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The Loop From WBZ NewsRadio

WBZ NewsRadio gets you prepared for the day with stories that impact you and your community. Five minutes of news will keep you in “The Loop.”
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Morning Report: Tuesday, January 28, 2025

Traffic near Logan Airport is forced to detour, the Mayor of Boston is asked to testify in Washington D.C., and state NDA's are a no go in Massachusetts. Stay in "The Loop" with #iHeartRadio.

Jan 28, 20257 min

Afternoon Report: Monday, January 27, 2025

An earthquake rattles much of New England. U.S. public health officials are told to immediately stop working with the World Health Organization. The state unemployment rate inches up in December. Stay in "The Loop" with #iHeartRadio. https://www.spreaker.com/episode/afternoon-report-monday-january-27-2025--63939761

Jan 27, 20257 min

Mid Day Report: Monday, January 27, 2025

New England feels a morning tremor from Maine, Josh Kraft throws his paperwork in for the Boston mayoral election, Tufts professors walk the picket line. Stay in "The Loop" with #iHeartRadio.

Jan 27, 20256 min

Morning Report: Monday, January 27, 2025

Boston City Hall is declared a landmark, professors at Tufts University go on strike starting today, and Massachusetts doesn't get extra time for taxes this year. Stay in "The Loop" with #iHeartRadio.

Jan 27, 20257 min

Afternoon Report: Sunday, January 26, 2025

Senate Democrats will attempt to formally denounce President Trump's mass pardons of the January 6th defendants, a fire at Pentucket Regional Middle-High School cancels classes on Monday and Tuesday, and Avian Flu concerns are mounting in Massachusetts. Stay in "The Loop" with #iHeartRadio.

Jan 26, 20256 min

Mid Day Report: Sunday, January 26, 2025

Governor Healey is working to ease the concerns of local immigrant communities, concerns about bird flu in Massachusetts continues to grow, the Year of the Snake celebrated at Boston City Hall. Stay in "The Loop" with #iHeartRadio.

Jan 26, 20255 min

Morning Report: Sunday, January 26, 2025

West Newbury students help to minimize damage in school fire, concerns about bird flu in Massachusetts continues to grow, and effort is underway to establish Vietnam War memorial in Dorchester. Stay in "The Loop" with #iHeartRadio.

Jan 26, 20258 min

Afternoon Report: Saturday, January 25, 2025

Governor Healey is describing a number of ICE arrests in and around Boston this week as "routine". A park south of town has been shut down over a potential bird flu outbreak. In a little neighborhood along the shoreline of Hull lives an artist with a dream. Stay in "The Loop" with #iHeartRadio.

Jan 25, 20256 min

Mid Day Report: Saturday, January 25, 2025

Pete Hegseth was sworn in as Defense Secretary this morning. The FBI arrested a woman from Washington Stare after a border patrol agent in Vermont was fatally shot. Haverhill is mourning the loss of a former athletic director. Stay in "The Loop" with #iHeartRadio.

Jan 25, 20258 min

Morning Report: Saturday, January 25, 2025

Patriots Safety Jabrill Peppers is cleared of attacking woman after jury deliberations, Haverhill says goodbye to coaching legend, and MA environmental police search for person who injured red-tailed hawk. Ask Stay in "The Loop" with #iHeartRadio.

Jan 25, 20257 min

Afternoon Report: Friday, January 24, 2025

President Trump indicates he wants to get rid of FEMA. Congress votes this evening on Pete Hegseth's nomination as Secretary of Defense. A new face comes to a historic Cambridge venue. Ask Stay in "The Loop" with #iHeartRadio.

Jan 24, 20257 min

Mid Day Report: Friday, January 24, 2025

A teen from Hanover gets a visit from Bill Belichick, the fight against a gas-fired power plant in Brockton gains steam, and pandas return to Washington D.C. Stay in "The Loop" with #iHeartRadio.

Jan 24, 20257 min

Morning Report: Friday, January 24, 2025

An executive order to ban birthright citizenship is one hold, speed cameras get a boost from the state, and the MBTA is full speed ahead on the Red Line. Stay in "The Loop" with #iHeartRadio.

Jan 24, 20257 min

Afternoon Report: Thursday, January 23, 2025

A federal judge temporarily blocks President Trump's executive order limiting birthright citizenship. Mister Trump lays out his tariff plans remotely to economic leaders in Switzerland. Layoffs at CNN. Stay in "The Loop" with #iHeartRadio.

Jan 23, 20257 min

Mid Day Report: Thursday, January 23, 2025

A judge rules Boston Medical Center was right to fire a nurse over vaccinations, Patriots safety Jabrill Peppers appears in court on assault charges, and how's the cold start for your car? Stay in "The Loop" with #iHeartRadio.

Jan 23, 20257 min

Morning Report: Thursday, January 23, 2025

Trembling fingers waiting at the school bus stop, Boston Public Schools plans on downsizing, and the T is happy with "Tap to Pay." Stay in "The Loop" with #iHeartRadio.

Jan 23, 20257 min

Afternoon Report: Wednesday, January 22, 2025

The Pentagon is expected to send as many as 1,500 active duty troops to the southern border. A deadly school shooting in Nashville. Governor Maura Healey releases her new budget plan. Stay in "The Loop" with #iHeartRadio.

Jan 22, 20256 min

Mid Day Report: Wednesday, January 22, 2025

Prosecutors are ordered to investigate jurisdictions that hold up President Trump's immigration enforcement, Governor Healey is unveiling the new state budget, and Newton bans tobacco sales to the younger crowd. Stay in "The Loop" with #iHeartRadio.

Jan 22, 20256 min

Morning Report: Wednesday, January 22, 2025

State Police warn Bostonians not to be tempted by the Charles River, Netflix prices are up, and Prince Harry reaches a settlement with British tabloids. Stay in "The Loop" with #iHeartRadio.

Jan 22, 20257 min

Afternoon Report: Tuesday, January 21, 2025

Massachusetts and other states sue President Trump over his executive order to end birthright citizenship. Secretary of State Marco Rubio is sworn in. Massachusetts' new US Attorney is Leah Foley. Stay in "The Loop" with #iHeartRadio.

Jan 21, 20257 min

Mid Day Report: Tuesday, January 21, 2025

Massachusetts records more cases of bird flu, teachers aim to legalize their strikes, and looking through the executive orders from President Trump. Stay in "The Loop" with #iHeartRadio.

Jan 21, 20257 min

Morning Report: Tuesday, January 21, 2025

Massachusetts teachers propose a pay raise, Boston police want safe transactions to be a priority, and a return to the White House for President Donald Trump. Stay in "The Loop" with #iHeartRadio.

Jan 21, 20257 min

Afternoon Report: Monday, January 20, 2025

Donald Trump is once again President of The United States. Former President Biden pardoned his siblings and their spouses just before he left office. We've now learned the identity of the woman who was killed in a pedestrian hit and run crash in Roxbury. Stay in "The Loop" with #iHeartRadio.

Jan 20, 20256 min

Mid Day Report: Monday, January 20, 2025

President-elect Trump moments away from becoming the 47th President of The United States, nearly 5 inches of snow fell in Boston overnight, and community events celebrating MLK Day. Stay in "The Loop" with #iHeartRadio.

Jan 20, 20256 min

Morning Report: Monday, January 20, 2025

How much snow did Boston get overnight?, President-elect Donald Trump gets sworn into office, and local communities honoring Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Stay in "The Loop" with #iHeartRadio.

Jan 20, 20257 min

Afternoon Report: Sunday, January 19, 2025

It's day one of a long-awaited ceasefire deal in Gaza, TikTok says it is in the process of restoring service to American users, and an iconic t-shirt shop on Newbury Street is closing its doors. Stay in "The Loop" with #iHeartRadio.

Jan 19, 20257 min

Midday Report: Sunday, January 19, 2025

President Elect Donald Trump announces he will sign an Executive Order giving TikTok's China based parent company more time to find an approved buyer. Rhode Island confirms its first case of Measles in over a decade. The first phase of a Ceasefire Deal in Gaza is in full effect. Stay in "The Loop" with #iHeartRadio.

Jan 19, 20255 min

Morning Report: Sunday, January 19, 2025

TikTok shut down in the United States as a ban passed by Congress many months ago takes affect. Local small business owners are hoping the ban is short lived. A store in Somerville wants to turn some of your special purchases into life long keepers with a little bit of customizing. Stay in "The Loop" with #iHeartRadio.

Jan 19, 20256 min

Afternoon Report: Saturday, January 18, 2025

President Elect Trump is returning to washington, Tiktok says it will "Go Dark" in the US tomorrow, A new shop in Somerville is giving old clothes new life.Stay in "The Loop" with #iHeartRadio.

Jan 18, 20257 min

Midday Report: Saturday, January 18, 2025

Winter weather is at our doorstep, A ceasefire in Gaza is sealed, A new AARP report finds that drug prices have been skyrocketing in recent years. Stay in "The Loop" with #iHeartRadio.

Jan 18, 20258 min
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