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In The News
>WEATHER: Watch Mark Rosenthal's 7-day forecast (:32). High of 36 today
>TOP OF THE NEWS
+6:00: Coworker pulls gun, machete on Auburn colleague, police say
+6:00: New Worcester restaurant (pictured) hiring, opening soon
+6:00: Worcester donut shop debuts last menu
+6:00: Worcester colleges enlisted for heating, cooling center expansion
+6:00: Fight at Fitchburg High leads to 2 arrests
+6:00: Boston RV & Camping Expo opens Friday (2:02)
+Noon: Worcester investment advisor who pleaded guilty to stealing $2.8 million from his clients to be sentenced
+Noon: Worcester police arrest burglary suspect on Park Ave.
+Noon: Worcester councilors back zoning change for in-law apartments
+Noon: 1 person seriously injured in rollover crash in Northbridge
+Noon: Rock trio Space Casino to play at Ralph's in Worcester
+Noon: Last Call: Glenn Reinhardt of the Fitchburg Pilots Association
-Happening now: Thousands of flights across the U.S. grounded after FAA computer outage
-Top of tractor-trailer truck peeled open after hitting bridge in Worcester
-Grill raising money to open Worcester restaurant
-Worcester Walmart violated Mass. law after homeless camp clearing: City
-Dental practice with offices in Worcester and Auburn to pay $3.5 million settlement over claims of deceptive advertising
-Second man charged in nurse’s death says he told the accused to kill the woman
-WRTA announces service to new Market Basket in Shrewsbury
-"Antiques Roadshow" is coming to Sturbridge (:24)
-Bancroft School announces large tuition reduction
-Radio Worcester (12:06): District 4 Councilor Sarai Rivera talks about the swearing-in ceremony of City Manager Eric Batista
-Radio Worcester (36:36): City Manager Salary – A hefty increase over the previous manager
-Mega Millions winner now $1.35 billion after no winner Tuesday
-Why do lottery jackpots keep getting so big? It’s on purpose, Holy Cross economist says
>ANIMALS: Cats, dogs and other pets available for adoption at Worcester area shelters
>BARS & BANDS (brought to you by Wachusett Wine & Spirits): The Mayor’s Live Music List for Wednesday
>SHOWTIME: Poetry series at Rose Room, Roseland Park unites poets in 2 states
-Boston Calling lineup includes Foo Fighters, The Lumineers, Paramore
-WCCA-TV's What It's Worth No. 441 (28:17): Chef Zachary Wentzell
-NEW! Unsolved: Worcester Season 2, Episode 3 -- Bludgeoned with a Sledgehammer at the Bar. Video (15:00). Audio (16:45)
-Bad Advice: Dear Shaun
>OBITUARIES (brought to you by G9 Financial): Tribute to the first first superintendent of a local regional school system
-ICYMI: Trip to CVS ends with pair arrested in stolen car, police say
-One Eyed Jacks Tiki Bar & Grill in Worcester shut down over lack of sprinklers
-Worcester-based filmmaker takes on controversial media personality
-Judge upholds $8 million verdict against Worcester police
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>HOLDEN (brought to you by Lamoureux Ford and Brilla Coffee Roasters): LIFT Fitness in Holden not just prioritizing health, but overall wellness in 2023
-Annual town election nomination papers available
>THE BURBS (brought to you by North End Motor Sales): Auburn rallies around Little League coach, dad of 3 who died in his sleep
-West Boylston police log January 2nd-8th
-Fitchburg woman wins $1 million lottery prize, plans to buy house, car
-Amato celebrates passage of STURDY Act
-Grafton Public Library events
-Clinton Cultural Council helps fund local programs with 2023 grants
>SPORTS: Red Sox Trevor Story to miss time after elbow surgery
-Holy Cross football team ranks 6th in final national poll
-Holy Cross welcomes Amy Coleman as senior associate AD
-Radio Worcester (24:05): 3rd annual Worcester Sports Management Summit February 10th
-Courage Award nominees wanted for Central Mass. High School Sports Awards
>CARS: Bertera has your winter car! (3:27)
-Save $500 on select F150's and RAM trucks in stock at North End Motor Sales
-RVs at Clearance Prices at Fuller RV Rentals and Sales (1:07)
>NATION/WORLD: Putin's plan to squeeze Europe thwarted by warm winter
-California storms persist with deluges, mudslide threats
-Tragic: Ski resort employee dies after falling from chairlift
>NEW ENGLAND: Investigators find hacksaw, parts of rug, & trash bags with blood on cloth amid search for Cohasset woman
-Manchester man arrested twice in same day on assault charges
>COLLEGES: WPI announces major step forward in decarbonizing the campus
-WSU, QCC get $1.6 million to expand nursing workforce
>HEALTH: Free COVID vaccinations on Wednesday in Worcester: 11-7 at Worcester Public Library
-UMass Medical School to participate in pilot COVID telehealth program
>BUSINESS: Central Mass. businesses less confident in December, but retain tempered optimism
-Clark University offers 25% off to Worcester Chamber members
>SHOPPING: Fisher-Price reminds consumers of 2019 recall of Rock ‘n Play Sleepers after more deaths
>FOOD: Honey as an alternative to sugar? New study indicates the health benefits
>HOMES: 10 least expensive homes sold in Worcester County January 1st-7st
>TV/STREAMING: List of upcoming Marvel Phase 5 shows on Disney Plus
>MOVIES: Trailer for new Gerard Butler action movie "Plane" (1:01)
>CELEBRITY: See who won at the Golden Globes
-The best and worst moments from the Golden Globes
-All the best-dressed celebrities at the Golden Globes
>GOOD NEWS (brought to you by Bertera Nissan): Video of Woodstock student getting news of Harvard acceptance goes viral
-Meanwhile, in Florida, huge boa constrictor snake found in carry-on baggage
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In The News
>WEATHER: Mark Rosenthal's 7-day forecast (:41). High of 95 today in Worcester
>TOP OF THE NEWS
-Court docs reveal disturbing new details behind viral video involving ex-Southbridge McDonald’s manager (2:21). Article
-Cost to fix Worcester police station put at $20 million over 3 years
-Tiny home village for homeless seniors breaks ground in Worcester
-Emergency closes Worcester restaurant until Friday
-Railers owner buys Pulse Magazine, CM Pride Magazine
-Worcester State nursing program welcomes first group of Anna Maria nursing students
-Mike Benedetti: Worcester City Council agenda preview
-Aislinn Doyle: Thursday's School Committee meeting agenda preview
-Worcester organizations get $425,000 for affordable housing efforts
-Back-to-back national honors spotlight Worcester Public Library’s evolving role
-Radio Worcester (23:08): Worcester City Manager Eric Batista discusses city’s first-ever $1 billion budget
-18 new condos on Elm Street are for sale. Take a look inside
>DINING OUT: Worcester restaurant makes Phantom Gourmet's Great 8 Small Plates (5:56)
-ICYMI: Worcester police honor fallen officers, former chief Gary Gemme
-Assumption graduates 304 students at DCU Center
-Anna Maria College closing comes as disappointment for Molly Bish's family (2:17). Article
-Area woman admits forging 84 checks worth over $110,000
-See the rest of the day's Worcester news
>HOLDEN (brought to you by Lamoureux Ford): Holden police holding second annual Cruiser Cup Golf Tournament June 12th
-Wachusett Echo: Internship and employment at the school bank
-Lamoureux Ford wins record 29th Ford President's Award (4:16)
>THE BURBS (brought to you by North End Motor Sales): Tree crash leaves Southbridge home uninhabitable
-Westborough police continues to investigate shots fired on Research Drive
-Man with spiked-bat, drugs arrested in Leominster after 911 report of impaired driver
-Seeing double: Shrewsbury High School graduating class boasts 17 sets of twins
-Dudley candidates' night to be held June 8th
-Webster Town Meeting approves budget, drone bylaw, Pine View Liquors petition
-Shrewsbury teachers no longer need COVID vaccine
-Blackstone Valley Regional named distinguished school
>BARS & BANDS: The Mayor's Live Music List for Tuesday
>SHOWTIME: Radio Worcester (19:15): Greater Worcester Opera brings “1776” to Central Mass.
-WCCA-TV's Chris's Corner No. 23 (28:52): Meatball, Part 1
>OPINION: Ann Artuso: Depression in motherhood
-Giselle Rivera-Flores: Why Puerto Rico still doesn’t receive S.N.A.P. benefits
-WCCA-TV's Connecting the Dots No. No. 164 (29:35): The Museum of Worcester
-Radio Worcester's The Rundown (26:08): Viral McDonald’s video, city budget hearings and public safety concerns
>OBITUARIES: Tribute to former UMass Medical School professor and Physician of the Year
>SPORTS: Tom Brady takes dig at Bill Belichick during Georgetown commencement speech
-Jason Varitek's wife takes shot at Red Sox G.M. after coaching ouster
-Red Sox beat Royals, 3-1
-Bravehearts release 2026 season promotion schedule
-Win WooSox tickets courtesy of North End Motor Sales
-Holy Cross Varsity Club announces 2026 class in Athletic Hall of Fame
-Worcester hockey alumni 2025-26 highlights, NHL Week 32
>CARS: Gas prices climbing— What frustrated drivers can expect next (4:12)
>NATIONAL: San Diego mosque shooting: 3 men killed, suspects found dead (1:37)
-American who was on doomed cruise reveals what it's like under 42-day hantavirus quarantine
-Tragic: Toddler crushed to death by antique dresser as she climbed it to reach a toy
>NEW ENGLAND: Pilot dies in small plane crash in Rhode Island (:52)
-Pipe bomb found in Mass. pond, police investigating (1:12)
-Video shows Good Samaritans rushing to pull 2 people from car following rollover on I-495
>COLLEGES: Worcester State Cheer scores at national championships
-Clark honors Worcester student, staff members for inclusion and equity work
>TRAVEL (brought to you by Fuller RV & Rental): 10 top trending U.S. summer destinations
-The first thing you should do in a hotel room
>BUSINESS: Banks find ways to finance nonprofits, despite their lending and revenue challenges
-LPL Financial Research: Energy shock expected to hit prices harder than the economy
>HOMES: Homes are older than ever—but local permitting systems could slow down essential renovations
>HEALTH: Discussing ebola outbreak with infectious disease specialist (3:14)
-What no one tells you about egg freezing
>FOOD: Daily Dish: Oven-roasted turkey parmesan over spaghetti
>TV/STREAMING: Trailer for new Jennifer Lopez movie on Netflix, "Office Romance" (2:42)
>MOVIES: Trailer for Steven Spielberg's new movie, "Disclosure Day" (2:38)
>CELEBRITY: Carrie Underwood rejected L.A. glamour to live on Tennessee farm
-William Daniels, 99, and wife Bonnie Bartlett, 96, detail "rules" of "open marriage"
>ANIMALS: Playful puppy from local shelter looking for active family (3:09)
>HISTORY: Inside the Isabella Stewart Gardner Museum art heist
>GOOD NEWS: School principal retires, but returns as a handyman (2:34)
-Meanwhile, Pope Leo does "6-7" hand motion at the Vatican
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