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In The News
>WEATHER: Watch Mark Rosenthal's 7-day forecast (:58). High of 32 today
>TOP OF THE NEWS
+6:00: Worcester transfers police investigations commander following T&G report
+6:00: Radio Worcester (6:24): Weekly Worcester & Central Mass. health update with Dr. Michael Hirsh
+6:00: Radio Worcester (10:12): Fred Taylor, President Worcester Chapter NAACP after the release of the Tyre Nichols video
+6:00: First Negro Leagues exhibit in Worcester starts Black History Month
+6:00: Thrift Store Threads: Worcester brothers forge vision in vintage store
+6:00: Related: Music, memory, family focus of new Worcester fashion store (:59)
+6:00: Janice Harvey: Banning books, history doesn't erase truth
-Boston Globe: Worcester is booming amid Boston's housing affordability crisis. Now its home prices are soaring, too
-6 weeks in, Worcester residents still grappling with homeless shelter
-Holden police arrest Worcester man for being getaway driver in Walgreens robbery
-Inspired by Worcester woman, national firefighters union takes action against P.F.A.S. in gear
-At Worcester vigil for Tyre Nichols, speakers recall other U.S. police killings
-Worcester's South High to compete on GBH TV's "High School Quiz Show"
-Empty tree wells: A rooted and frustrating problem in Worcester
-New residential drop-off days for yard waste in Worcester
-Exit to Mass Pike from Worcester closing during bridge work
-Mike Benedetti: City Council Preview -- Finalizing zoning changes, police report requests
-Comet passing closest to Earth this week, visible over Mass., New England
-Powerball numbers drawn for $613 million jackpot
-NEW! Unsolved: Worcester -- "Body Found Beneath Snow at The Beacon". Video (17:42). Audio (19:28)
>MOVIES: "Last Deal" with Worcester actor Anthony Molinari coming to theaters, V.O.D.
>BARS & BANDS (brought to you by Wachusett Wine & Spirits): The Mayor’s Live Music List for Tuesday
>SHOWTIME: In "The Final Tour," Wynonna a singular presence on DCU Center stage
-Worcester artists, activists remember Michael Foley as positive presence
-Bringing expanded vision to icon museum
>OBITUARIES (brought to you by G9 Financial): Tribute to high school sports star and longtime Worcester firefighter
-ICYMI: 54-year-old man shot in Worcester
-Man charged with O.U.I. after crashing car into Dudley home
-Donut lovers say goodbye to Glazy Susan on its final day
-W.R.T.A. meets targets on ridership, costs in new state report
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>HOLDEN (brought to you by Lamoureux Ford and Brilla Coffee Roasters): Holden police arrest man for vandalizing property with an axe
-Real estate and personal property taxes due on Wednesday
-John DiPietro (7:44): Holden PD is here for you
-Brilla Coffee Roasters opens long-awaited new Holden location (1:06)
-Lamoureux Ford wants to beat the snow (1:31)
>THE BURBS (brought to you by North End Motor Sales): Fire at commercial building in Grafton
-West Boylston police log January 23rd to 29th
-Superintendent fills Lancaster officials in on school progress
-Good news from Grafton News
-Paxton Lion Club announces scholarship
>SPORTS: Bravehearts land 9 with local ties as first roster signings
-Jack Ricketts named Hilton Garden Inn Crusader of the Week
-Worcester Hockey Alumni highlights, NHL week 16
-Bobby Hull, Blackhawks legend, dead at 84
-Picking the top Central Mass. boys' basketball games of the week
>CARS: Bertera has your winter car! (3:27)
-Save $500 on select F150's and RAM trucks in stock at North End Motor Sales
-Tesla price cuts anger owners who bought before discounts: report
-RVs at Clearance Prices at Fuller RV Rentals and Sales (1:07)
>NATION/WORLD: COVID emergencies will end on May 11th
-7th Memphis officer disciplined, EMTs fired in Tyre Nichols death
-Surgeon General warns 13 is too young for children to sign up for social media
-Tragic: 40 dead after passenger bus crash in Pakistan
>NEW ENGLAND: Legalized sports betting kicks off in Mass. just in time for the Super Bowl
-State police search Sudbury Reservoir for missing Ware man
>FOOD: Nationwide recall issued for sausage products due to possible Listeria contamination
>BUSINESS: Central Mass. business by the Numbers
-Worcester Business Connect No. 39 (26:57): NCR with Peter Bellanton
-Adult-use marijuana shops in Mass. pass $4 billion in sales
>COLLEGES: UMass Chan researchers achieve gene therapy milestone
-Anna Maria students make gallery debut at ArtsWorcester’s College Night
>HISTORY: Sumner Coal Company, 9 Pleasant Street, Worcester
>HOMES: 10 most expensive homes sold in Worcester County January 22nd to 29th
>HEALTH: Free COVID vaccinations on Wednesday: 11-5:30 at Worcester Public Library
-Blood test could detect Alzheimer's disease early: study
>TV/STREAMING: Paramount+ and Showtime are combining in the U.S.
>CELEBRITY: Cindy Williams of "Laverne & Shirley" dies at 75
>ANIMALS: Shy rescue puppy asks for pets for the first time (3:06)
>GOOD NEWS (brought to you by Bertera Nissan): Animal shelter reunites owner with dog she gave up due to homelessness
-Meanwhile, in Texas, massive American eel washes up on Gulf Coast
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In The News
>WEATHER: Mark Rosenthal's 7-day forecast (:32). High of 65 today in Worcester
>TOP OF THE NEWS
+Noon: Uxbridge schools report teacher to police after "physical contact"
+Noon: In new documentary, Cara Brindisi explores her music therapist career
+Noon: Sarah Connell Sanders: American Antiquarian Society a "national treasure"
+Noon: Last Call: Thomas D'Agostino, author and paranormal researcher
-This is why some tap water is brown in Worcester
-Worcester's Union Station closing Wednesday for "Walking Dead" production
-Earlier: "Walking Dead" sequel series shoot brings zombies to Worcester (1:42). Article
-Worcester Glass Tower top floors reopen as event space
-Saint John's urged to address sexual abuse allegations made by former students
-Culinary students from Worcester Tech travel to France for break
-Aislinn Doyle: Worcester Public Schools in Brief for April
-Here’s how much overtime pay Worcester police made in 2023
-City Council: David Clark Co. T.I.F. sent for review; Rental Registration Program examined
-Mother's Day in Worcester; How to show Mom how much you care
-Water, sewer rate increase in Worcester coming this summer
-Supreme Court to rule on city's homeless encampment ban. What will it mean for Worcester?
-Habitat For Humanity holds fourth annual clothing drive
-Meanwhile, in Holden, police to monitor courts for pickleball pirates
>DINING OUT: Pulse Magazine's Eat Beat for May
-ICYMI: Worcester police ask for public's help finding missing 17-year-old
-Why a helicopter will be hovering above Worcester this month
-Wanted man bites Worcester officer's ear during arrest, police say
-Worcester Human Rights Commission calls for end to Civil Service
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>HOLDEN (brought to you by Lamoureux Ford): Holden election features 3 contests, 2 questions
-Lamoureux Ford salutes the UConn Huskies (:54)
-Water use restriction May 1st to September 30th
>THE BURBS (brought to you by North End Motor Sales): Northbridge stabbing victim died defending younger brother, family says (1:43). Article
-20-year-old man fatally stabbed outside Leominster apartment complex (1:34). Article
-Attorney General sues septic company over waste dumped into Blackstone wetland
-Flynn, Wensky re-elected to Shrewsbury Select Board, School Committee
-Radio Worcester (10:11): Nick Lazzaro talks Millbury issues post-election win
-Override on Paxton's May 13th election
-Princeton prepared to delay annual meeting
>BARS & BANDS: The Mayor's Live Music List for Wednesday
-Jazzed Up gig at 961 (Union Station) Wednesday canceled because of TV show production
>SHOWTIME: Worcester band Berm haunts on "some passable ghost" E.P.
-How to buy tickets for Lana Del Rey's concert at Fenway Park
-Capturing life with Clark prof and photographer Stephen DiRado
-WCCA-TV's Soapbox No. 1340 (24:52): Worcester Symphony Orchestra
>SHOPPING: You still haven't bought Mother's Day presents? Aren't you lucky WoMag has your gift guide
-WCCA-TV's Activate Worcester No. 324 (29:06): Jay Givan
-Unity Radio (58:34): The Susanity Life
-WCCA-TV's Tech Safe No. 33 (27:52): Minneapolis for Safe Tech
>OBITUARIES: Tribute to man who spent 38 years at Wyman Gordon and was very active in the community
>SPORTS: Celtics clobber Cavaliers, 120-95, in Game 1
-Eliot Wolf the "overwhelming favorite" to be named Patriots’ top exec
-Red Sox lose to Braves, 4-2
-This week in Holy Cross Athletics
-Paying college athletes appears closer than ever. How could it work and what stands in the way?
-WooSox Rewind — Worcester takes 5 of 6 from Lehigh Valley
-WooSox fall to Buffalo, 7-5
>CARS: Bertera has the all-star team to help you find your next Nissan car or truck (:39)
-Some Hyundai, Kia owners finding themselves uninsurable
>NATIONAL: Boeing faces 10 more whistleblowers after 2 die
-Killer nurse sentenced to hundreds of years behind bars for deaths of 17 patients
-Tragic: Newborn twins diagnosed with rare condition denied treatment
>NEW ENGLAND: Karen Read trial: Defense calls lieutenant's credibility into question (20:22)
-9-year-old boy from Orange left on school bus after he fell asleep
>COLLEGES: Anna Maria celebrates students and faculty at the Academic Awards
-Annual Clark alumni awards to be presented during Reunion Weekend
-Obstacles, opportunities, optimism: The journey of women in science
>TRAVEL (brought to you by Fuller RV & Rental): Budget hotel vacancies top 50% as inflation-weary Americans cut back on travel
>BUSINESS: African Business Expo draws business leaders to Worcester
-LPL Research: Sell in May? Maybe not
-Radio Worcester (24:48): Worcester Emerging Workforce Forum Thursday
>HOMES: Homeowners say this clean energy industry has dirty secret
>HEALTH: Could A.I. help diagnose cancer with one drop of blood? (1:05)
-New survey shows more young people believe skin cancer myths (:57)
>FOOD: U.S. to test ground beef in states with bird-flu outbreaks in dairy cows
>TV/STREAMING: Tom Selleck says CBS should “come to their senses” and renew "Blue Bloods"
>MOVIES: Trailer for M. Night Shyamalan’s new movie, "Trap": Josh Hartnett is a serial killer
>CELEBRITY: Susan Buckner, who played spirited cheerleader Patty Simcox in "Grease," dies at 72
>ANIMALS: Mama leopard reunites with her baby (:52)
>HISTORY: B & M R.R. Bridge from Dam in Clinton
>GOOD NEWS (brought to you by Bertera Nissan): Boston police officers bring cake and sing "Happy Birthday" to man who called 911
-Meanwhile, in Connecticut, 2 vultures found "too drunk to fly"
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