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>WEATHER: Mark Rosenthal's 7-day forecast (:24). High of 68 today in Worcester
>TOP OF THE NEWS
+5:00: Wanted man arrested with loaded illegal gun near Polar Park
+5:00: Related: Video shows Worcester police struggling with armed man (pictured)
+5:00: Motorcyclist dies in crash at Route 20 intersection in Charlton
+5:00: Is this your dog?
+Noon: First responders at Hanover Insurance on Lincoln Street (1:28)
+Noon: Worcester police footage of adult daughter of mother arrested by I.C.E. (Warning: Graphic) (14:25)
+Noon: Community rallies behind Charlton firefighter battling brain tumor
+Noon: With assurances from city, Worcester Caribbean Carnival to celebrate
+Noon: Things to Do: Polish Festival, Rippopotamus, Aaron Lewis and more ...
+Noon: A Minute with Meagan (15:59): Meghan Montaner, Executive Director, Mechanics Hall
-Grafton Street’s 491-unit luxury apartment complex moving forward after city approvals
-Old house, new roof: Salisbury Mansion renovations underway
-Former students, teachers, unearth time capsule at Burncoat High School
-Worcester motorcyclist dies in crash with tractor-trailer on Mass. Pike
-Worcester releases new footage of May I.C.E. arrest that separated family
-5 arrested at Hebrew Cemetery in Auburn after complaints of narcotics use and prostitution
-Community gardens coming soon to Worcester's Green Hill Park
-What you need to know: Preliminary election in Worcester nears
-WCCA-TV to host open mic profile nights for City Council At Large candidates
-Radio Worcester's The Roundup (25:49): Sewer fee ruling, Ukraine connection and City Council marathon
-Radio Worcester Roundtable (47:49): $30 million sewer lawsuit, trash cleanup failures and partisan city
>DINING OUT: Plate of oysters at Worcester restaurant comes with a pearl, no extra charge
-ICYMI: Worcester police ask for help finding missing 17-year-old girl
-UMass Memorial Health closes another program as financial challenges mount
-A salute to "Jacky": Monument on June St. to honor fallen Korean War Army private
-See the rest of the day's Worcester news
>HOLDEN (brought to you by Lamoureux Ford): America's newest game show, filmed at Lamoureux Ford (1:40)
-This week's road closures and traffic delays
>THE BURBS (brought to you by North End Motor Sales): Shrewsbury Police Department holds Youth Academy
-Woman charged with drug possession after she was caught shoplifting at Shrewsbury CVS
-Spencer resident starts petition to fund emergency services
-Man charged with O.U.I. and assaulting police after Westminster traffic stop
-Bolton OKs variances for trail and pup signs
-The Item's public safety logs
-Spots still open for Rutland Citizens Police Academy
>BARS & BANDS: The Mayor's Live Music List for Thursday
>SHOWTIME: Prior Presents at Holy Cross 2025-26 features music, dance, puppets
-Listen Up: New song by Rhode Island's Lainey Dionne eyes anxiety
-Want to pick a sunflower bouquet? 5 places in Mass. to pick them and take photos
-Southwick's Zoo welcomes a newborn giraffe. Here's how to help choose her name
>OPINION: Tom Marino: Worcester's obsession with preventing police reform
-Shaun Connolly: If you're thinking about running away from home
-Last Call: As an epidemiologist, Victoria Selser seeks solutions for a healthier community
-Unity Radio's Now I Thrive (58:32): The Finale
>OBITUARIES: Tribute to 28-year veteran of WPI Campus Police
>SPORTS: Drake Maye forms connection with TreVeyon Henderson
-Patriots list Anfernee Jennings, Kyle Dugger in trade talks: Report
-NFL Preseason Week 3 schedule, TV and announcers
-Bravehearts owners thank fans for record-setting season
-WooSox rained out
-Worcester's Keith Allain savors tenure as Yale men's hockey coach as he retires from post
>NATIONAL: Social Security compassionate allowances: Agency expands list
-Kentucky judge gunned down by sheriff allegedly ran sex ring in his chambers: report
>TRAGIC: Frank Caprio, beloved R.I. judge, dies after cancer battle (1:52). Article
>NEW ENGLAND: N.H. mother killed husband, 2 kids before fatally shooting herself
-"If I die, it was Greg": Boyfriend charged in death of pregnant Rehoboth teen held without bail
-Rogue front-end loader causes damage to Milford woman's S.U.V. (1:41). Article
>COLLEGES: WPI researcher receives CAREER Award for project focused on fibrosis
>TRAVEL (brought to you by Fuller RV & Rental): The 10 most-visited museums in the world
>BUSINESS: Tariffs impact: Hundreds of items just got more expensive
-LPL Financial Research: Earnings season delivered
-Mass. unemployment remained unchanged once again in July
>SHOPPING: How to find the best back to school deals and discounts
>HEALTH: Over-the-counter birth control pills transform access
-Doctor explains differing health recommendations for children's COVID vaccines (3:51). Article
>HOMES: One of Worcester's oldest homes, built in 1725, listed for sale
>FOOD: Favorite Day sugar cookies sold at Target recalled
>TV/STREAMING: Trailer for Season 2 of "Wednesday" on Netflix (1:59)
>MOVIES: A summer of sequels and remakes: "Fantastic Four," "Superman," "Lilo and Stitch" among box office winners
>CELEBRITY: Rosie O'Donnell blasts "mean a--hole" Jay Leno for "Biggest Loser" doc moment
>ANIMALS: Family's new house comes with a bunch of ducks (1:44)
>HISTORY: Kayem shares the story behind the Fenway Frank (2:29)
>GOOD NEWS: Mass. man credited with saving life of driver experiencing seizure (1:59)
-Meanwhile, in Colombia, parents name baby Chat Yipiti after A.I. program
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In The News
>WEATHER: Mark Rosenthal's 7-day forecast (:41). High of 95 today in Worcester
>TOP OF THE NEWS
-Court docs reveal disturbing new details behind viral video involving ex-Southbridge McDonald’s manager (2:21). Article
-Cost to fix Worcester police station put at $20 million over 3 years\
-Tiny home village for homeless seniors breaks ground in Worcester
-Emergency closes Worcester restaurant until Friday
-Railers owner buys Pulse Magazine, CM Pride Magazine
-Worcester State nursing program welcomes first group of Anna Maria nursing students
-Mike Benedetti: Worcester City Council agenda preview
-Aislinn Doyle: Thursday's School Committee meeting agenda preview
-Worcester organizations get $425,000 for affordable housing efforts
-Back-to-back national honors spotlight Worcester Public Library’s evolving role
-Radio Worcester (23:08): Worcester City Manager Eric Batista discusses city’s first-ever $1 billion budget
-18 new condos on Elm Street are for sale. Take a look inside
>DINING OUT: Worcester restaurant makes Phantom Gourmet's Great 8 Small Plates (5:56)
-ICYMI: Worcester police honor fallen officers, former chief Gary Gemme
-Assumption graduates 304 students at DCU Center
-Anna Maria College closing comes as disappointment for Molly Bish's family (2:17). Article
-Area woman admits forging 84 checks worth over $110,000
-See the rest of the day's Worcester news
>HOLDEN (brought to you by Lamoureux Ford): Holden police holding second annual Cruiser Cup Golf Tournament June 12th
-Wachusett Echo: Internship and employment at the school bank
-Lamoureux Ford wins record 29th Ford President's Award (4:16)
>THE BURBS (brought to you by North End Motor Sales): Tree crash leaves Southbridge home uninhabitable
-Westborough police continues to investigate shots fired on Research Drive
-Man with spiked-bat, drugs arrested in Leominster after 911 report of impaired driver
-Seeing double: Shrewsbury High School graduating class boasts 17 sets of twins
-Dudley candidates' night to be held June 8th
-Webster Town Meeting approves budget, drone bylaw, Pine View Liquors petition
-Shrewsbury teachers no longer need COVID vaccine
-Blackstone Valley Regional named distinguished school
>BARS & BANDS: The Mayor's Live Music List for Tuesday
>SHOWTIME: Radio Worcester (19:15): Greater Worcester Opera brings “1776” to Central Mass.
-WCCA-TV's Chris's Corner No. 23 (28:52): Meatball, Part 1
>OPINION: Ann Artuso: Depression in motherhood
-Giselle Rivera-Flores: Why Puerto Rico still doesn’t receive S.N.A.P. benefits
-WCCA-TV's Connecting the Dots No. No. 164 (29:35): The Museum of Worcester
-Radio Worcester's The Rundown (26:08): Viral McDonald’s video, city budget hearings and public safety concerns
>OBITUARIES: Tribute to former UMass Medical School professor and Physician of the Year
>SPORTS: Tom Brady takes dig at Bill Belichick during Georgetown commencement speech
-Jason Varitek's wife takes shot at Red Sox G.M. after coaching ouster
-Red Sox beat Royals, 3-1
-Bravehearts release 2026 season promotion schedule
-Win WooSox tickets courtesy of North End Motor Sales
-Holy Cross Varsity Club announces 2026 class in Athletic Hall of Fame
-Worcester hockey alumni 2025-26 highlights, NHL Week 32
>CARS: Gas prices climbing— What frustrated drivers can expect next (4:12)
>NATIONAL: San Diego mosque shooting: 3 men killed, suspects found dead (1:37)
-American who was on doomed cruise reveals what it's like under 42-day hantavirus quarantine
-Tragic: Toddler crushed to death by antique dresser as she climbed it to reach a toy
>NEW ENGLAND: Pilot dies in small plane crash in Rhode Island (:52)
-Pipe bomb found in Mass. pond, police investigating (1:12)
-Video shows Good Samaritans rushing to pull 2 people from car following rollover on I-495
>COLLEGES: Worcester State Cheer scores at national championships
-Clark honors Worcester student, staff members for inclusion and equity work
>TRAVEL (brought to you by Fuller RV & Rental): 10 top trending U.S. summer destinations
-The first thing you should do in a hotel room
>BUSINESS: Banks find ways to finance nonprofits, despite their lending and revenue challenges
-LPL Financial Research: Energy shock expected to hit prices harder than the economy
>HOMES: Homes are older than ever—but local permitting systems could slow down essential renovations
>HEALTH: Discussing ebola outbreak with infectious disease specialist (3:14)
-What no one tells you about egg freezing
>FOOD: Daily Dish: Oven-roasted turkey parmesan over spaghetti
>TV/STREAMING: Trailer for new Jennifer Lopez movie on Netflix, "Office Romance" (2:42)
>MOVIES: Trailer for Steven Spielberg's new movie, "Disclosure Day" (2:38)
>CELEBRITY: Carrie Underwood rejected L.A. glamour to live on Tennessee farm
-William Daniels, 99, and wife Bonnie Bartlett, 96, detail "rules" of "open marriage"
>ANIMALS: Playful puppy from local shelter looking for active family (3:09)
>HISTORY: Inside the Isabella Stewart Gardner Museum art heist
>GOOD NEWS: School principal retires, but returns as a handyman (2:34)
-Meanwhile, Pope Leo does "6-7" hand motion at the Vatican
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