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>WEATHER: Hazy, high of 85 today in Worcester (3:16)
-Wildfire smoke reducing air quality across Massachusetts (1:01). Article
+Noon: July climate summary for Worcester
>TOP OF THE NEWS
+6:00: Worcester health and human services commissioner to retire after 10 years
+6:00: Escaped lizard Goose captured, finds new home at sanctuary (1:28) (pictured)
+6:00: Related: 100 FM The Pike (6:17): Webster Police Chief Michael Shaw
+6:00: Related: How the water monitor lizard on the loose was captured (30:49)
+Noon: Satya Mitra, Joe Petty lead in councilor at-large fundraising (so far)
+Noon: "Crossbikes" popping up around city are geared for cyclist safety
+Noon: Stevie Nicks postpones Boston show due to fractured shoulder
-Fitchburg shooting leaves a man dead, another under arrest (2:03). Article
-Charges filed after 3 cars going 110 mph caught racing on I-290
-"Huge deal to expand": Worcester shelter getting rehabbed to accommodate more homeless families
-What is new at Worcester schools? New windows, improved parking
-All-hands-on-deck to clean up Worcester following a series of Clean City initiatives
-Just what is in Worcester's trash? A new study has some answers
-When does the school year start in Worcester County? Look up your district
-Worcester's National Night Out on Tuesday
-Event at Regatta Point to mark 80th anniversary of Hiroshima
-Worcester County Wonders: Read God's Wisdom from 21,000 feet
-Monday's Child: Garrett, 10, is a fun, lively boy with a big personality
-Radio Worcester's The Rundown (24:25): Bodycam footage, A.I. in journalism and shifting shape of local news
-Radio Worcester Roundtable (47:21): When immigration enforcement meets local politics
>DINING OUT (brought to you by Patsie Dugan's): Phantom Gourmet's Great 8 Authentic Italian restaurants (5:24)
-ICYMI: Worcester police: Boy, 2, remains in critical condition after fall from window
-Community, unity embraced at Worcester African Festival on Common
-Meet the freshman teachers who are starting out this fall in Worcester schools
-Talking trash: Worcester residents, businesses mix opinions on city's cleanliness
-See the rest of the day's Worcester news
>HOLDEN (brought to you by Lamoureux Ford): This week's traffic delays and road closures
-Long term employees make Lamoureux Ford special (3:50)
>THE BURBS (brought to you by North End Motor Sales): Man arrested after Rutland hit-and-run
-Spotlight on Shrewsbury police Marine Unit (1:30)
-Rutland man charged with trespassing on protected D.C.R. land after ranger’s trail camera captures images
-Rutland eyes administrator salary target
-Clinton man charged after allegedly threatening teens with knife over fight involving his son
-Man homeless in Leominster jailed for repeatedly trespassing at business center
-Leicester Police Department recognition event on Tuesday
>BARS & BANDS: The Mayor's Live Music List for Monday
>SHOWTIME: Local historical author and antique appraiser to hold presentation in Sutton
-W.S.C. Stay Connected (1:14:53): A Tribute to Pete Seeger performed by Jim Scott
-Photos: Redcoats, rebels and families take over Old Sturbridge Village
>OPINION: Eric W. Dickson: For UMass Memorial Health, bill One Big Headache
-Luis G. Pedraja: As summer ends, journey for new students begins
-This Week in Worcester podcast (1:41:58)
-WCCA-TV's Mayor’s Forum No. 55 (28:10): Brenda Jenkins, Y.M.C.A. Community Wellness Coordinator
>OBITUARIES: Tribute to former Worcester firefighter and Florida state Rep. Joe Casello
>SPORTS: Steve Pagliuca statement on Connecticut Sun to Boston possible move
-Earlier: Celtics minority owner reaches deal to buy Connecticut Sun for record $325 million
-Red Sox beat Astros, 6-1
-Bravehearts beat Nashua, 6-3. Next home game: 6:30 Tuesday. Buy tickets here
-Holy Cross Athletics (:27): Kalif Raymond speaks to Board of Trustees
-WooSox beat IronPigs, 11-1
>CARS: Kia issues recalls over loose parts creating possible roadway hazards
>NATIONAL: Inequality has risen since 1970 − that has 3 hidden costs that undermine democracy
-More than 10 years later, Flint declares its water safe after replacing lead pipes, but health issues and doubts persist
>TRAGIC: Mass circumcision "initiation ceremony" kills 39 boys, mutilates dozens in Africa
>NEW ENGLAND: Karen Read’s legal team subpoenas state police, D.A.’s office for records (1:08)
-Pan Mass. Challenge weekend ends on a triumphant note (2:36). Article
>COLLEGES: The AMCAST (18:41): Conversation with Drew Melendez, Dean of Students
-UMass Medical School researcher wins grant to study how skin fights viruses
>TRAVEL (brought to you by Fuller RV & Rental): 5 U.S. cities with the most Michelin-starred restaurants
>BUSINESS: Central Mass. business by the numbers
-Big Tech has cut over 100,000 jobs this year — and the A.I. revolution is just getting started
-Consumer Reports: How to pay down debt (2:18)
>HOMES: How much house $1 million buys you in Worcester
>HEALTH: New Alzheimer's treatment helps people in early stages (2:19)
-Should my child play sports? What the experts say on C.T.E. (4:53)
>FOOD: Mass. considers changes to grocery shelf label rules (1:39)
>TV/STREAMING: Donnie Wahlberg, Bridget Moynahan reunite for "Blue Bloods" spinoff
>MOVIES: "A Quiet Place Part III" is a go with John Krasinski for 2027 release
>CELEBRITY: Loni Anderson, "WKRP in Cincinnati" star, ex-wife to Burt Reynolds, dies at 79
-Justin Timberlake reveals he's been diagnosed with "debilitating" Lyme disease
>ANIMALS: Senior citizens come together to rescue 7 tiny puppies (1:54)
>HISTORY: The mystery of Jimmy Hoffa: 50 years later
>GOOD NEWS: Man sits on road, holds stranger's hand in car crash
-Meanwhile, in California, watch bears break into cabin, raid the fridge
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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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