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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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Afternoon Report: Tuesday, June 17, 2025

No verdict today at the Karen Read retrial. Members of Congress take part in emergency security briefings, after the killing of a Minnesota state lawmaker and her husband. A California Senator says his arrest is a warning. Stay in "The Loop" with #iHeartRadio.

Jun 17, 20257 min

Mid Day Report: Tuesday, June 17, 2025

Jurors have questions for the court in the Karen Read trial, lawmakers net serious cash towards MBTA improvement, and it's time to rethink your passwords. Stay in "The Loop" with #iHeartRadio.

Jun 17, 20257 min

Morning Report: Tuesday, June 17, 2025

The Blue Line is back on track, beach bacteria may throw a wrench in your plans, and we await a verdict in the Karen Read trial. Stay in "The Loop" with #iHeartRadio.

Jun 17, 20257 min

Afternoon Report: Monday, June 16, 2025

The first full day of deliberations at the Karen Read retrial. Lawyers for Harvard and the Trump administration argue in court over the ban on foreign students. President Trump says Iran is running out of time. Stay in "The Loop" with #iHeartRadio.

Jun 16, 20256 min

Mid Day Report: Monday, June 16, 2025

We're now officially on verdict watch in the Karen Read murder retrial, Despite still being armed, the lone suspect in the two shootings at the homes of Minnesota lawmakers gave up without a fight, President Trump is scheduled to be meeting with the Prime Minister of Canada at the G-7 Summit, Stay in "The Loop" with #iHeartRadio.

Jun 16, 20257 min

Morning Report: Monday, June 16, 2025

The Rafael Devers trade shocks Boston, The future of Harvard University as we know it could be on the line starting today, Researchers say more immigrants are on track to leave the U.S. than arrive in this country, Stay in "The Loop" with #iHeartRadio.

Jun 16, 20256 min

Afternoon Report: Sunday, June 15, 2025

Politicians around the Country are condeming the Minnesota shootings, workers inside Fenway are growing restless, and many dads are celebrating Fathers Day on the golf course. Stay in "The Loop" with #iHeartRadio.

Jun 15, 20257 min

Mid Day Report: Sunday, June 15, 2025

It's day three of fighting as Iran and Israel continue to exchange airstrikes. A gunman remains on the run as two Democratic Minnesota State Legislators attacked in their homes early yesterday. Thousands of people crowd the streets of Back Bay for a duel purpose. Stay in "The Loop" with #iHeartRadio.

Jun 15, 20254 min

Morning Report: Sunday, June 15, 2025

Thousands packed the streets of the Back Bay for Boston's Pride Parade. Police put an early end to "No King" Day protests yesterday in LA. Happy Father's Day! Looking for food for Dad? Stay in "The Loop" with #iHeartRadio.

Jun 15, 20257 min

Afternoon Report: Saturday, June 14, 2025

Tens of thousands packed the streets of the Back Bay for Boston's Pride Parade, President Trump's Military Parade kicks off in Washington today, and investigation is underway after a deadly stabbing in Milton. Stay in "The Loop" with #iHeartRadio.

Jun 14, 20257 min

Mid Day Report: Saturday, June 14, 2025

A public health alert is in Boston over potential exposure to measles, an arrest warrant is issued for former NFL star Antonio Brown for attempted murder, and some big changes ahead at next year's Grammy Awards. Stay in "The Loop" with #iHeartRadio.

Jun 14, 20256 min

Morning Report: Saturday, June 14, 2025

Israel and Iran trade missle strikes. Local health officials alerting the public in Boston about a potential exposure to Measles. The 2025 FIFA World Cup kicks off at the Hard Rock Stadium in Miami Gardens, Florida with Ahely facing Inter Miami. Stay in "The Loop" with #iHeartRadio.

Jun 14, 20257 min

Afternoon Report: Friday, June 13, 2025

Jurors in the Karen Read retrial begin deliberations. Iran fires missiles at Israel, after the overnight attacks by the Israelis. The crisis in the Middle East has some international travelers concerned. Stay in "The Loop" with #iHeartRadio.

Jun 13, 20256 min

Mid Day Report: Friday, June 13, 2025

Closing arguments underway at the Karen Read trial, Iran sent counter attack after Israel struck its missile sites, and Fenway's concession workers vote on new union contract. Stay in "The Loop" with #iHeartRadio.

Jun 13, 20257 min

Morning Report: Friday, June 13, 2025

The National Hurricane Center said it will start using AI in its forecasts, closing arguments to take place in the Karen Read case, and Israel launched attack on Iran overnight. Stay in "The Loop" with #iHeartRadio.

Jun 13, 20258 min

Afternoon Report: Thursday, June 12, 2025

Flights resume at Logan Airport after a jet skids off the runway onto some grass. An embattled Boston City Councilor announces her resignation. A California Senator is kicked out of Kristi Noem's news conference in handcuffs. Stay in "The Loop" with #iHeartRadio.

Jun 12, 20257 min

Mid Day Report: Thursday, June 12, 2025

Lawyers and the judge framing out jury instructions in the Karen Read case, 240 people dead after a plane crashed in India, and a major change in Boston's Pride Parade. Stay in "The Loop" with #iHeartRadio.

Jun 12, 20257 min

Morning Report: Thursday, June 12, 2025

Rescuers found a fishing vessel and two bodies in Cape Cod Bay, the defense rests its case in the Karen Read trial, and remembering the Beach Boy's Brian Wilson. Stay in "The Loop" with #iHeartRadio.

Jun 12, 20257 min

Afternoon Report: Wednesday, June 11, 2025

The defense rests in the Karen Read murder retrial. Beach Boys cofounder Brian Wilson has died. A partial verdict in Harvey Weinstein's sex crimes retrial. Stay in "The Loop" with #iHeartRadio.

Jun 11, 20257 min

Mid Day Report: Wednesday, June 11, 2025

The Karen Read case continues with a crash expert this morning, protests continue in Los Angeles in opposition of immigration raids, and President Trump announces a trade deal with China. Stay in "The Loop" with #iHeartRadio.

Jun 11, 20257 min

Morning Report: Wednesday, June 11, 2025

Roman Anthony has his first hit in the MLB right at Fenway, teens with screens presents a social problem, and some guests would rather skip the wedding season. Stay in "The Loop" with #iHeartRadio.

Jun 11, 20257 min

Afternoon Report: Tuesday, June 10, 2025

A crash expert at the Karen Read retrial testifies he doesn't think John O'Keefe's injuries came from being hit by a car. The Bruins introduce Head Coach Marco Sturm. The state's drought is easing. Stay in "The Loop" with #iHeartRadio.

Jun 10, 20257 min

Mid Day Report: Tuesday, June 10, 2025

Karen Read's lawyers bring forth a pathologist to testify, a celebrity podcaster makes a scathing accusation about her time in Boston, and remembering lost children in Duxbury. Stay in "The Loop" with #iHeartRadio.

Jun 10, 20257 min

Morning Report: Tueday, June 10, 2025

Protests against ICE spread to Boston, a mistrial proposal once again rejected in the Karen Read trial and trying again to slim down the work week. Stay in "The Loop" with #iHeartRadio.

Jun 10, 20257 min

Afternoon Report: Monday, June 9, 2025

Hundreds rally in Boston against the response to the Los Angeles ICE protests. California announces plans to sue the Trump administration. A Plymouth family rents out goats for walks. Ask Alexa to play WBZ NewsRadio on #iHeartRadio.

Jun 09, 20257 min

Mid Day Report: Monday, June 9, 2025

Los Angeles authorities try to regain control of the city, Karen Read reenters court, and parents share their game plan to avoid summer rot. Stay in "The Loop" with #iHeartRadio.

Jun 09, 20257 min

Morning Report: Monday, June 9, 2025

A travel ban goes into effect across the nation, swimmers in crisis off Plum Island, and a zebra on the loose no longer. Stay in "The Loop" with #iHeartRadio.

Jun 09, 20257 min

Afternoon Report: Sunday, June 8, 2025

Town employees in Lynnfield are temporarily off the job, President Trump sends the National Guard to Southern California in response to protests against ICE raids, and Boston is showing some appreciation on this World Ocean Day. Stay in "The Loop" with #iHeartRadio.

Jun 08, 20257 min

Mid Day Report: Sunday, June 8, 2025

National Guard Troops are now being seen on the ground in Los Angeles after President Donald Trump deployed the Guard members after massive protests over Immigration Raids escalated in Los Angeles. The President's spending and tax bill is before the Senate where more political wrangling over the big beautiful bill is expected this week. Rod Stewart cancels some of his shows. Stay in "The Loop" with #iHeartRadio.

Jun 08, 20255 min

Morning Report: Sunday, June 8, 2025

President Trump deploys two thousand National Guard troops to quell protests over Immigration raids near Los Angeles. Another plot twist in President Trump and Elon Musk's fallout. With the Red Sox trailing the New York Yankees by more than ten games, it doesn't look like much of a race in the American League East. Stay in "The Loop" with #iHeartRadio.

Jun 08, 20258 min
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