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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 (:45). High of 41 today in Worcester
>TOP OF THE NEWS
-Worcester residents frustrated with snow cleanup: "Florida looks awful freakin’ good"
-Chaos erupts as Worcester officer becomes trapped in car (3:55)
-Worcester Police Department is down nearly 60 officers: "This is a real crisis"
-Worcester police union leader influenced offer in Haxhiaj case, assistant district attorney says
-UMass Memorial transfers transgender patients to new surgeons following abrupt cancellations
-Illegal dumping fines could jump to $1,000 in Worcester
-Worcester School Committee eyes C.R.P., data privacy
-Mass. accuses Barre public employee of double-dipping (3:20). Article
-Trash and recycling delayed by 2 days in Worcester
>DINING OUT: TODAY! Thrive Support and Advocacy fundraiser at 2 Chefs
-ICYMI: Complaint alleges Worcester pastor used investor money for lavish trips
-How many snow days has Worcester had this year? When will school end now?
-Worcester city councilors push for "city with no potholes" dream
-City councilors want police to speed up crackdown on traffic law violators
-Worcester councilor pushes for city investigation of Saint Vincent Hospital
-See the rest of the day's Worcester news
>HOLDEN (brought to you by Lamoureux Ford): Holden police introduce new officer
-Trash and recycling pickup will be delayed a day this week
-Winter snow brings great values at Lamoureux Ford (2:00)
-Jazzed Up Duo at Val’s Friday and Saturday
>THE BURBS (brought to you by North End Motor Sales): Man facing charges for allegedly kidnapping 13-year-old in Northborough
-A new development on Elizabeth Street in Shrewsbury?
-Heavy fire tears through home on Lakeshore Drive in Ashburnham
-2 vehicle rollovers in Grafton amid snowy conditions
-Charlton Select Board begins process to change town's health insurance after steep premium hikes
>BARS & BANDS: The Mayor's Live Music List for Friday
-100 FM The Pike (13:34): Is it a Seger bar? Brian Daly on his viral mission to find out
>SHOWTIME: Things to do: Sugar maples, Chris Fitz in concert, Midori and more ...
-100 FM The Pike (7:14): Worcester's Angelo Gray is making movies and singing his heart out
-Poet's Cauldron to welcome Ursula Rucker at BrickBox Theater
>OPINION: Owura Sarkodieh: In praise of embracing African identity
-Lindsey Ford: 5 practical tips to reset digital habits after winter break
-Holy Cross' Worcester Voices (31:12): Clark Professor Melinda Marchand about her Worcester experience
-What’s Up Worcester (21:43): Dominican Marketplace Committee interview | Jennie Guzman & Laura Martinez
>OBITUARIES: Tribute to Worcester girl who tragically passed away at 13
>SPORTS: A.J. Brown stirs Patriots buzz as trade rumors begin to swirl again
-Bruins beat Columbus, 4-2
-Holy Cross women's ice hockey hosts New Hampshire in Hockey East Quarterfinals
-Worcester Public Schools Athletic Hall Of Fame announces 2026 inductees
-The Olympic break sees many former Worcester pros at the top of their leagues
>NATIONAL: F.B.I. makes final sweep of Nancy Guthrie's house in sign investigation has hit a dead end
-Bikini-clad women pictured with Stephen Hawking in Epstein files were his carers, family claims
-Tragic: Grandfather kidnapped from his bed and murdered in case of mistaken identity, police say
>NEW ENGLAND: Woman, 2-year-old girl recovering after home explosion (1:29)
-Malden High School girls' basketball coach charged with raping student (1:38). Article
>COLLEGES: WPI Podcast, Episode 27 (33:26): A.I. at WPI, with Elke Rundensteiner and Yunus Telliel
-Clark student Skye Donaldson paints mural in Goddard Library to inspire
>TRAVEL (brought to you by Fuller RV & Rental): These 4 popular national parks announce plans for 2026 visitor reservations
-Norwegian Cruise Line slammed over dining dress code change: "Idiotic rule"
>BUSINESS: Twitter founder Jack Dorsey cuts 4,000 jobs from Block in A.I. pivot
-LPL Financial Research: LPL Research’s 2026 strategic asset allocation
-Paramount wins bidding war for Warner Brothers Discovery
>HOMES: Central Mass. home sales slow to start 2026
>HEALTH: "Boredom challenge" could have benefits for your brain (:18)
>FOOD: The pistachio bread recipe you "knead" to try (7:57)
>TV/STREAMING: Anderson Cooper leaving "60 Minutes" in latest CBS staff shakeup
>MOVIES: 25th anniversary trailer for "The Mummy" (:31)
>CELEBRITY: The real reason behind Cardi B and Stefon Diggs' split revealed
-Wu-Tang Clan founding member Oliver "Power" Grant dies at 52
>ANIMALS: Disabled lamb becomes her dad’s wedding ring bearer (1:54)
>HISTORY: Storm comparison: Blizzard of '78 vs. Blizzard of '26 (6:22)
>GOOD NEWS: Kidney donor braves blizzard for Boston transplant surgery (1:52)
-Meanwhile, in Florida, deer crashes into home through living room window
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