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Here's what's happening in and around Worcester today
Coronavirus (COVID-19)
+6:00: 42 new cases in Worcester, 910 total, Shrewsbury 95 (+0), Grafton 35 (+2), Holden 29 (+1), Leicester 15 (+0). Press conference video (26:05)
+6:00: Worcester Airport receives $1.3 million in federal funds
+6:00: WPI research finds SARS drugs could treat coronavirus
+6:00: Worcester Creative Relief Fund distributes $35,000 to local artists
+6:00: State totals: 151 new deaths, 1,108 total, 1,755 new cases, 29,918 total, 132,023 tested
+6:00: Stimulus check payments: Online banking down for many
+6:00: 2 million coronavirus cases have been reported worldwide
+11:40: U.S. retail sales see biggest drop ever
+9:30: Turn seltzer bottles into protective masks? Polar co-owners got you
+8:05: Father of UMass Memorial nurse surprises daughter with thoughtful gesture
+8:05: Donations help fuel Sir Loin Catering's free takeout service
+7:00: New cluster at another Worcester senior home: Officials
-153 new cases in Worcester, 868 total, Shrewsbury 95 (+6), Grafton 33 (+2), Holden 28 (+0), Leicester 15 (+1). Press conference video (17:13)
-59 prisoners have been released from Worcester County jails because of coronavirus concerns
-Police, firefighters pay tribute to Worcester health care workers with parade (5:33)
-Good news (brought to you by Bertera Nissan): Boulevard Diner in Worcester to open Free Little Pantry outside diner
-Radio Worcester (14:01): City Manager Ed Augustus - State of COVID-19 in Worcester (April 14)
-Radio Worcester (8:49): Glory! A Beer that helps fight COVID-19 with Tim Garvin of the United Way of Central Mass
-Railers create stimulus package for Central Mass. small businesses
-State totals: 113 new deaths, 957 total, 1,296 new cases, 28,163 total, 126,551 tested
-Baker focusing on surge before opening economy (2:29)
-Nearly 5 times as many in Mass. apply for food assistance (2:04)
-Death toll at Holyoke Soldiers’ Home increases to 44
-Cancer patients in Mass. feeling strain (1:52)
-Maine joins Conn., Vt. extending until mid-May
-Newly found mutation could threaten vaccine race, study says
-WHO says 70 vaccines are in the works
-‘One World: Together At Home’ announces Alicia Keys, Jennifer Lopez, Taylor Swift to perform live
-Amazon hiring 75,000 more workers to keep up with demand
-Woman in Wash. fighting coronavirus gives birth while in an induced coma
-Patients' oxygen levels 'significantly better' when on stomach, ICU doc says (1:44)
-Not too early to start making plans for when this is over. 52 RVs for rent you can tour online at Fuller RV Rental & Sales
-On the lighter side: Coors Light delivers 150 cans of beer to 93-year-old woman who was running low in quarantine
In Other News
+6:00: Worcester schools raising money to provide students Chromebooks for remote learning
+6:00: Worcester Housing Authority completes second phase $13.5 million energy efficiency project
+6:00: Insane video captures massive paper mill explosion in Maine (warning: language)
-Gun found in stolen car in Worcester; 2 arrested
-Storm damages historic Mechanics Hall in Worcester as copper roof began to blow off, but it could have been worse
-Worcester schools could reinvest budget savings, buy laptops
-Another tractor-trailer rollover I-290 West to Mass Pike in Auburn
-Updated list of restaurants offering take out or delivery
-Worcesteria: Still not wooing Conan O'Brien
-Holy Cross names new women's basketball coach
-Victim of hit and run driver speaks out
-Shopping: DSW takes 40 percent off shoes, handbags for flash sale
-Homes (brought to you by Ross Mortgage): How 3-month mortgage payment deferral works (1:55)
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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