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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: Monday, February 17, 2025

Cleanup underway after a building collapsed in Brookline, highlights from NBA All-Star weekend, and a high wind warning in effect on this President's Day. Stay in "The Loop" with #iHeartRadio.

Feb 17, 20257 min

Afternoon Report: Sunday, February 16, 2025

There's developing news on a building that came crashing down in Brookline, the Trump Administration is laying off thousands of federal workers, and a local company is shaking things up in the probiotic soda scene. Stay in "The Loop" with #iHeartRadio.

Feb 16, 20257 min

Mid Day Report: Sunday, February 16, 2025

The weather causing trouble at Logan. A lot of folks crossing their fingers that their flight isn't delayed or canceled altogether. Some parking bans and snow emergencies still in effect. European leaders continuing to slam Vice President JD Vance's speech this weekend at the Munich Speech Conference where he criticized European values and called for Europe to be more inclusive of the far right. Stay in "The Loop" with #iHeartRadio.

Feb 16, 20255 min

Morning Report: Sunday, February 16, 2025

A number of communities declaring snow emergencies including Brockton, Fitchburg, Haverhill, Marblehead, Medford, Quincy, North Hampton and Salem, while parking bans are in pleace this morning in Lynn, Gardner, Newburyport, Rockport and Taunton. In a speech at the Munich Security Conference, Vice President JD Vance questioned European values and accused governments of censorship and being overly politically correct. Boston a busy port of call for cruise ship passengers and Massport is making imp...

Feb 16, 20257 min

Afternoon Report: Saturday, February 15, 2025

There's new concern over the health of Pope Francis, more work is underway this weekend along the T, and a Boston hotel has a new wedding package for dog lovers. Stay in "The Loop" with #iHeartRadio.

Feb 15, 20257 min

Mid Day Report: Saturday, February 15, 2025

Hamas releases three more Israeli hostages in the latest exchange, some Bruins players are taking part in the Four Nations Tournament today, and protestors take to the streets of Downtown Boston against President Trump. Stay in "The Loop" with #iHeartRadio.

Feb 15, 20257 min

Morning Report: Saturday, February 15, 2025

Another weekend and another snowstorm, Hundreds of people staging a protest in Bostong against the trump administration, The scituate animal shelter takes truth in advertising very seriously.Stay in "The Loop" with #iHeartRadio.

Feb 15, 20257 min

Afternoon Report: Friday, February 14, 2025

A messy storm takes aim on the region. The NTSB suggests a new explanation for the deadly plane crash over the Potomac River. Ukraine's leader says there are conditions to negotiating the end of the war. Stay in "The Loop" with #iHeartRadio.

Feb 14, 20256 min

Mid Day Report: Friday, February 14, 2025

A deadline approaches for affordable housing in Massachusetts, big closures at JOANN Fabrics, and the state's A.G. challenges Elon Musk. Stay in "The Loop" with #iHeartRadio.

Feb 14, 20257 min

Morning Report: Friday, February 14, 2025

Allegations unfold within the state's top cannabis regulators, a State Trooper is ordered to stay away from Target, and the most romantic spots to visit in Boston for Valentine's Day. Stay in "The Loop" with #iHeartRadio.

Feb 14, 20257 min

Afternoon Report: Thursday, February 13, 2025

President Trump starts the process of setting new tariffs. A judge blocks Mr. Trump's order restricting gender-affirming care for transgender people under 19. RFK Jr. is confirmed as health secretary. Stay in "The Loop" with #iHeartRadio.

Feb 13, 20257 min

Mid Day Report: Thursday, February 13, 2025

The Senate votes on whether to confirm RFK Jr., winter delays rack up at Logan Airport, and a betrayal at a butcher shop in North Andover. Stay in "The Loop" with #iHeartRadio.

Feb 13, 20257 min

Morning Report: Thursday, February 13, 2025

Boylston Street bus lanes are rolled back, the Senate takes a final vote on RFK Jr., and the price of a solid breakfast is through the roof. Stay in "The Loop" with #iHeartRadio.

Feb 13, 20257 min

Afternoon Report: Wednesday, February 12, 2025

President Trump and Russian President Vladimir Putin agree to begin talks to end the war in Ukraine. Health advocates warn shuttering USAID will harm women and girls worldwide. Planned new lobster restrictions are scrapped. Stay in "The Loop" with #iHeartRadio.

Feb 12, 20256 min

Mid Day Report: Wednesday, February 12, 2025

Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth says a NATO membership is unrealistic for Ukraine, Worcester City Council approves the city as a transgender sanctuary, and justice for postal workers held at knife point in Boston. Stay in "The Loop" with #iHeartRadio.

Feb 12, 20257 min

Morning Report: Wednesday, February 12, 2025

An American history teacher comes home after being detained in Russia, federal officials investigate the Somerville Green Line crash, and the Mayor of Boston makes national headlines. Stay in "The Loop" with #iHeartRadio.

Feb 12, 20257 min

Afternoon Report: Tuesday, February 11, 2025

The state's highest court rejects Karen Read's plea to have two charges dropped. President Trump talks with the King of Jordan about his Gaza plan. A north Shore group serves up a food pantry, without the stigma. Ask Alexa to play WBZ NewsRadio on #iHeartRadio.

Feb 11, 20257 min

Mid Day Report: Tuesday, February 11, 2025

The state's highest court rules against Karen Read, a voter fraud case in Lawrence could be nearing the end, and a scare at the Brookline Police station. Stay in "The Loop" with #iHeartRadio.

Feb 11, 20257 min

Morning Report: Tuesday, February 11, 2025

Suspended State Trooper Michael Proctor gets a third round of hearings, the Super Bowl was the most-watched ever, and bonding by binge watching. Stay in "The Loop" with #iHeartRadio.

Feb 11, 20257 min

Afternoon Report: Monday, February 10, 2025

President Trump is about to put 25% tariffs on all imported steel and aluminum. A Rhode Island federal judge orders the White House to release all the federal money it's frozen. Home prices on the South Shore are soaring. Ask Alexa to play WBZ NewsRadio on #iHeartRadio.

Feb 10, 20258 min

Mid Day Report: Monday, February 10, 2025

A third federal judge blocked President Trump's birthright citizenship order, Mass General Brigham announced major layoffs of hundreds of employees, and the MBTA Green Line extensions are back in service. Stay in "The Loop" with #iHeartRadio.

Feb 10, 20256 min

Morning Report: Monday, February 10, 2025

Lawmakers head back to negotiations to avoid government shutdown, a federal judge in Boston hears arguments on Trump's buyout offer today, and the highlights from Super Bowl LIX. Stay in "The Loop" with #iHeartRadio.

Feb 10, 20257 min

Afternoon Report: Sunday, February 9, 2025

Not everyone is complaining about the snow. Today is Superbowl Sunday, The Kansas City Chiefs and Philadelphia Eagles go head to head tonight. It was nearly 250 years ago history was changed with a climb up a steeple in the North End. Stay in "The Loop" with #iHeartRadio.

Feb 09, 20257 min

Mid Day Report: Sunday, February 9, 2025

A winter storm warning is now lifted. More than 20 years after Maura Murray disappeared in Haverhill New Hampshire, her family honors her memory. Seven transgender and nonbinary people file suit against the Trump Administration's passport restrictions. Stay in "The Loop" with #iHeartRadio.

Feb 09, 20255 min

Morning Report: Sunday, February 9, 2025

The city of Boston has not declared a snow emergency. The race for Mayor of Boston offcially underway as Mayor Michelle Wu has a challenger who hit the campaign trail yesterday in Dorchester. Tonight between 5:30 and 8:30 PM, the family of Maura Murray will hold a Vigil at the Mountain Lakes Lodge in Woodsville in New Hampshire. Stay in "The Loop" with #iHeartRadio.

Feb 09, 20257 min

Afternoon Report: Saturday, February 8, 2025

Boston could be under 8 inches of snow by tomorrow afternoon. The security measures for Superbowl 59 are being called "Unprecedented". As of today The Boy Scouts have a new name. Stay in "The Loop" with #iHeartRadio.

Feb 08, 20257 min

Mid Day Report: Saturday, February 8, 2025

A winter storm warning is in effect starting at 7PM tonight. A Newton man is arraigned on charges of allegedly sexually assaulting a teenage girl last year on a flight from Puerto Rico to Boston. Massachusetts Senator Ed Markey is sounding the alarm about climate funding that's been frozen. Stay in "The Loop" with #iHeartRadio.

Feb 08, 20257 min

Morning Report: Saturday, February 8, 2025

Israel and Hamas are expected to hold another swap of hostages for prisoners today. A survivor of the October 7th attack in Israel is in Boston sharing his story. A Newton man is arraigned on charges of Sexually Assaulting a teenage girl last year, on a flight from Puerto Rico to Boston. Stay in "The Loop" with #iHeartRadio.

Feb 08, 20258 min

Afternoon Report: Friday, February 7, 2025

A Boston Public Schools teacher is charged with having sexual communications with underage girls. A coalition of attorneys general teams up to protect birthright citizenship. President Trump defends his Gaza plan. Stay in "The Loop" with #iHeartRadio.

Feb 07, 20257 min

Mid Day Report: Friday, February 7, 2025

Massachusetts is teamed up to defend birthright citizenship, security at the Super Bowl is top notch, and the president of Columbia wants the world to legalize cocaine. Stay in "The Loop" with #iHeartRadio.

Feb 07, 20257 min
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