Here's what's going on today in Worcester
-Body found in woods off Lincoln St. in Worcester
-Week after Worcester stabbing, victim remains in hospital
-Attempted murder-suicide in New Braintree, 2 women found with gunshot wounds (:38)
-Worcester fire officials announce creation of task force to exam fire safety
-National Adoption Day a life-changer in Worcester (2:17)
-All the Things You Need to Do this Weekend in Worcester
-Dec. 17 'A spectacular line up of top-level musicians, singers, and dancers from around the Celtic world'
-Holy Cross football team secures NCAA berth with league title; Highlights (2:49)
-HC women's basketball team improves to 3-1; Highlights (1:25)
-Crime Map: See Where Crimes Occurred this Week in Worcester [11/17-11/23]
-Worcester Police log for Nov. 15
-Neighborhood Watch Meetings in Worcester – Week of Nov. 25
-This Week’s Roadwork in Worcester – Week of Nov. 25
-Amazon’s best Black Friday deals 2019
-Grafton Police: Please don’t put your dog on the roof (photo)
-Today's Hero: 50/50 raffle winner at Menard benefit immediately donates winnings
Top Posts:
-Registry planning to move from downtown Worcester
-Worcester club's liquor license suspended for 60 days
-Rosie O'Donnell addresses rumored breakup from Worcester cop
-Bakery's second Worcester location to open early next year
-Here are the new exit numbers for I-290 and I-395
-Firefighters' widow: Changes must be made to stop cycle of deaths in Worcester
-Worcester attempted murder suspect now on most-wanted list
-New use for long-vacant supermarket
-Endangered Building Up for Demolition (1:54)
-Check out benefit T-shirts Dropkick Murphys are selling to benefit Menard family
In The News
>WEATHER: Mark Rosenthal's 7-day forecast (1:08). High of 26 today in Worcester
>TOP OF THE NEWS
-Midday snow delivers string of crashes in Central Mass.
-Related: Mass. Pike eastbound in Auburn shut down as trailer crash results in injuries
-Related: Police departments note multiple crashes on I-190 and Route 20
-Woman struck by a car in crosswalk in Worcester
-At court hearing, 2 different pictures of fatal Worcester shooting
-Worcester D.P.W. chief Robert L. Moylan Jr. to end interim stint
-Worcester's Union Station listed among 6 of the Most Beautiful Amtrak Stations in America
-Developer behind proposed 364-apartment Worcester complex wants less parking
-Boston Globe: Federal lawsuits lay out D.O.J. allegations against Worcester police
-Radio Worcester (17:50): Mayor Petty addresses City Council meeting amid heated debate
-Radio Worcester (19:13): City Manager Batista addresses D.O.J. report, legal strategy
-Earlier: Worcester gathers to discuss police misconduct report: "Culture that needs to change" (1:58). Article
-Related: Radio Worcester's The Rundown (24:48): D.O.J. report fallout — City Manager’s response & new investigations
-Related: Radio Worcester Roundtable (47:50): Dissecting the D.O.J. report and city’s biggest stories of 2024
-Southbridge day care worker admits to abusing child (2:01)
-Friday's Mega Millions numbers
>DINING OUT: Phantom Gourmet's Great 8 Unique Eateries (5:13)
-ICYMI: Local "professional tenants" face criminal charges for pattern of evictions, unpaid rent
-Worcester Community Veterinary Hospital temporarily closed following a fire
-At Great Brook Valley, toys from T&G Santa, Worcester Housing Authority
-See the rest of the day's Worcester news
>HOLDEN (brought to you by Lamoureux Ford): Mountview Middle School honor roll
-Christmas Greetings from Everyone At Lamoureux Ford (:49)
-Last-minute holiday savings at Jed's
>THE BURBS (brought to you by North End Motor Sales): TODAY! Auburn Santa Tour starts at 11
-Shrewsbury student named National S.T.E.M. champion (2:16). Article
-Fallen runner gets boost from strangers at Reindeer Run in Clinton
-Millbury Select Board leans toward sale of old fire headquarters
-Northborough among 4 towns awarded grants for police body cameras
-Grafton celebrates the holidays
-Lancaster tree lit with music and fun
-Sterling police welcome new officer
>BARS & BANDS: The Mayor's Live Music List for Saturday
>SHOWTIME: Things to Do: Candlelight tours, wrestling and holiday choral music
-100 FM The Pike (8:13): Breakdown Lane
-Memory lanes — Candlepin bowling show at Worcester Historical Museum
-Clark’s dance groups deliver an awe-inspiring performance
-Beyond Beer: Glogg and coquito are perfect drinks for holiday season
-First Person: For Joe Fusco Jr., the great escape moves closer
>OPINION: John Keough: Welcome to Worcester — Police show unified front
-Tom Marino: 9 years of Public Safety Committee ignoring police discipline
-Shaun Connolly: Bad Advice Bad Gift Guide
-WCCA-TV's Chandler Chat No. 445 (28:40): Worcester Historical Museum 150th
>OBITUARIES: Tribute to Worcester man who lost his battle with West Nile Virus
>SPORTS: Patriots' Drake Maye praises Josh Allen ahead of first matchup (:59)
-NFL Week 16 schedule, TV and announcers
-Holy Cross men's basketball beats Siena, 78-70
-Holy Cross women’s basketball concludes nonconference slate at Northeastern Saturday
-Holy Cross Athletics (4:50): Holiday video
-210 Sports: How about some hockey rule changes?
>NATIONAL: Man crashes into German Christmas market, killing at least 5
-Gamer, 23, shot dad dead for suggesting he get a job: police
-Tragic: Children die after falling through ice at lake
>NEW ENGLAND: How did unclaimed bodies end up with a major biotech company?
-Massachusetts has the worst drivers in the U.S., study finds
>COLLEGES: Anna Maria gets $30,000 grant to support mental health workforce development
-Holy Cross student brings suicide prevention mission to the next level
-How a love of New England and a love of sports led Alex Dumais to Assumption
>TRAVEL (brought to you by Fuller RV & Rental): Travel will be more expensive in 2025 — How to beat rising fares
>BUSINESS: Federal agency announces rule limiting bank overdraft fees (2:05)
-Mass. marijuana establishments pass $7 billion in sales
>HOMES: See all homes sold in Worcester County, December 8th to 14th
>SHOPPING: Super Saturday Sales include Amazon, Walmart, Macy's
-How to Christmas shop for a better world
-Last-minute shopping tips: "It is not too late!" (1:58)
>HEALTH: Smoking young could damage your heart in real-time, study says (:41)
-Drinking more water provides health benefits for most people (1:06)
>FOOD: Mass. chef shares cookie recipe, secret to creating sweet holiday memories
>TV/STREAMING: New shows and movies to watch this weekend
>MOVIES: New movies on demand — "Anora," "Small Things Like These" and more
>CELEBRITY: Paul McCartney, Ringo Starr have surprise reunion at London concert
>HISTORY: Toyflation — How much would your favorite childhood toy cost today
>ANIMALS: Baby rescue squirrel waits at the window for foster moms (2:38)
>GOOD NEWS: Mysterious Santa gives thousands to N.C. victims of Helene (2:41)
-Meanwhile, in Alberta, pet steer causes a stir at donut shop drive-through
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In The News
>WEATHER: Mark Rosenthal's 7-day forecast (1:22). High of 32 today in Worcester
>TOP OF THE NEWS
+6:00: Mass. Pike eastbound in Auburn shut down as trailer crash results in injuries
+6:00: Police departments note multiple accidents on I-190 and Route 20
+6:00: 100 FM The Pike (8:13): Breakdown Lane
+6:00: Holy Cross women’s basketball concludes nonconference slate at Northeastern Saturday
+6:00: 210 Sports: How about some hockey rule changes?
+Noon: Woman struck by a car in crosswalk in Worcester
+Noon: Worcester D.P.W. chief Robert L. Moylan Jr. to end interim stint
+Noon: It's Friday! Check Dining Out and Bars & Bands before making plans
+Noon: New shows and movies to watch this weekend
+Noon: New movies on demand — "Anora," "Small Things Like These" and more
+Noon: Memory lanes — Candlepin bowling show at Worcester Historical Museum
+Noon: Beyond Beer: Glogg and coquito are perfect drinks for holiday season
+Noon: First Person: For Joe Fusco Jr., the great escape moves closer
+Noon: Shaun Connolly: Bad Advice Bad Gift Guide
-Man who killed cousin's wife, 3 kids gets 4 life sentences (1:32). Article
-Local "professional tenants" face criminal charges for pattern of evictions, unpaid rent
-Worcester Community Veterinary Hospital temporarily closed following a fire
-Boston Globe: Federal lawsuits lay out D.O.J. allegations against Worcester police
-Earlier: Worcester gathers to discuss police misconduct report: "Culture that needs to change" (1:58). Article
-Related: Radio Worcester's The Rundown (24:48): D.O.J. report fallout — City Manager’s response & new investigations
-Related: Radio Worcester Roundtable (47:50): Dissecting the D.O.J. report and city’s biggest stories of 2024
-Shrewsbury student named National S.T.E.M. champion (2:16). Article
-At Great Brook Valley, toys from T&G Santa, Worcester Housing Authority
-Mike Benedetti: Worcester City Council agenda preview
-Why Worcester’s new equity chief has hope for role with troubled past
-Amazon strike: How could it impact holiday shipping?
>DINING OUT: Check Dining Out for holiday deals and meals
-ICYMI: Worcester holiday display features 235 inflatables (3:16)
-16 homicides in Worcester in 2024 is the most in decades
-See the rest of the day's Worcester news
>HOLDEN (brought to you by Lamoureux Ford): Last-minute holiday savings at Jed's
-Christmas Greetings from Everyone At Lamoureux Ford (:49)
-Town wants input on plans for Eagle Lake Recreation Area
>THE BURBS (brought to you by North End Motor Sales): Shrewsbury leaders voice concerns about 300-unit 40B project
-Man arrested for assaulting girlfriend and smashing her phone during Shrewsbury domestic incident
-Born premature, area toddler finally gets to go home after nearly 2 years in hospital (2:26)
-Leominster man arrested after domestic dispute over denied sexual advances
-Man arrested in Hubbardston after refusing to identify himself during traffic stop, found with unprescribed pills
-The Landmark's public safety logs
-Athol woman arrested in drug raid
-The Item's calendar of events
>BARS & BANDS: The Mayor's Live Music List for Friday
>SHOWTIME: Things to Do: Candlelight tours, wrestling and holiday choral music
-Groovy gift await in Worcester Magazine guide
-Worcester star Joyner Lucas hangs out online with Will Smith (33:26)
-Meet the Rat King: Ballet dancer behind viral "The Nutcracker" videos
>OPINION: Worcesteria: Winter memories endure in New England
-John Keough: Welcome to Worcester — Police show unified front
-Unity Radio's L.A.B.O. News (55:20): Ivette Olmeda, MassDevelopment; Jasmin Rivas, Jaz-Yoga/Health and Wellness
>SPORTS: Maye backs Mayo, says "the winning is coming" for Patriots
-Bill Belichick gives "completely honest" reply to NFL wins record question
-Celtics lose to Bulls, 117-108
-Thieves target home of Celtics star Jaylen Brown's mom, swipe 2024 championship ring from assistant coach
-Bruins lose to Oilers, 3-2
-'Sader Stories podcast (32:26): Get to know head softball coach Jon Ladino
-Holy Cross men's basketball travels to Siena Friday
-Worcester State taps Lazaro Mitjans Jr. as head football coach
>NATIONAL: "Murder hornets" officially eradicated from the U.S. with no sightings since 2021
-Travis Timmerman, missing American found in Syria, evacuated by U.S. military
-Tragic: Toddler accidentally shoots, kills 22-year-old mother
>NEW ENGLAND: CVS accused of filling unlawful opioid prescriptions in suit (:41)
-Police, neighbors look for ways to stop porch pirates in Mass. (2:04). Article
>COLLEGES: Clark says new technology machines will help students' resumes
-Anna Maria gets $30,000 grant to support mental health workforce development
-Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays from Holy Cross (2:09)
>TRAVEL (brought to you by Fuller RV & Rental): 15 countries with fascinating Christmas traditions
>BUSINESS: Paid biweekly? These 2025 months could give you an "extra" paycheck
-LPL Financial Research: A Golden Age for Income Investors
-Radio Worcester (22:16): Resilient economy, job market trends & 2025 workforce prep
>HOMES: What $350,000 can buy you in Worcester County, December 8th to 14th
>SHOPPING: How much will the average American spend this holiday season?
>HEALTH: Terrifying images show the toll lack of sleep takes on body (3:27)
-How do I reduce scarring after stitches are removed? (1:07)
>FOOD: Chef's secrets to creating sweet holiday memories (2:42)
>TV/STREAMING: Golden Globe nominees you can stream with the Disney+ bundle
>MOVIES: Bluey is bound for the big screen with a feature film coming in 2027
>CELEBRITY: Dolly Parton reveals why her husband of 58 years doesn’t appear in public with her
>HISTORY: The "high-tech" gadgets from 1983 holiday season
>ANIMALS: Wild bird visits woman every day to "help" write books (1:51)
>GOOD NEWS: Heart attack survivors reunited with officers who helped them
-Meanwhile, in Florida, watch a bear steal an inflatable Grinch from home
Latest obituaries | | Thursday's highlights | | Today's horoscope | | Local Sports
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>HELP WANTED
-Staff Associate, Urban Action Institute, Worcester State
-Controller, Worcester State
-Multiple positions, Holden DPW
-Recording Secretary, Town of Holden
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