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>WEATHER: Mark Rosenthal's 7-day forecast (:45). High of 70 today in Worcester
>TOP OF THE NEWS
+5:00: Attorney General asks for patience as probe into Worcester trooper recruit's death begins (1:57). Article
+5:00: Related: State Police revamp academy program after Worcester recruit's death
+5:00: Chief Saucier, City Manager Batista: Parts of D.O.J. report on Worcester Police Department are True
+5:00: Radio Worcester's The Rundown (26:18): D.O.J. report, police reform & city response
+5:00: State gives Worcester OK for feasibility study on replacing Burncoat High
+5:00: 508 CHEER gives kids in Worcester a second chance to find their voice
+Noon: 2 injured in stabbing at Auburn Comfort Inn; woman arrested after chase
+Noon: New rooftop solar panels installed atop Doherty High
+Noon: Things to Do: Ritual goth party, ArtsWorcester Biennial and more ...
+Noon: In 1965, the Rolling Stones played the Worcester Memorial Auditorium
-70-year-old Rutland woman released from federal detainment (1:47). Article
-Prosecutors seek to revoke Aidan Kearney’s bail (2:26). Article
-Funeral services scheduled for Rep. McGovern’s daughter, remembered for "pure joy"
-O'Connor's Restaurant to resume regular hours today
-Earlier: Legendary Worcester restaurant O'Connor's halts public dining
-Ground Round holds Grand Opening (1:49). Article
-Central Mass. health alliance to disband after 15 years
-Preservation Worcester's Jane Week has walks, talks and celebrations
-Aislinn Doyle: May 1st School Committee meeting agenda preview
-Worcester could have new school superintendent as soon as Thursday
-Radio Worcester (16:04): With Worcester schools in transition, familiar voice urges stability over speed
-Radio Worcester Roundtable (1:26:46): Search for Worcester’s next school superintendent
-Holy Cross professor: Pope Francis filled the College of Cardinals with a diverse group of men – and they’ll be picking his successor
>DINING OUT (brought to you by Patsie Dugan's): Worcester Public Market welcomes 2 new vendors
-ICYMI: Crumbling stairwell to be replaced at Federal Plaza Garage in Worcester
-Transportation advocates call for Worcester to adopt bus rapid transit service
-Train platform at Union Station closed until May 23rd
-Clark, WPI international students regain legal status to study; visas still in question
-See the rest of the day's Worcester news
>HOLDEN (brought to you by Lamoureux Ford): New food recovery program sprouts up in Wachusett cafeteria
-Lamoureux Ford offers huge discounts! (2:53)
-Good Neighbors lauded for 30th year
>THE BURBS (brought to you by North End Motor Sales): Rutland Police Department's Warrant Wednesday
-Crews battle 4-alarm brush fires along railroad track in Hardwick
-Drug Take Back Day in Leicester a success
-Fire overtime and staffing requests discussed at Clinton Finance Committee and Select Board meeting
-Gardner Conservation Commission addresses sludge landfill concerns
-Millville Elementary gets grant to fix water contamination issues
-Multicultural celebration delights all senses
>BARS & BANDS: The Mayor's Live Music List for Thursday
>SHOWTIME: What to bring, how to park and more at AC/DC concert at Gillette Stadium
-Listen Up: Alyssa Haze drops jazzy, emotional "Mind of Mine"
-Last Call: Emma Duprey, director of nursing at Thrive Support & Advocacy
>OPINION: Tom Marino: A cult of silence in Gaslight City
-Worcesteria: 80 years after Holocaust ends, Hamas attacks renew pain
-WCCA-TV's Human Touch No. 102 (27:43): Understanding global conflict
-Unity Radio's Susanity Show (58:26): Eric Boucher
-Green Worcester Summit (44:32): Miyawaki Forests
>OBITUARIES: Tribute to longtime teachers assistant in Worcester
>SPORTS: Patriots release Joe Cardona as Mike Vrabel continues to move on (1:12)
-CBS fires back at Bill Belichick allegations after awkward interview
-Jordon Hudson amassed $8 million real estate portfolio within months of meeting Belichick
-Red Sox lose to Blue Jays, 7-6
-210 Sports: Railers need improvements for the 2025-26 season
-Holy Cross women's lacrosse set for Patriot League semifinal with No. 15 Loyola
-Holy Cross Athletics Academic Conference (:45)
-WooSox lose to Toledo, 2-1
>CARS: GM recalls 600,000 vehicles for engine failure risks
>NATIONAL: U.S., Ukraine sign economic deal
-Here's the reason why most Americans feel behind on their savings goals
>TRAGIC: Sobbing 5-year-old Asian boy tormented by hateful middle-schoolers in heartbreaking video
>NEW ENGLAND: Woman dead after commuter train collides with S.U.V. on South Shore
-Mass. electric customers shocked by thousands in charges (4:22). Article
-Karen Read trial analysis (20:01): Recap, analysis of Jennifer McCabe's cross-examination
>COLLEGES: Student bands compete to open for Holy Cross Spring Concert
-Anna Maria First-Year Focus: A wrap-up with Luke Joseph, class of ’28
-Clark’s implementation of Perplexity Pro a part of larger pro-A.I. wave on campuses
>TRAVEL (brought to you by Fuller RV & Rental): 6 things flight attendants really want you to stop doing
>BUSINESS: Community bank opens new Worcester branch
-LPL Financial Research: Softer tone on China is encouraging, but some caution still advised
-Three-quarters of Gen Z is looking to switch jobs for this reason
>SHOPPING: When is Prime Day? Amazon confirms sale to return in July
>HEALTH: Common chemical linked to 350,000+ heart disease deaths
-Gen Z women abuse stimulants, binge-drink more than any other group, studies find
>FOOD: Oreo unveils limited-edition chocolate covered pretzel flavor
>TV/STREAMING: Trailer for new Netflix true crime doc, "A Deadly American Marriage" (1:50)
>MOVIES: Trailer for new horror movie "Weapons" (1:56)
>CELEBRITY: Nikki Glaser nearly unrecognizable in shocking pre-fame "Tonight Show" appearance
>ANIMALS: Shaggy dog can't stop screaming when he gets rescued (1:38)
>HISTORY: Come on down and see Maurice the Pants Man
>GOOD NEWS: 67-year-old woman wins $1 million prize playing scratch-off game
-Meanwhile, NASA offers $3 million in competition to recycle human poop in space
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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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