Mark Rosenthal's 7-day forecast! High of 56 today in Worcester
+6:00: Permits OK'd for 218-unit apartment project on Shrewsbury Street
+6:00: Coes Reservoir closed until further notice
+6:00: Man arrested after stolen vehicle found in Shrewsbury driveway
+6:00: Indiana manufacturer moves into Auburn building after $4.8 million sale
+Noon: $100,000 lottery prize won in Worcester
+Noon: 5 Things You Need to Know Today in Worcester - October 5th
+Noon: Five Things to Do: Walker Hayes, Jamey Johnson, "Mean Girls" and more ...
+Noon: Preston Wayne of Time Beings, Odds reunites with Superfonics
+Noon: Tysk Tysk Task offers cathartic new album, "You're Sorry More"
+Noon: New trails for Hike Worcester Week
-Worcester police looking for missing 15-year-old
-2 tenants of collapsed Worcester apartment booted out of hotel, sleep in church overnight
-Trailer for "Black Panther: Wakanda Forever" features scene filmed in Worcester
-Restaurateurs to bring rotating dining options to Worcester's Glass Tower
-2 longtime employees at popular West Boylston restaurant take over as family steps back from operations
-4-story storage facility proposed next to Higgins Armory, after $800,000 purchase
-Worcester Affordable Housing Trust Fund opens for applicants
-Rosen's Roundtable No. 489 (28:00): City Manager Search?
-Bill Shaner: To search or not to search...
-Radio Worcester (14:08): A sit-down with Governor's Councillor Paul DePalo
-This Week's Roadwork in Worcester - Week of October 3rd
>HISTORY: Mike Benedetti: Worcester Death Trip
>ANIMALS: Adopt from Worcester area shelters: See new local dogs, cats & more
>BARS & BANDS (brought to you by Wachusett Wine & Spirits): The Mayor’s Live Music List for Wednesday
>SHOWTIME: Nominations open for Worcester Music Awards
-Northborough teen wows "The Voice" judges with soulful take on rock hit
-Hanover Theatre Rep delivers riveting "Macbeth"
-Michigan band Desmond Jones set for Electric Haze
-Screen Time: "Lassie" star Jon Provost to appear at cannabis convention
-The Next Draft: Tree House making plans for Tewksbury Country Club
-Bad Advice: Time to look to the stars for horoscope advice
-The Faces of Worcester: Kayanna James
-ICYMI: Downtown eatery to begin serving Sunday brunch this weekend
-Clark University graduate workers go on strike
-Court docs: Millbury man texted in fear of life before being found with throat slashed
-See the rest of the day's Worcester news
>THE BURBS (brought to you by North End Motor Sales): Firefighter hurt in 2-alarm fire overnight in Lunenburg (:32)
-Man indicted on murder charge in connection with death of Webster man
-Water service interruption in part of Holden on Wednesday
-Holden to hold public information session on proposed Shrewsbury Street roundabout Wednesday
-Leominster business owner’s products featured on HSN and QVC
-Leominster rejects effort to leave Mass. Assoc. of School Committees
-Spencer, East Brookfield voters deciding on $112 million David Prouty High project
-Construction delay leaves West Boylston road closed until Thursday
>SPORTS: Aaron Judge breaks single-season American League home run record with No. 62
-Red Sox beat Rays, 6-0
-Former Patriot involved in fight at youth football game
-Enter to win a Mac Jones jersey, courtesy of North End Motor Sales
-Holy Cross giving away tickets to Saturday football game at Coffee with the Crusaders Thursday morning
-HC star Jalen Coker named winner of this week's Gold Helmet Award
-Bravehearts to hold baseball clinic at Bancroft School October 17th-21st
-Abuse in women’s pro soccer league was systemic, report says
-Where does your school rank in the latest MIAA high school football power ratings?
>CARS: Bertera Nissan has the SUV you need this fall for back to school and sporting events (4:48)
-RVs at Clearance Prices at Fuller RV Rentals and Sales (1:07)
>NATIONAL: 2 more shootings linked in Stockton serial killings, video of person of interest released
-Uvalde parents file federal lawsuit against gun manufacturers, school district and others
-Tragic: Woman killed by nail on trip to Florida during Hurricane Ian
>NEW ENGLAND: Trucker strike in Mass. raises concerns about disrupted food delivery
-Northeastern employee staged bomb incident, faces federal charges, FBI says
>FOOD: Trader Joe's finally brings back free samples
>COLLEGES: Clark psychology prof offers a glimpse into her work in disaster response
-WPI researcher receives $747,283 for data visualization studies
>BUSINESS: 2 law firms move into Worcester’s tallest building
-Facebook to purge thousands of workers in "quiet layoffs"
-Supreme Court to hear Section 230 lawsuits vs. Google, Twitter
>HEALTH: Dementia diagnosis increases suicide risk for those under age 65, study finds
-COVID is rising in Mass. wastewater. Here's what experts say that means
-Free COVID vaccinations on Wednesday: 9-1 at CENTRO Food Pantry, 11-7 at Worcester Public Library
>SHOPPING: Expect to shell out more for a Christmas tree this year
>HOMES: See the top 10 least expensive homes sold last week in Worcester County
>TV/STREAMING: The 13 spookiest shows and movies we’re most excited for this October
>MOVIES: 10 must-see movies being released in October
>CELEBRITY: Country music legend Loretta Lynn dies at 90
-Tom Brady and Gisele Bündchen have hired divorce attorneys, source says
>GOOD NEWS (brought to you by Bertera Nissan): Firefighters reunite with baby they helped deliver in Mass. home weeks ago
-Meanwhile, in California, watch as bear visits home to eat trash, swim in pool
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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
+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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