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>WEATHER: Mark Rosenthal's 7-day forecast (1:02). High of 74 today in Worcester
-Worcester climate summary for September
>TOP OF THE NEWS
+6:00: Worcester neighborhood shaken following deadly shooting rampage
+6:00: Victim and suspect identified in Worcester shooting and I-190 standoff-turned-suicide
+6:00: Downtown Worcester coffee shop/eatery closes
+6:00: Developers behind 105-unit proposal in Worcester request third permit extension, citing costs
+6:00: Radio Worcester (30:02): W.B.D.C. explores office-to-housing conversions as a solution to city’s housing shortage
+6:00: Worcester restaurant's new executive chef from Boston departs after less than a month
+Noon: Judges stretched thin in busy Juvenile Court in Worcester
+Noon: Things to Do: Halloween tradition at OSV, "Dirty Gerund" film screens
+Noon: Performer, breast cancer survivor Ida Zecco is back for Jim & Val Show
+Noon: Pet Rock Fest ready for its new home at Lancaster Fairgrounds
-Victim, suspect die after shootings, carjacking attempts in Worcester (4:49). Article
-Related: Children encountered suspect after deadly shooting in Worcester (1:59)
-Related: "So many gunshots." Witnesses describe shooting on I-190 (1:29)
-Related: Suspect shoots himself on I-190 (Warning: Graphic video)
-Car nearly hits Worcester barbershop in multi-vehicle crash
-Worcester's Italian heritage takes to the street (Shrewsbury) on Sunday
-How 41 Haitian migrant workers solved a local nonprofit's staff shortage
-Woman pleads guilty to charges for P.P.P. and R.A.F.T. fraud
-Former St. Gobain campus redevelopment granted $2.6 million for infrastructure upgrades
-"Healthy Ever After" benefit for Family Health Center of Worcester
-The Buzz with City Manager Batista (6:34): Strategic plan
-Aislinn Doyle: Worcester Public Schools in Brief
-Radio Worcester Roundtable (45:24): Claims of inequality in Worcester’s A.R.P.A. fund distribution
-The Dish: What's up next for Millbury's Who Cut the Cheesecake?
>DINING OUT: Morawski BBQ and Sauced & Tossed vie for Best Food Truck in Central Mass.
-ICYMI: Kayden Hoffler charged in death of S.U.V. driver who was shot before crash in Worcester
-Police arrest man on gun charges, search for second suspect
-"You gave me my life back": A decade later, Worcester doctor who contracted Ebola thanks caregivers (2:29). Article
-Officials, residents conflicted over A.R.P.A. funds for B.I.P.O.C. community
-See the rest of the day's Worcester news
>HOLDEN (brought to you by Lamoureux Ford): October Senior Center events
-Linda From Leicester Loves Lamoureux Ford (2:16)
-Construction begins on Newell Road
>THE BURBS (brought to you by North End Motor Sales): Bioprocessing firm to lease space in Centech Park North in Shrewsbury
-Leominster man charged with trespassing at least 7 times over the summer sentenced to jail
-Leominster man charged with attempted arson after he was found with gas can outside home
-Leicester police receive $17,627.86 to support roadway safety
-Sidewalks on Westboro Road on Grafton fall town meeting warrant
-Orange's community development director resigns, cites insufficient support from town leadership
-Millbury resident graduates from Fitchburg State police recruit program
-Millbury and Sutton residents to participate in Jimmy Fund Walk
>BARS & BANDS: The Mayor's Live Music List for Thursday
-Worcester brewery's collaboration with strip club draws ire of some
>SHOWTIME: Who is nominated for the 2024 New England Music Awards?
-Gary Sohmers crafts out-of-this world "Beasties: A Sci-Fi Rock Opera"
-Tuneful changes at Salisbury Singers, Worcester Chamber Music Society
-Last Call: Matthew Burgos, artist and photographer
-Tom Marino: 16 days later, State Police acknowledge Enrique Delgado-Garcia
-Manny Jae Media's Innerviews (35:51): Worcester Mayor Joe Petty
-WCCA-TV's Close to Home No. 574 (29:19): Remembering Ruth Pakaluk, Part 2
>OBITUARIES: Tribute to 33-year veteran of Worcester Fire Department
>SPORTS: David Andrews injury won’t impact Drake Maye’s start date, Jerod Mayo says
-NFL Week 5 schedule, TV and announcers
-With Celtics as an exception, Boston sports have hit a rough patch
-Holy Cross 'Sader Stories (23:24): Engaged Fellow Katie Russell promotes voter registration
>CARS: Bertera Nissan has the car for you (:43)
>NATIONAL: Alarming British Airways cockpit footage shows Iranian rockets (1:09)
-180 Royal Caribbean cruise passengers sickened with gastrointestinal illness
-Tragic: 5-year-old boy on Disney World ride goes into cardiac arrest
>NEW ENGLAND: Hidden gold treasure that led seekers to Mass. found
-M.B.T.A. Communities Act: On eve of court fight, Healey rewards compliance
>COLLEGES: Anna Maria AMCAST (35:26): Teamwork with Mike Burlas and Paul Phillips
-Clark Challenge. Change. podcast (12:45): Sci-fi, immigration, and representation with Professor Betsy Huang
>TRAVEL (brought to you by Fuller RV & Rental): Milan to Lake Como — Luxe escapes, stunning views, and must-see sights
>BUSINESS: UPS looking to hire over 125,000 employees for holidays
-LPL Financial Research: Gold rally is no flash in the pan
-Radio Worcester (10:06): Patrick O’Hara and Alex Guardiola on the benefits of B.B.B. accreditation
>SHOPPING: Is Amazon Prime worth it? What to know about the membership
>HOMES: Falling interest rates could save Mass. homeowners money (2:09)
>HEALTH: Flu season coming. Here's what to know about vaccine shots (2:04)
-Cancer patient receives first-of-its-kind double lung transplant
>FOOD: The Krabby Patty is coming to Wendy's nationwide for a limited time. Yes, really
>TV/STREAMING: Hilary Swank joins "Yellowjackets" Season 3 in mystery role
>MOVIES: 11 best new movies on Netflix
>CELEBRITY: Why "White Lotus" star Connie Britton prefers TV over film
>HISTORY: Mass. cartoonists have entertained millions of people
>ANIMALS: Bonded matted dogs transform together (3:11)
>GOOD NEWS (brought to you by Bertera Nissan): Man wins lottery jackpot 2 months after his son
-Meanwhile, in Ohio, deal-hunting 8-year-old girl drives herself 10 miles to local Target
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-Petition for Termination of Parental Rights
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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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