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>WEATHER: Mark Rosenthal's 7-day forecast (:32). High of 56 today in Worcester
+4:00: Flood watch issued for Worcester County with heavy rain on the way
>TOP OF THE NEWS
+4:00: Madison Street landscape changing, as Worcester's latest apartment complex rises
+4:00: Related: Radio Worcester (14:48): Worcester Housing Director Jim Brooks on 2,000 units in pipeline, 20,000-unit growth plan
+4:00: Radio Worcester (22:08): Kathy Gagne reflects on 30 years at Mechanics Hall
+4:00: West Boylston picks Riley to be next superintendent
+Noon: Do you know her? W.P.D. looks for woman in theft from car (pictured)
+Noon: U.S. Justice Department to end monitoring of Worcester Public Schools
+Noon: Telegram & Gazette Student of the Week
+Noon: Today! Tree House Distillery and deadhorse hill partner for Big Pickle Cocktail Competition
+Noon: Review: AC/DC shakes audience all night long at Gillette Stadium
-For Worcester police unresolved-case unit, giving up not an option
-Area officer leads autism training inspired by personal journey (1:55)
-State Police Academy revises training plan in wake of Worcester recruit's death
-Related: Mass. State Police boss discusses Academy changes (1:39). Article
-Broadcaster who began her career in Worcester to be honored (3:09)
-Central Mass. manufacturers are urged to save cash and be proactive as trade war wreaks havoc
-Worcester Business Journal's Movers & Shakers
-Why's it called that? Before Walmart, Tobias Boland guided construction of Worcester canal
-What Worcester's Reading: Root & Press
-Worcester to host Landlord Summit Saturday, May 10th
-Venerini Academy to hold 80th anniversary gala May 10th
>DINING OUT (brought to you by Patsie Dugan's): Table Hoppin': Grill & Green Kitchen "a little of Paris in Worcester"
-ICYMI: "She made the world better": Funeral held for Molly McGovern, Rep. McGovern’s daughter
-Worcester man who killed and burned woman on rooftop asks for parole
-Habitat for Humanity celebrates groundbreaking, new home in Worcester
-Human Rights Commission’s frustration with city manager escalates
-See the rest of the day's Worcester news
>HOLDEN (brought to you by Lamoureux Ford): This week's road closures and traffic delays
-Lamoureux Ford offers huge discounts! (2:53)
>THE BURBS (brought to you by North End Motor Sales): Officials don't see interest in run for charter group
-Town meeting preview: Lancaster voters will have spending, but no override
-Hiker rescued from Mount Wachusett after leg injury prompts multi-agency response
-Essays drive critical thinking at Grafton High School
-Kathy Mills named R.F.K. interim C.E.O.
-Gold Award project reflects commitment to others
-"May is for Murder" at Clinton library
-Wachusett area scholarship opportunities
>BARS & BANDS: The Mayor's Live Music List for Monday
>SHOWTIME: Theatre at the Mount announces slate of shows
-Event to mark museum's expansion plans
>OPINION: Shaun Connolly: Shaunclave
-WCCA-TV's Soapbox No. 1379 (29:03): Worcester County Sheriff’s Office
-This Week in Worcester Podcast (2:47:15)
>OBITUARIES: Tribute to an avid gym rat who enjoyed teaching fitness classes
>SPORTS: Preview of Celtics-Knicks Eastern Conference semifinal playoff series
-Celtics' Jrue Holiday off injury report, on track for series opener
-Bill Belichick discussing major change after CBS interview debacle
-Red Sox lose to Twins, 5-4
-Bravehearts part ways with beloved emcee Dave “Peterman” Peterson
-WooSox lose to Toledo, 7-3
>NATIONAL: Majority of Americans trust what’s online less than ever before
-Army Black Hawk was taking "scenic route" before near-misses at Reagan airport
>TRAGIC: Mother, toddler drown after car crashes into river
>NEW ENGLAND: 78-year-old man in truck hit and killed by commuter rail in Cohasset
-College employee fired after allegedly soliciting 17-year-old prospective student for sex
>COLLEGES: Mount Wachusett Community College receives $274,000 gift from Becker College assets
-Holy Cross professor: How a reading group helped young German students defy the Nazis and find their faith
-Assumption students recognized for academic excellence at 41st annual Honors Convocation
>TRAVEL (brought to you by Fuller RV & Rental): 10 of the tallest hotels in the world
>BUSINESS: Central Mass. business by the numbers
-Economist: State contraction may have exceeded U.S. G.D.P. dip
-After renovations, Worcester developer flips Framingham complex with $7.5 million sale
>HOMES: Is your house number visible from the street? Massachusetts has specific requirements
>SHOPPING: Walmart takes drastic action to curb growing fraud problem at self-checkout
>HEALTH: Kennedy urges alternative measles treatments
-Can you get a kidney stone without even knowing you have one? (:54)
>FOOD: Foods to celebrate Cinco de Mayo (3:36)
>TV/STREAMING: Trailer for upcoming Netflix true crime series, "Cold Case: The Tylenol Murders" (2:21)
>MOVIES: "Thunderbolts*" flies to solid $76 million opening
>CELEBRITY: Jason Biggs reveals he dropped 35 pounds after dealing with health issues
>ANIMALS: Dog dumped by road becomes best friends with her new baby sister (1:43)
>HISTORY: Titanic letter mailed in 1912 sells for $400,000 at auction
>GOOD NEWS: Hundreds form human chain to move a Michigan bookstore by hand (2:54)
-Meanwhile, mysterious tower spotted at Area 51 could be "alien technology," conspiracy theorists claim
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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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