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In The News
>WEATHER: Watch Mark Rosenthal's 7-day forecast (:44). High of 87 today in Worcester
>TOP OF THE NEWS
+6:00: Worcester standoff suspect Jonathan Lugo held ex-girlfriend against her will, police say
+6:00: Worcester will add lifeguards at Bell Pond Beach
+6:00: Radio Worcester Roundtable (35:39): City solicitor, Ballpark Commission and City Council race
+6:00: Worcester Common conspicuously missing from 'The Holdovers' movie trailer
+6:00: Jazz guitar great John Pizzarelli set for Mechanics Hall
+Noon: With water levels high, Lake Quinsigamond sees boating restrictions
+Noon: 2 Worcester businesses participate in Interise minority business academy
-City solicitor evaded City Council order, texts show
-Mike Benedetti: Worcester City Council agenda preview -- Losing lawsuits, adjusting commissions
-City Council to consider elimination of Polar Park's Ballpark Commission
-Woman hit, injured crossing Worcester street (:24). Article
-Worcester man crashes stolen car, gets arrested, police say
-Prosecutor on Worcester standoff: Mother opened curtain, and Caleb Boateng responded with outrage
-Related: Mom released from hospital, brother on mend after Worcester standoff
-Related: Brother pushed air conditioner out, jumped from roof, before Worcester standoff, state says
-Cleanup continues after tornado, flooding in Central Mass. (1:35)
-Related: North Brookfield fire chief marvels at tornado's power
-Arris Partners makes $7 million Green Island investment
-LifeFlight, police conduct airlift drill for transporting injured dogs
-Jackpot reaches $1 billion after no winning ticket in Monday’s Powerball drawing
-Radio Worcester (10:49): Raising funds for Meghan Milonopolous and her family
-Meg's Journey, Part 4 (11:26): Meg describes how she had to navigate the healthcare system to get needed care
-Related: Fundraiser for Meg and her family
>HISTORY: Turtle Boy statue in Worcester -- What does it mean? Why is it there?
>DINING OUT: Restaurant and diner in Worcester closed for vacation
-ICYMI: Worcester man charged in connection with gun threats on Cutler Street
-Worcester as a Workout City: Summer fitness for all
-Do you know this guy? Worcester police ask for help
-Help police identify man wanted in thefts from local banks
-See the rest of the day's Worcester news
>HOLDEN (brought to you by Lamoureux Ford): Corner Shop awards scholarships
-Lamoureux Ford is your headquarters for the Ford F-150 (5:49)
-Board of Selectmen seeks applicants to serve on Monty Tech School District board
>THE BURBS (brought to you by North End Motor Sales): Missing person located in Boylston
-Man arrested after trying to commit identity theft in Boylston
-Tree falls on Clinton house; occupants safe, but relocated
-Person of interest sought for alleged abduction attempt in Warren
-Plan to close birthing center at Leominster hospital sparks pushback (1:52). Article
-Enter to win WooSox tickets, Dunkin cards and swag from North End Motor Sales
-Mosquito Control Project's remaining Shrewsbury dates
-How the Sutton Police Department uses social media to connect with the community
-Donated masks will save animal lives
>BARS & BANDS: The Mayor’s Live Music List for Tuesday
>SHOWTIME: $10 off tickets to select Hanover Theatre shows through July 31st
-Jazz singer Cécile McLorin Salvant debuts in Worcester
-Madrid theater group brings unique tale of the Inquisition to Worcester
-Wall Street Journal: Worcester Art Museum rolls out a selection of its world-class collection of watercolors, rarely seen due to their fragility
-Dead & Company, John Mayer play final show as a band
-Worcesteria: Washing, cleaning products needed for soap pantry
-Giselle Rivera-Flores: Is Latino a race or an ethnicity?
-WCCA-TV's Chandler Chat No. 390 (27:25): Gary Rosen
-WCCA-TV's Perspectives No. 87 (27:58): Hamzah Henshaw, Part 2
>OBITUARIES: Tribute to standout Worcester athlete who had 3 holes-in-one
>SPORTS: Red Sox beat Athletics, 7-0
-Holy Cross 'Sader Stories (43:09): Women's ice hockey coach Katie Lachapelle, the growth of a head coach and her program
-Former Q.C.C. basketball player going on international tour
-Bravehearts bringing big-league atmosphere to summer baseball. Next home game: 6:30 p.m. Wednesday
-WooSox Weekly: WooSox sweep Jumbo Shrimp, jump to first place
-T&G Hometeam spring high school sports all-stars
>CARS: See the most economical EV at Bertera Nissan, the Nissan Leaf (6:01)
-Toyota, Lexus, BMW among 43,000 vehicles recalled recently
-NATIONAL: Deaths of 4 women linked after Portland police previously said no connection
-Bison gores a woman near lakeside cabins in Yellowstone National Park
-Tragic: 9-month-old girl dies after 17-year-old mom put fentanyl in bottle
>NEW ENGLAND: Newton man accused of beating wife to death by baseball bat in front of children (2:42)
-Woman finds man hiding in car while driving in Cape Cod town, police say
>COLLEGES: 6 questions with Michaela Cartier, Anna Maria's new program coordinator for student activities
>TRAVEL (brought to you by Fuller RV & Rental): The world's most spectacular viewpoints and lookouts
>BUSINESS: Central Mass. business confidence falls into pessimistic territory
-Telegram & Gazette to remove name from Worcester skyline, but remain downtown
>HEALTH: Doctors on mosquito repellents that work best for babies
-How a presentation helped former Worcester Academy athlete from Holden catch his cancer early
>TV/STREAMING: Locals advance to "American Ninja Warrior" semifinals
>MOVIES: "Deadpool 3," "Mission: Impossible 8" and "Venom 3" halted amid actors strike
>CELEBRITY: Elton John testifies for the defense in Kevin Spacey's sexual assault trial
>HOMES: Getting kids involved with gardening
>ANIMALS: Cat does parkour off woman's face whenever she does yoga (3:04)
>GOOD NEWS (brought to you by Bertera Nissan): Man gets engaged, wins lottery in one weekend
-Meanwhile, in New Zealand, seal returns to ocean after visiting KFC parking lot
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In The News
>WEATHER: Mark Rosenthal's 7-day forecast (:40). High of 38 today in Worcester
>TOP OF THE NEWS
+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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