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>WEATHER: Mark Rosenthal's 7-day forecast (1:09). High of 40 today in Worcester
>TOP OF THE NEWS
-Worcester reached $354,000 settlement with man whose leg was mauled by police dog
-Earlier: Boston Globe: Federal lawsuits lay out D.O.J. allegations against Worcester police
-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
-"Praying for a miracle": Rutland rallies around firefighter following family tragedy
-Firefighters battle multi-alarm house fire in area
-Worcester Kwanzaa celebration to feature food and performances Saturday
-Worcester community Kwanzaa celebrations
-Here's how to dispose of your tree in Worcester after Christmas
-Vacation hours at The Oval skating rink on Worcester Common
-Worcester trash and recycling pickup delayed a day
>DINING OUT: From scrambled eggs to Seinfeld, Brody's Diner has it all
-ICYMI: Worcester State student saves life of woman at retirement community
-Developer OK'd for makeover of Shrewsbury Street site; new building planned
-Downtown housing projects in Worcester given 1-year extensions
-See the rest of the day's Worcester news
>HOLDEN (brought to you by Lamoureux Ford): Holidays in Holden (45:15)
-Christmas Greetings from Everyone At Lamoureux Ford (:49)
-Town election nomination papers available January 2nd
>THE BURBS (brought to you by North End Motor Sales): Grafton Town Clerk resigns
-Shrewsbury police officers enjoy policing their hometown
-Parking issues dominate Clinton discussions
-1 seriously injured in rollover crash in Paxton
-Sutton Town Hall closed Friday
-The Item's calendar of events
>BARS & BANDS: The Mayor's Live Music List for Friday
>SHOWTIME: Things to Do: Kwanzaa, New Year's Eve and getting "Out of Worcester"
-Cirque du Soleil's restaged "OVO" makes first tour stop in Worcester
>OPINION: Katlin Elaine: Missing the life of addiction
-WCCA-TV's Talk of Main Street No. 32 (28:38): D.O.J. report on Worcester Police Department
-WCCA-TV's Soapbox No. 1361 (25:53): Jeremiah's Inn
>OBITUARIES: Tribute to area woman who passed away at 101
>SPORTS: Kayshon Boutte makes bold Instagram boast after big day vs. Bills
-Sunday’s Railers loss featured some comically bad officiating
>NATIONAL: Shooting wounds 2 at Phoenix airport, 1 other stabbed, police say
-Millions expected to begin journey home from holidays before new year
-Tragic: Teacher killed, 5 kids hurt in crash as parents were picking up kids following holiday concert
>NEW ENGLAND: Bird flu detected in Vermont, backyard flock put down
-Mount Washington avalanche caught on camera (:30)
>COLLEGES: Ghanian Roots and American Dreams: Anna Maria's Kelvin AntwiSarpong shares life goals
>TRAVEL (brought to you by Fuller RV & Rental): 7 of the most anticipated new hotels opening in 2025
>BUSINESS: The 10 highest-paying jobs with the lowest stress revealed
-LPL Financial Research: The Fed resets expectations for next year
-Unemployed workers having trouble finding a job, latest claims data suggest
>HOMES: Mass. home heating money-saving tips
>SHOPPING: Nuna Baby Essentials recall — Over 608,000 RAVA car seats recalled
>HEALTH: Whooping cough cases in U.S. are highest they’ve been in a decade
-Surgeon: Beware these most common winter injuries
>FOOD: Saucy by KFC: A look at the new concept, what's on the menu
>TV/STREAMING: Key CNN rating sinks to new all-time low
>MOVIES: Lee Cronin to revive "The Mummy" franchise, and fans are begging Brendan Fraser to return
>CELEBRITY: Full timeline of Sean "Diddy" Combs’ downfall
>HISTORY: The Chutes at White City, circa 1906
>ANIMALS: Puppy's mission is to play with her older cat sibling (1:53)
>GOOD NEWS: Community brings Christmas joy to family who lost car, presents
-Meanwhile, in Barcelona, holiday proposal goes wrong as thief attempts to steal phone during romantic moment
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In The News
>WEATHER: Mark Rosenthal's 7-day forecast (:34). High of 81 today in Worcester
>TOP OF THE NEWS
+6:00: M.O.A.D. to host African Festival in Worcester August 1st (6:28)
+6:00: Latest "Walking Dead" premieres this weekend, with strong touch of Worcester
+6:00: Worcesteria: A tale of 2 murals at site of the former Dive Bar
+6:00: Bill Ballou on baseball
+Noon: Bus drivers want out of Worcester teachers union. Here's why
+Noon: Worcester human rights commissioner quits over police review decision
+Noon: Crazy stats from Red Sox’ miraculous 20-game turnaround
-Worcester police ask for help finding missing teen girl
-UMass Memorial increases planned Community Healthlink layoffs to 231
-Worcester’s Washington Square to be site for demolition, new apartments
-Mass. House approves carveout allowing for Worcester Red Sox players to not be subject to state wage laws
-Former UMass Medical School student and cancer survivor in seventh Pan-Mass Challenge (2:53)
-UMass Memorial Health opens convenient new family medicine facility at White City
-Mike Benedetti: Worcester City Council agenda preview
-Radio Worcester (26:14): State Sen. Robyn Kennedy on budget, child welfare reform, housing costs, I.C.E.
>DINING OUT: Phantom Gourmet visits Worcester restaurant (4:59)
-Worcester bistro closed until August 3rd
-Worcester bakery closed until August 5th
-ICYMI: Worcester city manager nixes Research Bureau bid for police civilian review board
-Another pedestrian crash in Worcester renews push for safety improvements
-Massport announces record year for Worcester Regional Airport
-City backs 4 affordable housing developments
-See the rest of the day's Worcester news
>HOLDEN (brought to you by Lamoureux Ford): Senior Center closed through the end of July
-Russ Parker from Holden loves Lamoureux Ford (3:04)
-This week's road closures and traffic delays
>THE BURBS (brought to you by North End Motor Sales): Victor Catacchio has been making cars look like new for 43 years
-Leominster man arrested after police find him passed out behind the wheel with fentanyl
-Crews install modular bridge spanning French River between Dudley and Webster
-Road closure today and tomorrow in Shrewsbury
-Spencer Summer Concert Series returns to Powder Mill Park
>BARS & BANDS: The Mayor's Live Music List for Tuesday
>SHOWTIME: EcoTarium honors U.N. environmental leader with its highest conservation award
-WCCA-TV's Video Jam No. 1385 (30:00): Gina Alice, Captains of Entropy and more
>OPINION: Tom Marino: When Worcester chose the bailout over the Constitution
-WCCA-TV's Connecting the Dots No. 168 (29:48): Ed Gardella, Part 2
-Radio Worcester Roundtable (37:57): I.C.E. shooting in Maine, claims on election integrity
>OBITUARIES: Tribute to Worcester business owner who passed away at 44
>SPORTS: Drake Maye-A.J. Brown connection among storylines to watch as training camp opens (11:25)
-Red Sox beat Rays, 6-5, for 14th straight win
-'Sader Stories (2:20): Kaitlyn Flanagan, Crusader of the Year
-7 Bravehearts heading to Futures League All-Star Game (1:29)
-WooBall Weekly: Bravehearts enter All-Star break in the thick of playoff chase
-Win WooSox tickets courtesy of North End Motor Sales
>CARS: Best used cars for teen drivers, according to Consumer Reports
>NATIONAL: 3 more U.S. servicemembers killed in war in Iran (2:03)
-Disney World guest, 54, died on iconic ride after suffering heart emergency
-Tragic: 5 die after people jump into river trying to save someone in the water
>NEW ENGLAND: Lindsay Clancy trial (1:27): Jury selection resumes after 5 seated
-Pamela Smart seeks new trial for 1990 murder of husband (3:22)
-Teacher and coach charged with O.U.I. and child endangerment
>COLLEGES: Clark's century-old Economic Geography sees jump in citation rankings
>TRAVEL (brought to you by Fuller RV & Rental): The 5 most expensive states to visit in 2026
-This Conn. amusement park was named most affordable in the U.S. (1:01)
>BUSINESS: Shrewsbury commercial landscaper acquired by New Jersey firm
-LPL Financial Research: China holds keys to post-war oil prices
-Shocking amount of Gen Z employees pretend to be productive at work: survey
>SHOPPING: Dollar Tree installs price scanners for surprising reason
>HOMES: Consumer Reports: Guest WiFi network can boost privacy, speed
>HEALTH: Humanoid robots complete historic surgery
-How many cups of coffee are safe to drink per day? (1:53)
>FOOD: Cyclospora outbreak: Taylor Farms test update, food safety (7:52)
-Mass. lettuce farm says its crop safe amid cyclospora fears (1:49). Article
>TV/STREAMING: Shocked Geena Davis addresses Netflix canceling "The Boroughs"
>MOVIES: "The Odyssey" reviews roundup: What critics are saying
>CELEBRITY: Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce’s pals reveal new wedding details
-Brenda Fricker, "My Left Foot" Oscar-winning actress, dies at 81
>ANIMALS: Stray orange cat chooses his family and fits right in (1:44)
>HISTORY: These discoveries reshaped what historians knew about America's Founding Fathers
>GOOD NEWS: Cape Cod farm offers 20 years of opportunity for adults with disabilities (1:33). Article
-Meanwhile, in Idaho, man balances 195 rolls of toilet paper on his head for 30 seconds
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