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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 (:32). High of 21 today in Worcester
+5:00: Another cold night, next snow threat develops Sunday (3:18)
-Worcester winter parking ban remains as snow cleanup continues
-720 tickets, 400 tows in Worcester during storm
-"There isn’t enough help out there": Worcester gets mixed reviews on plowing
>TOP OF THE NEWS
+5:00: Massport seeks to double Worcester airport passenger use by 2035, grow cargo operations
+5:00: Mini-grants applications for Worcester teachers now open
+Noon: Lunenburg school resource officer helps recover more than $100,000 in crypto scam
+Noon: "I Declare" eyes Black perspectives in face of historic anniversary
+Noon: Last Call: Dee O'Connor, book collaborator
-UMass Memorial sees spike in shoveling heart attacks after storm (1:53). Article
-City Council moves forward on Main Street tax exemption
-Kraft honors fallen officer’s family with Super Bowl tickets
-As "Laverne & Shirley" turns 50, remembering Worcester's own Big Ragoo
-Saint Vincent names interim C.E.O. and C.N.O. in leadership transition
-Worcester County Wonders: The future is bright for a new Whalom Park
>DINING OUT: Best hidden gem restaurants in America? Beloved spots worth the trip
-ICYMI: Worcester couple convicted of sex trafficking relative sentenced to prison
-Town Fair Tire wants to take over former Fortin's Market (and Dollar Tree) on West Boylston Street
-3-story apartment building proposed for Worcester’s Millbury Street
-TV food personality Alton Brown is set to return to Worcester in April
-Mystery on Main Street: Catacombs under downtown Worcester
-85-year-old man in Worcester jokes about spending birthday digging car out of snow
-See the rest of the day's Worcester news
>HOLDEN (brought to you by Lamoureux Ford): This week's road closures and traffic delays
-NEW! Winter snow brings great values at Lamoureux Ford (2:00)
-12-year-old cellist from Holden competes as semifinalist in national competition
>THE BURBS (brought to you by North End Motor Sales): Massive water main breaks disrupt service in Grafton (1:30)
-Shrewsbury adds additional full-day Pre-K classrooms
-Traffic advisory for center of Millbury
-Clinton town clerk resigns, seat to be filled at upcoming election
-Woman arrested after sleeping on sidewalk, drinking near Leominster Market Basket
-Book your pup's next glow-up at Life is Ruff in Auburn
>BARS & BANDS: The Mayor's Live Music List for Wednesday
>SHOWTIME: Knox Train 250th celebrations at Old Sturbridge Village and Worcester
-Holy Cross, Worcester Academy legend Sherry Levin puts lifetime of lessons into new book
-Listen Up: Seeing "Faces" with Worcester rapper Ghost of the Machine
>OPINION: Dr. Mohammad Alhabbal: Many seniors face new crisis
-Unity Radio's Unity in the Community (58:04): TheHeavyWeight Dj Rasheed
-Radio Worcester Roundtable (51:35): How are the roads?
>OBITUARIES: Tribute to longtime Worcester C.P.A.
>SPORTS: Mike Vrabel says Patriots run to Super Bowl was "group effort" (1:06)
-Is Drake Maye hurt? Vrabel gives vague answer
-Maye had right shoulder issue before AFC Championship Game
-Whale comes in with $1.1 million wager on this Super Bowl bet
-NFL world shocked by Bill Belichick failing to make Hall of Fame
-How Belichick reacted to his shocking Hall of Fame snub
-Bill Polian denies being factor in Belichick's Hall of Fame miss
-Bruins beat Nashville, 3-2
-Caitlin Clark joining NBC's NBA coverage as special contributor
-Holy Cross men's basketball (on the road) and women's basketball (at home) face Colgate
>CARS: Volkswagen to recall 44,000 vehicles over high-voltage battery fire risk
>NATIONAL: Woman gets $3 million in romance scams
-Autopsy reports reveal horrific new details about University of Idaho victims' stabbing injuries
-Tragic: Father shoots and kills 4 family members, including wife, while his child hides in closet and calls 911: cops
>NEW ENGLAND: 2 children charged with murder after deadly beating in Providence
-Top Hawaiian chef and dad of 3 ID'd as fourth victim of Maine plane crash
-Radio Worcester (12:55): Jesse Littlewood explains ballot initiative to reform primary elections
>COLLEGES: Clark's visual arts M.F.A. residency includes learning, creating and building community
-Holy Cross professor: From ancient Rome to today, war-makers have talked constantly about peace
>TRAVEL (brought to you by Fuller RV & Rental): Southwest's controversial plus-size passenger policy kicks in
-5 things you should always wear on a plane
>BUSINESS: UPS plans to cut up to 30,000 jobs as it scales back Amazon deliveries
-LPL Financial Research: The productivity advantage: Powering economic growth in 2026
-TikTok reaches last-minute settlement with woman who blamed app for depression, body dysmorphia
>HOMES: Cities with the fastest-growing home prices in the Worcester metro area
>SHOPPING: Behind the seams — A closer look at clothing quality (1:54)
>FOOD: Keurig recalls over 80,000 McCafé coffee pods
>HEALTH: Women who get pregnant in this window are more likely to live longer
-Deadly cancer risk spikes with certain level of alcohol consumption, study finds
>TV/STREAMING: Taylor Sheridan’s TV show lineup: "Landman" Season 3, "Marshals", "The Madison" and more
>MOVIES: Dirty Dancing sequel with Jennifer Grey moving forward
>CELEBRITY: Sydney Sweeney climbs Hollywood sign to hang up bras
-Claire Danes admits she had a "meltdown" after learning she was pregnant at 44
>ANIMALS: Wild squirrel visits dog every day for 5 years (2:13)
>HISTORY: Then & Now: Belmont and Edward streets, Worcester
>GOOD NEWS: Bouquet of lottery tickets earns birthday girl $20,000
-Meanwhile, in Australia, kangaroo causes chaos during bike tour, bikers injured
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