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>WEATHER: Partly sunny, cooler, high in the upper 70s today in Worcester
-July climate summary for Worcester
>TOP OF THE NEWS
+6:00: Police standoff continues in Worcester
+6:00: Worcester store manager helps police arrest armed robbery suspect (2:47). Article
+6:00: Police Department welcomes neighborhood to National Night Out
+Noon: Police standoff tied to domestic incident underway in Worcester
+Noon: Worcester gets another shot with a bike-share program. This time it's electric bikes
+Noon: Higher Education Music & Arts Festival makes Worcester debut
+Noon: The Mountain Goats set to play stripped down set in Worcester
+Noon: Listen Up: Sapling meets 2025's chaos head on with "Full Moon"
+Noon: Sarah Connell Sanders: Lucius members get serious about music and motherhood
-Lawyer says fatal Fitchburg shooting was an accident; stepson of victim held without bail
-Southbridge man who raped 3 children sentenced to 25 years in prison
-Demolition crew gets prescription to tear down Walgreens to make way for Chick-fil-A
-Leicester police officers honored for arrest of carjacking suspect
-Best Worcester County summer activity: Is it Old Sturbridge Village or the EcoTarium?
-Food, music and dancing — Worcester's Italian Festival returns
-7 things you can do in Worcester for free this summer
-Shrewsbury home goods retailer to close
-Meet the candidates: Morris “Moe” Bergman, councilor-at-large
-2 local events will mark 80th anniversaries of Hiroshima, Nagasaki
-A.S.P.C.A. covering adoption fees for cats & dogs at East Brookfield animal shelter on Thursday
-Radio Worcester Roundtable (48:10): Trash trouble and campaign costs in Worcester
>DINING OUT (brought to you by Patsie Dugan's): 2 Asian restaurants coming soon to Shrewsbury
-ICYMI: Worcester health and human services commissioner to retire after 10 years
-Satya Mitra, Joe Petty lead in Worcester City Councilor at-large fundraising (so far)
-Meet Goose, the water monitor lizard caught after weeks on the run (2:15)
-Related: 100 FM The Pike (6:17): Webster Police Chief Michael Shaw
-See the rest of the day's Worcester news
>HOLDEN (brought to you by Lamoureux Ford): August Among Friends senior newsletter
-Long term employees make Lamoureux Ford special (3:50)
-This week's traffic delays and road closures
>THE BURBS (brought to you by North End Motor Sales): Godbout gives it his all on ninja finals course
-Northborough nursing home property sold for $6 million
-WCCA-TV's Intern Interviews No. 89 (3:26): Summer fun at the Shrewsbury Public Library
-Shrewsbury Police Department July stats
-Shrewsbury police log, August 1st edition
-Grafton police log, August 1st edition
>BARS & BANDS: The Mayor's Live Music List for Wednesday
-Jazzed Up Trio Wednesdays at "961" Restaurant and Lounge in Union Station
>SHOWTIME: The song of the summer is a bummer
-Ewan McGregor, Hayden Christensen top a luminous bill at FAN EXPO Boston
-Ke Huy Quan, Hayley Atwell, Mikaela Hoover, more set for TerrificCon
-Last Call: Brian Holland, standup comic
>OPINION: Janice Harvey: A chat with "janitor with stamina," comedian Jimmy Cash
-Cassinda Scharff: 5 spicy summer reads I can’t stop thinking about
-Manny Jae Media's Innerviews (44:16): Jarelys Castillo of Heal Your Aura
>OBITUARIES: Tribute to beloved firefighter
>SPORTS: Is TreVeyon Henderson the best running back on Patriots roster?
-Patriots cornerback Marcellas Dial suffers torn A.C.L.: Report
-Celtics updated payroll after Georges Niang, Chris Boucher moves: Report
-Red Sox beat Royals, 6-2
-"It doesn’t get better than this": Former St. Paul star Jake LeFrancois thriving with Worcester Bravehearts
-Bravehearts beat Westfield, 7-5. Jaylem Sepulveda named Open Sky Community Services Player of the Game
-Bravehearts' next home game: 6:30 Saturday. Buy tickets here
-La Mega 106.1FM is taking over Fitton Field
-Holy Cross announces men's and women's golf schedule
-WooSox beat Buffalo, 10-6
>CARS: Ford, Lincoln among over 700,000 vehicles recalled
>NATIONAL: Grocery costs a major stressor for most Americans: Poll
-Analysis: Budget bill will cost the government, you more money
>TRAGIC: Pack of stray dogs kills woman near California park
>NEW ENGLAND: Boston among cities targeted by D.O.J. for sanctuary policies
-What Alan Jackson joining Karen Read's civil legal team could mean (3:41)
-Longtime Channel 7 reporter Byron Barnett passes away at 69
>COLLEGES: Holy Cross CrossTalks Episode 6 (10:15): Ally McDonald
>TRAVEL (brought to you by Fuller RV & Rental): Airport worker warns of "growing" new luggage tag scam
>BUSINESS: American Eagle faces backlash over Sydney Sweeney denim ad (2:15)
-LPL Financial Research: Seven takeaways from a dizzying week for markets
-Radio Worcester (12:09): Brian McEvoy of Webster Five on the power of community banking
>HOMES: Look inside: Mass. mansion of Hollywood couple sells for record-breaking figure
>HEALTH: Research shows gambling harm and frequency increased in Mass. (:52)
-Dermatologist gives tips and tricks on how to prevent certain skin mishaps (3:11)
-100 FM The Pike (13:22): Dr. Amy Wolfson on why later school start times matter
>FOOD: Wendy's unveils Wednesday-inspired menu items: When you can get them
>TV/STREAMING: 11 best new shows on Netflix
>MOVIES: Trailer for "The Conjuring: Last Rites" (2:26)
>CELEBRITY: Legendary director Francis Ford Coppola, 86, hospitalized in Italy: report
-Anthony Hopkins channels Hannibal Lecter with Kim Kardashian's Skims face wrap
>ANIMALS: Family goes out for breakfast and comes home with a puppy (2:25)
>HISTORY: Dr Pepper history: How the famous soft drink made a big name for itself starting in 1885
>GOOD NEWS: Pilot surprises grandma who had no idea her grandson was flying the plane she was on
-Meanwhile, in Denmark, zoo asks people to donate unwanted pets to feed predators
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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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