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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
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>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 (1:05). High of 20 today in Worcester
>TOP OF THE NEWS
-Suspects in fatal shooting on Dorchester Street in Worcester caught in Fitchburg
-Worcester reports fewer shootings in 2024, despite jump in homicides
-What nurses say must improve at Saint Vincent Hospital in Worcester
-5 townhouse units planned for Austin Street in Worcester
-Why so many Mass. breweries are closing (and what you can do about it)
-Worcester Community Housing Resources taps established executive as new leader
-Holiday travel rush continues (2:08). Article
-Worcester forum explores M.C.A.S. results and educational equity
-Worcester wants input on where to put new trash/recycling bins
-Radio Worcester (24:05): Worcester Police Union leaders respond to D.O.J. report
-Earlier: Boston Globe: Federal lawsuits lay out D.O.J. allegations against Worcester police
-Radio Worcester (17:50): Mayor Petty addresses City Council meeting amid heated debate
-Radio Worcester (19:13): City Manager Batista addresses D.O.J. report, legal strategy
>FAITH: Holy Cross professor — At Hanukkah, a celebration of eternal light − from desert tabernacle to synagogues today
>DINING OUT: Phantom Gourmet's Great 8 Unique Eateries (5:13)
-ICYMI: Midday snow delivers string of crashes in Central Mass.
-Woman struck by a car in crosswalk in Worcester
-At court hearing, 2 different pictures of fatal Worcester shooting
-Worcester D.P.W. chief Robert L. Moylan Jr. to end interim stint
-Worcester's Union Station listed among 6 of the Most Beautiful Amtrak Stations in America
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>HOLDEN (brought to you by Lamoureux Ford): Wachusett Echo — Fantastic freshmen on varsity sports teams
-Christmas Greetings from Everyone At Lamoureux Ford (:49)
-Mountview Middle School honor roll
>THE BURBS (brought to you by North End Motor Sales): Southbridge day care worker admits to abusing child (2:01)
-Barre ambulance and Verizon utility truck collide on Route 62
-Botched drug deal at Leominster group home ends with arrest of 2 women
-Rutland police to hold car seat check-up on Monday
-Auburn wants feedback on possible regionalization of 911 services
-Shrewsbury Select Board updates (:35)
-Grafton Middle School teachers honored for "Promising Practices"
>BARS & BANDS: The Mayor's Live Music List for Sunday
>SHOWTIME: Things to Do: Candlelight tours, wrestling and holiday choral music
-Spotify's Top 10 most-streamed holiday tracks of all time revealed
-At Holy Cross, "Sojourners" captures the immigrant experience in 1970s America
>OPINION: Tom Marino: 9 years of Public Safety Committee ignoring police discipline
-Laura McCarthy-Ha: Simplifying gift-giving in a big family
-Laurelle Farrell: Lessons in a hair style…bangs
-WCCA-TV's This Is Worcester No. 211 (28:23): Sports, Sports, Sports!
>OBITUARIES: Tribute to an "accomplished and admired singer/ songwriter/ musician" born in Worcester
>SPORTS: Patriots fans will love Josh Allen’s take on Drake Maye’s future
-Van Pelt doubles down on not calling Maye runs after criticism
-NFL Week 16 schedule, TV and announcers
-Celtics beat Bulls, 123-98
-Bruins beat Sabres, 3-1
-Rickey Henderson, Baseball Hall of Famer and league's all-time stolen bases leader, dies at 65
-Railers beat Maine, 5-1
>NATIONAL: 2 Navy pilots shot down over Red Sea in apparent "friendly fire" incident
-Grandparent caregiving declines amid pandemic changes
-Tragic: Grandmother, 80, dies after getting trapped in Sleep Number bed for 2 days: lawsuit
>NEW ENGLAND: State police say Friday's storm caused 200 crashes across state (:22)
-Hypothermic hiker rescued by helicopter in White Mountains (:27)
>COLLEGES: Assumption Professor Cinzia Pica named Visiting Scholar at Harvard
-Anna Maria AMCAST (50:10): Holiday Movies 2.0
-Clark professor gives lecture on what it means to be a feminist in wartime
>TRAVEL (brought to you by Fuller RV & Rental): Waldorf-Astoria insists hotel will reopen in spring
>BUSINESS: Central Mass. business by the numbers
-Financial planning for parents’ assisted living
>HOMES: Tips for moving
>SHOPPING: Cozy gifts your mom will love this holiday season (4:04)
-Holiday gift ideas from unique local businesses across Mass. (4:58)
>HEALTH: Expert explains possible risks, benefits of raw milk (2:49)
-Dr. Todd Ellerin on vaccines and their impact on children (3:40)
>FOOD: Taco Bell unveils new menu item
>TV/STREAMING: Trailer for new Netflix doc, "Jerry Springer: Fights, Camera, Action" (2:21)
>MOVIES: "Barbie 2" in early stages with Greta Gerwig returning to write
>CELEBRITY: James Kennedy arrested for domestic violence weeks after getting fired from "Vanderpump Rules"
>HISTORY: City Hospital, circa 1907
>ANIMALS: Dog becomes mama to a litter of tiny rescue kittens (1:42)
>GOOD NEWS: Man with a rare tumor was told he had months to live. Now, he's cancer-free
-Meanwhile, Mariah Carey fans get into a wild fight at Christmas concert: "On the naughty list"
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