Highlights in The 016 Tuesday, May 3rd

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  Here's what's happening in and around Worcester today:

  

  Mike Birbiglia of Shrewsbury will fill in for Jimmy Kimmel tonight (DoD News)

  In The News

  -Latest weather: Cool and cloudy, high of 57 today in Worcester

  +6:00: Comedian from Shrewsbury to guest host Jimmy Kimmel's show tonight

  +6:00: Lawsuit alleges Worcester police K-9 attacked handcuffed man

  +6:00: Worcester police undergo "Manny Tube" training in Officer Familia's memory (1:44)

  +6:00: Radio Worcester (15:32): City Manager Ed Augustus talks Doherty cost increase, leadership, refugees & immigrants and more

  +6:00: Grafton man arrested after allegedly threatening Northborough Amazon warehouse

  +6:00: Sutton neighbors sound off on blasting at United construction site

  +6:00: SBA names Worcester company Family Owned Business of the Year

  +6:00: WBJ honored for history, diversity reporting among 9 New England journalism awards

  +6:00: Christian Emmerich named Hilton Garden Inn Crusader of the Week

  +Noon: 5 Things You Need to Know Today in Worcester - May 3rd

  +Noon: Up to $5,000 reward offered to identify possible arson suspect in Sutton drive-in fire

  +Noon: Oxford man sentenced to up to 8 years in state prison for mortgage fraud scheme

  +Noon: "Click it or ticket" traffic enforcement campaign this week in Shrewsbury

  +Noon: Millbury School Committee takes a look at diversity, equity programs

  +Noon: Iranian-American comedian Negin Farsad to perform at Ralph's Rock Diner in Worcester

  +Noon: Janice Harvey: Lady Liberty's promise and a Nana's strength rekindle hope in tumultuous times

  -Worcester Regional Airport hoping to acquire more land, make enhancements

  -Local kombucha maker plans café in Worcester

  -2 exit closures will divert motorists headed to I-190 and the Burncoat area

  -Why more Holy Cross alumni are making their teaching careers in Worcester Public Schools

  -BUSINESS: WBJ's Power 50: The most influential professionals of 2022

  -Every professional who has been on a WBJ Power list, 2013-2022

  -Sullivan Tire buys family owned Worcester tire dealer

  -Shrewsbury Street storage facility sells for $15 million

  -City Council preview May 3rd: Union negotiations, the police drone, $23 million more for new Doherty High

  -Radio Worcester (11:47): District 1 City Councilor Sean Rose talks about the City Manager search 

  -Radio Worcester (17:42): School Committee Members Tracy O’Connell Novick & Laura Clancey on the superintendent selection

  -Thousands celebrate Eid al-Fitr in Worcester

  -BARS & BANDS (brought to you by Wachusett Wine & Spirits): The Mayor’s Live Music List for Tuesday

  -Cinema 320 to screen "The Velvet Queen" at 7:30 p.m. Wednesday, May 4th

  -Don Landgren: Police wrestle with drone, body camera issues

  -These are the top donors to Petty and Kennedy campaigns in race for Senate seat

  -Lieutenant Governor candidates in Worcester for human services forum

  -Here is where the city will be street sweeping today 

  -Tribute to Worcester native and "Renaissance Man" who spent his career at T.J. Maxx 

  -ICYMI: Owner seeks to demolish historic Worcester home

  -Legendary country band opening new Worcester music hall (25:45)

  -Top 5 Most Popular Burger Restaurants in Worcester

  -See the rest of the day's Worcester news

  -THE BURBS (brought to you by North End Motor Sales): Election Day in Shrewsbury

  -Tractor-trailer rolls over at Auburn Pike exit

  -Widow of Leominster Marine killed in Norway will not receive death benefits; fundraising underway 

  -Boylston manufacturer tied to NASA's Moon landing acquired after 66 years in business

  -Holden seeks 2 volunteers for election night on Monday

  -Millbury's Nick Lazzaro wins "Shark Tank" event at Holy Cross

  -Shrewsbury considers changing "Board of Selectmen" name

  -Grafton CPC hits back at Select Board over affordable housing inclusion

  -Kraft Group continues industrial investments with $7.5 million packaging warehouse in Webster

  -SPORTS: Hurricanes beat Bruins, 5-1 

  -Bravehearts' Summer Baseball Camp returns in July

  -Enter to win WooSox tickets, courtesy of North End Motor Sales

  -Coach Jim Kavanagh to retire after 52 years at Holy Cross

  -Worcester Hockey Alumni highlights, week 28 

  -NEW: Great Values of Certified Pre-Owned Vehicles at Bertera Nissan (3:44)

  -RVs at Clearance Prices at Fuller RV Rentals and Sales (1:07)

  -NATIONAL/INTERNATIONAL: Vladimir Putin to undergo cancer surgery, transfer power

  -Draft opinion published by Politico suggests Supreme Court will overturn Roe v. Wade

  -Tragic: 10-year-old dies during a Little League game

  -NEW ENGLAND: Lower electricity costs expected across Mass. this spring and summer

  -COLLEGES: Nichols expands new robotic process automation center

  -FOOD: Baby formula shortage causing problems for parents 

  -HEALTH: Is breakfast still the most important meal of the day? 

  -TV/STREAMING: "That ’70s Show" reboot booked these original cast members 

  -CELEBRITY: Naomi Judd died by suicide after longtime illness, report claims 

  -ANIMALS: Dog living in junkyard refused to be rescued without his sister (3:07) 

  -HISTORY: Picturing the Blackstone Canal in 1840 with Beth Sannella (6:04) 

  -GOOD NEWS (brought to you by Bertera Nissan): N.H. boy receives prosthetic leg donation after amputation 

  -Meanwhile, in Connecticut, bears climbs in man's truck, trashes it 

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  +Tap room openings at Worcester brewery

  -CVR/Title Clerk at Bertera Nissan

  -Full-time assistant mechanic in Boylston

  -Landscape Crew Members in Holden

  -Beer Merchandisers at Atlas Distributing

  -Soda Merchandiser at Atlas Distributing

  -CDL Truck drivers at Atlas Distributing

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  Coronavirus (COVID-19)

  +Noon: Radio Worcester (10:39): Medical Director Dr. Hirsh: Summer surge? Plus vaccinations, masks and variants

  -Worcester County's cases up 67.6%; Massachusetts cases surge 36.1%

  -Free vaccinations/boosters 11-7 Wednesday at the Worcester Public Library

  -Mass. reports 6,290 new cases over 3 days, 6 additional deaths

  -Slight rises "nothing" like previous surges, doctor says

  -What happens if I get COVID while traveling?