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>WEATHER: Mark Rosenthal's 7-day forecast (1:08). High of 94 today in Worcester
-July climate summary for Worcester
>TOP OF THE NEWS
+4:00: How does one pronounce Worcester, Mass.? Opinions, preferences vary
+4:00: Missing Clinton juveniles found safe in Worcester
+1:00: UPDATE: Police find car involved in hit-and-run
-Earlier: CrowdStrike outage may have delayed hit-and-run investigation (1:44)
-Earlier: "We are going to find you": Victim of Worcester hit-and-run has message for suspected driver
+Noon: Yes, Stephen Nedoroscik, Olympic pommel horse king from Worcester, has seen the memes
+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 — "A Quiet Place: Day One," "MaXXXine" and more
+Noon: First Person: Joe Fusco Jr. laughs at time, except when he drops something
-Worcester declares road safety crisis after pedestrians killed, hurt (2:35). Article
-Fundraisers created for family of 13-year-old hit by car in Worcester
-Related: Worcester teen hit by driver on Shrewsbury Street ID'd as Ayuen Leet
-Indian Lake closed because of cyanobacteria
-E. Coli advisory remains for Lake Quinsigamond in Shrewsbury
-Cooling centers open today in Worcester
-Juan Gomez to retire as head of CENTRO — says future's bright
-508 Forever Young Backpack Giveaway Saturday at Fuller Family Park
-August mosquito spraying in Worcester: See 4 dates
-Judge opined trooper broke the law: Why does he still have the same job?
-Radio Worcester Roundtable (49:38): Discussing shocking pedestrian injury on Shrewsbury Street
>DINING OUT: Area barbecue joint earns spot among Best Roadside Restaurants in U.S.
-ICYMI: Beloved Worcester bakery closing after nearly 25 years
-Worcester D.A. drops 25 criminal cases because of illegal state police recordings
-Worcester changes Highland Street closure direction
-Worcester Housing Authority building demo’d; major redevelopment project progresses
-See the rest of the day's Worcester news
>HOLDEN (brought to you by Lamoureux Ford): August events at the Senior Center
-See Why People Buy 30 Cars and Trucks at Lamoureux Ford (3:32)
-Abby's Army Cornhole Tournament August 11th
>THE BURBS (brought to you by North End Motor Sales): Shrewsbury Country Shoppe to close "within the month"
-Leominster hospital placed on lockdown after ex-employee arrives with Glock
-Spencer-East Brookfield district prepares for school opening following busy summer
-Hassanamisco Pow Wow in South Grafton
-Sutton woman elected to Girl Scouts board of directors
-Scenes from last week's "Camp Rock" at Community Summer Theater Camp
>BARS & BANDS: The Mayor's Live Music List for Friday
>SHOWTIME: Billy Strings debuts new cover & pulls out more rarities in Worcester
-Five things to do: Crazy dancing space puppets, poetry, music...
-Music, arts, food:Worcester festival season rocks summer and fall
-Shaun Connolly: August Horrorscopes
-WCCA-TV's Intern Interviews No. 59 (25:42): Gail Steele, Director, Theatre at the Mount
-WCCA-TV's Rosen's Roundtable No. 543 (28:27): Happy hours, speed limits and housing crisis
>OBITUARIES: Tribute to Worcester man who was a master barber for 67 years
>SPORTS: Worcester Olympian Stephen Nedoroscik explains his eye conditions
-Bravehearts bring pizza and wiffle ball to Worcester playgrounds
-Want free tickets to the Bravehearts' final regular-season games?
-Bravehearts beat New Britain, 13-5. Next home game: 4 p.m. Friday, Los Bravos Night No. 2
-WooSox split doubleheader with Buffalo
-5 questions as Holy Cross football starts training camp under new coach Dan Curran
-Holy Cross women's basketball visits Burncoat Street Preparatory School (:55)
-Unity Radio (1:00:35): Punch Out at Polar Park
-Shrewsbury Post 397 wins Legion State Tournament
>CARS: Bertera Nissan has your next car, truck or S.U.V.! (:42)
>NATIONAL: 3 newly freed Americans back on U.S. soil after landmark prisoner exchange with Russia
-Death of Sonya Massey, mom of 2 fatally shot by Illinois deputy, ruled homicide
-Tragic: Expectant parents die after being swept into ocean off California
>NEW ENGLAND: After all-night frenzy, Mass. Legislature leaves big priorities unfinished
>COLLEGES: For Holy Cross grad, connection between eating seafood and marine conservation makes sense
Assumption announces increased affordability of graduate programs preparing individuals to work in K-12 schools
>TRAVEL (brought to you by Fuller RV & Rental): This is the line you should always choose at the airport
>BUSINESS: Intel cuts whopping 15,000 jobs, posts $1.6 billion loss
-LPL Research: Key Themes for the macroeconomic landscape in the second half of 2024
-Salary ranges now required in most job postings in Mass. under new law
>SHOPPING: Target back-to-school sale — Best deals on supplies, tech and more
>HEALTH: Doctors tracking summer COVID surge in Massachusetts (2:08)
-What happens when you eat recalled meat? Mass. doctor explains
>FOOD: American Spices ground cinnamon recalled due to elevated lead levels
>TV/STREAMING: Prince Harry, Meghan Markle interview to air on CBS Sunday
>MOVIES: Extended preview of new Sean Penn, Dakota Johnson movie, "Daddio" (8:37)
>CELEBRITY: Kathie Lee Gifford hospitalized with fractured pelvis
>HISTORY: City Hall Plaza, early 1900s
>ANIMALS: Blind senior dog was found roaming the streets (3:22)
>GOOD NEWS (brought to you by Bertera Nissan): Couple finds $30,000 buried treasure hidden beneath carpet
-Meanwhile, in Brazil, sharks test positive for cocaine, say scientists
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>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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