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    Afternoon Report: Thursday, May 21, 2026

    Play Episode Listen Later May 21, 2026 5:11 Transcription Available


    A crash in Everett involving a car and school bus this afternoon. A new GLP-ONE is making headlines. Some Rhode Island students will be spending more time in school. Stay in "The Loop" with WBZ Newsradio.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    Midday Report: Thursday, May 21, 2026

    Play Episode Listen Later May 21, 2026 6:32 Transcription Available


    Today kicks off the Memorial Day travel rush. Lawrence City officials condemn hate symbols left on City Hall. Several Mass Dot employees are on leave this morning. Stay in "The Loop" with WBZ Newsradio.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    Morning Report: Thursday, May 21, 2026

    Play Episode Listen Later May 21, 2026 6:47 Transcription Available


    Moving to the head of the class at Harvard just got harder, A long goodbye for the late show with Stephen Colbert, Kids are not seeing us eye to eye. Stay in "The Loop" with WBZ Newsradio.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    Afternoon Report: Wednesday, May 20, 2026

    Play Episode Listen Later May 20, 2026 7:00 Transcription Available


    Another hot day in Boston. Still no deal between U.S and Iran. Memorial Day weekend just around the corner. Stay in "The Loop" with WBZ Newsradio See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    Midday Report: Wednesday, May 20, 2026

    Play Episode Listen Later May 20, 2026 6:42 Transcription Available


    The state Police Academy is undergoing changes. Temperatures drop from yesterday. Today might be a good day to leave your pet at home. Stay in "The Loop" with WBZ NewsradioSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    Morning Report: Wednesday, May 20, 2026

    Play Episode Listen Later May 20, 2026 7:22 Transcription Available


    Google is getting bigger, Research finds people hate making small talk but love it when it begins, Hope for a future at the zoo. Stay in "The Loop" with WBZ NewsradioSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    Afternoon Report: Tuesday, May 19, 2026

    Play Episode Listen Later May 19, 2026 6:25 Transcription Available


    The summer heat has begun in May. Iran's leadership is being whittled down. If you're having a baby, try some supplements. Stay in "The Loop" with WBZ NewsRadio.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    Midday Report: Tuesday, May 19th, 2026

    Play Episode Listen Later May 19, 2026 5:28 Transcription Available


    It's a hazy shade of summer out there. President Trump says he planned attacking Iran today - now he's holding off. Massachusetts and 24 other states are suing the department of education. Stay in "The Loop" with WBZ NewsRadio.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    Morning Report: Tuesday, May 19, 2026

    Play Episode Listen Later May 19, 2026 6:50 Transcription Available


    Hot weather on the way, A new poll finds hope is less about optimism, New research shows again our kids mental health is suffering. Stay in "The Loop" with WBZ NewsRadio.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    Afternoon Report: Monday, May 18, 2026

    Play Episode Listen Later May 18, 2026 6:49 Transcription Available


    Police respond to a shooting at the Islamic Center in San Diego, the investigation continues on the fire at the lumber mill in Maine, and a local college gives students a path into ultrasound work. Stay in "The Loop" with WBZ NewsRadio.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    Mid Day Report: Monday, May 18, 2026

    Play Episode Listen Later May 18, 2026 6:57 Transcription Available


    New updates in the Luigi Mangione murder trial, local fishermen are hit hard by high fuel prices, and more setbacks on the President's ballroom plans. Stay in "The Loop" with WBZ NewsRadio.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    Morning Report: Monday, May 18, 2026

    Play Episode Listen Later May 18, 2026 7:17 Transcription Available


    The Democratic National Committee comes to town today, Anderson Cooper signs off from CBS's 60 Minutes, gas might be hard to come by in Methuen for dirt bike riders. Stay in "The Loop" with WBZ NewsRadio.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    Afternoon Report: Sunday, May 17, 2026

    Play Episode Listen Later May 17, 2026 6:52 Transcription Available


    ATF agents investigating Friday's lumber mill fire in Maine, Andrea Campbell's brother set to go on trial, and an investigation is underway in Lakeville after a pipe bomb is discovered. Stay in "The Loop" with WBZ NewsRadio.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    Mid Day Report: Sunday, May 17, 2026

    Play Episode Listen Later May 17, 2026 4:24 Transcription Available


    A former Para-Professional in the Brockton Public School system faces Child Sex Crime charges. We now know the name of the Firefighter killed in Friday's massive fire and explosion at the Robbins Lumber Mill in Sears-Mont Maine. Tomorrow Boston will try to woo the Democratic Party to hold its National Convention in Boston. Stay in "The Loop" with #iHeartRadio.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    Morning Report: Saturday, May 17, 2026

    Play Episode Listen Later May 17, 2026 7:29 Transcription Available


    Friends, family and loved ones came together to in Wellesley to say goodbye to two children whose lives were taken much too soon. Authorities have released the name of the firefighter killed in a massive fire and explosion Friday morning at a Lumber Mill in Sears-Mont, Maine. A cause that hits close to home for thousands in Massachusetts will be holding a fundraiser today. Stay in "The Loop" with #iHeartRadio.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    Afternoon Report: Saturday, May 16, 2026

    Play Episode Listen Later May 16, 2026 5:53 Transcription Available


    Two are hurt from yesterday's lumber mill fire in Maine, funeral services are held for Ella and Kai McCausland, and graduations in Boston are filling this weekend. Stay in "The Loop" with WBZ NewsRadio.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    Mid Day Report: Saturday, May 16, 2026

    Play Episode Listen Later May 16, 2026 6:22 Transcription Available


    A B-U student is ordered held without bail, a moped driver seriously injured in Dorchester, and a Mass. bakery named one of the best in the country. Stay in "The Loop" with WBZ NewsRadio.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    Morning Report: Saturday, May 16, 2026

    Play Episode Listen Later May 16, 2026 6:54 Transcription Available


    A 29-year-old man from Chelsea arraigned yesterday in Boston Municipal Court. A Moped driver seriously injured last night in Dorchester. Many local colleges with commencement exercises this weekend. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    Afternoon Report: Friday, May 15, 2026

    Play Episode Listen Later May 15, 2026 6:33 Transcription Available


    What will President Trump do about Taiwan? Two Boston City Councilors are threatening to take drastic action. A deadly crash in Southern New Hampshire this morning involving a school bus crash. Stay in "The Loop" with WBZ NewsRadio.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    Mid Day Report: Friday, May 15, 2026

    Play Episode Listen Later May 15, 2026 6:34 Transcription Available


    Boston is ready for the summer weather, Stoughton leaders tabled a nicotine ban, and President Trump wrapped up a summit in China. Stay in "The Loop" with WBZ NewsRadio.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    Morning Report: Friday, May 15, 2026

    Play Episode Listen Later May 15, 2026 6:29 Transcription Available


    Memorial Drive shooter suspect arraigned from hospital bed, new proposal to support people with disabilities, and the Croft School has closed but will teachers get paid? Stay in "The Loop" with WBZ NewsRadio.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    Afternoon Report: Thursday, May 14, 2026

    Play Episode Listen Later May 14, 2026 6:01 Transcription Available


    A court appearance today, from a hospital bed for the Memorial Drive shooting suspect. A meeting of the president's in Beijing. It's been around for yeas and years and now Brockton wants to rebuild it's gigantic, crumbling high school. Stay in "The Loop" with WBZ NewsRadio.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    Mid Day Report: Thursday, May 14, 2026

    Play Episode Listen Later May 14, 2026 6:39 Transcription Available


    Authorities investigate a boat crash that killed a woman, the Memorial Driver shooter's arraignment is scheduled, and new research showed the effects of living near a nuclear plant. Stay in "The Loop" with WBZ NewsRadio.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    Morning Report: Thursday, May 14, 2026

    Play Episode Listen Later May 14, 2026 6:36 Transcription Available


    A teenager faces serious charges after initiating a police chase in Jamaica Plain, arraignment scheduled for the Memorial Drive shooter, and whale watching season returns. Stay in "The Loop" with WBZ NewsRadio.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    Mid Day Report: Wednesday, May 13, 2026

    Play Episode Listen Later May 13, 2026 6:40 Transcription Available


    Patriots' rookie is charged with domestic assault and battery, funeral for MSP officer Kevin Trainor is underway, and South Carolina Supreme Court overturned Alex Murdaugh's murder convictions. Stay in "The Loop" with WBZ NewsRadio.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    Morning Report: Wednesday, May 13, 2026

    Play Episode Listen Later May 13, 2026 6:26 Transcription Available


    More details emerged on the suspect behind the Cambridge shooting, Mansfield said no to A.I. data centers, and the lineup for the 2026 Boston pops Fireworks Spectacular revealed. Stay in "The Loop" with WBZ NewsRadio.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    Afternoon Report: Tuesday, May 12, 2026

    Play Episode Listen Later May 12, 2026 7:01 Transcription Available


    Investigators are still trying to piece together what led to yesterday's shooting on Memorial Drive in Cambridge. In the years long fight over an audit of the Massachusetts legislature, the Attorney General has made a decision. History goes on display in Topsfield. Stay in "The Loop" with WBZ News Radio.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    Midday Report: Tuesday, May 12, 2026

    Play Episode Listen Later May 12, 2026 6:39 Transcription Available


    Police say the Boston man accused of opening-fire on Memorial Drive in Cambridge with an assault-style rifle is now in the I-C-U. Later this afternoon, the farewell services begin north of Boston for a fallen State Police trooper. Creators of the learning platform 'Canvas' says it paid off the hackers who attacked it last week. Stay in "The Loop" with WBZ News Radio.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    Morning Report: Tuesday, May 12, 2026

    Play Episode Listen Later May 12, 2026 7:17 Transcription Available


    Health officials in Maine continue to do damage control and assessment following the largest HIV outbreak in Penobscot county history, two people living in New Hampshire are among the group of Americans removed from a cruise ship hit with an outbreak of hantavirus, the world cup comes to Boston one month from tomorrow and more money is on the way.Stay in "The Loop" with WBZ NewsRadioSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    Afternoon Report: Monday, May 11, 2026

    Play Episode Listen Later May 11, 2026 6:38 Transcription Available


    Officials close Memorial Drive in Cambridge as police launch a massive investigation into a shooting, President Trump blasts Iran's peace deal offer, and TikTok announces an ad-free subscription for users in the UK. Stay in "The Loop" with WBZ NewsRadio.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    Midday Report: Monday, May 11, 2026

    Play Episode Listen Later May 11, 2026 7:05 Transcription Available


    Two more people have tested positive for the Hantavirus, the remains of an American soldier who went missing in Morocco have been recovered, and one person was killed during a string of shootings in Boston. Stay in "The Loop" with WBZ NewsRadio.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    Afternoon Report: Sunday, May 10, 2026

    Play Episode Listen Later May 11, 2026 6:47 Transcription Available


    Iran responds to a one-page peace proposal. Passengers disembark from the cruise ship at the center of the hanta-virus. New Hampshire could become the first state in the country to certify public safety comfort dogs. Stay in "The Loop" with #iHeartRadio.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    Morning Report: Monday, May 11, 2026

    Play Episode Listen Later May 11, 2026 6:23 Transcription Available


    One of the 17 American passengers evacuated from a cruise ship in the canary islands has tested positive for hantavirus but isn't showing symptoms, A new Harvard linked study suggests the nationwide 9-8-8 suicide and crisis lifeline is a success, Faculty at Harvard are voting this week on a proposal that would make it more difficult for students to earn A's. Stay in "The Loop" with #iHeartRadio. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    Midday Report: Sunday, May 9, 2026

    Play Episode Listen Later May 10, 2026 4:17 Transcription Available


    After a long wait Iran has reportedly responded to the latest U.S. proposal to end the war. One person is dead and two others are injured following separate shootings overnight. Passengers are reportedly disembarking the cruise ship linked to the deadly Hantavirus outbreak. Stay in "The Loop" with #iHeartRadio.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    Morning Report: Sunday, May 9, 2026

    Play Episode Listen Later May 10, 2026 6:38 Transcription Available


    Iran has still not responded to the latest Ceasefire plan. The British Military says a bulk carrier caught fire after being hit by an unknown projectile off the coast of Qatar. It's do or die for the Boston Fleet today. Stay in "The Loop" with #iHeartRadio.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    Afternoon Report: Saturday, May 9, 2026

    Play Episode Listen Later May 9, 2026 6:13 Transcription Available


    Pediatric cancer patients meet with Pan Mass Challenge riders, Needham Public Schools says it was the victim of a nation-wide cyber attack, and the Pentagon releases new UFO files. Stay in "The Loop" with WBZ NewsRadio.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    Mid Day Report: Saturday, May 9, 2026

    Play Episode Listen Later May 9, 2026 5:54 Transcription Available


    President Trump says its time for Iranians to move forward with a diplomatic solution, the family of trooper Kevin Trainor visit the state house, and today is Dam Day in Clinton. Stay in "The Loop" with WBZ NewsRadio.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    Morning Report: Saturday, May 9, 2026

    Play Episode Listen Later May 9, 2026 7:23 Transcription Available


    The Croft School will be closing its locations in Jamaica Plain and the South End at the end of the academic school year. Boston Mayor Michelle Wu unveils the rules for how fans will travel to and from "Boston Legacy" soccer matches once the renovated White Stadium opens in Franklin Park. Are you looking for something to do today? Stay in "The Loop" with #iHeartRadio.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    Afternoon Report: Friday, May 8, 2026

    Play Episode Listen Later May 8, 2026 7:07 Transcription Available


    President Trump announces a 3-day ceasefire between Russia and Ukraine. Secretary of State Marco Rubio urges allies to take concrete action against Iran. The White House is reportedly close to settling with TikTok. Stay in "The Loop" with WBZ NewsRadio.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    Mid Day Report: Friday, May 8, 2026

    Play Episode Listen Later May 8, 2026 6:17 Transcription Available


    Some college student's finals were disrupted due to hackers, the Boston Fleet keeps playoff spirits alive, and an ambulance crashed in Mattapan. Stay in "The Loop" with WBZ NewsRadio.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    Morning Report: Friday, May 8, 2026

    Play Episode Listen Later May 8, 2026 6:44 Transcription Available


    The FBI arrested a suspected bank robber, lawmakers proposed a new bill to catch bad driving behaviors, and how Bostonians are celebrating Mother's Day. Stay in "The Loop" with WBZ NewsRadio.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    Afternoon Report: Thursday, May 7, 2026

    Play Episode Listen Later May 7, 2026 6:19 Transcription Available


    The deadly virus outbreak on a cruise ship may be growing. Iran says i is reviewing a new U.S. proposal to end the war. Secretary of State Rubio tries to mend fences with the Pope. Stay in "The Loop" with WBZ NewsRadio. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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