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Here are the most popular Weird News stories of 2019 on The 016:
10. Funeral cracks up as dead man screams 'Let me out!' of coffin (Oct. 20)
9. Cat owner installs camera to find out why he can't breathe at night (Aug. 10)
8. Python swallows whole crocodile in one big, long bite (July 11)
7. Horrifying photo shows man with gross wound riding on plane (May 3)
6. Florida man paralyzed after alleged murder plot to kill wife backfires (Sept. 29)
4. The mistake that cost this woman a $500 Uber fare (April 26)
From the “it could happen to any of us” files, a UK woman has earned herself a $490 fare after forgetting to change her home address in her Uber app when she moved.
3. Sam Adams’ Utopias beer is illegal in 15 states due to its alcohol level (Oct. 18)
2. Married man’s death during sex on business trip ruled a ‘workplace accident’ (Sept. 10)
1. Fight at Walmart is awkward enough to make you cringe (June 20)
In The News
>WEATHER: Mark Rosenthal's 7-day forecast (:34). High of 71 today in Worcester
>TOP OF THE NEWS
+6:00: Suspect nabbed after $2,000 scratch ticket theft in Worcester
+6:00: Worcester's parent-run libraries instill love of reading in students
+6:00: Man sentenced for embezzling nearly $50,000 from Gardner-based labor union
+Noon: Fourth State Police trooper arraigned in death of Enrique Delgado-Garcia
+Noon: Failed town vote could spell the end for West Brookfield Elementary School
+Noon: Guest lecture at the Willard House & Clock Museum Saturday
+Noon: I did this today: Twilight time on the Clark University bat walk
+Noon: Prostate Cancer Awareness virtual event tonight
+Noon: Last Call: Robert Collins, school custodian, outdoorsman
-Woman rescued from Worcester fire dies
-Earlier: Person rescued, 7 cats found dead in Worcester house fire
-Do you know this guy? He's wanted for a Worcester break-in
-Police: 10 illegal guns, drugs found in Worcester search
-Motorcycle engulfed in flames after crash with S.U.V. in Worcester
-Worcester courthouse abruptly closed after sprinkler incident
-Winning $100,000 lottery ticket sold at this Worcester gas station
-Worcester schools to close 2 programs, relocate another amid budget constraints
-Aislinn Doyle: Worcester Public Schools in Brief meeting agenda preview
-Worcester airport to expand parking ahead of effort to double passenger count
-Community meeting on Massasoit Road Reconstruction Project Thursday
-Worcester farmers market news: One is moving, another is launching
-18 new condos on Elm Street are for sale. Take a look inside
-2 dogs found in Crompton Park
>DINING OUT: New restaurant planned for former Brew City on Shrewsbury Street in Worcester
-ICYMI: 78 layoffs planned for Worcester-based Community Healthlink
-Man in Millbury front-end loader pursuit had blood alcohol 3 times legal limit (1:42). Article
-Central Mass. business and political leaders oppose rent control, but will voters listen?
-Ed Augustus’ next act: Growing UniBank
-See the rest of the day's Worcester news
>HOLDEN (brought to you by Lamoureux Ford): Wachusett Echo: The forgotten teams of the Regional
-Longtime customer praises Lamoureux Ford (3:29)
-This week's road closures and traffic delays
>THE BURBS (brought to you by North End Motor Sales): 2 towns discuss merging police departments
-Sturbridge to host community forum on housing plan on Wednesday
-Leominster man arrested after reports of woman screaming, possible gunshots near Bank of America
-Spencer officials revisit traffic, parking challenges ahead of September fair
-Southbridge man held on bail following police pursuit and reckless driving charges
-Lake Street Park walk May 9th in Shrewsbury
>BARS & BANDS: The Mayor's Live Music List for Wednesday
-Jazzed Up at Uxlocale (Trio) on Friday and at Val's (Duo) on Saturday
>SHOWTIME: Boylston's Lazour brothers have new musical premiere at Berkeley Rep
-Do you know the woman in this painting? She may have ties to Worcester
-Listen Up: Ride with Berm along the "Highway Through the Trees"
>OPINION: Tom Marino: Worcester City Council criticizes manager, snitches on itself
-Worcesteria: "Conversations for Change" panel highlights gender, race
-Sarah Connell Sanders: New pool at Worcester J.C.C. to help cool summer heat
-WCCA-TV's Intern Interviews No. 99 (7:58): Homelessness, Part 2
-Unity Radio's The SuSanity Life (59:06): John Piselli, Emerge Mentoring
-Radio Worcester Roundtable (49:44): Worcester’s billion-dollar budget sparks debate
>OBITUARIES: Tribute to Worcester woman who ran her own daycare for 28 years
>SPORTS: Stefon Diggs acquitted: Trial recap and analysis (11:47)
-John Henry finally speaks out on "terrible" Red Sox as fans fume
-Red Sox beat Detroit, 10-3
-17 Holy Cross teams post perfect 1,000 A.P.R. scores
-210Sports updates site for Worcester Bravehearts
-Win WooSox tickets courtesy of North End Motor Sales
-WooSox beat Scranton/Wilkes-Barre, 7-6
>NATIONAL: Here's what's next for doomed hantavirus-infected cruise ship
-Popular TikTok challenge leaves child with "traumatizing" burns
-Tragic: Recent prom queen, 2 others killed in multi-vehicle crash
>NEW ENGLAND: Elementary student dies after tree topples onto school playground (1:29)
-Governor proposes new regulations on e-bikes, mopeds
>COLLEGES: Worcester State celebrates student excellence at Academic Achievement Awards
-Radio Worcester (10:54): Luis Pedraja on why lifelong learning matters more than ever
>TRAVEL (brought to you by Fuller RV & Rental): What do travel warnings actually mean?
-The states where you can’t ride Amtrak (and why)
>BUSINESS: Justice Department investigating meat packers amid record-high beef prices
-LPL Financial Research: A.I. wave continues to power technology earnings boom
-Worcester construction firm acquires Faneuil Hall’s roofer
>HOMES: Did you find an animal nesting near your house? Here's what to do
>HEALTH: Mom's Health: When stress, anxiety actually protect your kids (1:10)
-The truth behind 7 common lung cancer myths
-W.S.C. Stay Connected (42:44): Chair yoga
>FOOD: 2 Utz potato chip brands recalled over fears of salmonella contamination
>TV/STREAMING: Trailer for new Wanda Sykes stand-up special on Netflix (1:28)
>MOVIES: "Coyote vs. Acme" trailer: First footage from Will Forte comedy
>CELEBRITY: Rebel Wilson and wife Ramona Agruma welcomes baby No. 2
-"Parent Trap" star Hayley Mills lost her Disney fortune to "the tax man"
>ANIMALS: Puppy has to learn how to walk all over again — and he does (2:18)
>HISTORY: See what it takes to be a Revolutionary War reenactor (6:59)
>GOOD NEWS: Man collects his second $50,000 lottery prize in 2 weeks
-Meanwhile, in Tokyo, ping-pong robot stuns world by defeating elite human players (2:03)
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