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Missed Taylor Swift's 'The Eras Tour?' Here's your chance to catch it in theaters

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 21:30:31 GMT

(WDAF) — While Taylor Swift prepares to perform in front of more sold-out stadiums across the United States and internationally, "The Eras Tour" is set to make a run in movie theatres, too.The "Taylor Swift | The Eras Tour" concert film will debut on movie screens on Friday, Oct. 13, the pop star shared on social media Thursday. "The Eras Tour has been the most meaningful, electric experience of my life so far and I’m overjoyed to tell you that it’ll be coming to the big screen soon," Swift wrote. "Eras attire, friendship bracelets, singing and dancing encouraged."The film will be available at AMC Theatres, Regals Theatres and Cinemark locations in North America. Taylor Swift reportedly gives ‘Eras Tour’ truckers $100,000 bonuses Tickets, which are on sale now, cost $19.89 plus tax for adults and $13.13 plus tax for children and seniors. AMC said in a news release that it upgraded its website in anticipation of high demand, so anticipate at least some wait if you're looking to pu...

Student loan payments start soon: Everything you need to know

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 21:30:31 GMT

DES MOINES, Iowa (WHO) — The student loan payment pause is coming to an end on Friday, September 1. This comes after the Supreme Court ruled back in June that President Biden did not have the authority to cancel student loan debt. The federal pause on payments then had 60 days to come to an end. During the pause, payments weren't required and interest didn't accumulate for borrowers. Interest will begin accruing on Friday for the first time since March 2020, and payments will resume in October for borrowers across the country. Do you qualify for $0 student loan payments? Drake University says that around 60% of students who obtain an undergraduate degree from its institution take out student loans. Drake's Director of Financial Aid, Ryan Zantingh, says that this will impact both current and former students. "Interest will begin on unsubsidized loans, so that's one change for current students. For students no longer enrolled in school, they are going into repayment starting in Oct...

Dean’s TBT Interview: The Jonas Brothers 

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 21:30:31 GMT

WGN Entertainment Reporter Dean Richards’ 2008 interview with The Jonas Brothers at Kimball Middle School in Elgin.Get Dean's reviews and A-List interviews delivered right to your inbox. Sign up for Dean's Downloads weekly newsletter. You'll also get his Dean Cooks recipes too!

California boy dies after collapsing during PE class

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 21:30:31 GMT

(KTLA) -- A community is mourning after a 12-year-old California boy collapsed and died during a physical education class on Tuesday.It started out as a typical school day for Yahshua Robinson, of Lake Elsinore.He was participating in PE activities at Canyon Lake Middle School when he suddenly collapsed and became unresponsive.Yahshua’s family said despite the response from medical professionals, the boy died from cardiac arrest at the hospital. They believe his sudden death was caused by the sweltering heatwave that covered Southern California this week.The boy’s parents and his three siblings are trying to process his death while accepting their new reality — a life without Yahshua.Yahshua’s family said in a statement:“We know that Yahshua was loved by many, and we appreciate everyone who is helping us to grieve his loss. We are still in shock and disbelief over Yahshua’s death. He was a bright, talented, and loving child who had a bright future ahead of him. We are struggling to ...

These new Texas laws take effect on Sept. 1

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 21:30:31 GMT

AMARILLO, Texas (KAMR/KCIT) - As communities across the state of Texas get back into the swing of the school year, families may find the rest of their 2023 not only ruled by new fall activities and extracurricular schedules, but also new laws going into effect on Sept. 1. Some laws going into effect in the Lone Star State were passed back in 2021, but around 774 laws will go into effect that were passed by the Texas Legislature in 2023. A number of them have been challenged in court, others have been the result of years of dedicated efforts, but all of them will have an impact on life in Texas. When do passed bills become law in Texas? Laws passed in 2023 A full list of the 774 laws passed in 2023 that will go into effect Sept. 1 can be found here. At a glance, here are a few of the major bills among them. Texas’ 88th Legislative Session: Which bills made it to the governor’s desk? Allocating the budgetHB 1 was one of the first orders of business, fittingly, for Texas, detailin...

City of Austin announces Labor Day closures

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 21:30:31 GMT

AUSTIN (KXAN) – The City of Austin said administrative offices and other municipal facilities will be closed on Monday, Sept. 4 for the Labor Day holiday. Business hours will resume Sept. 5.City Council offices, all recreation and senior centers, cultural centers, museums and libraries will be closed, the city said.Austin LibrariesAll Austin Public Library locations are closed Sept. 3 and Sept. 4.Utility Payment CentersUtility Payment Centers will be closed. Customers can make payments online at COAUtilities.com, the city said, or pay in a variety of other ways.Austin Resource RecoveryAustin Resource Recovery administrative offices will be closed on Sept. 4. Curbside services will not be affected by the holiday and the Recycle & Reuse Drop-off Center will be open by appointment only. Austin Animal CenterThe Austin Animal Center will be closed on Sept. 4, and reopen on Sept. 5.Austin WaterAustin Water’s administration offices will be closed, but the 24-Hour Emergency Di...

Clarence Thomas discloses multiple trips accepted from GOP megadonor Harlan Crow

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 21:30:31 GMT

Supreme Court Justice Clarence Thomas has disclosed three trips he accepted from billionaire Harlan Crow last year, according to documents made public Thursday.Thomas has denied any wrongdoing in accepting the trips, two of which were to Dallas and one to the Adirondacks in New York. For one of the trips, Thomas said he flew private because of security concerns following the leak of the draft abortion opinion.His new financial disclosure form also includes supplemental information about a 2014 real estate transaction with Crow, which Thomas’s attorney said Thursday was “inadvertently omitted” from past reports. In 2014, Crow bought three properties from Thomas and his family in Savannah, Ga., transactions that raised the ire of congressional Democrats when they were first publicized in news reports by ProPublica this year. ProPublica also reported on trips that Crow paid for Thomas in its stories. Thomas previously said he was advised that the trips he accepted from C...

Warrensburg's annual apple festival coming in Sept.

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 21:30:31 GMT

WARRENSBURG, N.Y. (NEWS10) - One of the Warrensburgh Riverfront Farmers Market's annual festivals puts apples at the center of the table. The annual Apple Festival comes to the market on Friday, Sept. 15. Get the latest news, weather, sports and more delivered right to your inbox! From 3 to 6 p.m., local vendors offer apples, pies, preserves, crafts, and much more. This year's festival will be held in memory of former Saratoga Apple owner Nate Darrow. Apple-themed kids crafts will be offered by Richards Library Director Shelby Burkhardt.Vendors coming to the market include:Adirondack HarvestAdirondack SerendipityAdirondack WineryAs You Wish Signs & Gifts by DinaBaked By MarleneBirdy's DesignsCalico CornerCover Your Sass Boutique Dawn's DelightsEarth Wear by LaurenFor the Love of RocksHilton Family FarmstandJuniper Hill FarmMac's Pipes & AccessoriesNana's Garlic ShackNettle Meadow Cheese FarmNorth Country MicrogreensNortheast Corner Herb FarmPaperPie Personalized & Them...

Man killed in Jefferson County crash involving two motorcyclists

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 21:30:31 GMT

JEFFERSON COUNTY, Mo. - One man died in a crash involving two motorcyclists Wednesday evening in Jefferson County, according to the Missouri State Highway Patrol. MSHP reports that John Morgan, 58, of St. Peters, Missouri, died in the crash. Next of kin have been notified. The crash happened around 10:15 p.m. Wednesday on Missouri Route 30 near Delores Drive. Police: DWI, hit-and-run suspect caught by his own Tesla cameras Investigators say both motorcyclists were traveling eastbound on Route 30. The driver ahead on the highway, a 50-year-old man, stopped for a changing light. As that happened, Morgan reportedly struck the back of the other motorcycle, and both motorcyclists were ejected. MSHP reports that Morgan was pronounced dead at a hospital. The other driver is battling serious injuries.MSHP Troop C, which covers several counties in the St. Louis metropolitan area, is handling the investigation.

Man wanted for St. Louis crimes, federal treason arrested in southern Missouri

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 21:30:31 GMT

HOWELL COUNTY, Mo. - A man wanted on warrants for St. Louis-based crimes and federal treason charges was arrested earlier this week in southern Missouri. The suspect, 21-year-old James Beckring was linked to stealing and domestic assault cases in St. Louis, according to the Howell County Sheriff's Office. Police: DWI, hit-and-run suspect caught by his own Tesla cameras On Tuesday, Howell County deputies attempted to contact Beckring at a home and he reportedly refused to answer. Deputies eventually entered the home and arrested Beckring. No injuries were reported from the incident. Beckring was sent to the Howell County Adult Detention Center and awaits extradition. He is also charged with third-degree domestic assault and endangering the welfare of a child in Howell County, per Missouri court records.