WASHINGTON (AP) — Dangling everything from sports tickets to a free beer, President Joe Biden is looking for that extra something — anything — that will get people to roll up their sleeves for COVID-19 shots when the promise of a life-saving vaccine by itself hasn’t been enough.

<a href="https://www.c-span.org/video/?512242-1/president-biden-announces-steps-increase-covid-19-vaccination-rates">Click here to watch </a>the President's announcement

Biden on Wednesday announced a “month of action” to urge more Americans to get vaccinated before the July 4 holiday, including an early summer sprint of incentives and a slew of new steps to ease barriers and make getting shots more appealing to those who haven't received them. He is closing in on his goal of getting 70% of adults at least partially vaccinated by Independence Day — essential to his aim of returning the nation to something approaching a pre-pandemic sense of normalcy this summer.

“The more people we get vaccinated, the more success we’re going to have in the fight against this virus," Biden said from the White House. He predicted that with more vaccinations, America will soon experience “a summer of freedom, a summer of joy, a summer of get togethers and celebrations. An All-American summer."

The Biden administration views June as “a critical month in our path to normal," Courtney Rowe, the director of strategic communications and engagement for the White House COVID-19 response team, told the AP.

Biden's plan will continue to use public and private-sector partnerships, mirroring the “whole of government” effort he deployed to make vaccines more widely available after he took office. The president said he was “pulling out all the stops” to drive up the vaccination rate.

Among those efforts is a promotional giveaway announced Wednesday by Anheuser-Busch, saying it will “buy Americans 21+ a round of beer” once Biden’s 70% goal is met.

“Get a shot and have a beer," Biden said, advertising the promotion even though he himself refrains from drinking alcohol.

Additionally, the White House is partnering with early childhood centers such as KinderCare, Learning Care Group, Bright Horizons and more than 500 YMCAs to provide free childcare coverage for Americans looking for shots or needing assistance while recovering from side effects.

The administration is also launching a new partnership to bring vaccine education and even doses to more than a thousand Black-owned barbershops and beauty salons, building on a successful pilot program in Maryland.

They're the latest vaccine sweeteners, building on other incentives like cash giveaways, sports tickets and paid leave, to keep up the pace of vaccinations.

“The fact remains that despite all the progress, those who are unvaccinated still remain at risk of getting seriously ill or dying or spreading the disease to others," said Rowe.

Aiming to make injections even more convenient, Biden is announcing that many pharmacies are extending their hours this month — and thousands will remain open overnight on Fridays. The White House is also stepping up its efforts to help employers run on-site vaccination clinics.

Biden will also announce that he is assigning Vice President Kamala Harris to lead a “We Can Do This” vaccination tour to encourage shots. It will include first lady Jill Biden, second gentleman Doug Emhoff and Cabinet officials. Harris' travel will be focused on the South, where vaccination rates are among the lowest in the country, while other officials will travel to areas of the Midwest with below average rates.

To date 62.9% of the adult U.S. population have received at least one dose of a COVID-19 vaccine and 133.9 million are fully vaccinated. The rate of new vaccinations has slowed to an average below 555,000 per day, down from more than 800,000 when incentives like lotteries were announced, and down from a peak of nearly 2 million per day in early April when demand for shots was much higher.

The lengths to which the U.S. is resorting to convince Americans to take a shot stands in contrast to much of the world, where vaccines are far less plentiful. Facing a mounting U.S. surplus, the Biden administration is planning to begin sharing 80 million doses with the world this month.

“All over the world people are desperate to get a shot that every American can get at their neighborhood drugstore," Biden said.

“Incentives can work, and I think the White House’s focus on making vaccination the easy and convenient choice is important,” said Dr. Leana Wen, an emergency physician, public health professor at George Washington University and former Baltimore health commissioner.

“It’s the height of American exceptionalism that we are having to beg people to get a life-saving vaccine, when healthcare workers and vulnerable people around the world are dying because they can’t get access to it,” she added.

Thanks to the vaccinations, the rate of cases and deaths in the U.S. are at their lowest since the beginning of the pandemic last March, averaging under 16,000 new cases and under 400 deaths per day.

As part of the effort to drive Americans to get shots, the White House is borrowing some tools from political campaigns, including phone banks, door-knocking and texting. The administration says more than 1,000 such events will be held this weekend alone. Additionally, it is organizing competitions between cities and colleges to drive up vaccination rates.

Other new incentives include a $2 million commitment from DoorDash to provide gift cards to community health centers to be used to drive people to get vaccinated. CVS launched a sweepstakes with prizes including free cruises and Super Bowl tickets. Major League Baseball will host on-site vaccine clinics and ticket giveaways at games. And Kroger will give $1 million to a vaccinated person each week this month and dozens of people free groceries for the year.

The fine print on the Anheuser-Busch promotion reveals the benefits to the sponsoring company, which will collect consumer data and photos through its website to register for the $5 giveaway. The company says it will hand out credits to however many people qualify.

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 </figure>WASHINGTON (AP) — Dangling everything from sports tickets to a free beer, President Joe Biden is looking for that extra something — anything — that will get people to roll up their sleeves for COVID-19 shots when the promise of a life-saving vaccine by itself hasn’t been enough.<a href="https://www.c-span.org/video/?512242-1/president-biden-announces-steps-increase-covid-19-vaccination-rates">Click here to watch </a>the President's announcementBiden on Wednesday announced a “month of action” to urge more Americans to get vaccinated before the July 4 holiday, including an early summer sprint of incentives and a slew of new steps to ease barriers and make getting shots more appealing to those who haven't received them. He is closing in on his goal of getting 70% of adults at least partially vaccinated by Independence Day — essential to his aim of returning the nation to something approaching a pre-pandemic sense of normalcy this summer.“The more people we get vaccinated, the more success we’re going to have in the fight against this virus," Biden said from the White House. He predicted that with more vaccinations, America will soon experience “a summer of freedom, a summer of joy, a summer of get togethers and celebrations. An All-American summer."The Biden administration views June as “a critical month in our path to normal," Courtney Rowe, the director of strategic communications and engagement for the White House COVID-19 response team, told the AP.Biden's plan will continue to use public and private-sector partnerships, mirroring the “whole of government” effort he deployed to make vaccines more widely available after he took office. The president said he was “pulling out all the stops” to drive up the vaccination rate.Among those efforts is a promotional giveaway announced Wednesday by Anheuser-Busch, saying it will “buy Americans 21+ a round of beer” once Biden’s 70% goal is met.“Get a shot and have a beer," Biden said, advertising the promotion even though he himself refrains from drinking alcohol.Additionally, the White House is partnering with early childhood centers such as KinderCare, Learning Care Group, Bright Horizons and more than 500 YMCAs to provide free childcare coverage for Americans looking for shots or needing assistance while recovering from side effects.The administration is also launching a new partnership to bring vaccine education and even doses to more than a thousand Black-owned barbershops and beauty salons, building on a successful pilot program in Maryland.They're the latest vaccine sweeteners, building on other incentives like cash giveaways, sports tickets and paid leave, to keep up the pace of vaccinations.“The fact remains that despite all the progress, those who are unvaccinated still remain at risk of getting seriously ill or dying or spreading the disease to others," said Rowe.Aiming to make injections even more convenient, Biden is announcing that many pharmacies are extending their hours this month — and thousands will remain open overnight on Fridays. The White House is also stepping up its efforts to help employers run on-site vaccination clinics.Biden will also announce that he is assigning Vice President Kamala Harris to lead a “We Can Do This” vaccination tour to encourage shots. It will include first lady Jill Biden, second gentleman Doug Emhoff and Cabinet officials. Harris' travel will be focused on the South, where vaccination rates are among the lowest in the country, while other officials will travel to areas of the Midwest with below average rates.To date 62.9% of the adult U.S. population have received at least one dose of a COVID-19 vaccine and 133.9 million are fully vaccinated. The rate of new vaccinations has slowed to an average below 555,000 per day, down from more than 800,000 when incentives like lotteries were announced, and down from a peak of nearly 2 million per day in early April when demand for shots was much higher.The lengths to which the U.S. is resorting to convince Americans to take a shot stands in contrast to much of the world, where vaccines are far less plentiful. Facing a mounting U.S. surplus, the Biden administration is planning to begin sharing 80 million doses with the world this month.“All over the world people are desperate to get a shot that every American can get at their neighborhood drugstore," Biden said.“Incentives can work, and I think the White House’s focus on making vaccination the easy and convenient choice is important,” said Dr. Leana Wen, an emergency physician, public health professor at George Washington University and former Baltimore health commissioner.“It’s the height of American exceptionalism that we are having to beg people to get a life-saving vaccine, when healthcare workers and vulnerable people around the world are dying because they can’t get access to it,” she added.Thanks to the vaccinations, the rate of cases and deaths in the U.S. are at their lowest since the beginning of the pandemic last March, averaging under 16,000 new cases and under 400 deaths per day.As part of the effort to drive Americans to get shots, the White House is borrowing some tools from political campaigns, including phone banks, door-knocking and texting. The administration says more than 1,000 such events will be held this weekend alone. Additionally, it is organizing competitions between cities and colleges to drive up vaccination rates.Other new incentives include a $2 million commitment from DoorDash to provide gift cards to community health centers to be used to drive people to get vaccinated. CVS launched a sweepstakes with prizes including free cruises and Super Bowl tickets. Major League Baseball will host on-site vaccine clinics and ticket giveaways at games. And Kroger will give $1 million to a vaccinated person each week this month and dozens of people free groceries for the year.The fine print on the Anheuser-Busch promotion reveals the benefits to the sponsoring company, which will collect consumer data and photos through its website to register for the $5 giveaway. The company says it will hand out credits to however many people qualify.

🎥 President Biden: Get a COVID-19 shot and have a beer

SEDGWICK COUNTY —Law enforcement authorities are investigating an armed robbery and asking for help to ID suspects.

Just before 9p.m. on Tuesday, police responded to a highway robbery call at the Domino’s Pizza, 2417 S. Seneca in Wichita, according to Officer Charley Davidson.

A 21-year-old female delivery driver who reported delivering food to a home in the 2700 block of South Magnolia.&nbsp; After arriving, two unknown suspects approached the victim, and one pointed a handgun at her.&nbsp; The suspects took food and cash from the victim before fleeing on foot.&nbsp; No one was injured.

One suspect is described as a white male, 5-foot-7, thin build, wearing a navy blue hoodie, and the second suspect is described as a black male, 5-foot-8, thin build, wearing all black and armed with a black handgun.

SEDGWICK COUNTY —Law enforcement authorities are investigating an armed robbery and asking for help to ID suspects.Just before 9p.m. on Tuesday, police responded to a highway robbery call at the Domino’s Pizza, 2417 S. Seneca in Wichita, according to Officer Charley Davidson.A 21-year-old female delivery driver who reported delivering food to a home in the 2700 block of South Magnolia.&nbsp; After arriving, two unknown suspects approached the victim, and one pointed a handgun at her.&nbsp; The suspects took food and cash from the victim before fleeing on foot.&nbsp; No one was injured.One suspect is described as a white male, 5-foot-7, thin build, wearing a navy blue hoodie, and the second suspect is described as a black male, 5-foot-8, thin build, wearing all black and armed with a black handgun.

Police: Suspects pulled handgun, robbed Kan. delivery driver

LINCOLN, Neb. (AP) — A Lincoln woman has been sentenced to up to 10 years in prison for being drunk when she crashed her car, killing her best friend who was a passenger. 

The Lincoln Journal Star reports that Deja Webster, 24, was sentenced Tuesday after pleading guilty to vehicular homicide in the April 7, 2019, crash that killed Jasmyn Chalk, 20. 

Police say Webster was drunk with marijuana in her system when she was driving that night at more than double the 40 mph speed limit when she lost control and hit a tree. 

Her passenger, Chalk, was thrown from the car and later died at a hospital.

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 </figure>LINCOLN, Neb. (AP) — A Lincoln woman has been sentenced to up to 10 years in prison for being drunk when she crashed her car, killing her best friend who was a passenger. The Lincoln Journal Star reports that Deja Webster, 24, was sentenced Tuesday after pleading guilty to vehicular homicide in the April 7, 2019, crash that killed Jasmyn Chalk, 20. Police say Webster was drunk with marijuana in her system when she was driving that night at more than double the 40 mph speed limit when she lost control and hit a tree. Her passenger, Chalk, was thrown from the car and later died at a hospital.

Lincoln woman gets prison for drunken crash death of friend

OMAHA, Neb. (AP) — An Omaha police detective says the man charged with murder and other counts in the November shooting death of his friend had been aiming for another man, who was injured. 

The Omaha World-Herald reports that the detective testified Tuesday at a hearing for Tip Mut, 21, of Omaha. 

Mut is charged with second-degree murder, attempted murder, two weapons counts and tampering with evidence in the Nov. 7 shooting death of Gabriel Miller, 21. 

A judge ruled Tuesday that Mut will stand trial on the charges. Police say Mut and Miller had gone together to the party where a fight broke out. Police believe Mut pulled a gun and shot Goa Dat, but also hit his friend Miller.

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 </figure>OMAHA, Neb. (AP) — An Omaha police detective says the man charged with murder and other counts in the November shooting death of his friend had been aiming for another man, who was injured. The Omaha World-Herald reports that the detective testified Tuesday at a hearing for Tip Mut, 21, of Omaha. Mut is charged with second-degree murder, attempted murder, two weapons counts and tampering with evidence in the Nov. 7 shooting death of Gabriel Miller, 21. A judge ruled Tuesday that Mut will stand trial on the charges. Police say Mut and Miller had gone together to the party where a fight broke out. Police believe Mut pulled a gun and shot Goa Dat, but also hit his friend Miller.

Police say Omaha man was shooting at someone else, but hit friend

SEDGWICK COUNTY —Two of four suspects arrested in connection with a fatal shooting May 24 in&nbsp; Wichita made their first appearances in court Thursday.

Orlando Howard, 17 of Wichita, is charged with 1st&nbsp;degree murder, aggravated robbery, and criminal use of weapons and He has been charged as an adult, according to the Sedgwick County District Attorney's office.

Luis Martinez, 22 of Wichita, &nbsp;is charged with 1st&nbsp;degree murder and attempted robbery.&nbsp;

Just after 11:30p.m. May 24, a police officer in the area of 21st and Hood in Wichita and heard gunshots nearby, according to Police Captain Jason Stephens

The officer drove toward the sound of the gunshots and saw a white Ford Edge SUV traveling at a high rate of speed from the area of West 1600 West 21st North.

Police stopped the vehicle and arrested&nbsp; 22-year-old Luis Martinez, 18-year-old Nicholas Olmos, 20-year-old Jaylon Pete and a 17-year-old boy.

Witnesses in the area told police they saw the SUV in the vicinity near the time of the shooting. Police also recovered a handgun from inside the vehicle.

Investigators learned that the four suspects were at the apartment complex for the purpose of conducting an illegal drug transaction, according to Stephens. During the transaction, there was a physical altercation and one of the suspects fired a gun at the victim identified as Jose Covarrubias, 22, of Wichita.&nbsp;&nbsp;

Martinez next court appearance is scheduled for June 3. Howard's next court appearance is scheduled for June 10.&nbsp; Both are being held on bonds of $250,000.&nbsp; The two other suspects Jaylon Pete and Nicholas Olmos are no longer in custody, according to online jail records.

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 </figure>SEDGWICK COUNTY —Two of four suspects arrested in connection with a fatal shooting May 24 in&nbsp; Wichita made their first appearances in court Thursday.Orlando Howard, 17 of Wichita, is charged with 1st&nbsp;degree murder, aggravated robbery, and criminal use of weapons and He has been charged as an adult, according to the Sedgwick County District Attorney's office.Luis Martinez, 22 of Wichita, &nbsp;is charged with 1st&nbsp;degree murder and attempted robbery.&nbsp;Just after 11:30p.m. May 24, a police officer in the area of 21st and Hood in Wichita and heard gunshots nearby, according to Police Captain Jason StephensThe officer drove toward the sound of the gunshots and saw a white Ford Edge SUV traveling at a high rate of speed from the area of West 1600 West 21st North.<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2021/5/1621964500907.png" alt="Martinez photo Sedgwick Co." />
 <figcaption>Martinez photo Sedgwick Co.</figcaption>
 </figure>Police stopped the vehicle and arrested&nbsp; 22-year-old Luis Martinez, 18-year-old Nicholas Olmos, 20-year-old Jaylon Pete and a 17-year-old boy.<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2021/5/1621964558526.png" alt="Pete photo Sedgwick Co." />
 <figcaption>Pete photo Sedgwick Co.</figcaption>
 </figure>Witnesses in the area told police they saw the SUV in the vicinity near the time of the shooting. Police also recovered a handgun from inside the vehicle.Investigators learned that the four suspects were at the apartment complex for the purpose of conducting an illegal drug transaction, according to Stephens. During the transaction, there was a physical altercation and one of the suspects fired a gun at the victim identified as Jose Covarrubias, 22, of Wichita.&nbsp;&nbsp;Martinez next court appearance is scheduled for June 3. Howard's next court appearance is scheduled for June 10.&nbsp; Both are being held on bonds of $250,000.&nbsp; The two other suspects Jaylon Pete and Nicholas Olmos are no longer in custody, according to online jail records.

Kan. teen charged as an adult in drug deal killing

WASHINGTON, DC – The U.S. Department of 
Labor announced today the award of more than $52 million in grants to 
help homeless veterans return to meaningful employment and address the 
complex problems facing homeless veterans.

Administered by the department’s <a href="https://www.dol.gov/agencies/vets">Veterans’ Employment and Training Service</a>,
 Homeless Veterans Reintegration Program funding also supports Homeless 
Female Veterans’ and Veterans with Families program and the Incarcerated
 Veterans’ Transition Program grants. Ending homelessness among veterans
 has long been a priority for the department. VETS designs these 
programs to provide training, skills development and career support.

“As the nation continues its recovery from the pandemic, 
initiatives like these are more important than ever,” said Secretary 
Marty Walsh. “Our veterans deserve our best efforts to ensure they have a
 safe place to live, means to support themselves and their families and 
opportunities to pursue a fulfilling career.”

The department will award 119 continuation grants 
totaling more than $40 million and 36 new three-year grant awards 
totaling more than $12 million to provide a wide range of services to 
veterans currently homeless or at risk of homelessness. In addition to 
working with VETS, grant recipients partner with the U.S. Department of 
Veterans Affairs’ Supportive Service for Veteran Families&nbsp;program and 
the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development’s Continuum of Care
 program. 

<a href="https://www.dol.gov/agencies/vets/programs/hvrp">Learn more about VETS’ Homeless Veterans’ Reintegration Programs</a>.

“Those now or formerly in military service share the value that no one should be left behind,” said Veterans’ Employment and Training Services’ Principal Deputy Assistant Secretary James Rodriguez.
 “The Homeless Veterans’ Reintegration Program reflects our commitment 
to ensuring that our veterans have and are prepared for the 
opportunities they deserve.” &nbsp;

<a href="https://www.dol.gov/agencies/vets">Learn more about the department’s Veterans’ Employment and Training Service</a>.

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 </figure>U.S. Department of LaborWASHINGTON, DC – The U.S. Department of 
Labor announced today the award of more than $52 million in grants to 
help homeless veterans return to meaningful employment and address the 
complex problems facing homeless veterans.Administered by the department’s <a href="https://www.dol.gov/agencies/vets">Veterans’ Employment and Training Service</a>,
 Homeless Veterans Reintegration Program funding also supports Homeless 
Female Veterans’ and Veterans with Families program and the Incarcerated
 Veterans’ Transition Program grants. Ending homelessness among veterans
 has long been a priority for the department. VETS designs these 
programs to provide training, skills development and career support.“As the nation continues its recovery from the pandemic, 
initiatives like these are more important than ever,” said Secretary 
Marty Walsh. “Our veterans deserve our best efforts to ensure they have a
 safe place to live, means to support themselves and their families and 
opportunities to pursue a fulfilling career.”The department will award 119 continuation grants 
totaling more than $40 million and 36 new three-year grant awards 
totaling more than $12 million to provide a wide range of services to 
veterans currently homeless or at risk of homelessness. In addition to 
working with VETS, grant recipients partner with the U.S. Department of 
Veterans Affairs’ Supportive Service for Veteran Families&nbsp;program and 
the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development’s Continuum of Care
 program. <a href="https://www.dol.gov/agencies/vets/programs/hvrp">Learn more about VETS’ Homeless Veterans’ Reintegration Programs</a>.“Those now or formerly in military service share the value that no one should be left behind,” said Veterans’ Employment and Training Services’ Principal Deputy Assistant Secretary James Rodriguez.
 “The Homeless Veterans’ Reintegration Program reflects our commitment 
to ensuring that our veterans have and are prepared for the 
opportunities they deserve.” &nbsp;<a href="https://www.dol.gov/agencies/vets">Learn more about the department’s Veterans’ Employment and Training Service</a>.

U.S. awards $52M in grants to help homeless veterans re-enter workforce

WASHINGTON
 — The Internal Revenue Service today reminded taxpayers living and 
working outside of the United States that they must file their 2020 
federal income tax return by Tuesday, June 15. This deadline applies to 
both <a href="https://www.irs.gov/individuals/international-taxpayers/us-citizens-and-resident-aliens-abroad">U.S. citizens and resident aliens abroad</a>, including those with dual citizenship.

Just as most taxpayers in the United States are required to timely 
file their tax returns with the IRS, those living and working in another
 country are also required to file. An automatic two-month deadline 
extension is normally granted for those overseas and in 2021 that date 
is still June 15 even though the normal income tax filing deadline was 
extended a month from April 15 to <a href="https://www.irs.gov/newsroom/tax-day-for-individuals-extended-to-may-17-treasury-irs-extend-filing-and-payment-deadline">May 17</a>.

An income tax filing requirement generally applies even if a taxpayer qualifies for tax benefits, such as the <a href="https://www.irs.gov/individuals/international-taxpayers/foreign-earned-income-exclusion">Foreign Earned Income Exclusion</a> or the <a href="https://www.irs.gov/individuals/international-taxpayers/foreign-tax-credit">Foreign Tax Credit</a>,
 which substantially reduce or eliminate U.S. tax liability. These tax 
benefits are only available if an eligible taxpayer files a U.S. income 
tax return.

A taxpayer qualifies for the special June 15 filing deadline if both 
their tax home and abode are outside the United States and Puerto Rico. 
Those serving in the military outside the U.S. and Puerto Rico on the 
regular due date of their tax return also qualify for the extension to 
June 15. IRS recommends attaching a statement if one of these two 
situations apply.

Reporting required for foreign accounts and assets

Federal law requires U.S. citizens and resident aliens to report any 
worldwide income, including income from foreign trusts and foreign bank 
and securities accounts. In most cases, affected taxpayers need to 
complete and attach&nbsp;<a href="https://www.irs.gov/forms-pubs/about-schedule-b-form-1040">Schedule B</a>&nbsp;to
 their tax return. Part III of Schedule B asks about the existence of 
foreign accounts, such as bank and securities accounts, and usually 
requires U.S. citizens to report the country in which each account is 
located.

In addition, certain taxpayers may also have to complete and attach to their return&nbsp;<a href="https://www.irs.gov/forms-pubs/about-form-8938">Form 8938, Statement of Foreign Financial Assets</a>.
 Generally, U.S. citizens, resident aliens and certain nonresident 
aliens must report specified foreign financial assets on this form if 
the aggregate value of those assets exceeds certain thresholds. See the 
instructions for this form for details.

Foreign accounts reporting deadline&nbsp;

Separate from reporting specified foreign financial assets on their 
tax return, taxpayers with an interest in, or signature or other 
authority over foreign financial accounts whose aggregate value exceeded
 $10,000 at any time during 2020, must file electronically with the 
Treasury Department a Financial Crimes Enforcement Network (FinCEN)&nbsp;<a href="https://bsaefiling.fincen.treas.gov/NoRegFBARFiler.html">Form 114, Report of Foreign Bank and Financial Accounts (FBAR)</a>.
 Because of this threshold, the IRS encourages taxpayers with foreign 
assets, even relatively small ones, to check if this filing requirement 
applies to them. The form is only available through the&nbsp;<a href="https://www.fincen.gov/bsa-e-filing-system">BSA E-filing System website</a>.

The deadline for filing the annual&nbsp;<a href="https://www.irs.gov/businesses/small-businesses-self-employed/report-of-foreign-bank-and-financial-accounts-fbar">Report of Foreign Bank and Financial Accounts (FBAR)</a>&nbsp;was
 April 15, 2021, but FinCEN is granting filers who missed the original 
deadline an automatic extension until October 15, 2021, to file the 
FBAR. There is no need to request this extension.

Any income received or deductible expenses paid in foreign currency 
must be reported on a U.S. tax return in U.S. dollars. Likewise, any tax
 payments must be made in U.S. dollars.

Both FINCEN Form 114 and IRS Form 8938 require the use of a December 
31 exchange rate for all transactions, regardless of the actual exchange
 rate on the date of the transaction. Generally, the IRS accepts any 
posted exchange rate that is used consistently. For more information on 
exchange rates, see&nbsp;<a href="https://www.irs.gov/individuals/international-taxpayers/foreign-currency-and-currency-exchange-rates">Foreign Currency and Currency Exchange Rates</a>.

Taxpayers who relinquished their U.S. citizenship or ceased to be 
lawful permanent residents of the United States during 2020 must file a&nbsp;<a href="https://www.irs.gov/individuals/international-taxpayers/dual-status-aliens">dual-status alien</a>&nbsp;tax return, and attach&nbsp;<a href="https://www.irs.gov/forms-pubs/about-form-8854">Form 8854, Initial and Annual Expatriation Statement</a>.
 A copy of Form 8854 must also be filed with Internal Revenue Service, 
3651 S IH35 MS 4301AUSC, Austin, TX 78741, by the due date of the tax 
return (including extensions). See the instructions for this form and&nbsp;<a href="https://www.irs.gov/pub/irs-drop/n-09-85.pdf">Notice 2009-85&nbsp;PDF</a>, Guidance for Expatriates Under Section 877A, for further details.

Extra time is available for those who cannot meet the June 15 date. 
Individual taxpayers who need additional time to file can request a 
filing extension to Oct. 15 by printing and mailing <a href="https://www.irs.gov/forms-pubs/about-form-4868">Form 4868, Application for Automatic Extension of Time To File U.S. Individual Income Tax Return</a>. The IRS can't process extension requests filed electronically after May 17, 2021. Find out <a href="https://www.irs.gov/filing/where-to-file-paper-tax-returns-with-or-without-a-payment">where to mail the form.</a>

Businesses that need additional time to file income tax returns must file <a href="https://www.irs.gov/forms-pubs/about-form-7004">Form 7004, Application for Automatic Extension of Time To File Certain Business Income Tax, Information, and Other Returns</a>.

Members of the military qualify for an <a href="https://www.irs.gov/businesses/filing-extensions-and-tax-return-preparation-assistance-for-military-personnel-stationed-abroad-or-in-a-combat-zone">additional extension of at least 180 days</a> to file and pay taxes if either of the following situations apply:

Deadlines are also extended for <a href="https://www.irs.gov/newsroom/extension-of-deadlines-combat-zone-service">individuals serving in a combat zone or a contingency operation in support of the Armed Forces</a>.
 This applies to Red Cross personnel, accredited correspondents and 
civilian personnel acting under the direction of the Armed Forces in 
support of those forces.

Spouses of individuals who served in a combat zone or contingency 
operation are generally entitled to the same deadline extensions with 
some exceptions. Extension details and more <a href="https://www.irs.gov/individuals/military">military tax information</a> is available in <a href="https://www.irs.gov/forms-pubs/about-publication-3">IRS Publication 3, Armed Forces' Tax Guide</a>.

Tax help and filing information is available anytime on IRS.gov. The 
IRS website offers a variety of online tools to help taxpayers answer 
common tax questions. For example, taxpayers can search the <a href="https://www.irs.gov/help/ita">Interactive Tax Assistant</a>, <a href="https://www.irs.gov/taxtopics">Tax Topics</a> and <a href="https://www.irs.gov/faqs">Frequently Asked Questions</a> to get answers to common questions. <a href="https://www.irs.gov/payments">IRS.gov/payments</a> provides information on electronic payment options.

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 </figure>IRSWASHINGTON
 — The Internal Revenue Service today reminded taxpayers living and 
working outside of the United States that they must file their 2020 
federal income tax return by Tuesday, June 15. This deadline applies to 
both <a href="https://www.irs.gov/individuals/international-taxpayers/us-citizens-and-resident-aliens-abroad">U.S. citizens and resident aliens abroad</a>, including those with dual citizenship.Just as most taxpayers in the United States are required to timely 
file their tax returns with the IRS, those living and working in another
 country are also required to file. An automatic two-month deadline 
extension is normally granted for those overseas and in 2021 that date 
is still June 15 even though the normal income tax filing deadline was 
extended a month from April 15 to <a href="https://www.irs.gov/newsroom/tax-day-for-individuals-extended-to-may-17-treasury-irs-extend-filing-and-payment-deadline">May 17</a>.<h2>Benefits and qualifications</h2>An income tax filing requirement generally applies even if a taxpayer qualifies for tax benefits, such as the <a href="https://www.irs.gov/individuals/international-taxpayers/foreign-earned-income-exclusion">Foreign Earned Income Exclusion</a> or the <a href="https://www.irs.gov/individuals/international-taxpayers/foreign-tax-credit">Foreign Tax Credit</a>,
 which substantially reduce or eliminate U.S. tax liability. These tax 
benefits are only available if an eligible taxpayer files a U.S. income 
tax return.A taxpayer qualifies for the special June 15 filing deadline if both 
their tax home and abode are outside the United States and Puerto Rico. 
Those serving in the military outside the U.S. and Puerto Rico on the 
regular due date of their tax return also qualify for the extension to 
June 15. IRS recommends attaching a statement if one of these two 
situations apply.<h2>Reporting required for foreign accounts and assets</h2>Federal law requires U.S. citizens and resident aliens to report any 
worldwide income, including income from foreign trusts and foreign bank 
and securities accounts. In most cases, affected taxpayers need to 
complete and attach&nbsp;<a href="https://www.irs.gov/forms-pubs/about-schedule-b-form-1040">Schedule B</a>&nbsp;to
 their tax return. Part III of Schedule B asks about the existence of 
foreign accounts, such as bank and securities accounts, and usually 
requires U.S. citizens to report the country in which each account is 
located.In addition, certain taxpayers may also have to complete and attach to their return&nbsp;<a href="https://www.irs.gov/forms-pubs/about-form-8938">Form 8938, Statement of Foreign Financial Assets</a>.
 Generally, U.S. citizens, resident aliens and certain nonresident 
aliens must report specified foreign financial assets on this form if 
the aggregate value of those assets exceeds certain thresholds. See the 
instructions for this form for details.<h2>Foreign accounts reporting deadline&nbsp;</h2>Separate from reporting specified foreign financial assets on their 
tax return, taxpayers with an interest in, or signature or other 
authority over foreign financial accounts whose aggregate value exceeded
 $10,000 at any time during 2020, must file electronically with the 
Treasury Department a Financial Crimes Enforcement Network (FinCEN)&nbsp;<a href="https://bsaefiling.fincen.treas.gov/NoRegFBARFiler.html">Form 114, Report of Foreign Bank and Financial Accounts (FBAR)</a>.
 Because of this threshold, the IRS encourages taxpayers with foreign 
assets, even relatively small ones, to check if this filing requirement 
applies to them. The form is only available through the&nbsp;<a href="https://www.fincen.gov/bsa-e-filing-system">BSA E-filing System website</a>.The deadline for filing the annual&nbsp;<a href="https://www.irs.gov/businesses/small-businesses-self-employed/report-of-foreign-bank-and-financial-accounts-fbar">Report of Foreign Bank and Financial Accounts (FBAR)</a>&nbsp;was
 April 15, 2021, but FinCEN is granting filers who missed the original 
deadline an automatic extension until October 15, 2021, to file the 
FBAR. There is no need to request this extension.<h2>Report in U.S. dollars</h2>Any income received or deductible expenses paid in foreign currency 
must be reported on a U.S. tax return in U.S. dollars. Likewise, any tax
 payments must be made in U.S. dollars.Both FINCEN Form 114 and IRS Form 8938 require the use of a December 
31 exchange rate for all transactions, regardless of the actual exchange
 rate on the date of the transaction. Generally, the IRS accepts any 
posted exchange rate that is used consistently. For more information on 
exchange rates, see&nbsp;<a href="https://www.irs.gov/individuals/international-taxpayers/foreign-currency-and-currency-exchange-rates">Foreign Currency and Currency Exchange Rates</a>.<h2>Expatriate reporting</h2>Taxpayers who relinquished their U.S. citizenship or ceased to be 
lawful permanent residents of the United States during 2020 must file a&nbsp;<a href="https://www.irs.gov/individuals/international-taxpayers/dual-status-aliens">dual-status alien</a>&nbsp;tax return, and attach&nbsp;<a href="https://www.irs.gov/forms-pubs/about-form-8854">Form 8854, Initial and Annual Expatriation Statement</a>.
 A copy of Form 8854 must also be filed with Internal Revenue Service, 
3651 S IH35 MS 4301AUSC, Austin, TX 78741, by the due date of the tax 
return (including extensions). See the instructions for this form and&nbsp;<a href="https://www.irs.gov/pub/irs-drop/n-09-85.pdf">Notice 2009-85&nbsp;PDF</a>, Guidance for Expatriates Under Section 877A, for further details.<h2>More time is available</h2>Extra time is available for those who cannot meet the June 15 date. 
Individual taxpayers who need additional time to file can request a 
filing extension to Oct. 15 by printing and mailing <a href="https://www.irs.gov/forms-pubs/about-form-4868">Form 4868, Application for Automatic Extension of Time To File U.S. Individual Income Tax Return</a>. The IRS can't process extension requests filed electronically after May 17, 2021. Find out <a href="https://www.irs.gov/filing/where-to-file-paper-tax-returns-with-or-without-a-payment">where to mail the form.</a>Businesses that need additional time to file income tax returns must file <a href="https://www.irs.gov/forms-pubs/about-form-7004">Form 7004, Application for Automatic Extension of Time To File Certain Business Income Tax, Information, and Other Returns</a>.<h2>Combat zone extension</h2>Members of the military qualify for an <a href="https://www.irs.gov/businesses/filing-extensions-and-tax-return-preparation-assistance-for-military-personnel-stationed-abroad-or-in-a-combat-zone">additional extension of at least 180 days</a> to file and pay taxes if either of the following situations apply:<ul>
 <li>They serve in a combat zone or they have qualifying service outside of a combat zone or</li><li>They serve on deployment outside the United States away from their 
permanent duty station while participating in a contingency operation. 
This is a military operation that is designated by the Secretary of 
Defense or results in calling members of the uniformed services to 
active duty (or retains them on active duty) during a war or a national 
emergency declared by the President or Congress.</li>
 </ul>Deadlines are also extended for <a href="https://www.irs.gov/newsroom/extension-of-deadlines-combat-zone-service">individuals serving in a combat zone or a contingency operation in support of the Armed Forces</a>.
 This applies to Red Cross personnel, accredited correspondents and 
civilian personnel acting under the direction of the Armed Forces in 
support of those forces.Spouses of individuals who served in a combat zone or contingency 
operation are generally entitled to the same deadline extensions with 
some exceptions. Extension details and more <a href="https://www.irs.gov/individuals/military">military tax information</a> is available in <a href="https://www.irs.gov/forms-pubs/about-publication-3">IRS Publication 3, Armed Forces' Tax Guide</a>.<h2>Visit IRS.gov for tax information</h2>Tax help and filing information is available anytime on IRS.gov. The 
IRS website offers a variety of online tools to help taxpayers answer 
common tax questions. For example, taxpayers can search the <a href="https://www.irs.gov/help/ita">Interactive Tax Assistant</a>, <a href="https://www.irs.gov/taxtopics">Tax Topics</a> and <a href="https://www.irs.gov/faqs">Frequently Asked Questions</a> to get answers to common questions. <a href="https://www.irs.gov/payments">IRS.gov/payments</a> provides information on electronic payment options.<h2>Other resources:</h2><ul>
 <li><a href="https://www.irs.gov/forms-pubs/about-publication-54">About Publication 54, Tax Guide for U.S. Citizens and Resident Aliens Abroad</a></li><li><a href="https://www.irs.gov/forms-pubs/about-publication-519">About Publication 519, U.S. Tax Guide for Aliens</a></li>
 </ul>

Tax return deadline looming for U.S. taxpayers living abroad

CHARLESTON, W.Va. (AP) — Nine men have been accused in West Virginia of participating in romance and other online scams that defrauded at least 200 people of more than $2.5 million.

 Grand jury indictments in federal court in Charleston charge the men with mail fraud, wire fraud, money laundering and receipt of stolen property. 

Federal prosecutors say all nine men have been apprehended by authorities in seven states. 

Two of the defendants lived in West Virginia, two were from Ohio and two from Washington, D.C. The others were from Stone Mountain, Georgia; Beltsville, Maryland; and Omaha, Nebraska. 

According to the indictments, victims were coerced into sending money to various bank accounts.

CHARLESTON, W.Va. (AP) — Nine men have been accused in West Virginia of participating in romance and other online scams that defrauded at least 200 people of more than $2.5 million. Grand jury indictments in federal court in Charleston charge the men with mail fraud, wire fraud, money laundering and receipt of stolen property. Federal prosecutors say all nine men have been apprehended by authorities in seven states. Two of the defendants lived in West Virginia, two were from Ohio and two from Washington, D.C. The others were from Stone Mountain, Georgia; Beltsville, Maryland; and Omaha, Nebraska. According to the indictments, victims were coerced into sending money to various bank accounts.

Feds: Omaha man, 8 others accused in West Virginia of online fraud scheme

DES MOINES, Iowa (AP) — South Dakota-based ethanol company POET has purchased the biofuels assets of Flint Hills Resources, including five ethanol plants in Iowa and one in Nebraska. 

The deal announced Tuesday also includes ethanol distribution terminals in Texas and Georgia. POET, based in Sioux Falls, South Dakota, is increasing its production to 33 biofuels production plants in eight states and will have a capacity to produce 3 billion gallons annually. 

The Iowa ethanol plants are in Arthur, Fairbank, Iowa Falls, Menlo and Shell Rock. 

The Nebraska plant is in Fremont, and the ethanol terminals are in Buda, Texas, and Camilla, Georgia.

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 </figure>DES MOINES, Iowa (AP) — South Dakota-based ethanol company POET has purchased the biofuels assets of Flint Hills Resources, including five ethanol plants in Iowa and one in Nebraska. The deal announced Tuesday also includes ethanol distribution terminals in Texas and Georgia. POET, based in Sioux Falls, South Dakota, is increasing its production to 33 biofuels production plants in eight states and will have a capacity to produce 3 billion gallons annually. The Iowa ethanol plants are in Arthur, Fairbank, Iowa Falls, Menlo and Shell Rock. The Nebraska plant is in Fremont, and the ethanol terminals are in Buda, Texas, and Camilla, Georgia.

Ethanol maker POET buys plants from Koch-owned Flint Hills

By Scott Carlson-North Platte Post

Lincoln, Neb.-Police in Lincoln are investigating a suspected arson and a woman has been arrested.

According to police, officers and Lincoln Fire were dispatched to a residence in the 1800 block of Belleville at around 5:00 a.m. on May 30.

Upon arrival, officers spoke with the tenant, Reyna Vasquez, who indicated that she had left the home for a short time and returned to find it on fire.

However, police said officers were suspicious of some statements made by Vasquez regarding the circumstances of the fire.

Police said officers then spoke to the property owner who indicated they had experienced some issues with Vasquez.

With the help of a fire inspector, police determined the fire was not accidental, and an accelerant such as gasoline had been used to start it.

Police said it was determined that Vasquez had perpetrated the act.

Vasquez was arrested on suspicion of 2nd-degree arson.

The damage to the residence was estimated at $5,000.

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 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2021/6/1622636505564.png" alt="Vasquez" />
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 </figure>By Scott Carlson-North Platte PostLincoln, Neb.-Police in Lincoln are investigating a suspected arson and a woman has been arrested.According to police, officers and Lincoln Fire were dispatched to a residence in the 1800 block of Belleville at around 5:00 a.m. on May 30.Upon arrival, officers spoke with the tenant, Reyna Vasquez, who indicated that she had left the home for a short time and returned to find it on fire.However, police said officers were suspicious of some statements made by Vasquez regarding the circumstances of the fire.Police said officers then spoke to the property owner who indicated they had experienced some issues with Vasquez.With the help of a fire inspector, police determined the fire was not accidental, and an accelerant such as gasoline had been used to start it.Police said it was determined that Vasquez had perpetrated the act.Vasquez was arrested on suspicion of 2nd-degree arson.The damage to the residence was estimated at $5,000.

Lincoln woman accused of lighting house on fire with gasoline

LA VISTA, Neb. (AP) — The search for an 11-year-old boy with autism is focusing on the area around his suburban Omaha home. 

La Vista police said Tuesday they are conducting an “extensive search” in the blocks around Ryan Larsen's home. 

Ryan has been missing since May 17, when he left his school. 

Multiple law enforcement agencies have been searching since then, including lowering a lake at the Walnut Creek Recreation Area. 

Authorities said Ryan has been without medication he takes for seizures since he disappeared. 

Ryan is white, 5-foot-8, and about 125 lbs. He has brown hair and hazel eyes.

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 </figure>LA VISTA, Neb. (AP) — The search for an 11-year-old boy with autism is focusing on the area around his suburban Omaha home. La Vista police said Tuesday they are conducting an “extensive search” in the blocks around Ryan Larsen's home. Ryan has been missing since May 17, when he left his school. Multiple law enforcement agencies have been searching since then, including lowering a lake at the Walnut Creek Recreation Area. Authorities said Ryan has been without medication he takes for seizures since he disappeared. Ryan is white, 5-foot-8, and about 125 lbs. He has brown hair and hazel eyes.

Police focus search for missing Nebraska boy near his home

CANBERRA, Australia (AP) — A ransomware attack on the world’s largest meat company is disrupting production around the world just weeks after a similar incident shut down a U.S. oil pipeline.

The Brazilian meat processor JBS SA notified the U.S. of a ransom demand from a criminal organization likely based in Russia, White House principal deputy press secretary Karine Jean-Pierre confirmed Tuesday. She said the White House and the Department of Agriculture have been in touch with the company several times this week.

JBS has extensive facilities in the U.S., including processing plants in Texas and Colorado. Two shifts were canceled Tuesday at JBS’ meatpacking plant in Greeley, Colorado, according to UFCW Local 7, which represents 3,000 workers at the plant.

The local union also has reports from workers that production was down on Monday but that is unconfirmed, according to spokesman Dakar Lanzino. Union representatives were meeting Monday to try to get more information from the company, Lanzino said.

JBS has not stated publicly that the attack was ransomware.

Jean-Pierre said the White House “is engaging directly with the Russian government on this matter and delivering the message that responsible states do not harbor ransomware criminals.” The FBI is investigating the incident, and the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency is offering technical support to JBS.

In addition, USDA has spoken to several major meat processors in the U.S. to alert them to the situation, and the White House is assessing any potential impact on the nation’s meat supply.

The company said late Tuesday that it had made “significant progress” in dealing with the cyberattack and expected the “vast majority” of its plants to be operating on Wednesday

In a statement Sunday, JBS said the cyberattack affected servers supporting its operations in North America and Australia. The company said it notified authorities and engaged third-party experts to resolve the problem as soon as possible. Backup servers weren’t affected.

Thousands of Australian meat plant workers had no work for a second day Tuesday, and a government minister said it might be days before production resumes. JBS is Australia’s largest meat and food processing company, with 47 facilities across the country including abattoirs, feedlots and meat processing sites. JBS employs around 11,000 people in Australia.

It’s not the first time a ransomware attack has targeted a food company. Last November, Milan-based Campari Group said it was the victim of a ransomware attack that caused a temporary technology outage and compromised some business and personal data.

In March, Molson Coors announced a cyber attack that affected its production and shipping.

Last month, a gang of hackers shut down operation of the Colonial Pipeline, the largest U.S. fuel pipeline. Colonial Pipeline confirmed it paid $4.4 million to the hackers

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 <figcaption>&nbsp;JBS is the second-largest producer of beef, pork and chicken in the U.S.</figcaption>
 </figure>CANBERRA, Australia (AP) — A ransomware attack on the world’s largest meat company is disrupting production around the world just weeks after a similar incident shut down a U.S. oil pipeline.The Brazilian meat processor JBS SA notified the U.S. of a ransom demand from a criminal organization likely based in Russia, White House principal deputy press secretary Karine Jean-Pierre confirmed Tuesday. She said the White House and the Department of Agriculture have been in touch with the company several times this week.JBS has extensive facilities in the U.S., including processing plants in Texas and Colorado. Two shifts were canceled Tuesday at JBS’ meatpacking plant in Greeley, Colorado, according to UFCW Local 7, which represents 3,000 workers at the plant.The local union also has reports from workers that production was down on Monday but that is unconfirmed, according to spokesman Dakar Lanzino. Union representatives were meeting Monday to try to get more information from the company, Lanzino said.JBS has not stated publicly that the attack was ransomware.Jean-Pierre said the White House “is engaging directly with the Russian government on this matter and delivering the message that responsible states do not harbor ransomware criminals.” The FBI is investigating the incident, and the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency is offering technical support to JBS.In addition, USDA has spoken to several major meat processors in the U.S. to alert them to the situation, and the White House is assessing any potential impact on the nation’s meat supply.The company said late Tuesday that it had made “significant progress” in dealing with the cyberattack and expected the “vast majority” of its plants to be operating on WednesdayIn a statement Sunday, JBS said the cyberattack affected servers supporting its operations in North America and Australia. The company said it notified authorities and engaged third-party experts to resolve the problem as soon as possible. Backup servers weren’t affected.Thousands of Australian meat plant workers had no work for a second day Tuesday, and a government minister said it might be days before production resumes. JBS is Australia’s largest meat and food processing company, with 47 facilities across the country including abattoirs, feedlots and meat processing sites. JBS employs around 11,000 people in Australia.It’s not the first time a ransomware attack has targeted a food company. Last November, Milan-based Campari Group said it was the victim of a ransomware attack that caused a temporary technology outage and compromised some business and personal data.In March, Molson Coors announced a cyber attack that affected its production and shipping.Last month, a gang of hackers shut down operation of the Colonial Pipeline, the largest U.S. fuel pipeline. Colonial Pipeline confirmed it paid $4.4 million to the hackers

Meat producer ransomware attack disrupts global production

SEDGWICK COUNTY —Law enforcement authorities are investigating a fatal crash and have made an arrest.

Just before 4:30 p.m. Monday, officers responded to an injury accident with a driver pinned in a vehicle at Maple and Martinson, according to Officer Charley Davidson. 

Upon arrival, officer’s located 80-year-old Frankie Baxter pinned inside of a vehicle. Police with the assistance of the Wichita Fire Department removed her from the vehicle and she pronounced deceased on the scene, according to Davidson.

The investigation revealed that Baxter was driving a blue 2015 Hyundai Tucson northbound on Elizabeth Street. She turned to travel eastbound on Maple. 

A 2008 Maxda Six driven by 33-year-old Scott Cabrales of Wichita was eastbound on Maple at a high rate of speed and believed to be under the influence of alcohol.&nbsp; The Mazda struck the rear driver's side of the Hyundai. The impact caused the Hyundai to strike the curb and a tree.

EMS transported Cabrales to an area hospital for medical treatment of minor injuries and then booked him into jail on requested charges of of aggravated battery, driving under the influence, and no proof of insurance.

Police will present the case to the Sedgwick County District Attorney.

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 </figure>SEDGWICK COUNTY —Law enforcement authorities are investigating a fatal crash and have made an arrest.Just before 4:30 p.m. Monday, officers responded to an injury accident with a driver pinned in a vehicle at Maple and Martinson, according to Officer Charley Davidson. Upon arrival, officer’s located 80-year-old Frankie Baxter pinned inside of a vehicle. Police with the assistance of the Wichita Fire Department removed her from the vehicle and she pronounced deceased on the scene, according to Davidson.The investigation revealed that Baxter was driving a blue 2015 Hyundai Tucson northbound on Elizabeth Street. She turned to travel eastbound on Maple. A 2008 Maxda Six driven by 33-year-old Scott Cabrales of Wichita was eastbound on Maple at a high rate of speed and believed to be under the influence of alcohol.&nbsp; The Mazda struck the rear driver's side of the Hyundai. The impact caused the Hyundai to strike the curb and a tree.EMS transported Cabrales to an area hospital for medical treatment of minor injuries and then booked him into jail on requested charges of of aggravated battery, driving under the influence, and no proof of insurance.Police will present the case to the Sedgwick County District Attorney.

Man accused in DUI crash that killed Kansas woman

BELLEVUE, Neb. (AP) — Police in Bellevue have identified a woman killed in a shooting over the holiday weekend as 21-year-old Madyson Dennis, of Omaha. 

Police say the shooting happened around 10:20 p.m. Sunday at 27th and Emiline streets in Bellevue, where officers were called for a report of gunshots. Officers found Dennis with gunshot injuries, and she was pronounced dead at the scene. 

Police later arrested 25-year-old Nicholas Holliday on suspicion of manslaughter, use of a deadly weapon to commit a felony and tampering with physical evidence. 

Police have not given a motive for the shooting or said what, if any, Holliday's relationship is to Dennis.

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 </figure>BELLEVUE, Neb. (AP) — Police in Bellevue have identified a woman killed in a shooting over the holiday weekend as 21-year-old Madyson Dennis, of Omaha. Police say the shooting happened around 10:20 p.m. Sunday at 27th and Emiline streets in Bellevue, where officers were called for a report of gunshots. Officers found Dennis with gunshot injuries, and she was pronounced dead at the scene. Police later arrested 25-year-old Nicholas Holliday on suspicion of manslaughter, use of a deadly weapon to commit a felony and tampering with physical evidence. Police have not given a motive for the shooting or said what, if any, Holliday's relationship is to Dennis.

Bellevue police identify woman killed in weekend shooting

FAIRBURY, Neb. (AP) — There's a new sheriff in town. 

The Beatrice Daily Sun reports that Jefferson County officials appointed Nick Georgi as the county's new sheriff after the former sheriff, Matthew Schultz, announced he was resigning just five months into the job. 

Georgi has been with the department since 2018. 

Before that, he was with the Fairbury Police Department after serving as the Johnson County Chief Deputy Sheriff. 

From 2008 to 2013, he served as Johnson County's K-9 handler. Georgi says he has no major changes planned for the department but does want to add a school resource officer to the department.

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 </figure>FAIRBURY, Neb. (AP) — There's a new sheriff in town. The Beatrice Daily Sun reports that Jefferson County officials appointed Nick Georgi as the county's new sheriff after the former sheriff, Matthew Schultz, announced he was resigning just five months into the job. Georgi has been with the department since 2018. Before that, he was with the Fairbury Police Department after serving as the Johnson County Chief Deputy Sheriff. From 2008 to 2013, he served as Johnson County's K-9 handler. Georgi says he has no major changes planned for the department but does want to add a school resource officer to the department.

Jefferson County appoints, swears in new sheriff

WAIMEA, Hawaii (AP) — An aerial search for a Nebraska man missing in Hawaii has been suspended but volunteers plan to continue searching for him on the ground. 

Samuel Joseph Martinez was studying microbiology at the University of Nebraska-Lincoln before he flew to the Hawaiian island of Kauai on May 12. The 23-year-old planned to spend nearly two weeks hiking and camping. 

His family filed a missing person's report with Lincoln Police after he missed his May 25 flight home. 

Police say investigators tracked cell phone pings from his cell phone on May 12 near Waimea Canyon Drive Road. The ground search was set to resume Tuesday.

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 </figure>WAIMEA, Hawaii (AP) — An aerial search for a Nebraska man missing in Hawaii has been suspended but volunteers plan to continue searching for him on the ground. Samuel Joseph Martinez was studying microbiology at the University of Nebraska-Lincoln before he flew to the Hawaiian island of Kauai on May 12. The 23-year-old planned to spend nearly two weeks hiking and camping. His family filed a missing person's report with Lincoln Police after he missed his May 25 flight home. Police say investigators tracked cell phone pings from his cell phone on May 12 near Waimea Canyon Drive Road. The ground search was set to resume Tuesday.

Hawaii search still on for missing Nebraska hiker

FREMONT, Neb.-Fremont police are investigating the attempted abduction of a girl, 15, last week.

According to police, on Friday, the girl reported to police that on Thursday evening at around 5:00 p.m., she had been walking in the 600 block of North Main. St. when a man who was unknown to the girl approached her and attempted to talk to her.

The girl told police she ignored the man, who then grabbed her by the left wrist, then attempted to grab her neck with his other hand.

The girl said she was able to kick the man in the stomach and free herself, before running into a nearby business.

Police said the man then left the area.&nbsp;

Police described the man as white, approximately six feet tall with sleeve tattoos on his arms and a tattoo on his neck. He was possibly wearing a gray t-shirt at the time of the incident. 

Police said no other descriptive details were provided by the girl.

Anyone with information is asked to contact Fremont police at 402-727-2677 or Crimestoppers at 402-727-4002 or text CRIMES to 274637 with the keyword FPDCRIME.

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 </figure>By Scott Carlson-North Platte PostFREMONT, Neb.-Fremont police are investigating the attempted abduction of a girl, 15, last week.According to police, on Friday, the girl reported to police that on Thursday evening at around 5:00 p.m., she had been walking in the 600 block of North Main. St. when a man who was unknown to the girl approached her and attempted to talk to her.The girl told police she ignored the man, who then grabbed her by the left wrist, then attempted to grab her neck with his other hand.The girl said she was able to kick the man in the stomach and free herself, before running into a nearby business.Police said the man then left the area.&nbsp;Police described the man as white, approximately six feet tall with sleeve tattoos on his arms and a tattoo on his neck. He was possibly wearing a gray t-shirt at the time of the incident. Police said no other descriptive details were provided by the girl.Anyone with information is asked to contact Fremont police at 402-727-2677 or Crimestoppers at 402-727-4002 or text CRIMES to 274637 with the keyword FPDCRIME.

Fremont police investigate attempted abduction of teen girl

SEDGWICK COUNTY—Law enforcement authorities are investigating an accidental shooting that sent two boys to the hospital.

Just before 11:30 p.&nbsp; Monday, a police officer was patrolling through the apartment complex in the 8800 block of East Harry in Wichita when he heard shouting, according to Officer Charley Davidson.

The officer located a 12-year-old boy with a gunshot wound to his hand and a 15-year-old boy with a gunshot wound to the leg.&nbsp; 

EMS transported the boys&nbsp; to an area hospital for medical treatment of non-life-threatening injuries.&nbsp;

The investigation revealed that the boys were playing with a handgun when it discharged, striking both of them.&nbsp;

"This case is a reminder that guns and kids don’t mix," said Davidson.

 According to nationwidechildrens.org, “guns lead to thousands of deaths and injuries among children every year.&nbsp; Specifically, 1,300 children younger than 18 years of age die from shootings every year.”&nbsp; These incidents are preventable.

·&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Always store guns unloaded and security locked;

·&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Use a gun case, gun safe, or lockbox for safer storage;

·&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Store ammunition in a separate location; and

·&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Talk to your children about gun safety.

·&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;If you find a gun, leave it alone and tell an adult;

·&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Always assume a gun is loaded;

·&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Never point a gun at anyone; and

·&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Ask your parents about proper gun safety.

Practice gun safety to protect yourself and your family.

SEDGWICK COUNTY—Law enforcement authorities are investigating an accidental shooting that sent two boys to the hospital.Just before 11:30 p.&nbsp; Monday, a police officer was patrolling through the apartment complex in the 8800 block of East Harry in Wichita when he heard shouting, according to Officer Charley Davidson.The officer located a 12-year-old boy with a gunshot wound to his hand and a 15-year-old boy with a gunshot wound to the leg.&nbsp; EMS transported the boys&nbsp; to an area hospital for medical treatment of non-life-threatening injuries.&nbsp;The investigation revealed that the boys were playing with a handgun when it discharged, striking both of them.&nbsp;"This case is a reminder that guns and kids don’t mix," said Davidson. According to nationwidechildrens.org, “guns lead to thousands of deaths and injuries among children every year.&nbsp; Specifically, 1,300 children younger than 18 years of age die from shootings every year.”&nbsp; These incidents are preventable.f you own a gun:·&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Always store guns unloaded and security locked;·&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Use a gun case, gun safe, or lockbox for safer storage;·&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Store ammunition in a separate location; and·&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Talk to your children about gun safety.If you find a gun:·&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;If you find a gun, leave it alone and tell an adult;·&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Always assume a gun is loaded;·&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Never point a gun at anyone; and·&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Ask your parents about proper gun safety.Practice gun safety to protect yourself and your family.

Police: 2 Kansas boys injured playing with handgun

DENVER-The FBI Denver Division is requesting the public’s assistance to help locate a stolen vehicle and identify the assailants who violently attacked the truck’s owner around midnight on April 29, 2021. The incident occurred on the Ute Mountain Ute Reservation near the entrance of the Weeminuche Construction Authority gravel pit located in southwest Colorado off U.S. 160 near the Four Corners Monument. This case is being investigated jointly by the FBI Denver – Durango Resident Agency and the Bureau of Indian Affairs (BIA) in Towaoc, Colorado.

The victim is an enrolled member of the Navajo Nation. The assault caused the victim to suffer a subdural hemorrhage (bleeding inside the head) and facial lacerations, resulting in significant blood loss as well as requiring stitches in multiple areas. Those responsible are believed to have fled in the direction of the intersection of U.S. 160 and U.S. 64 in Teec Nos Pos, Arizona. Whoever is responsible is likely familiar with the area and may be linked to other crimes that have recently occurred in the Four Corners region. Investigators are asking the public for information related to this incident so they may arrest the person(s) responsible.

“We have seen too much violence in our communities in the Four Corners area. The FBI is responsible for investigating the most serious crimes in Indian Country and we, along with our law enforcement partners, will continue to aggressively pursue these cases,” said Denver FBI Special Agent in Charge Michael Schneider. “We ask anyone with information about this violent attack on a community member to contact us.”

The stolen vehicle is described as a 2015 Chevrolet Colorado 2WD crew cab short bed with Arizona tag CAF1572. The VIN is 1GCGSAE30F1176700 and the truck has a cracked windshield, black marks on the driver’s side front fender, and an “#AztecStrong” sticker in the rear window.

An FBI poster with more details of the assault and robbery, and photos of a similar truck are available here:&nbsp;<a href="https://www.fbi.gov/wanted/seeking-info/assault-and-vehicle-robbery-indian-country">https://www.fbi.gov/wanted/seeking-info/assault-and-vehicle-robbery-indian-country</a>.

If you have any information concerning this case, please contact the FBI Denver Field Office at (303) 629-7171, or submit a tip online at: tips.fbi.gov. You may also contact your local FBI office, or the nearest American Embassy or Consulate.

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 </figure>News Release FBIDENVER-The FBI Denver Division is requesting the public’s assistance to help locate a stolen vehicle and identify the assailants who violently attacked the truck’s owner around midnight on April 29, 2021. The incident occurred on the Ute Mountain Ute Reservation near the entrance of the Weeminuche Construction Authority gravel pit located in southwest Colorado off U.S. 160 near the Four Corners Monument. This case is being investigated jointly by the FBI Denver – Durango Resident Agency and the Bureau of Indian Affairs (BIA) in Towaoc, Colorado.The victim is an enrolled member of the Navajo Nation. The assault caused the victim to suffer a subdural hemorrhage (bleeding inside the head) and facial lacerations, resulting in significant blood loss as well as requiring stitches in multiple areas. Those responsible are believed to have fled in the direction of the intersection of U.S. 160 and U.S. 64 in Teec Nos Pos, Arizona. Whoever is responsible is likely familiar with the area and may be linked to other crimes that have recently occurred in the Four Corners region. Investigators are asking the public for information related to this incident so they may arrest the person(s) responsible.“We have seen too much violence in our communities in the Four Corners area. The FBI is responsible for investigating the most serious crimes in Indian Country and we, along with our law enforcement partners, will continue to aggressively pursue these cases,” said Denver FBI Special Agent in Charge Michael Schneider. “We ask anyone with information about this violent attack on a community member to contact us.”The stolen vehicle is described as a 2015 Chevrolet Colorado 2WD crew cab short bed with Arizona tag CAF1572. The VIN is 1GCGSAE30F1176700 and the truck has a cracked windshield, black marks on the driver’s side front fender, and an “#AztecStrong” sticker in the rear window.An FBI poster with more details of the assault and robbery, and photos of a similar truck are available here:&nbsp;<a href="https://www.fbi.gov/wanted/seeking-info/assault-and-vehicle-robbery-indian-country">https://www.fbi.gov/wanted/seeking-info/assault-and-vehicle-robbery-indian-country</a>.If you have any information concerning this case, please contact the FBI Denver Field Office at (303) 629-7171, or submit a tip online at: tips.fbi.gov. You may also contact your local FBI office, or the nearest American Embassy or Consulate.

FBI seeking information on assault, vehicle theft near Four Corners Monument

BRANSON, Mo. (AP) — Police have identified two people shot and killed outside a Branson restaurant over the weekend.

Krystle Buhl, 38, of Forsyth, and Richard McMahan, 39, of Merriam Woods, died in the Saturday night shooting outside of Famous Dave’s in Branson, police there said.

Officers found the pair with gunshot wounds in the restaurant’s parking lot, television station KYTV&nbsp;<a href="https://www.ky3.com/2021/05/30/branson-police-investigate-late-night-fatal-shooting/">reported</a>. Police said one victim died at the scene and the other died at a hospital.

Police have said they have no suspects and no motive for the shootings. Investigators have found no indication that the shooting resulted from a robbery, Branson Police Chief Eric Schmitt said.

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 </figure>BRANSON, Mo. (AP) — Police have identified two people shot and killed outside a Branson restaurant over the weekend.Krystle Buhl, 38, of Forsyth, and Richard McMahan, 39, of Merriam Woods, died in the Saturday night shooting outside of Famous Dave’s in Branson, police there said.Officers found the pair with gunshot wounds in the restaurant’s parking lot, television station KYTV&nbsp;<a href="https://www.ky3.com/2021/05/30/branson-police-investigate-late-night-fatal-shooting/">reported</a>. Police said one victim died at the scene and the other died at a hospital.Police have said they have no suspects and no motive for the shootings. Investigators have found no indication that the shooting resulted from a robbery, Branson Police Chief Eric Schmitt said.