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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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Episodes

Afternoon Report: Saturday, June 7, 2025

Chaotic protests are underway in the Los Angeles area following ICE raids, a Central Mass. College student has pleaded guilty in a three million dollar hacking scheme, and for the first time in 70 years it is fight night at Fenway. Stay in "The Loop" with #iHeartRadio.

Jun 07, 20256 min

Mid Day Report: Saturday, June 7, 2025

Getting his day in Court, as Kilmar Abrego Garcia is back in the United States but, now faces federal criminal charges in Tennessee. Three seperate major ICE raids in Los Angeles turned chaotic yesterday. A woman who officials say caused a huge comotion on a recepnt Southwest Airlines flight to Phoenix is facing charges. Stay in "The Loop" with #iHeartRadio.

Jun 07, 20256 min

Morning Report: Saturday, June 7, 2025

Kilmar Abrego Garcia, the Maryland man who was mistakenly deported to his native El Salvador earlier this year, was returned to the U.S. and is now facing federal charges. A chaotic scene in Los Angeles yesterda after three seperate major ICE raids were carried out. Authorities say a woman is facing charges for causing problems on a Southwest flight to Phoenix on May 22nd. Stay in "The Loop" with #iHeartRadio.

Jun 07, 20257 min

Afternoon Report: Friday, June 6, 2025

Kilmar Abrego Garcia is heading back to the U.S. to face charges, the Karen Read murder trial continues, and a Framingham farm opens for strawberry picking. Stay in "The Loop" with #iHeartRadio.

Jun 06, 20255 min

Mid Day Report: Friday, June 6, 2025

A crash reconstructionist continues to testify in the Karen Read trial, a federal judge temporarily blocked Trump's foreign student ban, and Marcello Gomes of Milford returned home after nearly a week in ICE detention. Stay in "The Loop" with #iHeartRadio.

Jun 06, 20256 min

Morning Report: Friday, June 6, 2025

Testimony resumes in the Karen Read trial, a White House bromance turned into a fued, and a sweet treat to satiate your cravings on this National Donut Day. Stay in "The Loop" with #iHeartRadio.

Jun 06, 20257 min

Afternoon Report: Thursday, June 5, 2025

A judge has released Marcelo Gomes on two-thousand dollars bond, Israel says the bodies of two Israeli American hostages have been recovered, new jobless claims have hit their highest level in eight months. Stay in "The Loop" with #iHeartRadio.

Jun 05, 20257 min

Mid Day Report: Thursday, June 5, 2025

Attorneys for Marcello Gomes spoke out ahead of his court appearance, President Trump issued a travel ban on 12 countries, and the Boston Bruins announced new head coach. Stay in "The Loop" with #iHeartRadio.

Jun 05, 20256 min

Morning Report: Thursday, June 5, 2025

TSA officials issued warning to summer travelers, President Trump moved to deny Harvard from admitting international students, and he's calling to investigate former President Biden's pardons. Stay in "The Loop" with #iHeartRadio.

Jun 05, 20258 min

Afternoon Report: Wednesday, June 4, 2025

A half day of court in the Karen Read murder re-trial focused on testimony from a Canton snow plow driver, a federal judge has rejected the federal government's request for an out-of-state transfer for detained Milford student Marcelo Gomes, some Republican Senators are on a White House field trip to discuss President Trump's so-called big beautiful bill. Stay in "The Loop" with #iHeartRadio.

Jun 04, 20257 min

Mid Day Report: Wednesday, June 4, 2025

The Commonwealth questions snow plow witness in the Karen Read trial, the Milford community showing support to a student detained by ICE, and tariffs on aluminum and steel goes into effect. Stay in "The Loop" with #iHeartRadio.

Jun 04, 20257 min

Morning Report: Wednesday, June 4, 2025

Capitol lawmakers to vote on DOGE cuts, Elon Musk speaks out against Trump's budget bill, and to wear or not to wear sunscreen as summer approaches. Stay in "The Loop" with #iHeartRadio.

Jun 04, 20258 min

Afternoon Report: Tuesday, June 3, 2025

The last witness on the stand today in the Karen Read trial, before the jury was dismissed, was Dighton Police Sgt. Nicholas Barros, two Massachusetts sanctuary cities, Somerville and Chelsea, ask a federal court to block the Trump Administration from defunding them, a new survey shows the sales of electric vehicles in the U.S. are at their lowest in years. Stay in "The Loop" with #iHeartRadio.

Jun 03, 20257 min

Mid Day Report: Tuesday, June 3, 2025

The latest update on a Milford teen taken by ICE, Haverhill police search for a bank robber, and tips on sushi leaves a restaurant in hot water. Stay in "The Loop" with #iHeartRadio.

Jun 03, 20257 min

Morning Report: Tuesday, June 3, 2025

Talk of dog bites in the Karen Read trial, coffee has its benefits and maybe more so for women, and a drought lessens up in the state. Stay in "The Loop" with #iHeartRadio.

Jun 03, 20257 min

Afternoon Report: Monday, June 2, 2025

Students at Milford High are staging a walkout after a student was detained by ICE, eight people continue to recover in Boulder, Colorado after an attack on a group of people showing their support of Isreal and freeing the hostages in Gaza, state police are investigating the death of a 21-year-old woman found in the woods in Milton. Stay in "The Loop" with #iHeartRadio.

Jun 02, 20256 min

Mid Day Report: Monday, June 2, 2025

A former Canton police officer testifies in the Karen Read trial, Milford teens band together for a student taken by ICE, and owning a farm animal does not have to be a far off dream. Stay in "The Loop" with #iHeartRadio.

Jun 02, 20257 min

Morning Report: Monday, June 2, 2025

A new season for summer savings, an act of terror unfolds in Boulder, Colorado, and the White House pulls the plug on a candidate to run NASA. Stay in "The Loop" with #iHeartRadio.

Jun 02, 20257 min

Afternoon Report: Sunday, June 1, 2025

There's a new travel warning from the CDC regarding measles, expect to hear a lot of hard-edged political ads as Boston's Mayoral race heats up, and last night's NBA game was the end of the "TNT" era. Stay in "The Loop" with #iHeartRadio.

Jun 01, 20257 min

Mid Day Report: Sunday, June 1, 2025

The U.S. brokered ceasefire between Israel and Hamas appears to be stalled, a Dunkin' shop inside the MBTA's Back Bay station remains closed this morning, and the Indiana Pacers are heading to the NBA finals. Stay in "The Loop" with #iHeartRadio.

Jun 01, 20255 min

Morning Report: Sunday, June 1, 2025

18-year-old Milfordhigh school student detained by ICE, Progress on peace in Gaza has stalled, Boston Legacy looks to build new practice facility. Stay in "The Loop" with #iHeartRadio.

Jun 01, 20257 min

Afternoon Report: Saturday, May 31, 2025

Hamas responds to the latest U.S. brokered cease-fire proposal for the war in Gaza, New Bedford residents are rattled by a video making its way around the internet, and a new program in Boston is just weeks away from opening across the city. Stay in "The Loop" with #iHeartRadio.

May 31, 20257 min

Mid Day Report: Saturday, May 31, 2025

A long legal battle is settled with Harvard, a U-N watchdog group says Iran has increased its stockpile of "near weapons-grade" uranium, after 60 years in the buisness a donut shop in West Roxbury gets new owners. Stay in "The Loop" with #iHeartRadio.

May 31, 20256 min

Morning Report: Saturday, May 31, 2025

The Trump administration takes aim at visas linked to Harvard Univeristy, Harvard is returning 175 year old photographs of enslaved people to a wonam who says she is their relative, The securities and exchange commision is droppig its case against Binance. Stay in "The Loop" with #iHeartRadio.

May 31, 20257 min

Afternoon Report: Friday, May 30, 2025

The defense takes the field... or in the case, the courtroom. Hamas is currently reviewing the latest peace deal from the US and Israel. What started as joke on the South Shore is helping fund a new Veterans Memorial. Stay in "The Loop" with #iHeartRadio.

May 30, 20257 min

Mid Day Report: Friday, May 30, 2025

A crash reconstruction expert for the defense takes the stand at the Karen Read trial, fans at a loss after Fenway canceled top artist concerts, and constructions on the Mass Pike begins. Stay in "The Loop" with #iHeartRadio.

May 30, 20257 min

Morning Report: Friday, May 30, 2025

Atlantic hurricane season is on the way, major artists canceled upcoming show at Fenway over stage safety, and the prosecution rested its case in the Karen Read trial. Stay in "The Loop" with #iHeartRadio.

May 30, 20257 min

Afternoon Report: Thursday, May 29, 2025

Prosecution of Karen Read's trial rests case, preliminary injunction placed on Trump Admin’s threat to prevent international enrollment at Harvard, and 5 charged with allegedly falsifying inspection reports for MBTA. Stay in "The Loop" with #iHeartRadio.

May 29, 20257 min

Mid Day Report: Thursday, May 29, 2025

Tense moments in the Karen Read murder trial, the Trump administration issued Harvard a deadline for international enrollment list, and Moderna Inc. lost major federal research fund. Stay in "The Loop" with #iHeartRadio.

May 29, 20257 min

Morning Report: Thursday, May 29, 2025

Market Basket Board of Directors placed CEO on paid leave, Karen Read's lawyer grilled crash reconstruction expert on the stand, and witness testimony continues in Sean "Diddy" Combs' criminal trial. Stay in "The Loop" with #iHeartRadio.

May 29, 20257 min
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