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In The News
>WEATHER: Mark Rosenthal's 7-day forecast (1:22). High of 38 today in Worcester
>TOP OF THE NEWS
+6:00: Man who killed cousin's wife, 3 kids gets 4 life sentences (1:32). Article
+Noon: Shrewsbury student named National S.T.E.M. champion (2:16). Article
+Noon: Things to Do: Candlelight tours, wrestling and holiday choral music
+Noon: Groovy gift await in Worcester Magazine guide
+Noon: Amazon strike: How could it impact holiday shipping?
+Noon: Worcesteria: Winter memories endure in New England
-16 homicides in Worcester in 2024 is the most in decades
-Worcester gathers to discuss police misconduct report: "Culture that needs to change" (1:58). Article
-Earlier: Report on Worcester police misconduct sparks outrage at City Council meeting (2:51). Article
-Related: Radio Worcester's The Rundown (24:48): D.O.J. report fallout — City Manager’s response & new investigations
-Related: Radio Worcester Roundtable (47:50): Dissecting the D.O.J. report and city’s biggest stories of 2024
-Worcester holiday display features 235 inflatables (3:16)
-"Christmas gift": Born premature, area toddler finally gets to go home after nearly 2 years in hospital (2:26)
-Worcester star Joyner Lucas hangs out online with Will Smith (33:26)
-Mayor’s civics academy returns to Worcester
-Aislinn Doyle: Worcester School Committee agenda preview
-Second Chance Animal Services helped record number of pets in 2024
-In Barre, 2 full-time public jobs raise taxpayer concerns about double-dipping (3:51)
-Video shows moment officers respond to brawl at toddler’s birthday party
-120 million Americans expected to travel this season
>DINING OUT: Check Dining Out for holiday deals and meals
-ICYMI: William Breault, lifelong champion of Worcester's Main South, dies at 80
-How Worcester Regional Airport responds to drone sightings
-See the rest of the day's Worcester news
>HOLDEN (brought to you by Lamoureux Ford): Town wants input on plans for Eagle Lake Recreation Area
-Christmas Greetings from Everyone At Lamoureux Ford (:49)
-Wachusett Regional High School honor roll
>THE BURBS (brought to you by North End Motor Sales): Bake Baby Bake has artsy, tasty sides
-Food drive for veterans fills the shelves at Central Mass. Veterans Support
-John McNally touted for "making Clinton a special place"
-Todorov Toy Drive wrapping up final year
-Sutton lights up the holidays
-Princeton voters amend bylaws
-Rutland Police Department Warrant Wednesday
>BARS & BANDS: The Mayor's Live Music List for Thursday
>SHOWTIME: Buy the Book: Gift ideas from local booksellers for lovers of literature
-Nominations open for Worcester Music Awards
-Clark student Wynne Dromey helps community use art for self-expression
-Last Call: Elena Pratt, artist
>OPINION: The Buzz with City Manager Batista (8:31): Vision Zero
-Mary DeSouza: Preparing littles for new sibling
-WCCA-TV's Tech Safe No. 44 (28:35): Elana Kirschenbaum & Protect Greenfield
-Unity Radio's L.A.B.O. News (55:20): Ivette Olmeda, MassDevelopment; Jasmin Rivas, Jaz-Yoga/Health and Wellness
>OBITUARIES: Tribute to Worcester woman who passed away at 102
>SPORTS: Jerod Mayo changes tone when asked about Patriots coaching future
-Bill Belichick is "serious" about Jordon Hudson relationship as he takes on U.N.C. job
-NFL Week 16 schedule, TV and announcers
-David Ortiz made push to bring Juan Soto to Red Sox
-Nominations open for Holy Cross Varsity Club Hall of Fame
>CARS: Honda and Nissan reportedly in merger talks to boost E.V. development
>NATIONAL: California declares state of emergency as U.S. suffers first severe human case of bird flu
-A.I. chatbots pushed autistic teen to cut himself, brought up kids killing parents: lawsuit
-Tragic: Veteran, 80, dies after being assaulted over parking dispute
>NEW ENGLAND: Scammers allegedly targeted 96-year-old Cape Cod woman (:36). Article
-Soap opera-worthy love affair unfolds with Maine dentist, his assistant: explosive suit
>COLLEGES: Anna Maria’s Esports team are N.E.C.C. champions
-WPI President Grace Wang receives national honor for inventors (4:55). Article
-Central Mass. universities split $1 million to bolster behavioral health workforce
>TRAVEL (brought to you by Fuller RV & Rental): 8 U.S. natural attractions with fascinating histories
>BUSINESS: Feds help health insurers hide dirty secret: rising denials
-LPL Financial Research: A Golden Age for Income Investors
-Navigating regulatory hurdles in mergers & acquisition deals
>HOMES: How to decorate for the holidays on a budget
>SHOPPING: Temu spies on users, under investigation over forced-labor violations: official
>HEALTH: Unwrapping holiday stress — New survey offers insights
-Mass. plans for expanded maternal health services in 2025
>FOOD: Stop & Shop using kiosks to make digital-only deals available to more customers
>TV/STREAMING: Who won "Survivor 47?"
>MOVIES: Inside Hallmark's Christmas movie empire
>CELEBRITY: Megan Fox and Machine Gun Kelly split weeks after pregnancy reveal
>HISTORY: Levi Lincoln Jr. House in Worcester
>ANIMALS: Stray dog who snapped at his rescuer turns into a cuddle bug (1:54)
>GOOD NEWS: 106-year-old woman stays young with positivity, Fireball whiskey
-Meanwhile, brat trashes Walmart as adults make excuses in wild video (:42)
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In The News
>WEATHER: Mark Rosenthal's 7-day forecast (1:01). High of 37 today in Worcester
>TOP OF THE NEWS
-12-year-old actor from Worcester makes big screen debut in "The Running Man" (4:54)
-Worcester water main break disrupts service for Shore Drive area residents
-Free electricity? Why some National Grid customers in Worcester aren't getting bills
-For Ken Burns, a part of history found at American Antiquarian Society
-Middle school students thinking big after attending S.T.E.M. program at WPI
-Worcester Animal Rescue League joins statewide dog adoptathon
-What's the fine in Worcester for not shoveling snow from your sidewalk?
-Girl Scouts compete in "Cookiepreneur Challenge" with local leaders
-New judge sets tentative trial date for Turtleboy witness intimidation case
-Meet T&G Santa's helpers for Saturday
-What's Up Worcester Sitdown (4:35): Killian Madden, Owner, Wicked Wheels
-Worcester Guardian week in review: Football nationals, leadership shifts, giving
>DINING OUT: The Dogfather talks Solomon Pond Mall, food trucks and signature chili
-ICYMI: Worcester students use live burn to highlight holiday tree safety (1:51). Article
-Car thefts up in November in city, 45% were preventable: W.P.D.
-With snow season here, temporary speed humps lifted from Worcester streets
-Driver trapped, car lodged under dump truck in unusual crash on Mass. Pike in Auburn
-See the rest of the day's Worcester news
>HOLDEN (brought to you by Lamoureux Ford): State restores grant funding for Wachusett, says it made a mistake
-Unique Happy Thanksgiving wishes from Lamoureux Ford (:29)
-Wachusett Echo: COVID effects on music program at the Regional
>THE BURBS (brought to you by North End Motor Sales): 2-alarm fire in Spencer
-Clinton Rotary pancake breakfast served Sunday
-Second exit from Shoppes at Blackstone Valley open Sunday
-Lancaster man hospitalized after propane tank explodes on Fort Pond Road
-Community, family gather to remember fallen hero
-Shrewsbury High's Team 467 building robots and friendships
-Andrew Turco takes the helm of Millbury High indoor track
-Library's Little Free Food Pantry supports community
>BARS & BANDS: The Mayor's Live Music List for Sunday
>SHOWTIME: Things to Do: MaliFest, The Racky Thomas Band, "Messiah" and more ...
-100 FM The Pike (10:17): Comedian Jared Fried on food guilt, his first Boston comedy show
>OPINION: John Keough: Netflix deal could be catalyst for film industry expansion
-Jennifer Julien Gaskin: Part 2, Historical timeline of how black and brown humanity has been targeted across the globe
-Laurel: Sweet smell of success at the holiday fair
-WCCA-TV's This Is Worcester No. 219 (27:15): Recruiting for the police department
-W.S.C. Stay Connected (1:23:40): Music in dementia — Finding the piano
>OBITUARIES: Tribute to Worcester Church Mother
>SPORTS: Patriots' closeness off the field helps them build best record in the NFL
-Mike Florio doesn't hold back on Belichick and Kraft's Hall of Fame candidacies
-NFL Week 14 schedule, TV and announcers
-Randolph ends West Boylston championship run in state final
-Hilton Garden Inn named official hotel of the Worcester Bravehearts
-Holy Cross men's basketball team rallies from 16 down to beat Fordham, 70-69
-Holy Cross women’s ice hockey tops Vermont, 2-1, completes weekend sweep
-Holy Cross women's basketball finishes road swing at Bryant on Sunday
-FIFA announces schedule for World Cup matches at Gillette (1:44)
-Lionel Messi, Inter Miami win MLS Cup
-Railers fall to Reading, 5-4
>CARS: Consumer Reports' most reliable automobile brands (1:58)
>NATIONAL: A look at what happened in the U.S. government last week
-Grand jury transcripts from Epstein, Maxwell investigation in Florida ordered to be released
-Frank Gehry, the most celebrated architect of his time, dies at 96
-Tragic: Grandfather and 3-month-old grandkid mauled to death by 7 pit bulls at home
>NEW ENGLAND: Man killed in officer-involved shooting in Manchester
-Shocking data, real stories reveal deadly disregard of school crossing guards (4:05)
>COLLEGES: Life in the first year lane: Finding community and involvement at Anna Maria
-Clark alum on his career in the wool industry
-WPI's Time to Startup (36:52): Talk first, build later
>TRAVEL (brought to you by Fuller RV & Rental): This U.S. mountain town is 2026’s top trending destination
-5 helpful stretches to try before and after a long flight
>BUSINESS: Saint Vincent Hospital looking for new C.E.O., 10 months after last one was hired
-Radio Worcester (8:13): B.B.B. warns of "ghost-tapping" scam targeting tap-to-pay users
-101: Handling burnout on your team
-Ridgemark Home Remodeling continues to expand service, meet client needs
>HEALTH: The 10 best Christmas songs to work out to
-Year-End F.S.A., H.S.A. Guide: How to make the most of your accounts before 2026
>FOOD: McDonald’s is going green for the holidays with The Grinch Meal
>TV/STREAMING: Best Christmas movies on HBO Max
>MOVIES: "Five Nights at Freddy’s 2" opening to historic $57 million at box office
>CELEBRITY: Donald Glover says he had a stroke
-Shirley MacLaine, 91, enjoys a cocktail at her favorite restaurant during rare public outing
>ANIMALS: Puppy begs cars for help on side of road (2:01)
>HISTORY: The truth behind Worcester Center Galleria, the monster mall Worcester had to destroy
>GOOD NEWS: Toddler home after over 400 days in the hospital
-Meanwhile, in New Zealand, reporter whacked in the face by bird during live shot (1:09)
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