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In The News
>WEATHER: Watch Mark Rosenthal's 7-day forecast (:29). High of 67 in Worcester
>TOP OF THE NEWS
+6:00: Victim of Easter shooting in Worcester dies from injuries
+6:00: Worcester lawmakers back Old Sturbridge Village Charter School probe
+6:00: Millbury town offices on the move
+6:00: 7 arrested in catalytic converter theft ring that targeted Millbury
+Noon: A ceremony will honor 5 women slain in Worcester in the early 1990s
+Noon: Free Worcester-area buses to stay through 2024, W.R.T.A. board decides
+Noon: George’s Coney Island (pictured) listed among the top 5 best Coney dogs in U.S.
+Noon: Ten Things To Do: Pottery Invitational, Woodstock, Biking While Black
+Noon: Worcester Poet Paul Szlosek to be awarded Stanley Kunitz Medal
-2 Worcester firefighters injured, 7 displaced in 2-alarm fire on Normal Street
-Knowledge Bethea, Clark stabbing suspect, put bloody knife in his mom’s car, prosecutors say
-Earlier: 2 men stabbed at Clark University (2:07). Article
-2 injured, Worcester man arrested in knife fight at Auburn Mall
-Robot food delivery service begins at WPI. Video (:20)
-Worcester high school counselor a finalist in the John Lennon songwriting contest
-JetBlue to end flights to New York from Worcester airport
-Worcester Human Rights Commission Chairperson Guillermo Creamer is running for Mayor of Worcester
-Related: Radio Worcester (15:44): Guillermo Creamer announces his bid for Mayor
-4 young Worcester entrepreneurs compete in Spain
-See what Worcester department leaders made in 2022
-Worcester educators unite in demanding fair contract
-Related: Radio Worcester -- Union President Melissa Verdier and Mayor Petty on teacher’s contract
-W.R.T.A. is the only urban transit agency in Mass. to surpass pre-COVID ridership, report says
-Table Hoppin': New Perry's Deli opens in Tatnuck Square
-Reminder: Worcester trash and recycling pickup WILL NOT be delayed a day because of holiday
-Unsolved: Worcester -- "Found Face Down in Crompton Park Playground". Video (16:31). Audio (17:59)
>HISTORY: For some women, Worcester corset industry took form of fiscal freedom
>BARS & BANDS (brought to you by Wachusett Wine & Spirits): The Mayor’s Live Music List for Thursday
>SHOWTIME: Things to do in Worcester during school vacation week
-Listen Up: Jazzmyn RED in fighting form with "The Feminist"
-Last Call: Bobbing for Apples' Kevin Kvein takes the movies
-"Biking While Black" film screening in Worcester
-Radio Worcester Radio Roundtable (36:52): O.S.V. controversy
-What's Up Worcester's "A Word from Echo" (23:08): Major Bloom
-WCCA-TV's Rosen's Roundtable No. 501 (28:04): Inclusionary zoning, Amazon warehouse
-WCCA-TV's This is Worcester No. 164 (29:42): The Armenian Genocide
>OBITUARIES: Tribute to a man who taught at Worcester Voke for 35 years and coached basketball
-ICYMI: City Manager rules out municipal broadband project in Worcester
-Worcester’s historic Kane Building to be converted to apartments
-Restaurant space in high-traffic area of Worcester is available for lease
-Radio Worcester (8:37): Edenish eatery in Worcester with 16-year-old businesswoman Kashvi Vishal
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>HOLDEN (brought to you by Lamoureux Ford and Brilla Coffee Roasters): Holden spring chipping, composting begins Saturday
-Wachusett students share "What adults should know about us – volume 6"
-John DiPietro (9:05): Holden Fire Department is ready for the future
>THE BURBS (brought to you by North End Motor Sales): North Brookfield forbids "vulgar" drag show at pride event: A.C.L.U.
-Shrewsbury P.D. to hold inaugural Autism Awareness Touch A Truck event on Saturday
-Shrewsbury police to host Youth Police Academy
-Rep. Kane joins Meals on Wheels to deliver food
-Cops bust suspected crack dealer in Webster: Police
-West Boylston police log April 10th to 16th
-Berlin riding team qualifies for national finals
>SPORTS: Panthers cool off Bruins, 6-3, even series
-Red Sox lose to Twins, 10-4
-WooSox lose to Iron Pigs, 12-10
-Sutton's Jessie Cardin stays upbeat after not finishing at Boston Marathon
-The Umpire Channel eyes baseball's humanity
>CARS: The all new all electric Ariya has arrived at Bertera Nissan! (5:43)
>NATIONAL: Fourth body pulled from Texas lake amid serial killer fears
-Cases of rare fungal infection linked to Michigan paper mill
-Tragic: 6-year-old girl, parents shot after basketball rolls into man's North Carolina yard
>NEW ENGLAND: Gunman killed 4 at a home, opened fire on Maine highway just days after release from prison
-Harvard Pilgrim Health Care's parent company hit by hackers
>FOOD: You probably never knew this secret to keeping bananas fresh
>HEALTH: Doctor explains sudden surge in step throat cases
-Experimental cancer vaccine combined with immunotherapy delayed return of melanoma, Moderna and Merck say
>BUSINESS: You can now apply for your share of a $725 million Facebook data privacy settlement. Here’s how
-David’s Bridal laying off over 9,000 workers
>TRAVEL (brought to you by Fuller RV & Rental): 5 best islands to visit in Asia
>HOMES: Use these 4 spring cleaning energy saving tips from Mass Save
>TV/STREAMING: "Yellowstone" set to end after rest of Season 5 airs: sources
>MOVIES: Stanley Tucci shares which role he’d never play again
>CELEBRITY: "White Lotus" star F. Murray Abraham was let go from "Mythic Quest" because of sexual misconduct: Report
>ANIMALS: Little boy has sweetest relationships with his 8 rescue animals (3:12)
>GOOD NEWS (brought to you by Bertera Nissan): Man throws $200,000 on highway to "bless others"
-Meanwhile, in California, watch as couple awake to find bear in their garage
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In The News
>WEATHER: Mark Rosenthal's 7-day forecast (:38). High of 88 today in Worcester
>TOP OF THE NEWS
-Police search for wife wanted for questioning in death of Worcester police officer (3:01). Article
-Related: Worcester police officer found dead identified as 31-year department veteran Kurt Solomon (:47)
-Related: Channel 5 helicopter video over Wildwood Ave. home (1:21)
-Related: Press conference (4:26)
-2,300+ Central Mass. apartment units under new ownership after $51 billion merger
-Assumption pays $1.1 million for Anna Maria nursing program
-Local contractor scammed out of $731K for work on DCU Center
-Suppression of Research Bureau's Civilian Review Board report stopped by 1 vote
-Worcester City Council postpones discussion of police review board
-Worcester council weighs speed cameras, Common safety and limits on immigration enforcement
-Worcester company raises $30 million to advance glutaminase inhibitor in schizophrenia
-Discover part of Worcester's East-West Trail at Hadwen Arboretum
-New for the community: Gay bar Vice Worcester readies for fall debut
-Worcester schools with open seats still denied many transfer requests, data shows
-Aislinn Doyle: Worcester Public Schools in Brief: First redistricting scenario
>DINING OUT: Worcester restaurant closed though next Wednesday for maintenance
-Ravioli and pasta making class September 20th
-ICYMI: Fatal A.T.V. crash at 508 International track in Charlton under investigation
-Driver recalls crash into Northborough pool after brakes failed (2:04). Article
-In some Worcester neighborhoods, trees are few and far between
-Fox shot by Worcester animal control officer after another attack
-Fox that bit 2 people in Worcester neighborhood tests positive for rabies
-This historic Worcester church can be yours for $1.6 million
-See the rest of the day's Worcester news
>HOLDEN (brought to you by Lamoureux Ford): This week's road closures and traffic delays
-American Legion Post 42 meeting 2:30 Tuesday
-Russ Parker from Holden loves Lamoureux Ford (3:04)
>THE BURBS (brought to you by North End Motor Sales): Feds: I.C.E. arrests man with murder conviction at Westborough court
-Leominster man arrested for slashing romantic rival with machete outside Wendy’s
-Sturbridge Select Board backs single tax rate, rejects exemptions
-Great turnout for free sundaes at Shrewsbury Senior Center
-Northborough residents band together to promote housing affordability
>BARS & BANDS: The Mayor's Live Music List for Wednesday
-Jazzed Up Duo at Val's 5:30 to 8:30 Saturday
>SHOWTIME: Local nonprofit leader publishes children’s book to help families talk about homelessness with compassion
>OPINION: Viktoriya Skuz: Love after divorce
-WCCA-TV's Close To Home No. 607 (29:01): Brynn Cotter, Part 2
>OBITUARIES: Tribute to an L.P.N. from Worcester
>SPORTS: Gonzalez absent again, Patriots make final preps for Eagles (2:04)
-Kayshon Boutte, A.J. Brown establishing roles with Drake Maye
-Caitlin Clark, Angel Reese deliver most-watched WNBA game ever
-Red Sox beat to Diamondbacks, 9-4
-Holy Cross men’s soccer season preview
-Win WooSox tickets courtesy of North End Motor Sales
-WooSox fall to Syracuse, 5-1
>CARS: Nearly 1 million Chrysler, Jeep, Dodge and Ram vehicles recalled over camera glitch
>NATIONAL: U.S. pauses 50% Canada tariffs after trade deal
-Why aren't more people voting, what can be done to change it? (11:31)
-Tragic: Mom of 3 dies after jumping into river to save son, 7, on family fishing trip
>NEW ENGLAND: Lindsay Clancy trial (17:53): Defense witness drama, Reddington interview
-Mom dies in N.H. murder-suicide; 2 others in hospital
>COLLEGES: Budget cuts threaten Mass. high schoolers’ path to college: "Dangling on the edge of disaster"
>TRAVEL (brought to you by Fuller RV & Rental): The safest hotel floors to stay on
-Disney fans beg for PeopleMover ride return amid Tomorrrowland upgrades
>BUSINESS: Opening arguments begin in Meta's federal trial over child safety
-LPL Financial Research: Shifting leadership in global growth
-Columbia House ends after decades of mail-order music
>HOMES: See how much home prices fell in Worcester County recently
>SHOPPING: Fewer consumers are winning card dispute refunds (3:37)
>HEALTH: Psychiatrist talks maternal mental health (1:15)
-Vaccination exemption rates for U.S. kindergartners hit record high
>FOOD: Dish on a Dime (3:30): Sweet corn soup
>TV/STREAMING: Teaser for Season 4 of "The Diplomat" on Netflix (1:10)
>MOVIES: Every "Scary Movie" ranked, worst to best
>CELEBRITY: Inside Brad Pitt's decision to drink again after 7 years of sobriety
-Selena Gomez, mom sued for allegedly duping investors of mental health company
>ANIMALS: Bald rescue hen turns into the puffiest little diva (1:56)
>HISTORY: Cape Cod town was attacked by a German submarine during World War I
>GOOD NEWS: Man wins his second $50,000 lottery prize of 2026
-Meanwhile, in Idaho, family breaks world record for Hungry Hungry Hippos
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