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>Latest weather: Sunny & warm afternoon on tap, high of 84 today in Worcester
>TOP OF THE NEWS
+Mill Street apartment units collapse after pallet falls through roof
*Channel 4: 100 residents forced out after part of roof collapses (2:39)
*Channel 5: My entire apartment was in the unit below, resident says (1:41)
*Worcester fire chief on apartment building roof collapse (2:21)
*Raw aerial video of collapse (35:48)
+6:00: Worcester's East Park spray park closed until further notice
+6:00: Recent spike in COVID levels in Worcester's wastewater
+6:00: Act Now: Get a free scoop of ice cream this weekend at Insomnia Cookies
+Noon: TGIF! Check Dining Out and Bars & Bands before making plans
+Noon: 5 Things You Need to Know Today in Worcester - July 15th
+Noon: Channel 5 Classic "Chronicle": How the "smiley face" was created
+Noon: Artist Spotlight: Christian Bachez
+Noon: Adoption Option: Meet Carl
+Noon: What to watch this weekend
+Noon: New movies on demand: "Jurassic World Dominion," "The Black Phone" and more
-After sex abuse investigation, Worcester soup kitchen leader Billy Riley resigns, Father Madden cleared
-Related: Read the redacted report
-Worcester reports large sewage overflow into Blackstone River
-WooSox negotiated naming rights deal for new city park, Pickett Plaza
-Retired Worcester firefighter wins big in Las Vegas
-Heard Street, Clover Street intersection now a 4-way stop
-Former Worcester public defender Guzman nominated to U.S. District Court in Worcester
-Mount Carmel, Lady of Loreto Italian Festival returns August 11th-14th
-Rooftop party planned for Pearl Elm garage in August
-Check out the "Cookie Monster" whiskey shake at The Fix
>BARS & BANDS (brought to you by Wachusett Wine & Spirits): The Mayor’s Live Music List for Friday
>SHOWTIME: Five Things to Do: Little River Band, Movies on the Common and more
-Conversation across the decades ... Worcester musicians discuss the local artists who influenced them
>MOVIES: Outdoor movies in Worcester begin this month
>HOMES: Worcester ranked 11th hottest market in U.S.
>OBITUARIES: Tribute to Worcester native awarded multiple medals during Vietnam War
-ICYMI: Police arrest man breaking into Worcester car dealership
-Dad’s Keto Kitchen is expanding with more meal delivery and new space on Shrewsbury Street
-Clark University grad Padma Lakshmi gushes about her 2022 Emmy nomination and spills exclusive scoop on "Top Chef" season 20
-Coffee with Konnie No. 537 (29:14): Roberta Schafer
-See the rest of the day's Worcester news
>THE BURBS (brought to you by North End Motor Sales): Grafton firefighters knock down blaze beneath Wyman Gordon’s 50,000 ton press
-Shrewsbury issues public health warnings for Dean Park Pond and Oak Island boat ramp on Flint Pond
-Where to find summertime fun in Millbury and Sutton
-Millbury Public Library to hold outdoor movie night
-State Police dogs find suspect "full Rambo" in East Brookfield swamp
-O Rutland time capsule, where art thou?
-Firefighters battling big blaze in Fitchburg
-At Thirsty Robot, Fitchburg’s newest brewery, science breeds beer whimsy
>SPORTS: Red Sox swept in Tampa
-Bravehearts' comeback comes up short, 6-4. Bravehearts next home game 6:30 p.m. Friday, Fireworks Friday
-'Sader Stories (18:23): Get to know swimming head coach Kristy Jones
-Enter to win WooSox tickets, courtesy of North End Motor Sales
-WooSox swept in doubleheader
>CARS: Bertera has the car for you (4:08)
-RVs at Clearance Prices at Fuller RV Rentals and Sales (1:07)
>NATIONAL: Ex-CIA engineer convicted in largest theft of classified info in agency's history
-Search efforts are underway in Virginia as more than 40 people are unaccounted for after severe flooding
-Attorney Alex Murdaugh charged with murdering wife and son
>NEW ENGLAND: Fall River police lieutenant arrested twice in a week
>SHOPPING: Best post-Prime Day deals: 126 extended sales you can still shop
>COLLEGES: Third annual Battle of the Badges program at Anna Maria College wraps up
>HEALTH: Mass. COVID wastewater data rises as Omicron subvariant BA.5 takes hold
-Officials urge Americans over 50 to get booster right away, but younger adults have to wait
>TV/STREAMING: "Wheel of Fortune," "Jeopardy!" to stream all day, every day
>CELEBRITY: Kevin Spacey pleads not guilty to U.K. sexual assault charges
>FOOD: Pepsi is making big money on smaller portions
>ANIMALS: Senior dog is freed from chains after years (3:05)
>HISTORY: Soldiers' Monument in Worcester
>GOOD NEWS (brought to you by Bertera Nissan): Teen brothers credited with saving grandparents during house fire
-Meanwhile, in Wisconsin, kids find alligator roaming neighborhood
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In The News
>WEATHER: Mark Rosenthal's 7-day forecast (:40). High of 38 today in Worcester
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+5:00: Thieves stole gutters from Worcester house while owner was home
+5:00: Death of Bob Weir sparks memories of Worcester's part in long, strange trip
+5:00: Planning winter entertainment in Worcester
+5:00: Worcester hockey alumni 2025-26 highlights, NHL Week 14
+Noon: 270-unit project at abandoned Spag's factory met with skepticism
+Noon: Central Mass. pizzeria reopens with explanation for abruptly closing
-No answers as cost of probe into death of State Police recruit from Worcester nears $700,000 (3:07). Article
-New year, new look, new amenities for W.R.T.A.
-Local restaurant makes Phantom Gourmet's Great 8 Restaurant Legends (5:32)
-Worcester City Council returns with social media scrutiny, transit fights
-Worcester, Fitchburg aim for uniform, safe sober houses
-Worcester County Wonders: First state-run asylum dates back to 1832
-Newly obtained court docs detail what happened inside Leominster home after man murdered wife, autopsy findings
-$80,000 Keno ticket sold in Millbury
-Police oversight questions persist after Research Bureau report
-Radio Worcester's The Rundown (23:33): Tom Marino defends reporting amid defamation lawsuit
>DINING OUT: Popular bakery chain seeks license for second Worcester location
-ICYMI: National Grid installs new underground cable to fix monthslong outage issues in Worcester
-"A very bad year": Here's what the flu numbers look like in Worcester
-Turtleboy factor: Aidan Kearney's influence on Karen Read case
-Venezuelan native in Worcester lauds capture of Maduro
-Some Worcester rents are falling ... really
-See the rest of the day's Worcester news
>HOLDEN (brought to you by Lamoureux Ford): This week's road closures and traffic delays
-Brew Biscuits in Holden making nutritious dog treats out of grains previously used in breweries (2:05)
-Lamoureux Ford welcomes Jeff Tripp from Sunnyside Motors (1:44)
-Fundraiser to help rebuild Ten West Market
-Ten West Market owner optimistic about return
>THE BURBS (brought to you by North End Motor Sales): Hope Chapel in Sterling dedicates new sanctuary
-Clinton buildings coming together
-Clinton Select Board hears Bates family request to explore right-of-way access at town dump
-Indigenous culture celebration day coming to Grafton this summer
-Spanish-language congregation to move into historic church in West Boylston
-The Item's Neighbor to Neighbor column
>BARS & BANDS: The Mayor's Live Music List for Monday
>SHOWTIME: Full list of winners and nominees at Golden Globes
-Golden Globes snubs and surprises
-Inside the Golden Globes: Everything you didn't see on TV
-World-renowned violinist to rehearse with J.O.M.P. students
>OPINION: Molly McCullough: For Worcester's schools, kids come first
-Maggie Calvetti: Someday they'll be grown & here's who i hope they become
-This Week in Worcester Podcast (2:18:34)
>OBITUARIES: Tribute to Worcester man who had Master’s degrees in Civil Engineering and Mathematics
>SPORTS: Patriots defense shines in 16-3 Wild Card win over Chargers
-Patriots will play Steelers-Texans winner in AFC Divisional Round
-Bruins beat Penguins, 1-0
-Celtics star Jaylen Brown rips refs after loss to Spurs in Boston
-Holy Cross student-athletes record 3.39 G.P.A. during Fall 2025 semester
-100 FM The Pike (18:00): MassLive's Matt Vautour gives 2026 sports predictions
-Railers fall to Florida, 5-3
>NATIONAL: Ex-husband arrested in heinous double murder of slain dentist, wife
-Protests in Iran near the 2-week mark as crackdown intensifies
-Tragic: Dad killed 5 of his children over a decade
>NEW ENGLAND: Deadly house fire in Burrillville, R.I.
-From Lindsay Clancy to Turtleboy: 5 Mass. criminal cases to watch in 2026
>COLLEGES: "We depend on fungi for absolutely everything"
>TRAVEL (brought to you by Fuller RV & Rental): Disney quietly changes course on controversial meal plan changes
>BUSINESS: Central Mass. business by the numbers
>SHOPPING: Samsung unveils "world's largest" TV of its kind at 130 inches
>HOMES: Laundry hacks you’ll wish you knew sooner
>HEALTH: Noom launches Proactive Health GLP-1 Program for long-term health
-Mass. mom fights for scalp cooling to be covered by insurance during chemo (2:06). Article
>FOOD: Your guide to a flavorful Dry January (4:34)
>TV/STREAMING: "The Simpsons" retires beloved character Duffman after 30 years
>MOVIES: 2026 new horror movie releases
>CELEBRITY: "High School Musical" star arrested on child pornography charges
-"Field of Dreams" and "West Wing" actor Timothy Busfield faces arrest warrant in child sex abuse case
>ANIMALS: Rescue dog does the cutest thing when she wants attention (2:00)
>HISTORY: Math, not myths: Inside the new search for Amelia Earhart
>GOOD NEWS: Lottery ticket rejected by another customer earns man $1 million
-Meanwhile, in Germany, watch 50 sheep escape shepherd, walk into grocery store
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