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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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Classifieds
+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
-Order Pickers - 2nd Shift 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?
In The News
>WEATHER: Mark Rosenthal's 7-day forecast (:45). High of 41 today in Worcester
>TOP OF THE NEWS
-Worcester residents frustrated with snow cleanup: "Florida looks awful freakin’ good"
-Chaos erupts as Worcester officer becomes trapped in car (3:55)
-Worcester Police Department is down nearly 60 officers: "This is a real crisis"
-Worcester police union leader influenced offer in Haxhiaj case, assistant district attorney says
-UMass Memorial transfers transgender patients to new surgeons following abrupt cancellations
-Illegal dumping fines could jump to $1,000 in Worcester
-Worcester School Committee eyes C.R.P., data privacy
-Mass. accuses Barre public employee of double-dipping (3:20). Article
-Trash and recycling delayed by 2 days in Worcester
>DINING OUT: TODAY! Thrive Support and Advocacy fundraiser at 2 Chefs
-ICYMI: Complaint alleges Worcester pastor used investor money for lavish trips
-How many snow days has Worcester had this year? When will school end now?
-Worcester city councilors push for "city with no potholes" dream
-City councilors want police to speed up crackdown on traffic law violators
-Worcester councilor pushes for city investigation of Saint Vincent Hospital
-See the rest of the day's Worcester news
>HOLDEN (brought to you by Lamoureux Ford): Holden police introduce new officer
-Trash and recycling pickup will be delayed a day this week
-Winter snow brings great values at Lamoureux Ford (2:00)
-Jazzed Up Duo at Val’s Friday and Saturday
>THE BURBS (brought to you by North End Motor Sales): Man facing charges for allegedly kidnapping 13-year-old in Northborough
-A new development on Elizabeth Street in Shrewsbury?
-Heavy fire tears through home on Lakeshore Drive in Ashburnham
-2 vehicle rollovers in Grafton amid snowy conditions
-Charlton Select Board begins process to change town's health insurance after steep premium hikes
>BARS & BANDS: The Mayor's Live Music List for Friday
-100 FM The Pike (13:34): Is it a Seger bar? Brian Daly on his viral mission to find out
>SHOWTIME: Things to do: Sugar maples, Chris Fitz in concert, Midori and more ...
-100 FM The Pike (7:14): Worcester's Angelo Gray is making movies and singing his heart out
-Poet's Cauldron to welcome Ursula Rucker at BrickBox Theater
>OPINION: Owura Sarkodieh: In praise of embracing African identity
-Lindsey Ford: 5 practical tips to reset digital habits after winter break
-Holy Cross' Worcester Voices (31:12): Clark Professor Melinda Marchand about her Worcester experience
-What’s Up Worcester (21:43): Dominican Marketplace Committee interview | Jennie Guzman & Laura Martinez
>OBITUARIES: Tribute to Worcester girl who tragically passed away at 13
>SPORTS: A.J. Brown stirs Patriots buzz as trade rumors begin to swirl again
-Bruins beat Columbus, 4-2
-Holy Cross women's ice hockey hosts New Hampshire in Hockey East Quarterfinals
-Worcester Public Schools Athletic Hall Of Fame announces 2026 inductees
-The Olympic break sees many former Worcester pros at the top of their leagues
>NATIONAL: F.B.I. makes final sweep of Nancy Guthrie's house in sign investigation has hit a dead end
-Bikini-clad women pictured with Stephen Hawking in Epstein files were his carers, family claims
-Tragic: Grandfather kidnapped from his bed and murdered in case of mistaken identity, police say
>NEW ENGLAND: Woman, 2-year-old girl recovering after home explosion (1:29)
-Malden High School girls' basketball coach charged with raping student (1:38). Article
>COLLEGES: WPI Podcast, Episode 27 (33:26): A.I. at WPI, with Elke Rundensteiner and Yunus Telliel
-Clark student Skye Donaldson paints mural in Goddard Library to inspire
>TRAVEL (brought to you by Fuller RV & Rental): These 4 popular national parks announce plans for 2026 visitor reservations
-Norwegian Cruise Line slammed over dining dress code change: "Idiotic rule"
>BUSINESS: Twitter founder Jack Dorsey cuts 4,000 jobs from Block in A.I. pivot
-LPL Financial Research: LPL Research’s 2026 strategic asset allocation
-Paramount wins bidding war for Warner Brothers Discovery
>HOMES: Central Mass. home sales slow to start 2026
>HEALTH: "Boredom challenge" could have benefits for your brain (:18)
>FOOD: The pistachio bread recipe you "knead" to try (7:57)
>TV/STREAMING: Anderson Cooper leaving "60 Minutes" in latest CBS staff shakeup
>MOVIES: 25th anniversary trailer for "The Mummy" (:31)
>CELEBRITY: The real reason behind Cardi B and Stefon Diggs' split revealed
-Wu-Tang Clan founding member Oliver "Power" Grant dies at 52
>ANIMALS: Disabled lamb becomes her dad’s wedding ring bearer (1:54)
>HISTORY: Storm comparison: Blizzard of '78 vs. Blizzard of '26 (6:22)
>GOOD NEWS: Kidney donor braves blizzard for Boston transplant surgery (1:52)
-Meanwhile, in Florida, deer crashes into home through living room window
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