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In The News
>WEATHER: Patchy morning fog, high of 70 today in Worcester
+6:00: Worcester climate summary for September
>TOP OF THE NEWS
+6:00: Kayden Hoffler charged in death of S.U.V. driver who was shot before crash in Worcester
+6:00: Police arrest man on gun charges, search for second suspect
+6:00: Morawski BBQ and Sauced & Tossed vie for Best Food Truck in Central Mass.
+6:00: Girl Scout-inspired mural unveiled to cheers at organization's center
+6:00: Music Worcester's first BACHtoberfest launches this month
+Noon: Worcester seeks to add 10,000 jobs by 2030 as city releases 5-year strategic plan
+Noon: Niki Luparelli's Haunted Speakeasy set for Worcester Art Museum
+Noon: Listen Up: Death Over Simplicity eyed "Light at the End" on new E.P.
+Noon: Horror greats from "Walking Dead" and more haunt Terror Con
+Noon: Janice Harvey: Regret at not asking more about parents' life in Kelley Square
+Noon: Jazzed Up at 961 at Union Station on Wednesday
-Motorist in Shrewsbury Street pedestrian crash voluntarily gave up driving, lawyer says
-Preservation Worcester seeking help piecing together Boys Club history
-Worcester Regional Transit Authority celebrates 50 years of service
-Worcester brewery's collaboration with strip club draws ire of some
-Worcester Business Journal's Movers & Shakers
-E.M.T. highlights the importance of Hispanic first responders
-T&G Student of the Week: Take a look at these top students
-Who was protecting Harmony Montgomery? Former Worcester judge's book asks troubling questions
-Worcester teachers union head, Chamber of Commerce leader debate M.C.A.S.
-Mike Benedetti: Worcester City Council agenda preview
-See the neighborhood meetings this week in Worcester
-Radio Worcester (24:13): Top of the tower venue and Burncoat Center's expanding refillery
>FAITH: Worcester dedicates Torah in memory of R' Yaakov Zilberman
>DINING OUT: Central Mass. Food Trucks: From pen and paper to Simmer & Spice
-ICYMI: Channel 4 uncovers 1988 case where recruit died after excessive police training in Mass. (3:55). Article
-WATCH: Crash damages 8 parked cars in Worcester
-Hundreds walk for friends, loved ones at UMass Cancer Walk
-12 local nurses in same I.C.U. unit all give birth to baby boys
-See the rest of the day's Worcester news
>HOLDEN (brought to you by Lamoureux Ford): Weekly road construction update
-Linda From Leicester Loves Lamoureux Ford (2:16)
-Holden police issue warning about stolen dirt bikes
>THE BURBS (brought to you by North End Motor Sales): 18-year-old summonsed after crash into Sutton indoor playground, arcade
-Heywood Healthcare exiting from bankruptcy
-Grafton Garden Club offers grants to Grafton educators
-Mixter field work in final phase
-Gymnastics center honors 3 local gymnasts
-Leicester Police Alliance is once again raising money to fight cancer
-Clinton Council on Aging receives grant for carriage house
-Rep. Kate Hogan leads tour of area farms
>BARS & BANDS: The Mayor's Live Music List for Tuesday
>SHOWTIME: Remembering Kris Kristofferson's shows at Centrum and Indian Ranch
-100FM The Pike (11:21): Josh Rivera talks to Mike Hsu about playing Aaron Hernandez
-Radio Worcester (14:21): Trans Siberian Orchestra returns to Worcester with all-new show
-Worcester State hosting Manhattan Short Film Festival through Friday
-Worcesteria: Canal District in UniBank commercial seems unfamiliar
-Ariana Becker: 5 questions to ask yourself this fall
-WCCA-TV's Close to Home No. 573 (29:41): Remembering Ruth Pakaluk, Part 1
-Unity Radio's The Woo 508 (59:00)
>OBITUARIES: Tribute to Worcester woman who passed away at age 105
>SPORTS: Jerod Mayo explains why Jacoby Brissett remains Patriots’ starting quarterback
-Bill Belichick calls out Patriots’ struggles after ugly loss to 49ers
-Jeremy Swayman’s agent denies Cam Neely’s "64 million" claim in scathing statement
-Pete Rose, baseball's banned hits leader, dies at 83
-Basketball Hall of Famer Dikembe Mutombo dies at 58
-Holy Cross Athletics Practice Report (1:15): Joe Nugent
>CARS: Bertera Nissan has the car for you (:43)
-Mazda, Toyota, Harley-Davidson among 224,000 recalled
>NATIONAL: Dockworkers' strike underway: How port shutdowns could impact you
-Helene left at least 128 dead and communities "wiped off the map". Drone video of destruction (1:49)
-Israel begins ground offensive in southern Lebanon
-Jimmy Carter and hometown of Plains celebrate the 39th president’s 100th birthday
-Tragic: Zookeeper mauled to death by lion while feeding it after hours
>NEW ENGLAND: Officials investigating inmate death at Bridgewater Treatment Center
>COLLEGES: Molly Bish Center, Anna Maria College hold dedication for "Garden of Hope"
-Clark researcher looks at possibility of “soft robot" worms in healthcare
>TRAVEL (brought to you by Fuller RV & Rental): 7 stunning elevators and escalators around the world
>BUSINESS: Worcester insurance tech firm buys Illinois inspection company
-LPL Financial Research: Gold rally is no flash in the pan
-I've been offered a great job but the pay is lousy — do I pass?
>SHOPPING: Halloween costumes for "Lord of the Rings," "Fallout," Prime shows
>HOMES: See all homes sold in Worcester County, September 22nd to 28th
>HEALTH: Alarming new data about kids dying from flu
-Slow flow of blood donations impacting patients with cancer (2:52)
>FOOD: You'll love this mom-approved dish on a dime (3:45)
>TV/STREAMING: "Friends" creators on reboot rumors, Matthew Perry's death
>MOVIES: "Deadpool & Wolverine" comes to digital
>CELEBRITY: Inside Taylor Swift and Kris Kristofferson's friendship before his death
>HISTORY: 1968 collapse of Worcester Expressway bridge at College Square retains power to shock
>ANIMALS: Squirrel won't let woman leave her home (3:09)
>GOOD NEWS (brought to you by Bertera Nissan): 10-year-old girl lost in woods found safe by thermal-imaging drone
-Meanwhile, a bewildered seal found itself in the mouth of a humpback whale
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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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