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In The News
>WEATHER: Watch Mark Rosenthal's 7-day forecast (:48). High of 58 today
>TOP OF THE NEWS
+6:00: 28-year-old killed in Burncoat Street shooting in Worcester, police say
+6:00: Worcester city official seriously injured after being trapped under car in crash
+6:00: Don Landgren: Never mind Halloween, The real scare is winter energy
+Noon: Schools locked down after gunshot on Burncoat Street
+Noon: Inflation hits home for vendors at Worcester Public Market
+Noon: 5 Things You Need to Know Today in Worcester - October 24th
+Noon: Sarah E. Wall Women’s Suffrage Marker unveiling at 4 p.m. Monday at Main and Sycamore streets
-Legendary Worcester eatery debuts food truck
-In the wake of a renaissance and a pandemic, Worcester’s downtown restaurants search for normalcy
-Worcester patient reunites with caregivers who saved his life
-City opens bid for Worcester police boat
-Burncoat High School profile (10:08)
-LeBoeuf, Fullen to debate Monday night
-Early voting in Worcester: See hours, location
-Worcester Public Schools offering free flu vaccines this week at select locations
-This Week's Roadwork in Worcester - Week of October 24th
-Vocero Hispano: 10-21-2002 al 10-27-2022
>BARS & BANDS (brought to you by Wachusett Wine & Spirits): The Mayor’s Live Music List for Monday
>SHOWTIME: Duo Piano Gala returns after 3-year hiatus with 9 pianists
-The Faces of Worcester: Kellie Hamilton
>OBITUARIES: Tribute to the longtime owner of a local European gift boutique
-ICYMI: Wrong-way driver killed on Route 146
-Man shot in Main South neighborhood of Worcester
-Former Mill Street supermarket property for sale for $6.25 million
-Sutton magician arrested on child pornography charge (1:36). Article
-See the rest of the day's Worcester news
>THE BURBS (brought to you by North End Motor Sales): LIFT Fitness hosts "Power Up for Breast Cancer" fundraiser Saturday in Holden
-Saint John’s students named National Merit commended students
-Grafton Public Library events
-Millbury Public Library events
-Wachusett area fire, police logs
-Largest fan-created Lego tour visits Central Mass.
-Clinton Area Chamber of Commerce convenes regional leaders in economic development
>SPORTS: 10 things to watch in Monday's Patriots-Bears game
-Expert predictions for Patriots-Bears game
-Enter to win a Mac Jones jersey, courtesy of North End Motor Sales
-Worcester Bravehearts hosting Jake-O-Treat with Trax and Arthur
-Railers beat Adirondack, 4-1
-Friday Night Frenzy: Part 1, Part 2, Part 3
>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: Accused Dallas hospital killer was parolee at medical center for child's birth
-Tragic: 7 kids rescued after doorbell video shows malnourished twins asking for help
>NEW ENGLAND: Passenger examining car damage from bear strike killed in crash
-7,408 new COVID cases last week in Mass.
>SHOPPING: The 10 best early Wayfair Way Day deals before the big sale
>BUSINESS: Central Mass. business by the numbers
-Chamber Exchange: Saint Johns Headmaster Alex Zequeira (10:07)
-Worcester Business Connect No. 37 (34:05): DoudouKare
>COLLEGES: UMass Medical School researcher reaches important milestone in study of rare bone disease
-"In honor of Colleen, do something good today": Family honors legacy of slain Assumption grad
>HEALTH: WCCA-TV's Health Matters No. 226 (27:41): Robotic Surgery
-Free COVID testing and vaccinations on Monday: 11-4 in Downtown Worcester
>FOOD: Americans to pay almost 75% more for a turkey this Thanksgiving
>TV/STREAMING: Great American Family (GAC Family) Christmas movie schedule and start date
>MOVIES: "Black Adam," with Dwayne Johnson, debuts with $67 million
>CELEBRITY: What you need to know about the James Corden restaurant drama
>HOMES: 5 new homes for sale in and around Worcester
>ANIMALS: Foster dog who couldn’t walk decides to run up to adopter (3:58)
>GOOD NEWS (brought to you by Bertera Nissan): 103-year-old woman selected as grand marshal for high school's homecoming parade
-Meanwhile, in Portugal, record-breaking bony fish weighing 3 tons found
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In The News
>WEATHER: Mark Rosenthal's 7-day forecast (:34). High of 81 today in Worcester
>TOP OF THE NEWS
+6:00: M.O.A.D. to host African Festival in Worcester August 1st (6:28)
+6:00: Latest "Walking Dead" premieres this weekend, with strong touch of Worcester
+6:00: Worcesteria: A tale of 2 murals at site of the former Dive Bar
+6:00: Bill Ballou on baseball
+Noon: Bus drivers want out of Worcester teachers union. Here's why
+Noon: Worcester human rights commissioner quits over police review decision
+Noon: Crazy stats from Red Sox’ miraculous 20-game turnaround
-Worcester police ask for help finding missing teen girl
-UMass Memorial increases planned Community Healthlink layoffs to 231
-Worcester’s Washington Square to be site for demolition, new apartments
-Mass. House approves carveout allowing for Worcester Red Sox players to not be subject to state wage laws
-Former UMass Medical School student and cancer survivor in seventh Pan-Mass Challenge (2:53)
-UMass Memorial Health opens convenient new family medicine facility at White City
-Mike Benedetti: Worcester City Council agenda preview
-Radio Worcester (26:14): State Sen. Robyn Kennedy on budget, child welfare reform, housing costs, I.C.E.
>DINING OUT: Phantom Gourmet visits Worcester restaurant (4:59)
-Worcester bistro closed until August 3rd
-Worcester bakery closed until August 5th
-ICYMI: Worcester city manager nixes Research Bureau bid for police civilian review board
-Another pedestrian crash in Worcester renews push for safety improvements
-Massport announces record year for Worcester Regional Airport
-City backs 4 affordable housing developments
-See the rest of the day's Worcester news
>HOLDEN (brought to you by Lamoureux Ford): Senior Center closed through the end of July
-Russ Parker from Holden loves Lamoureux Ford (3:04)
-This week's road closures and traffic delays
>THE BURBS (brought to you by North End Motor Sales): Victor Catacchio has been making cars look like new for 43 years
-Leominster man arrested after police find him passed out behind the wheel with fentanyl
-Crews install modular bridge spanning French River between Dudley and Webster
-Road closure today and tomorrow in Shrewsbury
-Spencer Summer Concert Series returns to Powder Mill Park
>BARS & BANDS: The Mayor's Live Music List for Tuesday
>SHOWTIME: EcoTarium honors U.N. environmental leader with its highest conservation award
-WCCA-TV's Video Jam No. 1385 (30:00): Gina Alice, Captains of Entropy and more
>OPINION: Tom Marino: When Worcester chose the bailout over the Constitution
-WCCA-TV's Connecting the Dots No. 168 (29:48): Ed Gardella, Part 2
-Radio Worcester Roundtable (37:57): I.C.E. shooting in Maine, claims on election integrity
>OBITUARIES: Tribute to Worcester business owner who passed away at 44
>SPORTS: Drake Maye-A.J. Brown connection among storylines to watch as training camp opens (11:25)
-Red Sox beat Rays, 6-5, for 14th straight win
-'Sader Stories (2:20): Kaitlyn Flanagan, Crusader of the Year
-7 Bravehearts heading to Futures League All-Star Game (1:29)
-WooBall Weekly: Bravehearts enter All-Star break in the thick of playoff chase
-Win WooSox tickets courtesy of North End Motor Sales
>CARS: Best used cars for teen drivers, according to Consumer Reports
>NATIONAL: 3 more U.S. servicemembers killed in war in Iran (2:03)
-Disney World guest, 54, died on iconic ride after suffering heart emergency
-Tragic: 5 die after people jump into river trying to save someone in the water
>NEW ENGLAND: Lindsay Clancy trial (1:27): Jury selection resumes after 5 seated
-Pamela Smart seeks new trial for 1990 murder of husband (3:22)
-Teacher and coach charged with O.U.I. and child endangerment
>COLLEGES: Clark's century-old Economic Geography sees jump in citation rankings
>TRAVEL (brought to you by Fuller RV & Rental): The 5 most expensive states to visit in 2026
-This Conn. amusement park was named most affordable in the U.S. (1:01)
>BUSINESS: Shrewsbury commercial landscaper acquired by New Jersey firm
-LPL Financial Research: China holds keys to post-war oil prices
-Shocking amount of Gen Z employees pretend to be productive at work: survey
>SHOPPING: Dollar Tree installs price scanners for surprising reason
>HOMES: Consumer Reports: Guest WiFi network can boost privacy, speed
>HEALTH: Humanoid robots complete historic surgery
-How many cups of coffee are safe to drink per day? (1:53)
>FOOD: Cyclospora outbreak: Taylor Farms test update, food safety (7:52)
-Mass. lettuce farm says its crop safe amid cyclospora fears (1:49). Article
>TV/STREAMING: Shocked Geena Davis addresses Netflix canceling "The Boroughs"
>MOVIES: "The Odyssey" reviews roundup: What critics are saying
>CELEBRITY: Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce’s pals reveal new wedding details
-Brenda Fricker, "My Left Foot" Oscar-winning actress, dies at 81
>ANIMALS: Stray orange cat chooses his family and fits right in (1:44)
>HISTORY: These discoveries reshaped what historians knew about America's Founding Fathers
>GOOD NEWS: Cape Cod farm offers 20 years of opportunity for adults with disabilities (1:33). Article
-Meanwhile, in Idaho, man balances 195 rolls of toilet paper on his head for 30 seconds
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