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In The News
>WEATHER: Mark Rosenthal's 7-day forecast (1:07). High of 55 today in Worcester
-Why 60 degrees feels different in the Fall than in the Spring
-Mass. Christmas tree farms seeing more trees die this year due to drought (2:05)
>TOP OF THE NEWS
+6:00: WPI: School, city reach agreement on hotel purchases (pictured)
+6:00: Related: Community Update from WPI
+6:00: Preservation Worcester's Flight of Fancy gala Saturday
+6:00: Former Worcester restaurant returns for charity event
+6:00: 100FM The Pike (7:19): The Pike Breakdown Lane
+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 — "Megalopolis," "Goodrich" and more
+Noon: What time does the Mike Tyson-Jake Paul fight start tonight on Netflix?
+Noon: Worcester Walks: Old Stone Church a symbol of serenity
+Noon: "20th Century Nudes" exhibit in Worcester features century's great artists
-Worcester's Hospital for Behavioral Medicine under state investigation
-Mass. law enables Worcester to appoint next chief of police
-Times Square ad campaign seeks to attract tourists to Worcester region
-Worcester school board member pushes for vaping detection system in bathrooms
-Burncoat High's Spirit Team heads to nationals; hosts fundraiser
-Closing arguments in Mathew Locke quadruple murder trial
-Puppy hospitalized after skull fracture, eye injuries from dog attack
-"Van Gogh: The Immersive Experience" to bring art to heart of Worcester
-Homelessness, food insecurity: Lots of wish lists in Gifts of Giving
-Big winner on scratch ticket sold at Worcester store
-This year, like all years, the freshest turkeys in Central Mass. are at Jordan's Turkeys in Rutland (3:10)
>DINING OUT: Review of NOLA Cajun Kitchen
-ICYMI:Armed and Dangerous: Worcester police search for murder suspect
-Worcester woman arrested after parking lot dispute with family over ordering another margarita
-Perry's Tatnuck Deli closing after less than 2 years in Worcester
-Worcester City Council votes against exploring new restrictions on gas stations
-Related: Radio Worcester Roundtable (47:32) — Should Worcester hit pause on new gas stations?
-See the rest of the day's Worcester news
>HOLDEN (brought to you by Lamoureux Ford): Peter Pan takes flight at Wachusett Friday through Sunday
-Long-term employees make it fun to own a car or truck from Lamoureux Ford (3:50)
-Demolition of Main Street property in Holden to make way for Starbucks (6:58)
>THE BURBS (brought to you by North End Motor Sales): Person injured after bus crashes into building in Fitchburg (1:40). Article
-TODAY! Shrewsbury police to participate in Stuff a Cruiser food drive on Friday
-Gardner police respond to political protest at Super 8 migrant shelter
-Millbury School Committee member resigns after comment on voters
-Salvation Army gears up to build retail store on Main Street in Leicester
-Why's it called that? Chester P. Tuttle American Legion in Auburn
-Millbury Police Department Fill A Cruiser Toy Drive December 7th
-Man killed in Phillipston crash
>BARS & BANDS: The Mayor's Live Music List for Friday
>SHOWTIME: Four Things to Do: Music, art and more
-A look into the rap scene at Clark
-A decade of fun at NorthEast Comic Con
-Peter Brennan: Worcester acted wisely on nixing tobacco ban
-Brian Doherty: Rx for epidemic of elder loneliness
-WCCA-TV's Mayor's Forum No. 45 (28:20): Fabian Barracks
-This Week in Worcester podcast (1:22:39)
>OBITUARIES: Tribute to Worcester man who had a 60-year career in education
>SPORTS: Bruins lose to Stars, 7-2
-Mike Tyson returns to professional boxing 19 years after his last bout
-Holy Cross women's hockey team collides with U.N.H. for 2-game set
-Abby Hughes of Holy Cross — Pushing her limits to the finish
-Tampa Bay to play 2025 season at Yankees' spring training field
>CARS: GM recalls over 460,000 Chevrolet, GMC and Cadillac models
>NATIONAL: 2 confirmed dead after large explosion at Louisville facility
-NASA astronauts mum on who got sick after 7 months in space
-Tragic: U.S. nurse killed by man she met in Budapest nightclub: police
>NEW ENGLAND: Mass. court affirms public hearings for brothel case (1:48). Article
-Mass. audit of D.C.F. finds kids’ mental health care was mismanaged
>COLLEGES: Assumption launches Civic Friendship Scholars Program
-WPI, Framingham State ink transfer agreement for in-demand degree programs
>TRAVEL (brought to you by Fuller RV & Rental): These are the 10 U.S. airports with the longest wait times
>BUSINESS: Gen Z ditches traditional resumes for TikTok videos to stand out in tough job market
-LPL Financial Research: Election Day Takeaways
-How Alex Jones' Infowars wound up in the hands of The Onion
>SHOPPING: Mattel says it regrets misprint on "Wicked" dolls packaging that links to porn site
>HOMES: First-time homebuyers are now older than ever
>HEALTH: How to boost your immune system before flu season (2:05)
-How your stomach can play a role in how you manage stress (:50)
>FOOD: Ex-McDonald's chef reveals reason all-day breakfast was axed — and fans are outraged
>TV/STREAMING: So long, FreeVee: Amazon’s ad-supported streamer shutters after 5 years
>MOVIES: Zendaya, Anne Hathaway cast in Chris Nolan movie with Tom Holland
>CELEBRITY: Leonardo DiCaprio celebrates star-studded 50th birthday
>HISTORY: Then & Now: JFK at Assumption
>ANIMALS: Beagle puppy was left on the side of the road (3:09)
>GOOD NEWS: 90-year-old woman elected to Board of Supervisors
-Meanwhile, in England, daredevil dragged behind motorcycle at 159 mph
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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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