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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: Wednesday, January 8, 2025

Thousands are expected to attend former President Jimmy Carter's funeral, CVS plans to let customers unlock aisles themselves, and some Girl Scout cookies sign off. Stay in "The Loop" with #iHeartRadio.

Jan 08, 20257 min

Afternoon Report" Tuesday, January 7, 2025

Former President Jimmy Carter's body arrives in Washington. A heated hearing in the Karen Read case. CES 2025 is underway. Stay in "The Loop" with #iHeartRadio.

Jan 07, 20257 min

Mid Day Report: Tuesday, January 7, 2025

An animal bite expert is on the hot seat in a Karen Read pre-trial hearing, bodies are recovered from the landing gear of JetBlue flight, and is Boston traffic better or worse? Stay in "The Loop" with #iHeartRadio.

Jan 07, 20257 min

Morning Report: Tuesday, January 7, 2025

Winter weather misses us by a mile, animal experts up in the air for the Karen Read case, and many are leaving Massachusetts in the dust. Stay in "The Loop" with #iHeartRadio.

Jan 07, 20257 min

Afternoon Report: Monday, January 6, 2025

Patriots owner Robert Kraft talks about the firing of Jerod Mayo. Congress certifies President-elect Donald Trump winner of the election. Boston Calling announces its lineup. Stay in "The Loop" with #iHeartRadio.

Jan 06, 20257 min

Mid Day Report: Monday, January 6, 2025

Today marks four years since the Jan. 6 capital attack as Congress set to certify President-elect Donald Trump's second term, the Patriots fires Coach Jerod Mayo, and the Boston Calling reveals lineup. Stay in "The Loop" with #iHeartRadio.

Jan 06, 20258 min

Morning Report: Monday, January 6, 2025

A support on alcohol label change could help add motivation to your 'dry January' challenge, new study shows drug use decline among teenagers, and Boston Police warn against parking ticket scams. Stay in "The Loop" with #iHeartRadio.

Jan 06, 20258 min

Afternoon Report: Sunday, January 5, 2025

The first big Winter storm of 2025 is sweeping across the Country, some tips for proper gym etiquette this New Year, and the 82nd Golden Globes kick off awards season tonight. Stay in "The Loop" with #iHeartRadio.

Jan 05, 20257 min

Mid Day Report: Sunday, January 5, 2025

A New Hampshire man facing Reckless Driving charges for a crash on the Everett Turnpike yesterday afternoon. Unionized Firefighters in the Merrimack Valley say they don't want to move into a brand new Police Station. A hot button topic in the rental real estate business is inching toward a standoff on Beacon Hill. Stay in "The Loop" with #iHeartRadio.

Jan 05, 20255 min

Morning Report: Sunday, January 5, 2025

New York City launched its controversial Congestion Pricing Program at midnight charging most drivers entering the busiest part of Manhattan nine dollars. A hot button topic in the rental real estate business is inching toward a standoff on Beacon Hill. Jet Blue is being fined by the Federal Government for chronically late flights. Stay in "The Loop" with #iHeartRadio.

Jan 05, 20258 min

Afternoon Report: Saturday, January 4, 2025

President Biden awarded the Presidential Medal of Freedom to 19 Americans today, State Rep. Chris Flanagan is being investigated by the U.S. Attourney's Office, and the famous "Breaking Bad" house is up for sale. Stay in "The Loop" with #iHeartRadio.

Jan 04, 20257 min

Mid Day Report: Saturday, January 4, 2025

Somerville Police say they've arrested a suspect in several break-ins throughout the city, more than a dozen grave markers, including two bronze plaques, were stolen from a cemetery in Worcester on New Years, and some tips on sticking to your New Years resolutions. Stay in "The Loop" with #iHeartRadio.

Jan 04, 20257 min

Morning Report: Saturday, January 4, 2025

The streets around the Carter Center will be crowded today with the public beginning to say a final goodbye to former President Jimmy Carter. A Rhode Island man is facing charges after Police say he body slammed a woman in an apparent road rage incident in Attleboro. Staying up all night is something most of us haven't done in a long time but this weekend, lovers of an iconic novel will be burning the midnight whale oil in New Bedford. Stay in "The Loop" with #iHeartRadio.

Jan 04, 20257 min

Afternoon Report: Friday, January 3, 2025

House Speaker Mike Johnson narrowly wins re-election. An intelligence bulletin warns of copycat attacks after the rampage in New Orleans. The Surgeon General wants warning labels on alcohol. Ask Alexa to play WBZ NewsRadio on #iHeartRadio.

Jan 03, 20257 min

Mid Day Report: Friday, January 3, 2025

President Biden heads to New Orleans following the deadly terror attack on Bourbon Street, Congress members cast their votes Friday for a House Speaker, and Provincetown to hold annual Christmas tree burning event. Stay in "The Loop" with #iHeartRadio.

Jan 03, 20257 min

Morning Report: Friday, January 3, 2025

Congress is swearing in 535 new elected officials Friday, big changes coming for this year's Boston Calling Music Festival, and Salem's Haunted Happenings is boosting up its security. Stay in "The Loop" with #iHeartRadio.

Jan 03, 20258 min

Afternoon Report: Thursday, January 2, 2025

The FBI calls the New Year's Day attack in New Orleans an act of terrorism. Officials in Las Vegas say the person who blew up a cyber truck had a military ID. Governor Healey signs bills passed late in 2024. Stay in "The Loop" with #iHeartRadio.

Jan 02, 20257 min

Mid Day Report: Thursday, January 2, 2025

A shooting in East Boston leaves one man seriously injured, the Sugar Bowl kicks off Thursday after being postponed due to the deadly attack in New Orleans, and authorities in Las Vegas look for possible connections. Stay in "The Loop" with #iHeartRadio.

Jan 02, 20257 min

Morning Report: Thursday, January 2, 2025

Investigators looking for accomplices in the deadly terrorist attack in New Orleans, health experts are expecting increase cases of flu, Covid, and RSV, and Cambridge is the the best college town in the state. Stay in "The Loop" with #iHeartRadio.

Jan 02, 20257 min

Afternoon Report: Wednesday, January 1, 2025

Updates from government officials on the terrorist attack in New Orleans. FBI is investigating after a tesla cyber trick exploded outside the Trump International hotel near the Las Vegas strip. Hundreds of people ran into the ocean today to ring in the new year. Stay in "The Loop" with #iHeartRadio.

Jan 01, 20257 min

Mid Day Report: Wednesday, January 1, 2025

It's a wet start to 2025. Tragedy strikes as a pick up truck plows through Burbon Street in New Orleans. Boston goes all in on starting the New Year. Stay in "The Loop" with #iHeartRadio.

Jan 01, 20257 min

Morning Report: Wednesday, January 1, 2025

The Boston bar scene was bustling at midnight, a long awaited preview shows off whats to come in the remdeled copley square, Its not the biggest holiday this time of year but one vetran mixologist is celebrating it in style anyway.Stay in "The Loop" with #iHeartRadio.

Jan 01, 20257 min

Afternoon Report: Tuesday, December 31, 2024

Boston's Copley Square Park reopens tomorrow. A number of new Massachusetts laws take effect with the new year. Frozen art is scattered around Boston for First Night. Stay in "The Loop" with #iHeartRadio.

Dec 31, 20247 min

Midday Report: Tuesday, December 31, 2024

Boston gears up for First Night celebrations, a polar vortex barrels towards us for 2025, and Fitchburg band members head to the west coast for the Rose Parade. Stay in "The Loop" with #iHeartRadio.

Dec 31, 20247 min

Morning Report: Tuesday, December 31, 2024

A joyride on a Nahant beach ends with criminal charges, college football playoffs are full steam ahead, and there's such a thing as staying in for New Year's. Stay in "The Loop" with #iHeartRadio.

Dec 31, 20247 min

Afternoon Report: Monday, December 30, 2024

Mayor Wu warns First Night revelers to leave the illegal fireworks at home. The country remembers the late former President Jimmy Carter. A cyber security alert for some Rhode Island residents. Stay in "The Loop" with #iHeartRadio.

Dec 30, 20247 min

Mid Day Report: Monday, December 30, 2024

The City of Boston gets ready for First Night festivities, a homeless shelter in Salem receives grants to expand bed space, and North Andover residents rally behind a local business owner after his store was vandalized overnight.

Dec 30, 20247 min

Morning Report: Monday, December 30, 2024

We are following breaking news on the passing of former President Jimmy Carter, local officials ramp up safety ahead of New Year's celebrations, and the CDC warns to take precaution amid rising flu cases. Stay in "The Loop" with #iHeartRadio.

Dec 30, 20247 min

Afternoon Report: Sunday, December 29, 2024

It's a big day for travelers in Massachusetts. Officials are investiagting a deadly plane crash in South Korea. Boston is ringing in the new year in style. Stay in "The Loop" with #iHeartRadio.

Dec 29, 20247 min

Mid Day Report: Sunday, December 29, 2024

South Korean officials say only two people survived a passenger plane crash. The Celtics host The Pacers again at the Garden. The AP releases a poll showing more people plan to celebrate New Year's Eve remotely. Stay in "The Loop" with #iHeartRadio.

Dec 29, 20245 min
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