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>WEATHER: Mark Rosenthal's 7-day forecast (1:02). High of 45 today in Worcester
-Possible impact of N.O.A.A. and N.W.S. cuts (13:43)
>TOP OF THE NEWS
+6:00: Tree falls on car while driver's waiting for food at area McDonald's
+6:00: Auburn woman turns $1 into $100 a week for life
+6:00: Esports bar in Worcester closed down without giving liquor commission notice
+6:00: 100 FM The Pike (6:57): Breakdown Lane
+6:00: Holy Cross men's ice hockey to host AIC in Atlantic Hockey Quarterfinals
+6:00: 100 FM The Pike (5:43): Kit Hughes of Holy Cross
+6:00: Brad Marchand, Charlie Coyle among Bruins traded at NHL deadline (:58)
+Noon: Fugitive arrested in Clinton after police pursuit through Worcester and Middlesex counties
+Noon: It's Friday! Check Dining Out and Bars & Bands before making plans
+Noon: Cheyenne Jackson postpones Worcester show due to illness
+Noon: Scotland's Red Hot Chilli Pipers coming to Worcester
+Noon: New movies on demand — "Heart Eyes," "F Marry Kill" and more
+Noon: Joe Fusco Jr.: Billy Joel rocks the memories at Mohegan Sun
-Probe into fatal officer-involved shooting continues in Boylston (1:19)
-Search underway for Fitchburg woman and her 5 kids (1:48). Article
-Worcester police seek public's help to find owner of emaciated, abused dog (1:54). Article
-Worcester Police Chief Saucier outlines department changes in wake of critical D.O.J. report
-Turtleboy agrees to stay away from Karen Read witnesses
-Earlier: Prosecutor says Turtleboy still harassing witness in Read case
-Worcester has new public health leader with a job history of unanswered questions
-Owner wants to sell Worcester ice cream shop
-Attorney: Landlords hit by federal lease cancellations have little legal recourse
-Earlier: Feds cancel leases for 37% of Central Mass. commercial space used by federal agencies
-WuXi construction at $300 million Worcester facility moving slowly
-Anna Maria College appoints new president
-Radio Worcester (25:53): Thrive's Prom for All Ages
-Radio Worcester Roundtable (33:14): Worcester mayoral race heats up early
>DINING OUT: Nan’s Kitchen raises $1.2 million in crowd-sourced expansion efforts
-ICYMI: Fatal officer-involved shooting under investigation in Boylston (1:38). Article
-Online video of local arrest sparks outcry, scrutiny. Related: Video (10:52)
-Police thank clerk for saving senior from $15,000 Bitcoin scam
-Worcester mother and son pass away days apart
-See the rest of the day's Worcester news
>HOLDEN (brought to you by Lamoureux Ford): Wachusett Echo — Seniors look forward to final activities
-Longtime customer salutes Lamoureux Ford (3:53)
>THE BURBS (brought to you by North End Motor Sales): Authorities ID body found in Holland
-Police collaborate to stop car chase
-These Shrewsbury shot-putters are making history
-Clinton veterans group still only theoretical
-Signing off from Spencer Cable Access
-Rebates available to some Sterling water users
-Sutton High School honor roll, part 2
-Bolton K9 Denny receiving life-saving vest
>BARS & BANDS: The Mayor's Live Music List for Friday
>SHOWTIME: Things to Do: The Pourmen, the Irish Tenors, and more ....
-Radio Worcester (24:37): Dan Gabel brings swing to Mechanics Hall
-Black History Month events at Q.C.C. events focus on business leadership
-Small Stones Festival presents Youth Art Month at Grafton Public Library
>OPINION: Marianne Lyons Delorey: The graying of our prisons
-Worcester Public Schools (24:55): Worcester Technical High School alumni panel
-WCCA-TV's Activate Worcester No. 331 (29:13): Jay Givan and political insanity
>OBITUARIES: Tribute to Erwin Leviton, who owned Mr. Erwin’s Beauty Chateau on June Street for decades
>SPORTS: Celtics beat 76ers, 123-105
-Bruins lose to Hurricanes, 3-2
-Bravehearts announce more returning players
>NATIONAL: 3 skiers feared dead in Alaska avalanche
-I.R.S. drafting plans to slash 90,000-person workforce in half
-Tragic: Man killed by shotgun booby trap set up by family member
>NEW ENGLAND: Maine school evacuated after students fall ill
-Prosecutors want to use Turtleboy messages in Karen Read’s second trial (2:31)
>COLLEGES: A look inside a lab studying fire in Worcester (9:17). Article
-With a fellowship, Clark hoopster Chris Clarke looks to make a difference
>TRAVEL (brought to you by Fuller RV & Rental): Disney World fans "hate" recent changes to 2 major attractions
>BUSINESS: Walgreens acquired by private equity firm in $10 billion deal
-LPL Financial Research: Earnings season recap — Strong growth, big upside, now what?
-After private equity buyout, fifth-generation leader exits L.S. Starrett Co. as new leadership team takes over
>HOMES: Home prices are about to fall if you live in these states
>SHOPPING: Classic Irish fashion with a modern twist
>HEALTH: Officials warn about neurological flu complications in kids (1:17)
-Long emergency room wait times worsening in Mass., report shows
>FOOD: Egg prices crack open business for local farms (2:03)
>TV/STREAMING: 11 best new shows on Netflix
>MOVIES: Why Kate Hudson regrets turning down "Devil Wears Prada" role
>CELEBRITY: Biggest bombshells from Monica Lewinsky's "Call Her Daddy" episode
>ANIMALS: Woman goes for pizza and ends up rescuing adorable stray cat (1:42)
>HISTORY: Bay State House, Main Street in Worcester, circa 1909
>GOOD NEWS: Cat miraculously survives 3 weeks trapped in sofa during family's cross-country move
-Meanwhile, in Florida, woman vandalizes wrong car in ex-boyfriend revenge attempt
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In The News
>WEATHER: Mark Rosenthal's 7-day forecast (:33). Hot and humid, high of 90 today in Worcester
>TOP OF THE NEWS
+6:00: Nearly 1 year after death of state Trooper Enrique Delgado-Garcia, family, lawmakers await answers
+1:00: With rain expected Tuesday evening, Worcester fireworks moved to Wednesday
+Noon: Shrewsbury police rescue 8 from sinking boat on Lake Quinsig
+Noon: GoFundMe launched for teen killed by train in Worcester
+Noon: Broadway in Worcester bringing in 3 Tony winners for new season
+Noon: Jazzed Up Trio 6 to 9 Wednesday at 961 at Union Station
-Driver killed in fiery Grafton crash
-Construction on Kane Building apartments in Worcester underway
-Cold Stone Creamery nearing opening in Downtown Worcester
-Worcester to launch new system for public meeting access
-Worcester Business Journal's Movers & Shakers
-Worcester Independence Day celebration on Tuesday. What to know
-Mother bear swims across Quabbin Reservoir with cubs on back (:43)
-Monday's Child: Yomiah, 14, is a joyful and curious boy, known for his sweet nature
-Youth-led groups awarded $30,000 by Peace Development Fund
-Worcester County women nominated to state's 2025 Commonwealth Heroines
-Radio Worcester’s Hank Stolz shares his journey on Career Day with Friends (35:17)
-Radio Worcester Roundtable (48:56): City manager under fire, Human Rights hearing with Chief Saucier and media access dispute
>DINING OUT (brought to you by Patsie Dugan's): These are the worst restaurant chains in the U.S.: report
-ICYMI: Worcester became a transgender "sanctuary city" but community says more must be done
-Gourmet cupcake shop is latest Canal District business to close its doors
-Related: A love letter to The Queen's Cups
-Worcester man identified in fatal motorcycle crash in Westborough
-2 Worcester liquor stores sold
-See the rest of the day's Worcester news
>HOLDEN (brought to you by Lamoureux Ford): This week's traffic delays and road closures
-Lamoureux Ford offers huge discounts! (2:53)
-Conservation Commission has vacancies
>THE BURBS (brought to you by North End Motor Sales): Moped pursuit ends in Shrewsbury backyard; Webster man arrested
-Rutland man cited for driving with license suspended for years over unpaid child support
-Fire tears through single-family home in Fitchburg
-Grafton Public Library celebrates the reopening of its Children's Room
-The Item's Neighbor to Neighbor column
-Clinton High announces its honor roll
-Marianapolis Prep celebrates Class of 2025 graduation
-Millbury and Sutton Blackstone Valley Tech students awarded scholarships
>BARS & BANDS: The Mayor's Live Music List for Monday
>SHOWTIME: Patriotic crafts to keep little hands busy
-Worcester Senior Center's Stay Connected (59:39): Ash & Eric, acoustic folk duo
>OPINION: Joe Fusco Jr.: Jumping joeys: What's in a name?
-Katherine O'Malley: Older Americans now face cuts to Medicaid, services
-North High School Class President Mohammed Daffaie (:28)
-WCCA-TV's Activate Worcester No. 333 (28:49): Ted Kostas, Candidate, City Council
-This Week in Worcester Podcast (2:08:41)
>OBITUARIES: Tribute to mother of 3 who passed away at just 36 years old
>SPORTS: Bruins interested in Brad Marchand reunion if he leaves Panthers
-Red Sox lose to Blue Jays, 5-3
-Jake Hajdu of Sterling connects at plate, in field for Worcester Bravehearts
-Bravehearts fall to Westfield, 8-6. Next home game 4 p.m. Friday. Buy tickets here
-Holy Cross names Addie Kent assistant women’s lacrosse coach
-WooSox lose to RailRiders, 6-1
-U.S. Men's soccer team advances to Gold Cup semis after hanging on to beat Costa Rica
>NATIONAL: 2 firefighters shot and killed by sniper while fighting forest fire in Idaho (1:18)
-Footage released showing how bunker-buster bombs were used in historic Iran strike
>TRAGIC: Girl, 9, described as a "miracle baby," dies after being crushed by falling tree
>NEW ENGLAND: Karen Read reportedly working on movie, book after acquittal (:35)
-New Hampshire teen breaks neck diving over waves at Hampton Beach
-The low-number license plate lottery is underway. Here's how to enter
>COLLEGES: WPI admissions info session - May (39:01)
>TRAVEL (brought to you by Fuller RV & Rental): New flight launching from Boston to Anguilla
>BUSINESS: Unpredictable schedules and job quality in the U.S.
-Rite Aid to close all Mass. locations after filing for bankruptcy
>HOMES: 5 facts you may not know about bedbugs (1:14)
>SHOPPING: Enter to win a Frigidaire® 6,000 B.T.U. air conditioner from Sclamo's
>HEALTH: WPI researcher studies effect of streaming while eating
-What is a paronychia and how can it be treated? (1:03)
-Adding salt to your food could harm your liver, study says (1:08)
>FOOD: Synthetic food dyes: health risks and U.S. legislation
>TV/STREAMING: How to get the Starz and Hallmark+ streaming bundle
>MOVIES: 40 best films about the immigrant experience
>CELEBRITY: Lalo Schifrin, Mission Impossible composer, dies at 93
>ANIMALS: Kitten caught on baby cam sneaking into sister's crib for a snuggle (2:37)
>HISTORY: Why's it called that? Mount Oread in Kansas has roots in Worcester
>GOOD NEWS: How this charity turns kids into treasure-hunting pirates
-Meanwhile, in Thailand, hungry elephant looks for snacks in store (:56)
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