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>WEATHER: Mark Rosenthal's 7-day forecast (:30). High of 47 today in Worcester
>TOP OF THE NEWS
+6:00: Stolen gun found on shelf of Worcester grocery store (pictured)
+6:00: Ask for homeless camping in Worcester parks rejected by councilors
+6:00: 2 incidents draw police to Clinton court house
+6:00: Migrant families relocating from Sutton to Auburn
+6:00: Get a custom built activity kit for Valentine's Day
+6:00: Marley bash, title fight watch, scavenger hunt: weekend fun
+6:00: Bravehearts' new owners "look forward to a successful run"
+Noon: Celebrating the 50th anniversary of Zara Cully's "Jeffersons" role
+Noon: Five things to do: Opera, comedy, drag and more
+Noon: Pre-order these sweetheart doughnuts for your Valentine
-Worcester Housing Authority being investigated for living and working conditions
-Restaurant opens at former site of Blackstone Herbs in Worcester
-UMass Memorial doctor explains who should really be taking weight-loss wonder drugs (4:16). Article
-Worcester Bravehearts sold, will remain in city
-Women in education focus of Black History Month celebration
-When was Black History Month created and why is it in February? (3:03) Article
-The Faces of Worcester: Elizabeth Cruz, President, Latin American Business Organization
-Radio Worcester Roundtable (46:54): Worcester City Council hate groups and more
-Worcester Police Department Civilian Academy - Week 4 (1:47:55)
-NEW! Unsolved: Worcester (24:40)— "What Happened to Holly Piirainen?"
>DINING OUT: Longtime Worcester restaurateur Thomas J. Oliveri dies
-ICYMI: Judge allows suit against Worcester crisis pregnancy center to move forward (1:58). Article
-Veteran, 69, begins new chapter as Quinsigamond Community College student
-Worcester business confidence falls into pessimistic territory to begin 2024
-Worcester Canal District business closings: What does the future hold?
-See the rest of the day's Worcester news
>HOLDEN (brought to you by Lamoureux Ford): Holden talks budget, trash fee hike
-NEW! At Lamoureux Ford, our customers tell our story the best (1:56)
-Dawson receives Holden Garden Club grant
>THE BURBS (brought to you by North End Motor Sales): Grafton Planning Board closes public hearing on Verizon cell tower
-Uxbridge home break-in suspect seen "exercising" before 3 thefts, police say (1:59)
-Sterling Fire Department fundraiser benefits cancer support center
-Millbury stormwater enterprise fund will be on spring town meeting warrant
-S.E.L.C.O. provides local, cost-effective, dependable public power
-Ayer man confronts police with gun after challenging neighbor to “knife fight”
-Leominster man arrested for unlicensed operation of car, 2 days after arrest for same offense
>BARS & BANDS: The Mayor's Live Music List for Thursday
-Sgt Scag, Futon Lasagna, Sweet Babylon, The Agonizers, and The Negans at the Raven on Saturday
>SHOWTIME: Central Mass. Jewish Film Fest finding a match with audiences
-Radio Worcester (20:54): Inside Mechanics Hall — Music Worcester’s historic ties
-Sarah Connell Sanders: Hearts, history, and a Worcester love affair
-Last Call: Toca Legacy, barbershop owner
-WCCA-TV's Chandler Chat No. 412 (28:04): Frank Chandler, Part 1
-WCCA-TV's Perspectives No. 93 (29:09): Stop Genocide, Part 1
>OBITUARIES: Tribute to woman who worked for Worcester Public Schools for over 20 years
>SPORTS: TODAY! Worcester's Jamaine Ortiz to fight Teofimo Lopez on ESPN on Thursday
-Local legendary boxer cheers on Jamaine Ortiz in title fight
-Jamaine Ortiz world boxing title fight watch party
-Celtics beat Atlanta, 125-117
-Celtics trade for Grizzlies' Xavier Tillman ahead of deadline
-Netflix announces 2 Boston Red Sox projects
-Brian Belichick to stay on Patriots coaching staff, ESPN reports
-Holy Cross men's basketball falls at Lafayette
-Holy Cross’ Power of Purple Giving Day celebration Saturday
>CARS: Bertera Nissan is your first choice (:11)
-GMC recall for Sierra, Chevy Silverado trucks impacts 300,000 vehicles
>NATIONAL: Police say man dressed as delivery driver in home invasion turned triple homicide
-Tragic: Couple married 59 years die within hours of each other
>NEW ENGLAND: Gov. Healey nominates former romantic partner to state's highest court
-Former "officer of the year" from Brookline charged with attacking police, Disney World security
>COLLEGES: Anna Maria AMC@Work: Michelle Randall-Berry ‘91
-Clark alum donates miniature book bound in meteorite
-New police chief sworn in at Quinsigamond Community College
>TRAVEL (brought to you by Fuller RV & Rental): National Geographic's top 20 travel adventures for 2024
>BUSINESS: Cannabis businesses aren't government piggy banks anymore: W.B.J. editorial
-Major swaths of state’s healthcare system considered high risk
>SHOPPING: Woman follows dream, now Lady Black Tie in Hudson is one of state's largest dress shops (2:17)
>HOMES: Single-family home sells in Southborough for $1.8 million
>HEALTH: Stomach cancer: What are the symptoms?
-World cancer rates expected to double by 2050, W.H.O. says
>FOOD: Listeria outbreak results in ricotta recall at Whole Foods
>TV/STREAMING: Taylor Swift: The Eras Tour to stream on Disney+
>MOVIES: 11 best new movies on Netflix
>CELEBRITY: Hasty Pudding honors "Saltburn" actor Barry Keoghan as its Man of the Year
>ANIMALS: Old dog that no one wanted turns into a puppy again (3:19)
>HISTORY: A journey through Worcester history (14:59)
>GOOD NEWS (brought to you by Bertera Nissan): Medford honors Vietnam War veteran with terminal diagnosis (1:07)
-Meanwhile, in New Jersey, animal shelter offers to "neuter your ex" for Valentine's Day
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In The News
>WEATHER: Mark Rosenthal's 7-day forecast (1:08). High of 48 today in Worcester
>TOP OF THE NEWS
+Noon: Worcester Redevelopment Authority criticizes Polar Park developer over delays
+Noon: Five Things to Do: African Talent, "Songs of the Season," and more
+Noon: Fractal Tribe art collective set to bring light to holiday festival
-Activist sprayed with paint outside City Council meeting; suspect is popular Worcester restaurateur (2:10). Article
-Worcester councilors frustrated by stalled plans for development around Polar Park
-Worcester probing 27 officers state says fast-forwarded mandatory online training
-Worcester-area Stop & Shop inventory limited after cyberattack
-David Crowley, part of family that runs Wachusett Mountain, dies at 69
-Man in late 60s, 2 cats killed in early morning condo fire in Leominster
-Charles Luster, co-founder of Uncommonwealth Group, running for Worcester City Council
-Aislinn Doyle: November 21st School Committee meeting
-Worcester Green Corps awarded $2,500 for pollinator gardens
-The Buzz with City Manager Batista (4:20): Community Preservation Act
-Radio Worcester (19:58): Worcester Mayor Joe Petty slams developer pullout
-Radio Worcester's The Rundown (24:35): Breaking down the Polar Park deficit
-Radio Worcester Roundtable (48:19): Polar Park, tax rolls and deportation debate
>DINING OUT: Dining In: Havana Nights chef set to open TapaVino
-ICYMI: Driver arraigned in June pedestrian crash that killed girl, 13, in Worcester
-For first time, Worcester needs general fund to make Polar Park payments, as key development deal is terminated
-Worcester's Festival of Lights returns Friday, December 6th
-stART at the Station holiday arts and crafts festival returns
-See the rest of the day's Worcester news
>HOLDEN (brought to you by Lamoureux Ford): 15-year-old Holden girl missing
-Long-term employees make it fun to own a car or truck from Lamoureux Ford (3:50)
-Wachusett Echo Teacher Profile: Chelsea Blasco
>THE BURBS (brought to you by North End Motor Sales): R.I.S.E. program’s Maple & Main celebrates 1-year anniversary
-Shrewsbury Select Board update (:35)
-Rutland Police Department's Warrant Wednesday
-Boylston police promote Matthew Ryel to sergeant
-Clinton schools honor students and staff of the month
>BARS & BANDS: The Mayor's Live Music List for Thursday
>SHOWTIME: Boston’s comedy scene boomed in the 1980s
-Denholm's windows display work from designers for "Heart of Fashion"
-Elton John's $25 million Broadway show announces closing — 5 days after opening night
-Boston’s comedy scene boomed in the 1980s
-Last Call: Lindsay McNealy, photographer
-WCCA-TV's Intern Interviews No. 74 (24:00): U.S. Congressman James McGovern
-WCCA-TV's Soapbox No. 1353 (17:54): Amanda Bennett, Veterans Inc.
>OBITUARIES: Tribute to local man who started a business in 1958 and is now in its third generation
>SPORTS: Should Patriots draw up designed runs for Drake Maye?
-NFL Week 12 Schedule, TV and announcers
-Holy Cross men's basketball team runs away with 88-49 victory in home opener. Highlights (2:07)
-5 score in double figures as Holy Cross women’s basketball beats UMass
-Crusaders announce leadership change in volleyball program
-Railers lose to Mariners, 5-2
>NATIONAL: Shockingly low number of Americans will host on Thanksgiving: survey
-Killer mom Susan Smith begs to be released from prison — but refuses to take responsibility for actions
-Tragic: Baby, mom killed in Hartford drive-by shooting
>NEW ENGLAND: Homicide investigations in Mass. under scrutiny (4:03)
-The oldest person living in Massachusetts has died at 113 (:43)
>COLLEGES: Clark student game developers showcase projects
-Assumption's Center for Civic Friendship hosts inaugural event
>TRAVEL (brought to you by Fuller RV & Rental): 9 of America’s oldest hotels
>BUSINESS: Apple discontinues popular accessory many people need
-LPL Financial Research: Trade, tariffs and inflation
>HOMES: Interest-rate relief leads to rise in Central Mass. home sales
>SHOPPING: 100 trending holiday gift ideas
>HEALTH: Discontinued asthma medications leads to shortages
-When should you see a doctor about breast pain? (1:04)
>FOOD: New McDonald's Pet Simulator Happy Meal brings 2 toys
>TV/STREAMING: Luke Grimes ("Yellowstone") responds to fans who feel “cheated” after John Dutton’s death
>MOVIES: Hollywood cooking up record-breaking Thanksgiving feast
>CELEBRITY: Vicki Lawrence is "closer than ever" to Carol Burnett after falling out
>HISTORY: All aboard! The heydey of Worcester trolley service
>ANIMALS: Sheep buried under 88 pounds of wool transforms (1:44)
>GOOD NEWS: World War II veteran reflects on her 103 years of life
-Meanwhile, "gross" viral food trend is baffling — but it makes Gen Z swoon
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