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In The News
>WEATHER: Watch Mark Rosenthal's 7-day forecast (1:04). High of 83 today in Worcester
>TOP OF THE NEWS
+6:00: Worcester City Councilor wants drug treatment center in Main South slowed
+6:00: 8 Worcester County police departments receive body camera grants
+6:00: In a field of colors, a fight against Alzheimer's disease
+Noon: Worcester's Apollo the Boss: From federal prison to rising star in the music industry
+Noon: Rapper and singer Lord Afrixana holds true to his Worcester upbringing
+Noon: Clock Out represent for the Central Mass. hardcore scene on "No Control" E.P.
-Person shot in Worcester overnight
-Worcester man accused of aiming gun at cops had "mental health crisis," attorney says
-$100,000 and $50,000 Powerball winners sold in Worcester
-Councilors say Worcester needs to step to plate and increase use of Polar Park
-Worcester Walks: Green Hill Park Farm a calm place for man and beast
-First of 5 new fire trucks arrives for Worcester Fire Department
-Pomegranate champagne among 5 winter flavors introduced by Polar Seltzer (pictured)
-Refreshed and renewed: Worcester Tech students art up Elm Park bridge
-Worcester has the highest opioid overdose mortality rate in the state
-Nichols College president Glenn Sulmasy resigns
-Warren man charged after threatening state probation workers in Clinton
-Brendan Sargent from Worcester to appear on "Jeopardy! Champions Tournament" Thursday
-NEW! Unsolved: Worcester — Shot and Killed on Bell Hill. Video (12:57). Audio (12:56)
>DINING OUT: Down to Final Four in search for Best Breakfast Place in Central Mass.
-ICYMI: Worcester police looking for missing 17-year-old
-Allegations of discrimination and harassment roil Worcester Art Museum
-Former Worcester police officer arrested for firing gun during confrontation at McDonald's
-Worcester man arrested after firing gun into the air in front of police
-See the rest of the day's Worcester news
>HOLDEN (brought to you by Lamoureux Ford): Holden police ask for help IDing B&E suspect
-Wachusett student "having a bad day" arrested after punching Holden officer
-Jefferson Mills in Holden opens its doors (3:51)
-Lamoureux Ford is your headquarters for the exciting BRONCO SPORT (1:47)
>THE BURBS (brought to you by North End Motor Sales): TODAY! Large scale search & rescue drill at Rutland State Park
-TODAY! Bigelow Library holding banned book read-in
-Uxbridge mother reacts to Edward Davis investigation of schools
-Sutton High School first in state to launch digital wellness assessment
-Looking back at the old Westborough Speedway
-Wachusett area public safety logs
-Oxford manufacturer buys Malden grinding firm
>BARS & BANDS: The Mayor’s Live Music List for Wednesday
>SHOWTIME: Worcester poet Richard Fox dies after battle with cancer
-"Rhythm 4 Ribbons" concert for low-income breast cancer patients
-Listen Up: A New England Halloween Playlist to haunt your holiday
-WCCA-TV's The Mayor's Forum No. 34 (27:58): Charles Luster
-Manny Jae Media (41:35): 4 U Bridal and Prom's Lorna Ellis
>OBITUARIES: Tribute to area woman who passed away at 109
>SPORTS: How much is Bill Belichick on the hot seat? Mike Florio gives interesting take
-Do the Celtics have the best roster in the NBA?
-Holy Cross announces 2023-24 women’s basketball schedule
-Holy Cross women's hockey announces staff additions for the 2023-24 season
-Worcester Tech girls' volleyball continues to make progress
>CARS: See the most economical EV at Bertera Nissan, the Nissan Leaf (6:01)
>NATIONAL: Shooting leaves multiple people shot at Baltimore university
-Every cell phone to receive emergency test message at 2:20 Wednesday
-Tragic: "Apocalyptic" bus crash in Italy kills at least 21 people, mostly tourists
>NEW ENGLAND: Man charged in Dennis boat crash that killed 17-year-old girl
>COLLEGES: A drive through the Clark campus in 1964
-Holy Cross prof, students documenting how climate change affects apples
>TRAVEL (brought to you by Fuller RV & Rental): 25 fall festivals you should check out
>BUSINESS: What to do if you click on spam email and it takes your info
-Back in the office? Here’s how to be professional in the workplace
>HEALTH: Climbing stairs cuts heart disease risk by 20% — and may beat steps
-Your pumpkin spice latte contains a key ingredient that could harm your health
>FOOD: I was a McDonald's chef — here's why they do not make onion rings
>SHOPPING: Mattel unveils Stevie Nicks Barbie doll
>HOMES: See all homes sold in Worcester County, September 24th to 30th
>TV/STREAMING: "30 Rock" left Hulu. Where to watch the sitcom online
>MOVIES: Disney's move to "modernize" "Bambi" remake sparks anger
>CELEBRITY: Bruce Willis’ wife says it’s “hard to know” if he’s aware of his dementia
>ANIMALS: Cat raised by dogs races to the ocean to swim (3:03)
>HISTORY: Today in History for October 4th (1:21)
>GOOD NEWS (brought to you by Bertera Nissan): Off-duty firefighter saves woman's life after she stopped breathing
-Meanwhile, in Australia, dingo burglarizes boat, steals purse and snacks
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In The News
>WEATHER: Mark Rosenthal's 7-day forecast (1:13). High of 30 today in Worcester
-Declared winter parking ban in effect in Worcester
>TOP OF THE NEWS
-2 killed, 9 hurt in Brown University shooting (9:49)
-Related: Video shows man sought in Brown shooting (4:39)
-Related: Newest details on search for Brown shooting suspect (12:39)
-Related: Brown students describe aftermath of campus shooting (2:44)
-"Waiting for the next child to die": Former Worcester judge calls for federal probe of Mass. child welfare system
-Worcester schools release new data looking at assaults on staff
-Worcester man's display of nearly 300 Christmas inflatables attracts visitors from around Mass. (2:40). Article
-Worcester doesn’t have enough supermarkets. Some people blame the city’s tax rate
-Holy Cross buys off-campus student rental house for $2.2 million with plans for faculty housing
-A tropical escape blooms inside a historic Worcester building
-Worcester Guardian week in review: Legacy businesses, tax rate debate, winter prep
-Radio Worcester Roundtable (49:36): Worcester snowstorm response, police oversight & affordability
-Radio Worcester's The Rundown (27:03): Tax rates, infrastructure challenges and a major coaching milestone
-Powerball jackpot grows to colossal $1.1 billion after Saturday’s drawing
>DINING OUT: Raising Cane’s opening Worcester location next week
-ICYMI: Driver hospitalized after car crashes into Dollar Tree store in Worcester (:20). Article
-Worcester apartment project on Shrewsbury Street faces parking concerns
-A year after scathing report on use of force, sex acts, Worcester police have new policies
-Worcester Public Medical Director Dr. Michael Hirsh retires
-See the rest of the day's Worcester news
>HOLDEN (brought to you by Lamoureux Ford): Holden police introduce newest officer, Amgad Nashawi
-Merry Christmas from Lamoureux Ford! (:47)
-Wachusett Echo: Phone-free school by 2026? The newest phone policy controversy
>THE BURBS (brought to you by North End Motor Sales): 2 stab victims found outside Thirsty Turtle Pub in Templeton
-Barre man charged with extortion after dispute with neighbor over $50 chicken dinner ticket
-Proposed development would bring 270 units, supermarket and a half-dozen other businesses to abandoned Shrewsbury factory site
-All charges dropped against unlicensed driver accused of evading Shrewsbury police
-Man arrested after entering Leominster Verizon store, charging at and threatening employee
-Police seek hit-and-run driver who was operating stolen vehicle
-Dickman receives honor for his work in fatal crash reconstruction
-Local pajama drive breaks records
-Lights in Common shines in Princeton
-Goings on from Grafton News, Millbury-Sutton Chronicle and The Landmark
>BARS & BANDS: The Mayor's Live Music List for Sunday
>SHOWTIME: Things to Do: Assabet Valley Mastersingers, High Command and more ...
-Rebuilding the Higgins Collection: Successes, surprises and what’s still missing
-John Cena taps out to Gunther to lose final WWE match
-WCCA-TV's YAY ART No. 1 (21:51)
>OPINION: Laurel: Welcome to Green Hill Park, past and present
-Tom Marino: Extremist views of Worcester’s self-proclaimed moderates
-WCCA-TV's The Mayor’s Forum No. 59 (28:55): Matthias Waschek and Jeffrey L. Forgeng
-Manny Jae Media (1:03:09): 508 Live! with Papee Paye
>OBITUARIES: Tribute to Worcester woman who was a nurse for over 50 years
>SPORTS: Patriots can clinch the AFC East with a win today (1:43). Article
-Slowing down James Cook is pivotal for New England
-Will Patriots earn AFC’s No. 1 seed? Simulating the NFL’s final 4 weeks
-NFL Week 15 schedule, TV and announcers
-Caitlin Clark: WNBA labor talks "biggest moment" league has seen
-Bravehearts name Joe Galvin manager
-Railers beat Mariners, 4-2
>NATIONAL: Australian officials say 12 are dead in attack on Jewish event in Sydney
-New Epstein photos show presidents, more V.I.P.s
-Lionel Messi’s brief appearance at India soccer game sparks chaos as fans destroy stadium
-Tragic: Horrific moment teen mauled to death by zoo lion (1:48)
>NEW ENGLAND: Ballot question volume creating unease among top state officials
-N.H. mom charged with child endangerment after daughter ingested T.H.C. gummy
>COLLEGES: WPI Podcast, Episode 23 (51:11): Engineering a cultural connection
-Radio Worcester (9:10): Q.C.C. holiday initiatives & student support with Dr. Luis Pedraja
>TRAVEL (brought to you by Fuller RV & Rental): Airlines now exempt from covering costs during recall delays
>BUSINESS: This workplace benefit is the biggest reason people jump jobs: survey
-Community bank collects hundreds of food items for local veterans, military families
-ChatGPT chatbot's shocking response to alleged role in murder-suicide
-Dividing restricted stock units and stock options in divorces
>HOMES: Foreclosures are soaring in the U.S.: study
>SHOPPING: Gifts with ongoing fees and sneaking subscriptions: Consumer Reports
>HEALTH: Why experts say you should enroll in A.C.A. even if premiums spike
-W.S.C. Stay Connected with Your Health for December (37:51)
>TV/STREAMING: "New Year's Rockin' Eve" to feature Chappell Roan, Mariah Carey, Post Malone and Maren Morris
>MOVIES: Trailer for "28 Years Later: The Bone Temple" (2:20)
>CELEBRITY: Peter Greene, "Pulp Fiction," "The Mask' actor, dies at 60
-Jane Seymour, 74, is "very sexually active" with rocker beau John Zambetti
>ANIMALS: Guy rescues teeniest Frenchie puppy who hops like a bunny (2:03)
>HISTORY: Dark Downeast Podcast (35:45): The murder of John E. Volungis Jr.
>GOOD NEWS: Child turns little library into free food pantry for neighbors
-Meanwhile, Virginia's drunk raccoon exposed as serial offender
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