DOUGLAS COUNTY&nbsp; –Law enforcement authorities investigating alleged domestic violence continue asking the public for help to locate Cole Brings Plenty after an incident Sunday morning at an apartment in Lawrence, according to a media release.

The Lawrence Police drone team worked most of Thursday afternoon south of Lawrence to try to cover a lot of ground quickly - hoping to uncover any leads.&nbsp; Police are following up on all the calls and information coming in.

Police also are in close contact with the family, who are very concerned as the days pass and are collaborating with the&nbsp;<a href="https://www.facebook.com/groups/298304525732132/about/?locale=pt_PT">Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women, Girls, Two-Spirit, and Trans </a>Chapter of Lawrence.

On Sunday officers responded to reports of a woman screaming for help, but the suspect fled before officers arrived. The investigation identified Brings Plenty and traffic cameras showed him leaving the city immediately after the incident.

Brings Plenty’s car was last seen on 59 Highway headed south out of Lawrence.  He drives the 2005 Ford Explorer bearing Kansas license plate 368PXB. If you have any information on his whereabouts or his vehicle, call 911, LKPD at 785.832.7509, or make an anonymous tip to Crime Stoppers at (785) 843-8477.

&nbsp;If you see Cole Brings Plenty, or his vehicle, call 911 or you can make an anonymous tip to Crime Stoppers of Lawrence and Douglas County at (785)843-8477

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 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2024/4/1712085646947.png" alt="Plenty-photo Lawrence Police" />
 <figcaption>Plenty-photo Lawrence Police</figcaption>
 </figure>DOUGLAS COUNTY&nbsp; –Law enforcement authorities investigating alleged domestic violence continue asking the public for help to locate Cole Brings Plenty after an incident Sunday morning at an apartment in Lawrence, according to a media release.The Lawrence Police drone team worked most of Thursday afternoon south of Lawrence to try to cover a lot of ground quickly - hoping to uncover any leads.&nbsp; Police are following up on all the calls and information coming in.Police also are in close contact with the family, who are very concerned as the days pass and are collaborating with the&nbsp;<a href="https://www.facebook.com/groups/298304525732132/about/?locale=pt_PT">Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women, Girls, Two-Spirit, and Trans </a>Chapter of Lawrence.<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2024/4/1712085673888.png" alt="Brings Plenty was last known to be driving the 2005 Ford Explorer bearing Kansas license plate 368PXB - photo Lawrence Police" />
 <figcaption>Brings Plenty was last known to be driving the 2005 Ford Explorer bearing Kansas license plate 368PXB - photo Lawrence Police</figcaption>
 </figure>On Sunday officers responded to reports of a woman screaming for help, but the suspect fled before officers arrived. The investigation identified Brings Plenty and traffic cameras showed him leaving the city immediately after the incident.Brings Plenty’s car was last seen on 59 Highway headed south out of Lawrence. He drives the 2005 Ford Explorer bearing Kansas license plate 368PXB. If you have any information on his whereabouts or his vehicle, call 911, LKPD at 785.832.7509, or make an anonymous tip to Crime Stoppers at (785) 843-8477.<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2024/4/1712086415073.png" alt="Cole Hauser, who also starred in "Yellowstone"&nbsp; sent&nbsp; i<a href="https://www.instagram.com/p/C5QoyFJuLOm/" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">nformation about Brings Plenty's disappearance on social media</a>" />
 <figcaption>Cole Hauser, who also starred in "Yellowstone"&nbsp; sent&nbsp; i<a href="https://www.instagram.com/p/C5QoyFJuLOm/" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">nformation about Brings Plenty's disappearance on social media</a></figcaption>
 </figure>&nbsp;If you see Cole Brings Plenty, or his vehicle, call 911 or you can make an anonymous tip to Crime Stoppers of Lawrence and Douglas County at (785)843-8477

Alleged Kan. domestic violence suspect still hiding from police

DES MOINES (AP) —The stars have aligned in the lottery universe like never before, with two jackpots totaling nearly $2 billion.

With an estimated $1.1 billion Mega Millions prize and an estimated $800 million Powerball jackpot, it's the first time the two nearly national lottery games have each&nbsp;<a href="https://apnews.com/article/largest-lottery-jackpots-mega-millions-powerball-cb473805c48cd3b74a84d7ee4127450d">grown so large</a>&nbsp;at the same time.

Both massive prizes are the results of months without a big winner, but the larger jackpots entice more people to play the games, increasing the chance that someone, somewhere, will finally hit it rich.

Up first is the Powerball drawing on Monday night, followed by Tuesday night's Mega Millions drawing. If there isn't a winner, the next chance to win Powerball will be Wednesday night and the next drawing for Mega Millions will be Friday night.

Lottery prizes have been larger than the current jackpots, but it's the first time both games have offered top prizes of $800 million or more since the games were created decades ago.

The&nbsp;<a href="https://apnews.com/article/mega-millions-lottery-jackpot-66aa7beb592c6bb408da87d5b677dcab">prizes have grown so big</a>&nbsp;because it has been months since anyone has won a jackpot.

The last Mega Millions jackpot winner was on Dec. 8. Since then, there have been 30 consecutive drawings without a winner of the grand prize. No one has won the Powerball jackpot since Jan. 1, making for 35 consecutive drawings without a big winner of the game, which holds three weekly drawings.

The Mega Millions prize ranks as the 8th largest in U.S. lottery history and is about half the size of the largest jackpot, a $2.04 billion Powerball prize won in November 2022.

“There’s always an air of excitement around the country when the Mega Millions and Powerball jackpots soar simultaneously,” said Gretchen Corbin, president of the Georgia Lottery Corporation and lead director of the Mega Millions Consortium.

It's no mystery why months have passed without a jackpot winner — the&nbsp;<a href="https://apnews.com/article/north-america-lottery-us-news-ap-top-news-ia-state-wire-b5572da1e5d74f6e974bea45c707b5cb">odds of snagging the big prizes</a>&nbsp;are terrible.

For Mega Millions, the odds of matching all six numbers are 1 in 302.6 million. Powerball has slightly better odds of 1 in 292.2 million.

To put those odds in perspective, lottery officials note that after a win when jackpots reset at $20 million, total ticket sales typically cover less than 10% of all the possible number combinations. As jackpots climb to $1 billion or more, sales increase dramatically but still usually cover only about half of the possible combinations.

That means, there is still a good chance no one will hit a jackpot.

Of course, millions or people do win smaller prizes that range from $2 to $2 million. Players of both games have about a 1 in 4 chance of winning some kind of prize.

And remember, regardless of how large jackpots grow, the odds of an individual ticket winning never changes.

As massive as the jackpots are, winners should brace for much smaller payoffs than the figures advertised on billboards.

That's because the state lotteries that run the games promote the total payoff if the prize is&nbsp;<a href="https://apnews.com/article/powerball-jackpot-annuity-vs-cash-0e741f164106c0f4dba89707c5763c99">paid through an annuity</a>&nbsp;over 30 years. That figure is now roughly double the cash prize, which nearly all winners choose because they want to invest the money themselves rather than opt for a defined payout.

For Mega Millions, that means the $1.1 billion jackpot actually would pay out an estimated $525.8 million cash prize. For Powerball, the $800 million annuity prize would mean an estimated $384.8 million cash prize.

Those prizes will be subject to federal taxes, and many states also tax lottery winnings. There also is a chance that multiple players will hit a jackpot, which would then be split between the winners.

Mega Millions is played in 45 states plus Washington, D.C., and the U.S. Virgin Islands. Powerball also is played in those states as well as Washington, D.C., the U.S. Virgin Islands and Puerto Rico.

The Mega Millions numbers are drawn at a TV studio in Atlanta and Powerball draws numbers at a Florida Lottery studio in Tallahassee.

Profits from the games fund state programs.

DES MOINES (AP) —The stars have aligned in the lottery universe like never before, with two jackpots totaling nearly $2 billion.With an estimated $1.1 billion Mega Millions prize and an estimated $800 million Powerball jackpot, it's the first time the two nearly national lottery games have each&nbsp;<a href="https://apnews.com/article/largest-lottery-jackpots-mega-millions-powerball-cb473805c48cd3b74a84d7ee4127450d">grown so large</a>&nbsp;at the same time.Both massive prizes are the results of months without a big winner, but the larger jackpots entice more people to play the games, increasing the chance that someone, somewhere, will finally hit it rich.WHEN ARE THE DRAWINGS?Up first is the Powerball drawing on Monday night, followed by Tuesday night's Mega Millions drawing. If there isn't a winner, the next chance to win Powerball will be Wednesday night and the next drawing for Mega Millions will be Friday night.TWO MASSIVE PRIZESLottery prizes have been larger than the current jackpots, but it's the first time both games have offered top prizes of $800 million or more since the games were created decades ago.The&nbsp;<a href="https://apnews.com/article/mega-millions-lottery-jackpot-66aa7beb592c6bb408da87d5b677dcab">prizes have grown so big</a>&nbsp;because it has been months since anyone has won a jackpot.The last Mega Millions jackpot winner was on Dec. 8. Since then, there have been 30 consecutive drawings without a winner of the grand prize. No one has won the Powerball jackpot since Jan. 1, making for 35 consecutive drawings without a big winner of the game, which holds three weekly drawings.The Mega Millions prize ranks as the 8th largest in U.S. lottery history and is about half the size of the largest jackpot, a $2.04 billion Powerball prize won in November 2022.“There’s always an air of excitement around the country when the Mega Millions and Powerball jackpots soar simultaneously,” said Gretchen Corbin, president of the Georgia Lottery Corporation and lead director of the Mega Millions Consortium.THE DISMAL ODDSIt's no mystery why months have passed without a jackpot winner — the&nbsp;<a href="https://apnews.com/article/north-america-lottery-us-news-ap-top-news-ia-state-wire-b5572da1e5d74f6e974bea45c707b5cb">odds of snagging the big prizes</a>&nbsp;are terrible.For Mega Millions, the odds of matching all six numbers are 1 in 302.6 million. Powerball has slightly better odds of 1 in 292.2 million.To put those odds in perspective, lottery officials note that after a win when jackpots reset at $20 million, total ticket sales typically cover less than 10% of all the possible number combinations. As jackpots climb to $1 billion or more, sales increase dramatically but still usually cover only about half of the possible combinations.That means, there is still a good chance no one will hit a jackpot.Of course, millions or people do win smaller prizes that range from $2 to $2 million. Players of both games have about a 1 in 4 chance of winning some kind of prize.And remember, regardless of how large jackpots grow, the odds of an individual ticket winning never changes.THE WINNINGSAs massive as the jackpots are, winners should brace for much smaller payoffs than the figures advertised on billboards.That's because the state lotteries that run the games promote the total payoff if the prize is&nbsp;<a href="https://apnews.com/article/powerball-jackpot-annuity-vs-cash-0e741f164106c0f4dba89707c5763c99">paid through an annuity</a>&nbsp;over 30 years. That figure is now roughly double the cash prize, which nearly all winners choose because they want to invest the money themselves rather than opt for a defined payout.For Mega Millions, that means the $1.1 billion jackpot actually would pay out an estimated $525.8 million cash prize. For Powerball, the $800 million annuity prize would mean an estimated $384.8 million cash prize.Those prizes will be subject to federal taxes, and many states also tax lottery winnings. There also is a chance that multiple players will hit a jackpot, which would then be split between the winners.THE GAMESMega Millions is played in 45 states plus Washington, D.C., and the U.S. Virgin Islands. Powerball also is played in those states as well as Washington, D.C., the U.S. Virgin Islands and Puerto Rico.The Mega Millions numbers are drawn at a TV studio in Atlanta and Powerball draws numbers at a Florida Lottery studio in Tallahassee.Profits from the games fund state programs.___

Nearly $2 billion up for grabs: Mega Millions and Powerball jackpots soar

KANSAS CITY, Mo.&nbsp; –&nbsp;The Shawnee Police Department reported that Harold Nossaman, 91, was located in Kansas City, Missouri. He was transported to an area hospital for evaluation.

The silver alert is now canceled. Thank you for your assistance during the alert.

JOHNSON COUNTY –&nbsp;The Shawnee Police Department requested the Kansas Bureau of Investigation (KBI) issue a statewide Silver Alert for a missing Shawnee man.

The whereabouts of 91-year-old Harold Nossaman are unknown, and the public’s assistance is requested to help locate him.

Nossaman is believed to be driving a black 2012 GMC Terrain bearing Kansas tag QHS680.

Nossaman was last seen in Shawnee, Kansas, around 7 p.m. Saturday, March 23. He was supposed to meet a family member for lunch on Sunday, but never arrived. Investigators believe Nossaman’s vehicle traveled near Truman and Woodland in Kansas City, Missouri, around 4:30 p.m. today, March 24.

Nossaman is a white male who is around 5 ft. 11 in tall, and weighs approximately 170 lbs. He is balding, but has gray hair on the sides, and blue eyes.&nbsp; Nossaman has symptoms of dementia.

If you see Harold Nossaman or his vehicle, please call 911 immediately. If you have other information about his whereabouts, please call the Shawnee Police Department at&nbsp;913-631-2150.

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 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2024/3/1711360990898.png" alt="Nossaman -courtesy photo" />
 <figcaption>Nossaman -courtesy photo</figcaption>
 </figure>KANSAS CITY, Mo.&nbsp; –&nbsp;The Shawnee Police Department reported that Harold Nossaman, 91, was located in Kansas City, Missouri. He was transported to an area hospital for evaluation.The silver alert is now canceled. Thank you for your assistance during the alert.--------------JOHNSON COUNTY –&nbsp;The Shawnee Police Department requested the Kansas Bureau of Investigation (KBI) issue a statewide Silver Alert for a missing Shawnee man.The whereabouts of 91-year-old Harold Nossaman are unknown, and the public’s assistance is requested to help locate him.Nossaman is believed to be driving a black 2012 GMC Terrain bearing Kansas tag QHS680.Nossaman was last seen in Shawnee, Kansas, around 7 p.m. Saturday, March 23. He was supposed to meet a family member for lunch on Sunday, but never arrived. Investigators believe Nossaman’s vehicle traveled near Truman and Woodland in Kansas City, Missouri, around 4:30 p.m. today, March 24.Nossaman is a white male who is around 5 ft. 11 in tall, and weighs approximately 170 lbs. He is balding, but has gray hair on the sides, and blue eyes.&nbsp; Nossaman has symptoms of dementia.If you see Harold Nossaman or his vehicle, please call 911 immediately. If you have other information about his whereabouts, please call the Shawnee Police Department at&nbsp;913-631-2150.

KBI: Silver Alert canceled; Missing Kansas man found in Missouri

WASHINGTON (AP) —A divided Supreme Court on Tuesday lifted a stay on a Texas law that gives police&nbsp;<a href="https://apnews.com/article/immigration-texas-2edc0f202156bf792cd531e814bbf2f5#:~:text=Under%20the%20law%2C%20any%20police,law%20could%20potentially%20take%20effect.">broad powers to arrest migrants</a>&nbsp;suspected of crossing the border illegally, while a legal battle over immigration authority plays out.

The Biden administration is suing to strike down the measure, arguing it’s a clear violation of federal authority that would hurt international relations and create chaos in administering immigration law. Texas has argued it has a right to take action over what authorities have called an ongoing crisis at the southern border.

Opponents say the law, known as Senate Bill 4, the most dramatic attempt by a state to police immigration since an Arizona law more than a decade ago, portions of which were struck down by the Supreme Court. Critics have also said the Texas law could lead to civil rights violations and racial profiling.

A federal judge in Texas struck down the law in late February, but the 5th Circuit Court of Appeals quickly stayed that ruling, leading the federal government to appeal to the Supreme Court.

The majority did not write a detailed opinion in the case, as it typical in emergency appeals. But the decision to let the law go into effect drew dissents from liberal justices Ketanji Brown Jackson, Elena Kagan and Sonia Sotomayor.

Sotomayor wrote in a blistering dissent that allowing Texas to enforce the law “invites further chaos and crisis” and “upends the federal-state balance of power that has existed for over a century"

In a separate dissent, Kagan wrote that the type of order entered by the 5th Circuit “should not spell the difference between respecting and revoking long-settled immigration law.”

Justice Amy Coney Barrett, joined by fellow conservative Justice Brett Kavanaugh, suggested in a concurring opinion that her vote in favor of Texas stemmed from the technicalities of the appeals process rather than agreement with the state on the substance of the law.

“So far as I know, this Court has never reviewed the decision of a court of appeals to enter — or not enter — an administrative stay. I would not get into the business. When entered, an administrative stay is supposed to be a short-lived prelude to the main event: a ruling on the motion for a stay pending appeal,” she wrote.

The 5th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals could potentially block the measure again, and either side can return to the Supreme Court once the 5th Circuit acts.

Texas Gov Greg Abbott said the ruling allows Texas to begin enforcing the law, calling the decision a “positive development” while noting that an appeals court is still weighing whether the law is constitutional. He has previously said Texas has a right to take action on the border crisis.

The Texas Department of Criminal Justice is “prepared to handle any influx in population” spokeswoman Amanda Hernandez said in a statement.

Other Texas officials sounded a cautious note.

“A lot of the local police chiefs here, we don’t believe it will survive a constitutional challenge. It doesn’t look like it’s going to, because a Texas peace officer is not trained. We have no training whatsoever to determine whether an individual is here in this country, legally,” said Sheriff Eddie Guerra of Hidalgo County.

Guerra is also the president of the Southwestern Border Sheriffs’ Coalition representing 31 border counties from Texas to California.

The battle over the Texas immigration law is one of multiple legal disputes between Texas officials and the Biden administration over how far the state can go to patrol the Texas-Mexico border and prevent illegal border crossings.

Several Republican governors have backed Gov. Greg Abbott’s efforts, saying the federal government is not doing enough to enforce existing immigration laws.

The Supreme Court in 2012 struck down key parts of an Arizona law that would have allowed police to arrest people for federal immigration violations, often referred to by opponents as the “show me your papers” bill. The divided high court found then that the impasse in Washington over immigration reform did not justify state intrusion.

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 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2023/5/1683898210525.png" alt="Photo Texas Dept. of Public Safety" />
 <figcaption>Photo Texas Dept. of Public Safety</figcaption>
 </figure>WASHINGTON (AP) —A divided Supreme Court on Tuesday lifted a stay on a Texas law that gives police&nbsp;<a href="https://apnews.com/article/immigration-texas-2edc0f202156bf792cd531e814bbf2f5#:~:text=Under%20the%20law%2C%20any%20police,law%20could%20potentially%20take%20effect.">broad powers to arrest migrants</a>&nbsp;suspected of crossing the border illegally, while a legal battle over immigration authority plays out.The Biden administration is suing to strike down the measure, arguing it’s a clear violation of federal authority that would hurt international relations and create chaos in administering immigration law. Texas has argued it has a right to take action over what authorities have called an ongoing crisis at the southern border.Opponents say the law, known as Senate Bill 4, the most dramatic attempt by a state to police immigration since an Arizona law more than a decade ago, portions of which were struck down by the Supreme Court. Critics have also said the Texas law could lead to civil rights violations and racial profiling.A federal judge in Texas struck down the law in late February, but the 5th Circuit Court of Appeals quickly stayed that ruling, leading the federal government to appeal to the Supreme Court.The majority did not write a detailed opinion in the case, as it typical in emergency appeals. But the decision to let the law go into effect drew dissents from liberal justices Ketanji Brown Jackson, Elena Kagan and Sonia Sotomayor.Sotomayor wrote in a blistering dissent that allowing Texas to enforce the law “invites further chaos and crisis” and “upends the federal-state balance of power that has existed for over a century"In a separate dissent, Kagan wrote that the type of order entered by the 5th Circuit “should not spell the difference between respecting and revoking long-settled immigration law.”Justice Amy Coney Barrett, joined by fellow conservative Justice Brett Kavanaugh, suggested in a concurring opinion that her vote in favor of Texas stemmed from the technicalities of the appeals process rather than agreement with the state on the substance of the law.“So far as I know, this Court has never reviewed the decision of a court of appeals to enter — or not enter — an administrative stay. I would not get into the business. When entered, an administrative stay is supposed to be a short-lived prelude to the main event: a ruling on the motion for a stay pending appeal,” she wrote.The 5th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals could potentially block the measure again, and either side can return to the Supreme Court once the 5th Circuit acts.Texas Gov Greg Abbott said the ruling allows Texas to begin enforcing the law, calling the decision a “positive development” while noting that an appeals court is still weighing whether the law is constitutional. He has previously said Texas has a right to take action on the border crisis.The Texas Department of Criminal Justice is “prepared to handle any influx in population” spokeswoman Amanda Hernandez said in a statement.Other Texas officials sounded a cautious note.“A lot of the local police chiefs here, we don’t believe it will survive a constitutional challenge. It doesn’t look like it’s going to, because a Texas peace officer is not trained. We have no training whatsoever to determine whether an individual is here in this country, legally,” said Sheriff Eddie Guerra of Hidalgo County.Guerra is also the president of the Southwestern Border Sheriffs’ Coalition representing 31 border counties from Texas to California.The battle over the Texas immigration law is one of multiple legal disputes between Texas officials and the Biden administration over how far the state can go to patrol the Texas-Mexico border and prevent illegal border crossings.Several Republican governors have backed Gov. Greg Abbott’s efforts, saying the federal government is not doing enough to enforce existing immigration laws.The Supreme Court in 2012 struck down key parts of an Arizona law that would have allowed police to arrest people for federal immigration violations, often referred to by opponents as the “show me your papers” bill. The divided high court found then that the impasse in Washington over immigration reform did not justify state intrusion.

Supreme Court will now allow police in Texas to arrest illegal migrants

FRANKLIN COUNTY –&nbsp;The Ottawa Police&nbsp;reported that 74-year-old Linda Duncan was located and is now safe.&nbsp;The&nbsp;Statewide Silver Alert is now canceled.&nbsp;

FRANKLIN COUNTY –&nbsp;The Ottawa Police Department requested the Kansas Bureau of Investigation (KBI) issue a statewide Silver Alert for a missing Ottawa woman.&nbsp;

The Ottawa Police Department is asking for help locating&nbsp; missing 74-year-old Linda K. Duncan, from Ottawa, Kansas. Linda is 5-foot-2, 145 pounds, with white hair and blue eyes.

 She may be driving a Red/Maroon, 2007, Kia, Rondo, displaying Kansas License Plate 040-GSY. The vehicle is registered to an address in Ottawa, Kansas.

The vehicle was last seen traveling near the intersection of Webb and Kellogg Streets in Wichita, Kansas on March 7, 2024, at 4:08 p.m. It is not known why Linda would be traveling in the Wichita area.

The department asks anyone with information to contact Ottawa Police Department at 785-242-1700 (Police Dispatch) or immediately call 911. Anyone with tips or information can email the department at&nbsp;opdtips@ottawaks.gov.

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 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2024/3/1709983374536.png" alt="Linda Duncan courtesy photo" />
 <figcaption>Linda Duncan courtesy photo</figcaption>
 </figure>FRANKLIN COUNTY –&nbsp;The Ottawa Police&nbsp;reported that 74-year-old Linda Duncan was located and is now safe.&nbsp;The&nbsp;Statewide Silver Alert is now canceled.&nbsp;--------------FRANKLIN COUNTY –&nbsp;The Ottawa Police Department requested the Kansas Bureau of Investigation (KBI) issue a statewide Silver Alert for a missing Ottawa woman.&nbsp;The Ottawa Police Department is asking for help locating&nbsp; missing 74-year-old Linda K. Duncan, from Ottawa, Kansas. Linda is 5-foot-2, 145 pounds, with white hair and blue eyes. She may be driving a Red/Maroon, 2007, Kia, Rondo, displaying Kansas License Plate 040-GSY. The vehicle is registered to an address in Ottawa, Kansas.The vehicle was last seen traveling near the intersection of Webb and Kellogg Streets in Wichita, Kansas on March 7, 2024, at 4:08 p.m. It is not known why Linda would be traveling in the Wichita area.The department asks anyone with information to contact Ottawa Police Department at 785-242-1700 (Police Dispatch) or immediately call 911. Anyone with tips or information can email the department at&nbsp;opdtips@ottawaks.gov.

KBI: Silver Alert canceled, missing Kansas woman found

DOUGLAS COUNTY —Law enforcement authorities are investigating a homicide and asking the public’s assistance in locating 21-year-old Dawson Edward Paine.

He is suspected in a deadly shooting Tuesday night in the 2900 block of Crestline Drive, according to a media release from Lawrence Police.

Just after 10:30p.m. Tuesday, police were dispatched to a residence where Paine allegedly shot 18-year-old&nbsp; Davin Gregory Kerr of Lawrence.

After the shooting, Paine left the area prior to the arrival of officers. Kerr was transported by ambulance to a Kansas City area trauma center where he was later pronounced dead.

Police ask that anyone who may have information on the whereabouts of Dawson Paine call 911. He should be considered armed and dangerous, and no one should try approach or contact him other than law enforcement.&nbsp;

Contact police anonymously by calling Crime Stoppers of Lawrence and Douglas County at (785)843-TIPS (8477).

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 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2024/3/1709737558547.png" alt="Paine photo Lawrence Police" />
 <figcaption>Paine photo Lawrence Police</figcaption>
 </figure>DOUGLAS COUNTY —Law enforcement authorities are investigating a homicide and asking the public’s assistance in locating 21-year-old Dawson Edward Paine.He is suspected in a deadly shooting Tuesday night in the 2900 block of Crestline Drive, according to a media release from Lawrence Police.Just after 10:30p.m. Tuesday, police were dispatched to a residence where Paine allegedly shot 18-year-old&nbsp; Davin Gregory Kerr of Lawrence.After the shooting, Paine left the area prior to the arrival of officers. Kerr was transported by ambulance to a Kansas City area trauma center where he was later pronounced dead.Police ask that anyone who may have information on the whereabouts of Dawson Paine call 911. He should be considered armed and dangerous, and no one should try approach or contact him other than law enforcement.&nbsp;Contact police anonymously by calling Crime Stoppers of Lawrence and Douglas County at (785)843-TIPS (8477).

Search continues for armed, dangerous Kan. murder suspect

WASHINGTON (AP) — The U.S. will begin airdropping emergency humanitarian assistance into Gaza, President Joe Biden said Friday, a day after more than 100 Palestinians were killed during a chaotic encounter with Israeli troops.

The president&nbsp;<a href="https://pronto.associatedpress.com/web/search/text?all=false&amp;sourceType=allSources&amp;dateRangeType=live&amp;mediaSortType=newest&amp;pagesize=10&amp;viewType=conversation&amp;keyword=wire:dsa%20AND%20Gaza&amp;storyType=all&amp;mediatype=text&amp;pagenumber=0">announced the move</a>&nbsp;after at least 115 Palestinians were killed and more than 750 others were injured, according to Gaza’s Hamas-run health ministry, on Thursday when witnesses said Israeli troops opened fire as huge crowds raced to pull goods off an aid convoy.

Biden said the airdrops&nbsp;<a href="https://pronto.associatedpress.com/web/search/text?all=false&amp;sourceType=allSources&amp;dateRangeType=live&amp;mediaSortType=newest&amp;pagesize=10&amp;viewType=conversation&amp;keyword=wire:dsa%20AND%20Gaza&amp;storyType=all&amp;mediatype=text&amp;pagenumber=0">would begin soon</a>&nbsp;and that the United States was looking into additional ways to facilitate getting badly needed aid into&nbsp;<a href="https://pronto.associatedpress.com/web/search/text?all=false&amp;sourceType=allSources&amp;dateRangeType=live&amp;mediaSortType=newest&amp;pagesize=10&amp;viewType=conversation&amp;keyword=wire:dsa%20AND%20Gaza&amp;storyType=all&amp;mediatype=text&amp;pagenumber=0">the war-battered territory</a>&nbsp;to ease the suffering of Palestinians.

“In the coming days we’re going to join with our friends in Jordan and others who are providing airdrops of additional food and supplies” and will "seek to open up other avenues in, including possibly a marine corridor,” Biden said.

The president twice referred to airdrops to help Ukraine, but White House officials clarified that he was referring to Gaza.

Israel said many of the dead were trampled in a stampede linked to the chaos and that its troops fired at some in the crowd who they believed moved toward them in a threatening way. The Israeli government has said it is investigating the matter.

The head of a Gaza City hospital that treated some of those wounded said Friday that&nbsp;<a href="https://pronto.associatedpress.com/web/search/text?all=false&amp;sourceType=allSources&amp;dateRangeType=live&amp;mediaSortType=newest&amp;pagesize=10&amp;viewType=conversation&amp;keyword=wire:dsa%20AND%20Gaza&amp;storyType=all&amp;mediatype=text&amp;pagenumber=0">more than 80% had been struck by gunfire.</a>

Biden made his announcement while hosting Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni at the White house.

“Aid flowing to Gaza is nowhere nearly enough," Biden said. "Now, it’s nowhere nearly enough. Innocent lives are on the line and children’s lives are on the line. We won’t stand by until we get more aid in there. We should be getting hundreds of trucks in, not just several.”

The White House, State Department and Pentagon had been weighing the merits of U.S. military airdrops of assistance for several months, but had held off due to concerns that the method is inefficient, has no way of ensuring the aid gets to civilians in need and cannot make up for overland aid deliveries.

Administration officials said their preference was to further increase overland aid deliveries through the Rafah and Kerem Shalom border points and to try to get Israel to open the Erez Crossing into northern Gaza.

The incident on Thursday appeared to tip the balance and push Biden to approve airdrops. White House national security spokesman John Kirby said that airdrops are difficult operations, but the acute need for aid in Gaza informed the president's decision.

He stressed that ground routes will be continued to be used to get aid into Gaza, and that the airdrops are a supplemental effort.

“It’s not the kind of thing you want to do in a heartbeat. you want to think it through carefully," Kirby said. He added, “There’s few military operations that are more complicated than humanitarian assistance airdrops”

Pressure has been mounting for Biden to move more aggressively to ease Palestinian suffering, including from lawmakers of Biden’s Democratic Party. Even before Thursday’s deaths, Sen. Jack Reed, chairman of the Senate’s Armed Services Committee, wrote Biden this week to urge that the administration deploy a military hospital ship and support units to help treat Gaza’s wounded and open a sea route to Gaza for delivery of humanitarian aid.

“Yesterday’s event, I think, underscores the need to find more creative ways of getting assistance in faster and at greater scale,” Kirby said.

Egypt, France, Jordan, Qatar, and the United Arab Emirates have already used airdrops to get aid into Gaza since the conflict started in October.

Biden in his visit with Meloni at the White House also sought to assure European leaders that the U.S. remains behind Ukraine even as he's been unable to win passage of a&nbsp;<a href="https://apnews.com/article/ukraine-aid-congress-senate-china-d7b4846de76a1dfe5d2207b7eb6eeead">supplemental foreign aid package</a>&nbsp;that includes $60 billion for Ukraine in addition to $35 billion for Israel and Taiwan. The legislation has passed the Senate, but Republican Speaker Mike Johnson has refused to put it up for a vote in the House.

Ahead of Meloni's visit, White House officials said they don't have good answers for allies about finding an end to the impasse with House Republicans and reopening the American spigot of aid to Kyiv that's badly needed as&nbsp;<a href="https://apnews.com/hub/russia-ukraine">Ukraine tries to fend off Russia's</a>&nbsp;invasion.

Biden, along with top Democrats and Senate Republican Leader Mitch McConnell, strongly&nbsp;<a href="https://apnews.com/article/biden-johnson-israel-ukraine-shutdown-government-dc6d39b2a652130c6e3021394c1a3ee3">urged</a>&nbsp;Johnson during a White House meeting this week to take up the foreign aid package, but Johnson responded by saying that Congress “must take care of America’s needs first.”

The leaders also discussed efforts by the U.S., Egypt and Qatar to broker an extended cease-fire between Israel and Hamas, Italy's priorities for a G7 presidency, migrant flows into Italy from North Africa, and their countries' China policies.

Biden said earlier this week that a cease-fire deal could be reached by Monday, before tempering his optimism after Thursday's incident. But on Friday, Biden said he still held hope that a deal can be struck, possibly before Muslims around the globe begin observing the holy month of Ramadan that is expected to begin on March 10.

“I'm still hoping so,” Biden told reporters on Friday evening before departing the White House for the presidential retreat at Camp David, Md. "We’re still working real hard at it. We’re not there yet.”

Meloni said solving the humanitarian crisis in Gaza was Italy's top priority.

“We need to coordinate our actions to avoid an escalation, and this regard we fully support the U.S. mediation efforts,” she said.

WASHINGTON (AP) — The U.S. will begin airdropping emergency humanitarian assistance into Gaza, President Joe Biden said Friday, a day after more than 100 Palestinians were killed during a chaotic encounter with Israeli troops.<div><blockquote class="twitter-tweet">President Biden: &quot;We&#39;re trying to work out a deal between Israel and Hamas the hostages being returned and immediate ceasefire in Gaza for at least the next six weeks.&quot; <a href="https://t.co/caW7nQFKov">pic.twitter.com/caW7nQFKov</a>&mdash; CSPAN (@cspan) <a href="https://twitter.com/cspan/status/1763659658089083168?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">March 1, 2024</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script></div>The president&nbsp;<a href="https://pronto.associatedpress.com/web/search/text?all=false&amp;sourceType=allSources&amp;dateRangeType=live&amp;mediaSortType=newest&amp;pagesize=10&amp;viewType=conversation&amp;keyword=wire:dsa%20AND%20Gaza&amp;storyType=all&amp;mediatype=text&amp;pagenumber=0">announced the move</a>&nbsp;after at least 115 Palestinians were killed and more than 750 others were injured, according to Gaza’s Hamas-run health ministry, on Thursday when witnesses said Israeli troops opened fire as huge crowds raced to pull goods off an aid convoy.Biden said the airdrops&nbsp;<a href="https://pronto.associatedpress.com/web/search/text?all=false&amp;sourceType=allSources&amp;dateRangeType=live&amp;mediaSortType=newest&amp;pagesize=10&amp;viewType=conversation&amp;keyword=wire:dsa%20AND%20Gaza&amp;storyType=all&amp;mediatype=text&amp;pagenumber=0">would begin soon</a>&nbsp;and that the United States was looking into additional ways to facilitate getting badly needed aid into&nbsp;<a href="https://pronto.associatedpress.com/web/search/text?all=false&amp;sourceType=allSources&amp;dateRangeType=live&amp;mediaSortType=newest&amp;pagesize=10&amp;viewType=conversation&amp;keyword=wire:dsa%20AND%20Gaza&amp;storyType=all&amp;mediatype=text&amp;pagenumber=0">the war-battered territory</a>&nbsp;to ease the suffering of Palestinians.<div><blockquote class="twitter-tweet">In the coming days, the United States will carry out airdrops of aid to Gaza, redouble our efforts to open a maritime corridor, and expand deliveries by land. The aid flowing into Gaza is nowhere near enough. We all need to do more. And the United States will do more.&mdash; President Biden (@POTUS) <a href="https://twitter.com/POTUS/status/1763702007469085066?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">March 1, 2024</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script></div>“In the coming days we’re going to join with our friends in Jordan and others who are providing airdrops of additional food and supplies” and will "seek to open up other avenues in, including possibly a marine corridor,” Biden said.The president twice referred to airdrops to help Ukraine, but White House officials clarified that he was referring to Gaza.Israel said many of the dead were trampled in a stampede linked to the chaos and that its troops fired at some in the crowd who they believed moved toward them in a threatening way. The Israeli government has said it is investigating the matter.The head of a Gaza City hospital that treated some of those wounded said Friday that&nbsp;<a href="https://pronto.associatedpress.com/web/search/text?all=false&amp;sourceType=allSources&amp;dateRangeType=live&amp;mediaSortType=newest&amp;pagesize=10&amp;viewType=conversation&amp;keyword=wire:dsa%20AND%20Gaza&amp;storyType=all&amp;mediatype=text&amp;pagenumber=0">more than 80% had been struck by gunfire.</a>Biden made his announcement while hosting Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni at the White house.“Aid flowing to Gaza is nowhere nearly enough," Biden said. "Now, it’s nowhere nearly enough. Innocent lives are on the line and children’s lives are on the line. We won’t stand by until we get more aid in there. We should be getting hundreds of trucks in, not just several.”The White House, State Department and Pentagon had been weighing the merits of U.S. military airdrops of assistance for several months, but had held off due to concerns that the method is inefficient, has no way of ensuring the aid gets to civilians in need and cannot make up for overland aid deliveries.Administration officials said their preference was to further increase overland aid deliveries through the Rafah and Kerem Shalom border points and to try to get Israel to open the Erez Crossing into northern Gaza.The incident on Thursday appeared to tip the balance and push Biden to approve airdrops. White House national security spokesman John Kirby said that airdrops are difficult operations, but the acute need for aid in Gaza informed the president's decision.He stressed that ground routes will be continued to be used to get aid into Gaza, and that the airdrops are a supplemental effort.“It’s not the kind of thing you want to do in a heartbeat. you want to think it through carefully," Kirby said. He added, “There’s few military operations that are more complicated than humanitarian assistance airdrops”Pressure has been mounting for Biden to move more aggressively to ease Palestinian suffering, including from lawmakers of Biden’s Democratic Party. Even before Thursday’s deaths, Sen. Jack Reed, chairman of the Senate’s Armed Services Committee, wrote Biden this week to urge that the administration deploy a military hospital ship and support units to help treat Gaza’s wounded and open a sea route to Gaza for delivery of humanitarian aid.“Yesterday’s event, I think, underscores the need to find more creative ways of getting assistance in faster and at greater scale,” Kirby said.Egypt, France, Jordan, Qatar, and the United Arab Emirates have already used airdrops to get aid into Gaza since the conflict started in October.Biden in his visit with Meloni at the White House also sought to assure European leaders that the U.S. remains behind Ukraine even as he's been unable to win passage of a&nbsp;<a href="https://apnews.com/article/ukraine-aid-congress-senate-china-d7b4846de76a1dfe5d2207b7eb6eeead">supplemental foreign aid package</a>&nbsp;that includes $60 billion for Ukraine in addition to $35 billion for Israel and Taiwan. The legislation has passed the Senate, but Republican Speaker Mike Johnson has refused to put it up for a vote in the House.Ahead of Meloni's visit, White House officials said they don't have good answers for allies about finding an end to the impasse with House Republicans and reopening the American spigot of aid to Kyiv that's badly needed as&nbsp;<a href="https://apnews.com/hub/russia-ukraine">Ukraine tries to fend off Russia's</a>&nbsp;invasion.Biden, along with top Democrats and Senate Republican Leader Mitch McConnell, strongly&nbsp;<a href="https://apnews.com/article/biden-johnson-israel-ukraine-shutdown-government-dc6d39b2a652130c6e3021394c1a3ee3">urged</a>&nbsp;Johnson during a White House meeting this week to take up the foreign aid package, but Johnson responded by saying that Congress “must take care of America’s needs first.”The leaders also discussed efforts by the U.S., Egypt and Qatar to broker an extended cease-fire between Israel and Hamas, Italy's priorities for a G7 presidency, migrant flows into Italy from North Africa, and their countries' China policies.Biden said earlier this week that a cease-fire deal could be reached by Monday, before tempering his optimism after Thursday's incident. But on Friday, Biden said he still held hope that a deal can be struck, possibly before Muslims around the globe begin observing the holy month of Ramadan that is expected to begin on March 10.“I'm still hoping so,” Biden told reporters on Friday evening before departing the White House for the presidential retreat at Camp David, Md. "We’re still working real hard at it. We’re not there yet.”Meloni said solving the humanitarian crisis in Gaza was Italy's top priority.“We need to coordinate our actions to avoid an escalation, and this regard we fully support the U.S. mediation efforts,” she said.___

🎥Biden: US military to airdrop food and supplies into Gaza

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. (AP) — The moon’s newest arrival was said to be “alive and well” a day after making the&nbsp;<a href="https://apnews.com/article/moon-landing-private-company-intuitive-machines-9c896bfca61582773d381f4045fd35d7">first U.S. landing</a>&nbsp;in half a century, but flight controllers were still trying to get a better handle on its bearings.

Intuitive Machines reported Friday that it’s communicating with its lander, Odysseus, and sending commands to acquire science data. But it noted: “We continue to learn more about the vehicle’s specific information” regarding location, overall health and positioning.

(click below to watch a replay of the landing)

The Houston company was shooting for the south polar region, near the Malapert A crater, closer to the pole than anyone else so NASA could scout out the area before astronauts show up later this decade.

With Thursday’s touchdown, Intuitive Machines became the first private business to pull off a moon landing, a feat previously achieved by only five countries. The mission was sponsored in large part by NASA, whose experiments were on board. NASA paid $118 million for the delivery under a program meant to jump-start the lunar economy.

One of the NASA experiments was pressed into service when the lander's navigation system failed in the final few hours before touchdown. The lander took an extra lap around the moon to allow time for the last-minute switch to NASA's laser system.

“Odie is a scrapper,” mission director Tim Crain said late Thursday via X, formerly Twitter.

Another experiment didn't go so well. Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University's EagleCam — a set of six cameras — was supposed to eject 30 seconds before touchdown so it could capture pictures from afar of Odysseus' touchdown. EagleCam landed, instead, still attached to the lander.

The original plan had to be modified during the last orbit due to “unexpected events,” a university spokeswoman explained.

Intuitive Machines was the second company to aim for the moon under NASA's commercial lunar services program. Last month, Pittsburgh's Astrobotic Technology gave it a shot, but a&nbsp;<a href="https://apnews.com/article/moon-landing-spacecraft-reenter-burned-e7abeeac01711633eaa807b050704084">fuel leak on the lander</a>&nbsp;cut the mission short and the craft ended up crashing back to Earth.

Until Thursday, the U.S. had not landed on the moon since Apollo 17's Gene Cernan and Harrison Schmitt closed out NASA's famed moon-landing program in December 1972. NASA's new effort to return astronauts to the moon is named Artemis after Apollo's mythological twin sister. The&nbsp;<a href="https://apnews.com/article/nasa-moon-landings-artemis-delay-23e425d490c0c9e65ae774ec2e00f090">first Artemis crew landing</a>&nbsp;is planned for 2026 at the earliest.

<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2024/2/1708707904055.png" alt="Image from a simulation video provided by Intuitive Machines&nbsp;" />
 <figcaption>Image from a simulation video provided by Intuitive Machines&nbsp;</figcaption>
 </figure>CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. (AP) — The moon’s newest arrival was said to be “alive and well” a day after making the&nbsp;<a href="https://apnews.com/article/moon-landing-private-company-intuitive-machines-9c896bfca61582773d381f4045fd35d7">first U.S. landing</a>&nbsp;in half a century, but flight controllers were still trying to get a better handle on its bearings.<div><blockquote class="twitter-tweet">Lunar Surface Day One Update (23FEB2024 0818 CST) Odysseus is alive and well. Flight controllers are communicating and commanding the vehicle to download science data. The lander has good telemetry and solar charging. We continue to learn more about the vehicle’s specific…&mdash; Intuitive Machines (@Int_Machines) <a href="https://twitter.com/Int_Machines/status/1761032731729739804?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">February 23, 2024</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script></div>Intuitive Machines reported Friday that it’s communicating with its lander, Odysseus, and sending commands to acquire science data. But it noted: “We continue to learn more about the vehicle’s specific information” regarding location, overall health and positioning.(click below to watch a replay of the landing)<div><iframe width="560" height="315" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/Dg2ffigGcYM?si=faNrnj88EqV5Ek9W" title="YouTube video player" frameborder="0" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share" allowfullscreen></iframe></div>The Houston company was shooting for the south polar region, near the Malapert A crater, closer to the pole than anyone else so NASA could scout out the area before astronauts show up later this decade.With Thursday’s touchdown, Intuitive Machines became the first private business to pull off a moon landing, a feat previously achieved by only five countries. The mission was sponsored in large part by NASA, whose experiments were on board. NASA paid $118 million for the delivery under a program meant to jump-start the lunar economy.One of the NASA experiments was pressed into service when the lander's navigation system failed in the final few hours before touchdown. The lander took an extra lap around the moon to allow time for the last-minute switch to NASA's laser system.“Odie is a scrapper,” mission director Tim Crain said late Thursday via X, formerly Twitter.<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2024/2/1708646787215.png" alt="-Members of the Intuitive Machines team celebrate the success Thursday evening" />
 <figcaption>-Members of the Intuitive Machines team celebrate the success Thursday evening</figcaption>
 </figure>Another experiment didn't go so well. Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University's EagleCam — a set of six cameras — was supposed to eject 30 seconds before touchdown so it could capture pictures from afar of Odysseus' touchdown. EagleCam landed, instead, still attached to the lander.The original plan had to be modified during the last orbit due to “unexpected events,” a university spokeswoman explained.Intuitive Machines was the second company to aim for the moon under NASA's commercial lunar services program. Last month, Pittsburgh's Astrobotic Technology gave it a shot, but a&nbsp;<a href="https://apnews.com/article/moon-landing-spacecraft-reenter-burned-e7abeeac01711633eaa807b050704084">fuel leak on the lander</a>&nbsp;cut the mission short and the craft ended up crashing back to Earth.Until Thursday, the U.S. had not landed on the moon since Apollo 17's Gene Cernan and Harrison Schmitt closed out NASA's famed moon-landing program in December 1972. NASA's new effort to return astronauts to the moon is named Artemis after Apollo's mythological twin sister. The&nbsp;<a href="https://apnews.com/article/nasa-moon-landings-artemis-delay-23e425d490c0c9e65ae774ec2e00f090">first Artemis crew landing</a>&nbsp;is planned for 2026 at the earliest.

Lander 'alive and well' after first US moon landing in a half century

WASHINGTON — During the busiest time of the tax filing season, the Internal Revenue Service kicked off its 2024 Tax Time Guide series to help remind taxpayers of key items they’ll need to file a 2023 tax return.

As part of its four-part, weekly&nbsp;<a href="https://lnks.gd/l/eyJhbGciOiJIUzI1NiJ9.eyJidWxsZXRpbl9saW5rX2lkIjoxMjYsInVyaSI6ImJwMjpjbGljayIsInVybCI6Imh0dHBzOi8vd3d3Lmlycy5nb3YvbmV3c3Jvb20vdGF4LXRpbWUtZ3VpZGUiLCJidWxsZXRpbl9pZCI6IjIwMjQwMjIxLjkwNTcwNTUxIn0.b1LDYgGvuX8lcwmLX2xdqqlap7rkO9SCdeWZvTLpkiY/s/1558083055/br/237464752169-l">Tax Time Guide</a>&nbsp;series, the IRS continues to provide new and updated resources to help taxpayers file an accurate tax return. Taxpayers can count on&nbsp;<a href="https://lnks.gd/l/eyJhbGciOiJIUzI1NiJ9.eyJidWxsZXRpbl9saW5rX2lkIjoxMjcsInVyaSI6ImJwMjpjbGljayIsInVybCI6Imh0dHBzOi8vd3d3Lmlycy5nb3YvIiwiYnVsbGV0aW5faWQiOiIyMDI0MDIyMS45MDU3MDU1MSJ9.KFzQKy1EgSo9H5i12cSSA006_ojDQ_aa6lrL7EhjYQk/s/1558083055/br/237464752169-l">IRS.gov</a>&nbsp;for updated&nbsp;<a href="https://lnks.gd/l/eyJhbGciOiJIUzI1NiJ9.eyJidWxsZXRpbl9saW5rX2lkIjoxMjgsInVyaSI6ImJwMjpjbGljayIsInVybCI6Imh0dHBzOi8vd3d3Lmlycy5nb3YvaGVscC90YXgtbGF3LXF1ZXN0aW9ucyIsImJ1bGxldGluX2lkIjoiMjAyNDAyMjEuOTA1NzA1NTEifQ.vBeKcHCvWbKqmcvRjbH9EcEB9c1bEwgx2_868pnuQrA/s/1558083055/br/237464752169-l">resources</a>&nbsp;and&nbsp;<a href="https://lnks.gd/l/eyJhbGciOiJIUzI1NiJ9.eyJidWxsZXRpbl9saW5rX2lkIjoxMjksInVyaSI6ImJwMjpjbGljayIsInVybCI6Imh0dHBzOi8vd3d3Lmlycy5nb3YvaGVscC90b29scyIsImJ1bGxldGluX2lkIjoiMjAyNDAyMjEuOTA1NzA1NTEifQ.p1ToYwuK4zLtpBdjkOmj19BBCZ3rox2JTNcSLLgK9cE/s/1558083055/br/237464752169-l">tools</a>&nbsp;along with a&nbsp;<a href="https://lnks.gd/l/eyJhbGciOiJIUzI1NiJ9.eyJidWxsZXRpbl9saW5rX2lkIjoxMzAsInVyaSI6ImJwMjpjbGljayIsInVybCI6Imh0dHBzOi8vd3d3Lmlycy5nb3YvaGVscC9sZXQtdXMtaGVscC15b3UiLCJidWxsZXRpbl9pZCI6IjIwMjQwMjIxLjkwNTcwNTUxIn0._FojOXVu9VaViwIi2pIS8TuXe-ydJFFnqMoMIXHSfIc/s/1558083055/br/237464752169-l">special free help</a>&nbsp;page available around the clock. Taxpayers are also encouraged to read&nbsp;<a href="https://lnks.gd/l/eyJhbGciOiJIUzI1NiJ9.eyJidWxsZXRpbl9saW5rX2lkIjoxMzEsInVyaSI6ImJwMjpjbGljayIsInVybCI6Imh0dHBzOi8vd3d3Lmlycy5nb3YvZm9ybXMtcHVicy9hYm91dC1wdWJsaWNhdGlvbi0xNyIsImJ1bGxldGluX2lkIjoiMjAyNDAyMjEuOTA1NzA1NTEifQ.UDO9JpNiTB8IBAcXD3wXkiUIiyz2yBw9BpEevNcnbTs/s/1558083055/br/237464752169-l">Publication 17, Your Federal Income Tax (For Individuals)</a>&nbsp;for additional guidance.

Essentials to filing an accurate tax returnThe deadline this tax season for filing&nbsp;<a href="https://lnks.gd/l/eyJhbGciOiJIUzI1NiJ9.eyJidWxsZXRpbl9saW5rX2lkIjoxMzIsInVyaSI6ImJwMjpjbGljayIsInVybCI6Imh0dHBzOi8vd3d3Lmlycy5nb3YvZm9ybXMtcHVicy9hYm91dC1mb3JtLTEwNDAiLCJidWxsZXRpbl9pZCI6IjIwMjQwMjIxLjkwNTcwNTUxIn0.T4TWt2LRHEEtjUGvJt32n6w5q6MI3CUlQ90IviMFhmQ/s/1558083055/br/237464752169-l">Form 1040, U.S. Individual Income Tax Return</a>, or&nbsp;<a href="https://lnks.gd/l/eyJhbGciOiJIUzI1NiJ9.eyJidWxsZXRpbl9saW5rX2lkIjoxMzMsInVyaSI6ImJwMjpjbGljayIsInVybCI6Imh0dHBzOi8vd3d3Lmlycy5nb3YvZm9ybXMtcHVicy9hYm91dC1mb3JtLTEwNDAtc3IiLCJidWxsZXRpbl9pZCI6IjIwMjQwMjIxLjkwNTcwNTUxIn0.79x6rK2O3e-w3qMUl0ZN9HE_S47gf5abI1osefTfovA/s/1558083055/br/237464752169-l">1040-SR, U.S. Tax Return for Seniors</a>, is April 15, 2024. However, those who live in Maine or Massachusetts will have until April 17, 2024, to file due to official holidays observed in those states.

Taxpayers are advised to wait until they receive all their proper&nbsp;<a href="https://lnks.gd/l/eyJhbGciOiJIUzI1NiJ9.eyJidWxsZXRpbl9saW5rX2lkIjoxMzQsInVyaSI6ImJwMjpjbGljayIsInVybCI6Imh0dHBzOi8vd3d3Lmlycy5nb3YvaW5kaXZpZHVhbHMvc3RlcHMtdG8tdGFrZS1ub3ctdG8tZ2V0LWEtanVtcC1vbi1uZXh0LXllYXJzLXRheGVzI2NvbGxhcHNlQ29sbGFwc2libGUxNjc1OTQ2MTg0OTI5IiwiYnVsbGV0aW5faWQiOiIyMDI0MDIyMS45MDU3MDU1MSJ9.YUWAYpgf9J2QDlcKEgHDX6OyVpW9JtNKp2jYNht-4-g/s/1558083055/br/237464752169-l">tax documents</a>&nbsp;before filing their tax returns. Filing without all the necessary documents could lead to mistakes and potential delays.

It’s important for taxpayers to carefully review their documents for any inaccuracies or missing information. If any issues are found, taxpayers should&nbsp;<a href="https://lnks.gd/l/eyJhbGciOiJIUzI1NiJ9.eyJidWxsZXRpbl9saW5rX2lkIjoxMzUsInVyaSI6ImJwMjpjbGljayIsInVybCI6Imh0dHBzOi8vd3d3Lmlycy5nb3YvdGF4dG9waWNzL3RjMTU0IiwiYnVsbGV0aW5faWQiOiIyMDI0MDIyMS45MDU3MDU1MSJ9.WRWGkk_z4bMyXSnwwTwt_NIJTzjlcfvV9qVxX8iYAvY/s/1558083055/br/237464752169-l">contact the payer</a>&nbsp;immediately to request a correction or confirm that the payer has their current mailing or email address on file.

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Having organized tax records can make the process of preparing a complete and accurate tax return easier and may also help taxpayers identify any overlooked&nbsp;<a href="https://lnks.gd/l/eyJhbGciOiJIUzI1NiJ9.eyJidWxsZXRpbl9saW5rX2lkIjoxMzcsInVyaSI6ImJwMjpjbGljayIsInVybCI6Imh0dHBzOi8vd3d3Lmlycy5nb3YvY3JlZGl0cyIsImJ1bGxldGluX2lkIjoiMjAyNDAyMjEuOTA1NzA1NTEifQ.5zioWr88MFYSYy6XBogFVjOgvmaJqEePCnVIisKz8fA/s/1558083055/br/237464752169-l">deductions or credits</a>.

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Changes to credits and deductions for tax year 2023Standard deduction amount increased.&nbsp;For 2023, the standard deduction amount has been increased for all filers. The amounts are:

— Single or married filing separately — $13,850.

— Married filing jointly or qualifying surviving spouse — $27,700.

Additional child tax credit amount increased.&nbsp;The maximum additional child tax credit amount has increased to $1,600 for each qualifying child.

Child tax credit enhancements.&nbsp;Many changes to the Child tax credit (CTC) that had been implemented by the American Rescue Plan Act of 2021 have expired.

However, the IRS continues to closely monitor legislation being considered by Congress affecting the Child Tax Credit. The IRS reminds taxpayers eligible for the Child Tax Credit that they should not wait to file their 2023 tax return this filing season. If Congress changes the CTC guidelines, the IRS will automatically make adjustments for those who have already filed so no additional action will be needed by those eligible taxpayers.

Under current law, for tax year 2023, the following currently apply:

— The enhanced credit allowed for qualifying children under age 6 and children under age 18 has expired. For 2023, the initial amount of the CTC is $2,000 for each qualifying child. The credit amount begins to phase out where AGI income exceeds $200,000 ($400,000 in the case of a joint return). The amount of the CTC that can be claimed as a refundable credit is limited as it was in 2020 except that the maximum ACTC amount for each qualifying child increased to $1,500.

— The increased age allowance for a qualifying child has expired. A child must be under age 17 at the end of 2023 to be a qualifying child.

Changes to the Earned Income Tax Credit (EITC).&nbsp;The enhancements for taxpayers without a qualifying child implemented by the American Rescue Plan Act of 2021 will not apply for tax year 2023. To claim the EITC without a qualifying child in 2023, taxpayers must be at least age 25 but under age 65 at the end of 2023. If a taxpayer is married filing a joint return, one spouse must be at least age 25 but under age 65 at the end of 2023.

Taxpayers may find more information on Child tax credits in the&nbsp;<a href="https://lnks.gd/l/eyJhbGciOiJIUzI1NiJ9.eyJidWxsZXRpbl9saW5rX2lkIjoxMzksInVyaSI6ImJwMjpjbGljayIsInVybCI6Imh0dHBzOi8vd3d3Lmlycy5nb3YvZm9ybXMtcHVicy9hYm91dC1zY2hlZHVsZS04ODEyLWZvcm0tMTA0MCIsImJ1bGxldGluX2lkIjoiMjAyNDAyMjEuOTA1NzA1NTEifQ.8UWCwWxaxApQscWJMXNd-J3vumiYZ1thloEM_KZ9rEU/s/1558083055/br/237464752169-l">Instructions for Schedule 8812 (Form 1040)</a>.

New Clean Vehicle Credit.&nbsp;The credit for new qualified plug-in electric drive motor vehicles has changed. This credit is now known as the Clean Vehicle Credit. The maximum amount of the credit and some of the requirements to claim the credit have changed. The credit is reported on&nbsp;<a href="https://lnks.gd/l/eyJhbGciOiJIUzI1NiJ9.eyJidWxsZXRpbl9saW5rX2lkIjoxNDAsInVyaSI6ImJwMjpjbGljayIsInVybCI6Imh0dHBzOi8vd3d3Lmlycy5nb3YvZm9ybXMtcHVicy9hYm91dC1mb3JtLTg5MzYiLCJidWxsZXRpbl9pZCI6IjIwMjQwMjIxLjkwNTcwNTUxIn0.FbjqwLhmhQjaDI9MuhGmynDP_9iYfOsPnWZPSA_xnPY/s/1558083055/br/237464752169-l">Form 8936, Qualified Plug-In Electric Drive Motor Vehicle Credit</a>, and on Form 1040, Schedule 3.

More information on these and other credit and deduction changes for tax year 2023 may be found in the&nbsp;<a href="https://lnks.gd/l/eyJhbGciOiJIUzI1NiJ9.eyJidWxsZXRpbl9saW5rX2lkIjoxNDEsInVyaSI6ImJwMjpjbGljayIsInVybCI6Imh0dHBzOi8vd3d3Lmlycy5nb3YvZm9ybXMtcHVicy9hYm91dC1wdWJsaWNhdGlvbi0xNyIsImJ1bGxldGluX2lkIjoiMjAyNDAyMjEuOTA1NzA1NTEifQ.tDUht4N4eVo7l9Xn_2nyyDJi-MyA0HzJ_g4Df6bF6KI/s/1558083055/br/237464752169-l">Publication 17, Your Federal Income Tax (For Individuals)</a>, taxpayer guide.

1099-K reporting requirements have not changed for tax year 2023Following feedback from taxpayers, tax professionals and payment processors, and to reduce taxpayer confusion, the IRS recently released&nbsp;<a href="https://lnks.gd/l/eyJhbGciOiJIUzI1NiJ9.eyJidWxsZXRpbl9saW5rX2lkIjoxNDIsInVyaSI6ImJwMjpjbGljayIsInVybCI6Imh0dHBzOi8vd3d3Lmlycy5nb3YvbmV3c3Jvb20vaXJzLWFubm91bmNlcy1kZWxheS1pbi1mb3JtLTEwOTktay1yZXBvcnRpbmctdGhyZXNob2xkLWZvci10aGlyZC1wYXJ0eS1wbGF0Zm9ybS1wYXltZW50cy1pbi0yMDIzLXBsYW5zLWZvci1hLXRocmVzaG9sZC1vZi01MDAwLWZvci0yMDI0LXRvLXBoYXNlLWluLWltcGxlbWVudGF0aW9uIiwiYnVsbGV0aW5faWQiOiIyMDI0MDIyMS45MDU3MDU1MSJ9.34fC7PrGRgb39H94ewkjvQSApkBWJVdIOC5BxmlFUqc/s/1558083055/br/237464752169-l">Notice 2023-74</a>&nbsp;announcing a delay of the new $600 reporting threshold for tax year 2023 on&nbsp;<a href="https://lnks.gd/l/eyJhbGciOiJIUzI1NiJ9.eyJidWxsZXRpbl9saW5rX2lkIjoxNDMsInVyaSI6ImJwMjpjbGljayIsInVybCI6Imh0dHBzOi8vd3d3Lmlycy5nb3YvZm9ybXMtcHVicy9hYm91dC1mb3JtLTEwOTktayIsImJ1bGxldGluX2lkIjoiMjAyNDAyMjEuOTA1NzA1NTEifQ.fPKRVg3MyYSPki0D-wrhBCNjUTEAydrCIZfn1HaK9FM/s/1558083055/br/237464752169-l">Form 1099-K, Payment Card and Third-Party Network Transactions</a>. The previous reporting thresholds will remain in place for 2023.

The IRS has published a&nbsp;<a href="https://lnks.gd/l/eyJhbGciOiJIUzI1NiJ9.eyJidWxsZXRpbl9saW5rX2lkIjoxNDQsInVyaSI6ImJwMjpjbGljayIsInVybCI6Imh0dHBzOi8vd3d3Lmlycy5nb3YvbmV3c3Jvb20vaXJzLWFubm91bmNlcy0yMDIzLWZvcm0tMTA5OS1rLXJlcG9ydGluZy10aHJlc2hvbGQtZGVsYXktZm9yLXRoaXJkLXBhcnR5LXBsYXRmb3JtLXBheW1lbnRzLXBsYW5zLWZvci1hLTUwMDAtdGhyZXNob2xkLWluLTIwMjQtdG8tcGhhc2UtaW4taW1wbGVtZW50YXRpb24iLCJidWxsZXRpbl9pZCI6IjIwMjQwMjIxLjkwNTcwNTUxIn0.M1AkMWhz6dvsa6wXbxUGt61UxdPozd3GiyFnzl-xsOQ/s/1558083055/br/237464752169-l">Fact Sheet</a>&nbsp;with further information to assist taxpayers concerning changes to 1099-K reporting requirements for tax year 2023.

Form 1099-K reporting requirementsTaxpayers who take direct payment by credit, debit or gift cards for selling goods or providing services by customers or clients should get a Form 1099-K from their payment processor or payment settlement entity no matter how many payments they got or how much they were for.

If they used a payment app or online marketplace and received over $20,000 from over 200 transactions, the payment app or online marketplace is required to send a Form 1099-K. However, they can send a Form 1099-K with lower amounts. Whether or not the taxpayer receives a Form 1099-K, they must still report any income on their tax return.

What’s taxable?&nbsp;It’s the profit from these activities that’s taxable income. The Form 1099-K shows the gross or total amount of payments received. Taxpayers can use it and other records to figure out the actual taxes they owe on any profits. Remember that all income, no matter the amount, is taxable unless the tax law says it isn’t – even if taxpayers don’t get a Form 1099-K.

What’s not taxable?&nbsp;Taxpayers shouldn’t receive a Form 1099-K for personal payments, including money received as a gift and for repayment of shared expenses. That money isn’t taxable. To prevent getting an inaccurate Form 1099-K, note those payments as “personal,” if possible.

Good recordkeeping is key.&nbsp;Be sure to keep good records because it helps when it’s time to file a tax return. It’s a good idea to keep business and personal transactions separate to make it easier to figure out what a taxpayer owes.

For details on what to do if a taxpayer gets a Form 1099-K in error or the information on their form is incorrect, visit&nbsp;<a href="https://lnks.gd/l/eyJhbGciOiJIUzI1NiJ9.eyJidWxsZXRpbl9saW5rX2lkIjoxNDUsInVyaSI6ImJwMjpjbGljayIsInVybCI6Imh0dHBzOi8vd3d3Lmlycy5nb3YvYnVzaW5lc3Nlcy91bmRlcnN0YW5kaW5nLXlvdXItZm9ybS0xMDk5LWsiLCJidWxsZXRpbl9pZCI6IjIwMjQwMjIxLjkwNTcwNTUxIn0.3uAPKV3BB40sZW1CYG8E8UzqTTHmDGTNjap9_fxlS8k/s/1558083055/br/237464752169-l">irs.gov/1099K</a>&nbsp;or find frequently asked questions at&nbsp;<a href="https://lnks.gd/l/eyJhbGciOiJIUzI1NiJ9.eyJidWxsZXRpbl9saW5rX2lkIjoxNDYsInVyaSI6ImJwMjpjbGljayIsInVybCI6Imh0dHBzOi8vd3d3Lmlycy5nb3YvbmV3c3Jvb20vZm9ybS0xMDk5LWstZmFxcyIsImJ1bGxldGluX2lkIjoiMjAyNDAyMjEuOTA1NzA1NTEifQ.rwI1eV_0dw7lpSdnHdLe1Fz3s0WSgwcKP5YpTCaR3PY/s/1558083055/br/237464752169-l">Form 1099-K FAQs</a>.

Direct File pilot program provides a new option this year for someThe IRS launched the&nbsp;<a href="https://lnks.gd/l/eyJhbGciOiJIUzI1NiJ9.eyJidWxsZXRpbl9saW5rX2lkIjoxNDcsInVyaSI6ImJwMjpjbGljayIsInVybCI6Imh0dHBzOi8vd3d3Lmlycy5nb3YvYWJvdXQtaXJzL3N0cmF0ZWdpYy1wbGFuL2RpcmVjdC1maWxlIiwiYnVsbGV0aW5faWQiOiIyMDI0MDIyMS45MDU3MDU1MSJ9.hoOBd1Wdgf8615iSfPgJ-gJNLUCn7tFaJeqWh3ipBzU/s/1558083055/br/237464752169-l">Direct File pilot program</a>&nbsp;during the 2024 tax season. The pilot will give eligible taxpayers an option to prepare and electronically file their 2023 tax returns, for free, directly with the IRS.

The Direct File pilot program will be offered to eligible taxpayers in 12 pilot states who have relatively simple tax returns reporting only certain types of income and claiming limited credits and deductions. The 12 states currently participating in the Direct File pilot program are Arizona, California, Florida, Massachusetts, Nevada, New Hampshire, New York, South Dakota, Tennessee, Texas, Washington state and Wyoming. Taxpayers can check their eligibility at&nbsp;<a href="https://lnks.gd/l/eyJhbGciOiJIUzI1NiJ9.eyJidWxsZXRpbl9saW5rX2lkIjoxNDgsInVyaSI6ImJwMjpjbGljayIsInVybCI6Imh0dHBzOi8vZGlyZWN0ZmlsZS5pcnMuZ292LyIsImJ1bGxldGluX2lkIjoiMjAyNDAyMjEuOTA1NzA1NTEifQ.Av7upADxQtkw2-kiyC6_Avzl2UlJtrwt32R5z_kA4yc/s/1558083055/br/237464752169-l">directfile.irs.gov</a>.

The Direct File pilot is currently in the internal testing phase and will be more widely available in mid-March. Taxpayers can get the latest news about the pilot at&nbsp;<a href="https://lnks.gd/l/eyJhbGciOiJIUzI1NiJ9.eyJidWxsZXRpbl9saW5rX2lkIjoxNDksInVyaSI6ImJwMjpjbGljayIsInVybCI6Imh0dHBzOi8vd3d3Lmlycy5nb3YvYWJvdXQtaXJzL3N0cmF0ZWdpYy1wbGFuL2RpcmVjdC1maWxlLXBpbG90LW5ld3MiLCJidWxsZXRpbl9pZCI6IjIwMjQwMjIxLjkwNTcwNTUxIn0.AIAUmujz-fbi580aFRwbvyqYux3FTyvETMBg_v8Hc1g/s/1558083055/br/237464752169-l">Direct File pilot news</a>&nbsp;and sign up to be notified when Direct File is open to new users.

Finally, for comprehensive information on all these and other changes for tax year 2023, taxpayers and tax professionals are encouraged to read the&nbsp;<a href="https://lnks.gd/l/eyJhbGciOiJIUzI1NiJ9.eyJidWxsZXRpbl9saW5rX2lkIjoxNTAsInVyaSI6ImJwMjpjbGljayIsInVybCI6Imh0dHBzOi8vd3d3Lmlycy5nb3YvZm9ybXMtcHVicy9hYm91dC1wdWJsaWNhdGlvbi0xNyIsImJ1bGxldGluX2lkIjoiMjAyNDAyMjEuOTA1NzA1NTEifQ.byxcRjUwJdJo0SPp3WVFJDhDi3adhjJCpNp3Hhfx9Fw/s/1558083055/br/237464752169-l">Publication 17, Your Federal Income Tax (For Individuals)</a>, taxpayer guide, as well as visit other topics of taxpayer interest on&nbsp;<a href="https://lnks.gd/l/eyJhbGciOiJIUzI1NiJ9.eyJidWxsZXRpbl9saW5rX2lkIjoxNTEsInVyaSI6ImJwMjpjbGljayIsInVybCI6Imh0dHBzOi8vd3d3Lmlycy5nb3YvIiwiYnVsbGV0aW5faWQiOiIyMDI0MDIyMS45MDU3MDU1MSJ9.v0n7hkxgGFDDdDCiLB4HeiYb358dwK42j5b1doV89GQ/s/1558083055/br/237464752169-l">IRS.gov</a>.

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 </figure>Internal Revenue ServiceWASHINGTON — During the busiest time of the tax filing season, the Internal Revenue Service kicked off its 2024 Tax Time Guide series to help remind taxpayers of key items they’ll need to file a 2023 tax return.As part of its four-part, weekly&nbsp;<a href="https://lnks.gd/l/eyJhbGciOiJIUzI1NiJ9.eyJidWxsZXRpbl9saW5rX2lkIjoxMjYsInVyaSI6ImJwMjpjbGljayIsInVybCI6Imh0dHBzOi8vd3d3Lmlycy5nb3YvbmV3c3Jvb20vdGF4LXRpbWUtZ3VpZGUiLCJidWxsZXRpbl9pZCI6IjIwMjQwMjIxLjkwNTcwNTUxIn0.b1LDYgGvuX8lcwmLX2xdqqlap7rkO9SCdeWZvTLpkiY/s/1558083055/br/237464752169-l">Tax Time Guide</a>&nbsp;series, the IRS continues to provide new and updated resources to help taxpayers file an accurate tax return. Taxpayers can count on&nbsp;<a href="https://lnks.gd/l/eyJhbGciOiJIUzI1NiJ9.eyJidWxsZXRpbl9saW5rX2lkIjoxMjcsInVyaSI6ImJwMjpjbGljayIsInVybCI6Imh0dHBzOi8vd3d3Lmlycy5nb3YvIiwiYnVsbGV0aW5faWQiOiIyMDI0MDIyMS45MDU3MDU1MSJ9.KFzQKy1EgSo9H5i12cSSA006_ojDQ_aa6lrL7EhjYQk/s/1558083055/br/237464752169-l">IRS.gov</a>&nbsp;for updated&nbsp;<a href="https://lnks.gd/l/eyJhbGciOiJIUzI1NiJ9.eyJidWxsZXRpbl9saW5rX2lkIjoxMjgsInVyaSI6ImJwMjpjbGljayIsInVybCI6Imh0dHBzOi8vd3d3Lmlycy5nb3YvaGVscC90YXgtbGF3LXF1ZXN0aW9ucyIsImJ1bGxldGluX2lkIjoiMjAyNDAyMjEuOTA1NzA1NTEifQ.vBeKcHCvWbKqmcvRjbH9EcEB9c1bEwgx2_868pnuQrA/s/1558083055/br/237464752169-l">resources</a>&nbsp;and&nbsp;<a href="https://lnks.gd/l/eyJhbGciOiJIUzI1NiJ9.eyJidWxsZXRpbl9saW5rX2lkIjoxMjksInVyaSI6ImJwMjpjbGljayIsInVybCI6Imh0dHBzOi8vd3d3Lmlycy5nb3YvaGVscC90b29scyIsImJ1bGxldGluX2lkIjoiMjAyNDAyMjEuOTA1NzA1NTEifQ.p1ToYwuK4zLtpBdjkOmj19BBCZ3rox2JTNcSLLgK9cE/s/1558083055/br/237464752169-l">tools</a>&nbsp;along with a&nbsp;<a href="https://lnks.gd/l/eyJhbGciOiJIUzI1NiJ9.eyJidWxsZXRpbl9saW5rX2lkIjoxMzAsInVyaSI6ImJwMjpjbGljayIsInVybCI6Imh0dHBzOi8vd3d3Lmlycy5nb3YvaGVscC9sZXQtdXMtaGVscC15b3UiLCJidWxsZXRpbl9pZCI6IjIwMjQwMjIxLjkwNTcwNTUxIn0._FojOXVu9VaViwIi2pIS8TuXe-ydJFFnqMoMIXHSfIc/s/1558083055/br/237464752169-l">special free help</a>&nbsp;page available around the clock. Taxpayers are also encouraged to read&nbsp;<a href="https://lnks.gd/l/eyJhbGciOiJIUzI1NiJ9.eyJidWxsZXRpbl9saW5rX2lkIjoxMzEsInVyaSI6ImJwMjpjbGljayIsInVybCI6Imh0dHBzOi8vd3d3Lmlycy5nb3YvZm9ybXMtcHVicy9hYm91dC1wdWJsaWNhdGlvbi0xNyIsImJ1bGxldGluX2lkIjoiMjAyNDAyMjEuOTA1NzA1NTEifQ.UDO9JpNiTB8IBAcXD3wXkiUIiyz2yBw9BpEevNcnbTs/s/1558083055/br/237464752169-l">Publication 17, Your Federal Income Tax (For Individuals)</a>&nbsp;for additional guidance.Essentials to filing an accurate tax returnThe deadline this tax season for filing&nbsp;<a href="https://lnks.gd/l/eyJhbGciOiJIUzI1NiJ9.eyJidWxsZXRpbl9saW5rX2lkIjoxMzIsInVyaSI6ImJwMjpjbGljayIsInVybCI6Imh0dHBzOi8vd3d3Lmlycy5nb3YvZm9ybXMtcHVicy9hYm91dC1mb3JtLTEwNDAiLCJidWxsZXRpbl9pZCI6IjIwMjQwMjIxLjkwNTcwNTUxIn0.T4TWt2LRHEEtjUGvJt32n6w5q6MI3CUlQ90IviMFhmQ/s/1558083055/br/237464752169-l">Form 1040, U.S. Individual Income Tax Return</a>, or&nbsp;<a href="https://lnks.gd/l/eyJhbGciOiJIUzI1NiJ9.eyJidWxsZXRpbl9saW5rX2lkIjoxMzMsInVyaSI6ImJwMjpjbGljayIsInVybCI6Imh0dHBzOi8vd3d3Lmlycy5nb3YvZm9ybXMtcHVicy9hYm91dC1mb3JtLTEwNDAtc3IiLCJidWxsZXRpbl9pZCI6IjIwMjQwMjIxLjkwNTcwNTUxIn0.79x6rK2O3e-w3qMUl0ZN9HE_S47gf5abI1osefTfovA/s/1558083055/br/237464752169-l">1040-SR, U.S. Tax Return for Seniors</a>, is April 15, 2024. However, those who live in Maine or Massachusetts will have until April 17, 2024, to file due to official holidays observed in those states.Taxpayers are advised to wait until they receive all their proper&nbsp;<a href="https://lnks.gd/l/eyJhbGciOiJIUzI1NiJ9.eyJidWxsZXRpbl9saW5rX2lkIjoxMzQsInVyaSI6ImJwMjpjbGljayIsInVybCI6Imh0dHBzOi8vd3d3Lmlycy5nb3YvaW5kaXZpZHVhbHMvc3RlcHMtdG8tdGFrZS1ub3ctdG8tZ2V0LWEtanVtcC1vbi1uZXh0LXllYXJzLXRheGVzI2NvbGxhcHNlQ29sbGFwc2libGUxNjc1OTQ2MTg0OTI5IiwiYnVsbGV0aW5faWQiOiIyMDI0MDIyMS45MDU3MDU1MSJ9.YUWAYpgf9J2QDlcKEgHDX6OyVpW9JtNKp2jYNht-4-g/s/1558083055/br/237464752169-l">tax documents</a>&nbsp;before filing their tax returns. Filing without all the necessary documents could lead to mistakes and potential delays.It’s important for taxpayers to carefully review their documents for any inaccuracies or missing information. If any issues are found, taxpayers should&nbsp;<a href="https://lnks.gd/l/eyJhbGciOiJIUzI1NiJ9.eyJidWxsZXRpbl9saW5rX2lkIjoxMzUsInVyaSI6ImJwMjpjbGljayIsInVybCI6Imh0dHBzOi8vd3d3Lmlycy5nb3YvdGF4dG9waWNzL3RjMTU0IiwiYnVsbGV0aW5faWQiOiIyMDI0MDIyMS45MDU3MDU1MSJ9.WRWGkk_z4bMyXSnwwTwt_NIJTzjlcfvV9qVxX8iYAvY/s/1558083055/br/237464752169-l">contact the payer</a>&nbsp;immediately to request a correction or confirm that the payer has their current mailing or email address on file.Creating an IRS&nbsp;<a href="https://lnks.gd/l/eyJhbGciOiJIUzI1NiJ9.eyJidWxsZXRpbl9saW5rX2lkIjoxMzYsInVyaSI6ImJwMjpjbGljayIsInVybCI6Imh0dHBzOi8vd3d3Lmlycy5nb3YvcGF5bWVudHMveW91ci1vbmxpbmUtYWNjb3VudCIsImJ1bGxldGluX2lkIjoiMjAyNDAyMjEuOTA1NzA1NTEifQ.PetYUZcQxDRxVud0-96P9RvmaYfouaIyKVdt_G7KvdY/s/1558083055/br/237464752169-l">Online Account</a>&nbsp;can provide taxpayers with secure access to information about their federal tax account, including payment history, tax records and other important information.Having organized tax records can make the process of preparing a complete and accurate tax return easier and may also help taxpayers identify any overlooked&nbsp;<a href="https://lnks.gd/l/eyJhbGciOiJIUzI1NiJ9.eyJidWxsZXRpbl9saW5rX2lkIjoxMzcsInVyaSI6ImJwMjpjbGljayIsInVybCI6Imh0dHBzOi8vd3d3Lmlycy5nb3YvY3JlZGl0cyIsImJ1bGxldGluX2lkIjoiMjAyNDAyMjEuOTA1NzA1NTEifQ.5zioWr88MFYSYy6XBogFVjOgvmaJqEePCnVIisKz8fA/s/1558083055/br/237464752169-l">deductions or credits</a>.Taxpayers who have an Individual Taxpayer Identification Number or&nbsp;<a href="https://lnks.gd/l/eyJhbGciOiJIUzI1NiJ9.eyJidWxsZXRpbl9saW5rX2lkIjoxMzgsInVyaSI6ImJwMjpjbGljayIsInVybCI6Imh0dHBzOi8vd3d3Lmlycy5nb3YvaW5kaXZpZHVhbHMvaW5kaXZpZHVhbC10YXhwYXllci1pZGVudGlmaWNhdGlvbi1udW1iZXIiLCJidWxsZXRpbl9pZCI6IjIwMjQwMjIxLjkwNTcwNTUxIn0.eaCLwkgaL0HvvneU_Or0G47GVWp66dMVirzfpqE9NbY/s/1558083055/br/237464752169-l">ITIN</a>&nbsp;may need to renew it if it has expired and is required for a U.S. federal tax return. If an expiring or expired ITIN is not renewed, the IRS can still accept the tax return, but it may result in processing delays or delays in credits owed.Changes to credits and deductions for tax year 2023Standard deduction amount increased.&nbsp;For 2023, the standard deduction amount has been increased for all filers. The amounts are:— Single or married filing separately — $13,850.— Head of household — $20,800.— Married filing jointly or qualifying surviving spouse — $27,700.Additional child tax credit amount increased.&nbsp;The maximum additional child tax credit amount has increased to $1,600 for each qualifying child.Child tax credit enhancements.&nbsp;Many changes to the Child tax credit (CTC) that had been implemented by the American Rescue Plan Act of 2021 have expired.However, the IRS continues to closely monitor legislation being considered by Congress affecting the Child Tax Credit. The IRS reminds taxpayers eligible for the Child Tax Credit that they should not wait to file their 2023 tax return this filing season. If Congress changes the CTC guidelines, the IRS will automatically make adjustments for those who have already filed so no additional action will be needed by those eligible taxpayers.Under current law, for tax year 2023, the following currently apply:— The enhanced credit allowed for qualifying children under age 6 and children under age 18 has expired. For 2023, the initial amount of the CTC is $2,000 for each qualifying child. The credit amount begins to phase out where AGI income exceeds $200,000 ($400,000 in the case of a joint return). The amount of the CTC that can be claimed as a refundable credit is limited as it was in 2020 except that the maximum ACTC amount for each qualifying child increased to $1,500.— The increased age allowance for a qualifying child has expired. A child must be under age 17 at the end of 2023 to be a qualifying child.Changes to the Earned Income Tax Credit (EITC).&nbsp;The enhancements for taxpayers without a qualifying child implemented by the American Rescue Plan Act of 2021 will not apply for tax year 2023. To claim the EITC without a qualifying child in 2023, taxpayers must be at least age 25 but under age 65 at the end of 2023. If a taxpayer is married filing a joint return, one spouse must be at least age 25 but under age 65 at the end of 2023.Taxpayers may find more information on Child tax credits in the&nbsp;<a href="https://lnks.gd/l/eyJhbGciOiJIUzI1NiJ9.eyJidWxsZXRpbl9saW5rX2lkIjoxMzksInVyaSI6ImJwMjpjbGljayIsInVybCI6Imh0dHBzOi8vd3d3Lmlycy5nb3YvZm9ybXMtcHVicy9hYm91dC1zY2hlZHVsZS04ODEyLWZvcm0tMTA0MCIsImJ1bGxldGluX2lkIjoiMjAyNDAyMjEuOTA1NzA1NTEifQ.8UWCwWxaxApQscWJMXNd-J3vumiYZ1thloEM_KZ9rEU/s/1558083055/br/237464752169-l">Instructions for Schedule 8812 (Form 1040)</a>.New Clean Vehicle Credit.&nbsp;The credit for new qualified plug-in electric drive motor vehicles has changed. This credit is now known as the Clean Vehicle Credit. The maximum amount of the credit and some of the requirements to claim the credit have changed. The credit is reported on&nbsp;<a href="https://lnks.gd/l/eyJhbGciOiJIUzI1NiJ9.eyJidWxsZXRpbl9saW5rX2lkIjoxNDAsInVyaSI6ImJwMjpjbGljayIsInVybCI6Imh0dHBzOi8vd3d3Lmlycy5nb3YvZm9ybXMtcHVicy9hYm91dC1mb3JtLTg5MzYiLCJidWxsZXRpbl9pZCI6IjIwMjQwMjIxLjkwNTcwNTUxIn0.FbjqwLhmhQjaDI9MuhGmynDP_9iYfOsPnWZPSA_xnPY/s/1558083055/br/237464752169-l">Form 8936, Qualified Plug-In Electric Drive Motor Vehicle Credit</a>, and on Form 1040, Schedule 3.More information on these and other credit and deduction changes for tax year 2023 may be found in the&nbsp;<a href="https://lnks.gd/l/eyJhbGciOiJIUzI1NiJ9.eyJidWxsZXRpbl9saW5rX2lkIjoxNDEsInVyaSI6ImJwMjpjbGljayIsInVybCI6Imh0dHBzOi8vd3d3Lmlycy5nb3YvZm9ybXMtcHVicy9hYm91dC1wdWJsaWNhdGlvbi0xNyIsImJ1bGxldGluX2lkIjoiMjAyNDAyMjEuOTA1NzA1NTEifQ.tDUht4N4eVo7l9Xn_2nyyDJi-MyA0HzJ_g4Df6bF6KI/s/1558083055/br/237464752169-l">Publication 17, Your Federal Income Tax (For Individuals)</a>, taxpayer guide.1099-K reporting requirements have not changed for tax year 2023Following feedback from taxpayers, tax professionals and payment processors, and to reduce taxpayer confusion, the IRS recently released&nbsp;<a href="https://lnks.gd/l/eyJhbGciOiJIUzI1NiJ9.eyJidWxsZXRpbl9saW5rX2lkIjoxNDIsInVyaSI6ImJwMjpjbGljayIsInVybCI6Imh0dHBzOi8vd3d3Lmlycy5nb3YvbmV3c3Jvb20vaXJzLWFubm91bmNlcy1kZWxheS1pbi1mb3JtLTEwOTktay1yZXBvcnRpbmctdGhyZXNob2xkLWZvci10aGlyZC1wYXJ0eS1wbGF0Zm9ybS1wYXltZW50cy1pbi0yMDIzLXBsYW5zLWZvci1hLXRocmVzaG9sZC1vZi01MDAwLWZvci0yMDI0LXRvLXBoYXNlLWluLWltcGxlbWVudGF0aW9uIiwiYnVsbGV0aW5faWQiOiIyMDI0MDIyMS45MDU3MDU1MSJ9.34fC7PrGRgb39H94ewkjvQSApkBWJVdIOC5BxmlFUqc/s/1558083055/br/237464752169-l">Notice 2023-74</a>&nbsp;announcing a delay of the new $600 reporting threshold for tax year 2023 on&nbsp;<a href="https://lnks.gd/l/eyJhbGciOiJIUzI1NiJ9.eyJidWxsZXRpbl9saW5rX2lkIjoxNDMsInVyaSI6ImJwMjpjbGljayIsInVybCI6Imh0dHBzOi8vd3d3Lmlycy5nb3YvZm9ybXMtcHVicy9hYm91dC1mb3JtLTEwOTktayIsImJ1bGxldGluX2lkIjoiMjAyNDAyMjEuOTA1NzA1NTEifQ.fPKRVg3MyYSPki0D-wrhBCNjUTEAydrCIZfn1HaK9FM/s/1558083055/br/237464752169-l">Form 1099-K, Payment Card and Third-Party Network Transactions</a>. The previous reporting thresholds will remain in place for 2023.The IRS has published a&nbsp;<a href="https://lnks.gd/l/eyJhbGciOiJIUzI1NiJ9.eyJidWxsZXRpbl9saW5rX2lkIjoxNDQsInVyaSI6ImJwMjpjbGljayIsInVybCI6Imh0dHBzOi8vd3d3Lmlycy5nb3YvbmV3c3Jvb20vaXJzLWFubm91bmNlcy0yMDIzLWZvcm0tMTA5OS1rLXJlcG9ydGluZy10aHJlc2hvbGQtZGVsYXktZm9yLXRoaXJkLXBhcnR5LXBsYXRmb3JtLXBheW1lbnRzLXBsYW5zLWZvci1hLTUwMDAtdGhyZXNob2xkLWluLTIwMjQtdG8tcGhhc2UtaW4taW1wbGVtZW50YXRpb24iLCJidWxsZXRpbl9pZCI6IjIwMjQwMjIxLjkwNTcwNTUxIn0.M1AkMWhz6dvsa6wXbxUGt61UxdPozd3GiyFnzl-xsOQ/s/1558083055/br/237464752169-l">Fact Sheet</a>&nbsp;with further information to assist taxpayers concerning changes to 1099-K reporting requirements for tax year 2023.Form 1099-K reporting requirementsTaxpayers who take direct payment by credit, debit or gift cards for selling goods or providing services by customers or clients should get a Form 1099-K from their payment processor or payment settlement entity no matter how many payments they got or how much they were for.If they used a payment app or online marketplace and received over $20,000 from over 200 transactions, the payment app or online marketplace is required to send a Form 1099-K. However, they can send a Form 1099-K with lower amounts. Whether or not the taxpayer receives a Form 1099-K, they must still report any income on their tax return.What’s taxable?&nbsp;It’s the profit from these activities that’s taxable income. The Form 1099-K shows the gross or total amount of payments received. Taxpayers can use it and other records to figure out the actual taxes they owe on any profits. Remember that all income, no matter the amount, is taxable unless the tax law says it isn’t – even if taxpayers don’t get a Form 1099-K.What’s not taxable?&nbsp;Taxpayers shouldn’t receive a Form 1099-K for personal payments, including money received as a gift and for repayment of shared expenses. That money isn’t taxable. To prevent getting an inaccurate Form 1099-K, note those payments as “personal,” if possible.Good recordkeeping is key.&nbsp;Be sure to keep good records because it helps when it’s time to file a tax return. It’s a good idea to keep business and personal transactions separate to make it easier to figure out what a taxpayer owes.For details on what to do if a taxpayer gets a Form 1099-K in error or the information on their form is incorrect, visit&nbsp;<a href="https://lnks.gd/l/eyJhbGciOiJIUzI1NiJ9.eyJidWxsZXRpbl9saW5rX2lkIjoxNDUsInVyaSI6ImJwMjpjbGljayIsInVybCI6Imh0dHBzOi8vd3d3Lmlycy5nb3YvYnVzaW5lc3Nlcy91bmRlcnN0YW5kaW5nLXlvdXItZm9ybS0xMDk5LWsiLCJidWxsZXRpbl9pZCI6IjIwMjQwMjIxLjkwNTcwNTUxIn0.3uAPKV3BB40sZW1CYG8E8UzqTTHmDGTNjap9_fxlS8k/s/1558083055/br/237464752169-l">irs.gov/1099K</a>&nbsp;or find frequently asked questions at&nbsp;<a href="https://lnks.gd/l/eyJhbGciOiJIUzI1NiJ9.eyJidWxsZXRpbl9saW5rX2lkIjoxNDYsInVyaSI6ImJwMjpjbGljayIsInVybCI6Imh0dHBzOi8vd3d3Lmlycy5nb3YvbmV3c3Jvb20vZm9ybS0xMDk5LWstZmFxcyIsImJ1bGxldGluX2lkIjoiMjAyNDAyMjEuOTA1NzA1NTEifQ.rwI1eV_0dw7lpSdnHdLe1Fz3s0WSgwcKP5YpTCaR3PY/s/1558083055/br/237464752169-l">Form 1099-K FAQs</a>.Direct File pilot program provides a new option this year for someThe IRS launched the&nbsp;<a href="https://lnks.gd/l/eyJhbGciOiJIUzI1NiJ9.eyJidWxsZXRpbl9saW5rX2lkIjoxNDcsInVyaSI6ImJwMjpjbGljayIsInVybCI6Imh0dHBzOi8vd3d3Lmlycy5nb3YvYWJvdXQtaXJzL3N0cmF0ZWdpYy1wbGFuL2RpcmVjdC1maWxlIiwiYnVsbGV0aW5faWQiOiIyMDI0MDIyMS45MDU3MDU1MSJ9.hoOBd1Wdgf8615iSfPgJ-gJNLUCn7tFaJeqWh3ipBzU/s/1558083055/br/237464752169-l">Direct File pilot program</a>&nbsp;during the 2024 tax season. The pilot will give eligible taxpayers an option to prepare and electronically file their 2023 tax returns, for free, directly with the IRS.The Direct File pilot program will be offered to eligible taxpayers in 12 pilot states who have relatively simple tax returns reporting only certain types of income and claiming limited credits and deductions. The 12 states currently participating in the Direct File pilot program are Arizona, California, Florida, Massachusetts, Nevada, New Hampshire, New York, South Dakota, Tennessee, Texas, Washington state and Wyoming. Taxpayers can check their eligibility at&nbsp;<a href="https://lnks.gd/l/eyJhbGciOiJIUzI1NiJ9.eyJidWxsZXRpbl9saW5rX2lkIjoxNDgsInVyaSI6ImJwMjpjbGljayIsInVybCI6Imh0dHBzOi8vZGlyZWN0ZmlsZS5pcnMuZ292LyIsImJ1bGxldGluX2lkIjoiMjAyNDAyMjEuOTA1NzA1NTEifQ.Av7upADxQtkw2-kiyC6_Avzl2UlJtrwt32R5z_kA4yc/s/1558083055/br/237464752169-l">directfile.irs.gov</a>.The Direct File pilot is currently in the internal testing phase and will be more widely available in mid-March. Taxpayers can get the latest news about the pilot at&nbsp;<a href="https://lnks.gd/l/eyJhbGciOiJIUzI1NiJ9.eyJidWxsZXRpbl9saW5rX2lkIjoxNDksInVyaSI6ImJwMjpjbGljayIsInVybCI6Imh0dHBzOi8vd3d3Lmlycy5nb3YvYWJvdXQtaXJzL3N0cmF0ZWdpYy1wbGFuL2RpcmVjdC1maWxlLXBpbG90LW5ld3MiLCJidWxsZXRpbl9pZCI6IjIwMjQwMjIxLjkwNTcwNTUxIn0.AIAUmujz-fbi580aFRwbvyqYux3FTyvETMBg_v8Hc1g/s/1558083055/br/237464752169-l">Direct File pilot news</a>&nbsp;and sign up to be notified when Direct File is open to new users.Finally, for comprehensive information on all these and other changes for tax year 2023, taxpayers and tax professionals are encouraged to read the&nbsp;<a href="https://lnks.gd/l/eyJhbGciOiJIUzI1NiJ9.eyJidWxsZXRpbl9saW5rX2lkIjoxNTAsInVyaSI6ImJwMjpjbGljayIsInVybCI6Imh0dHBzOi8vd3d3Lmlycy5nb3YvZm9ybXMtcHVicy9hYm91dC1wdWJsaWNhdGlvbi0xNyIsImJ1bGxldGluX2lkIjoiMjAyNDAyMjEuOTA1NzA1NTEifQ.byxcRjUwJdJo0SPp3WVFJDhDi3adhjJCpNp3Hhfx9Fw/s/1558083055/br/237464752169-l">Publication 17, Your Federal Income Tax (For Individuals)</a>, taxpayer guide, as well as visit other topics of taxpayer interest on&nbsp;<a href="https://lnks.gd/l/eyJhbGciOiJIUzI1NiJ9.eyJidWxsZXRpbl9saW5rX2lkIjoxNTEsInVyaSI6ImJwMjpjbGljayIsInVybCI6Imh0dHBzOi8vd3d3Lmlycy5nb3YvIiwiYnVsbGV0aW5faWQiOiIyMDI0MDIyMS45MDU3MDU1MSJ9.v0n7hkxgGFDDdDCiLB4HeiYb358dwK42j5b1doV89GQ/s/1558083055/br/237464752169-l">IRS.gov</a>.

Tax Time Guide 2024: What to know before completing a tax return

POTTAWATOMIE COUNTY — The Riley County Police Department reported just before 10a.m. Wednesday, that missing Anabelle Deacon has been located.

POTTAWATOMIE COUNTY –&nbsp;The Pottawatomie County Sheriff’s Office requested the Kansas Bureau of Investigation (KBI) issue an endangered persons advisory for a missing Manhattan girl, according to a media release from the KBI.

The whereabouts of 12-year-old Anabelle C. Deacon are unknown, and the public’s assistance is requested to help locate her.

Anabelle lives in Manhattan, Kansas, and in rural Pottawatomie County. She was last seen walking east on Heather Lane in Manhattan on Wednesday morning around 6:50 a.m. She was last known wearing a St. Francis Xavier’s catholic school uniform, which is tan khaki pants, and a blue polo shirt. She may also be wearing a black hoodie.

Anabelle is described as a white female, approximately 5 foot 5 inches tall, and weighing around 110 pounds. She has brown curly hair, brown eyes, and wears glasses.

If you see Anabelle, call 911 immediately. If you have any other information about this case, please call the&nbsp;Pottawatomie County Sheriff’s Office at&nbsp;(785) 457-3353.

<figure>
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 </figure>POTTAWATOMIE COUNTY — The Riley County Police Department reported just before 10a.m. Wednesday, that missing Anabelle Deacon has been located.--------------POTTAWATOMIE COUNTY –&nbsp;The Pottawatomie County Sheriff’s Office requested the Kansas Bureau of Investigation (KBI) issue an endangered persons advisory for a missing Manhattan girl, according to a media release from the KBI.The whereabouts of 12-year-old Anabelle C. Deacon are unknown, and the public’s assistance is requested to help locate her.<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2024/2/1707925762367.png" alt="Anabelle C. Deacon courtesy photo" />
 <figcaption>Anabelle C. Deacon courtesy photo</figcaption>
 </figure>Anabelle lives in Manhattan, Kansas, and in rural Pottawatomie County. She was last seen walking east on Heather Lane in Manhattan on Wednesday morning around 6:50 a.m. She was last known wearing a St. Francis Xavier’s catholic school uniform, which is tan khaki pants, and a blue polo shirt. She may also be wearing a black hoodie.Anabelle is described as a white female, approximately 5 foot 5 inches tall, and weighing around 110 pounds. She has brown curly hair, brown eyes, and wears glasses.If you see Anabelle, call 911 immediately. If you have any other information about this case, please call the&nbsp;Pottawatomie County Sheriff’s Office at&nbsp;(785) 457-3353.

Police: Missing Manhattan girl found safe

PORTLAND, Ore. (AP) — Several elected leaders in Oregon declared a state of emergency last week for downtown Portland over the public health and public safety crisis fueled by fentanyl.

This comes as&nbsp;Democratic lawmakers in Oregon last month unveiled a sweeping new bill that would undo a key part of the state’s first-in-the-nation drug decriminalization law, a recognition that public opinion has&nbsp;<a href="https://apnews.com/article/oregon-drugs-decriminalization-pushback-bb209e6ba9835c69f95b093c8ee00279">soured on the measure</a>&nbsp;amid rampant public drug use during the fentanyl crisis.

Oregon Gov. Tina Kotek, Portland Mayor Ted Wheeler and Multnomah County Chair Jessica Vega Pederson made the emergency declaration for a 90-day period during which collaboration and response will come from a command center downtown. The three governments are directing their agencies to work with first responders in connecting people addicted to the synthetic opioid with resources including drug treatment programs and to crack down on drug sales.

“Our country and our state have never seen a drug this deadly addictive, and all are grappling with how to respond,” Kotek said in a statement.

The declaration is a recommendation from a governor-established task force that met for several months last year to determine ways to rejuvenate downtown Portland.

People addicted to fentanyl who interact with first responders in Portland’s downtown in the next 90 days will be triaged by this new command center. Staff can connect people with various resources from a bed in a drug treatment center to meeting with a behavioral health clinician to help with registering for food stamps.

“We cannot underestimate the tremendous value of bringing leaders from different disciplines in a room on a daily basis who all account for a different part of the solution,” Portland Mayor Ted Wheeler said in a statement.

Mike Myers, the director of Portland’s Community Safety Division, will head the city’s command team. Nathan Reynolds, deputy policy chief at the state’s Office of Resilience and Emergency Management, will be the state’s incident commander.

The effort also extends the Portland Police Bureau’s partnership with Oregon State Police to jointly patrol downtown streets for fentanyl sales. It additionally kicks off information campaigns centered on drug use prevention and recovery programs across the region. The county will expand outreach and training on how to administer Narcan, an overdose-reversal drug.

The program doesn’t establish any goals to measure success. Kotek said the next 90 days will provide a road map for the next steps.

The synthetic opioid addiction and overdose crisis that has gripped the U.S. for over two decades has left governments at the federal, state and local levels&nbsp;<a href="https://apnews.com/article/fentanyl-opioids-oregon-washington-legislature-2db8e01e0cdc26fb72f119fe99cdb73a" target="_blank">scrambling for solutions</a>.

At the state level, Oregon lawmakers have introduced a&nbsp;<a href="https://apnews.com/article/oregon-drug-decriminalization-law-3f851183d45e9c29609360b09e996d04" target="_blank">new bill</a>&nbsp;that would undo a key part of the state’s drug decriminalization law.&nbsp;<a href="https://apnews.com/article/oregon-drugs-decriminalization-pushback-bb209e6ba9835c69f95b093c8ee00279" target="_blank">Public opinion has soured</a>&nbsp;on it as public drug use has become more visible because of growing homelessness.

And President Joe Biden and Chinese President Xi Jinping announced last fall that China was telling its chemical companies to&nbsp;<a href="https://apnews.com/article/biden-xi-fentanyl-agreement-mexico-china-opioids-1fa57facd0dbdac714b616d705952d92" target="_blank">restrict shipments to Latin America and elsewhere of the materials used to produce fentanyl</a>, which is largely finished in Mexico and then smuggled into the U.S.

PORTLAND, Ore. (AP) — Several elected leaders in Oregon declared a state of emergency last week for downtown Portland over the public health and public safety crisis fueled by fentanyl.This comes as&nbsp;Democratic lawmakers in Oregon last month unveiled a sweeping new bill that would undo a key part of the state’s first-in-the-nation drug decriminalization law, a recognition that public opinion has&nbsp;<a href="https://apnews.com/article/oregon-drugs-decriminalization-pushback-bb209e6ba9835c69f95b093c8ee00279">soured on the measure</a>&nbsp;amid rampant public drug use during the fentanyl crisis.Oregon Gov. Tina Kotek, Portland Mayor Ted Wheeler and Multnomah County Chair Jessica Vega Pederson made the emergency declaration for a 90-day period during which collaboration and response will come from a command center downtown. The three governments are directing their agencies to work with first responders in connecting people addicted to the synthetic opioid with resources including drug treatment programs and to crack down on drug sales.“Our country and our state have never seen a drug this deadly addictive, and all are grappling with how to respond,” Kotek said in a statement.The declaration is a recommendation from a governor-established task force that met for several months last year to determine ways to rejuvenate downtown Portland.People addicted to fentanyl who interact with first responders in Portland’s downtown in the next 90 days will be triaged by this new command center. Staff can connect people with various resources from a bed in a drug treatment center to meeting with a behavioral health clinician to help with registering for food stamps.“We cannot underestimate the tremendous value of bringing leaders from different disciplines in a room on a daily basis who all account for a different part of the solution,” Portland Mayor Ted Wheeler said in a statement.Mike Myers, the director of Portland’s Community Safety Division, will head the city’s command team. Nathan Reynolds, deputy policy chief at the state’s Office of Resilience and Emergency Management, will be the state’s incident commander.The effort also extends the Portland Police Bureau’s partnership with Oregon State Police to jointly patrol downtown streets for fentanyl sales. It additionally kicks off information campaigns centered on drug use prevention and recovery programs across the region. The county will expand outreach and training on how to administer Narcan, an overdose-reversal drug.The program doesn’t establish any goals to measure success. Kotek said the next 90 days will provide a road map for the next steps.The synthetic opioid addiction and overdose crisis that has gripped the U.S. for over two decades has left governments at the federal, state and local levels&nbsp;<a href="https://apnews.com/article/fentanyl-opioids-oregon-washington-legislature-2db8e01e0cdc26fb72f119fe99cdb73a" target="_blank">scrambling for solutions</a>.At the state level, Oregon lawmakers have introduced a&nbsp;<a href="https://apnews.com/article/oregon-drug-decriminalization-law-3f851183d45e9c29609360b09e996d04" target="_blank">new bill</a>&nbsp;that would undo a key part of the state’s drug decriminalization law.&nbsp;<a href="https://apnews.com/article/oregon-drugs-decriminalization-pushback-bb209e6ba9835c69f95b093c8ee00279" target="_blank">Public opinion has soured</a>&nbsp;on it as public drug use has become more visible because of growing homelessness.And President Joe Biden and Chinese President Xi Jinping announced last fall that China was telling its chemical companies to&nbsp;<a href="https://apnews.com/article/biden-xi-fentanyl-agreement-mexico-china-opioids-1fa57facd0dbdac714b616d705952d92" target="_blank">restrict shipments to Latin America and elsewhere of the materials used to produce fentanyl</a>, which is largely finished in Mexico and then smuggled into the U.S.

State’s first-in-the-nation drug decriminalization law in jeopardy

RILEY COUNTY—First responders, including Riley County Police Department and Riley County Fire District #1 are on the scene of an accident in the 500 Block of Wildcat Creek Road, according to the Riley County&nbsp; Police Department.

There are slick conditions and police ask you to avoid the area.

Check the Post for additional details as they become available.

<figure>
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 <figcaption>Photo from Riley County Fire District #1, on scene with RCPD</figcaption>
 </figure>RILEY COUNTY—First responders, including Riley County Police Department and Riley County Fire District #1 are on the scene of an accident in the 500 Block of Wildcat Creek Road, according to the Riley County&nbsp; Police Department.<div><iframe src="https://www.google.com/maps/embed?pb=!1m18!1m12!1m3!1d3136.6572295085502!2d-96.64692470000003!3d39.18913800000001!2m3!1f0!2f0!3f0!3m2!1i1024!2i768!4f13.1!3m3!1m2!1s0x87bdcc6bf1bb5519%3A0xe8c2e1083601c2f0!2s500%20Wildcat%20Creek%20Rd%2C%20Manhattan%2C%20KS%2066503!5e1!3m2!1sen!2sus!4v1706032382821!5m2!1sen!2sus" width="600" height="450" style="border:0;" allowfullscreen="" loading="lazy" referrerpolicy="no-referrer-when-downgrade"></iframe></div>There are slick conditions and police ask you to avoid the area.Police have not reported any injuries.Check the Post for additional details as they become available.

RCPD: Portion of Wildcat Creek Road closed due to accident

The Kansas Department of Transportation has fully reopened westbound and eastbound lanes of I-70.

Roads are snow packed and icy in areas, and crews are treating and clearing. Motorists are advised to stay alert, slow down and allow extra room around KDOT equipment.

For the latest information on road closures and conditions, visit&nbsp;<a href="http://www.kandrive.gov/" target="_blank">www.kandrive.gov</a>&nbsp;or call 511 in Kansas or 866-511-5368 outside Kansas.

by BECKY GOFF Little Apple Post

RILEY COUNTY - The Kansas Department of Transportation and the Kansas Highway Patrol are reminding travellers that westbound Interstate 70remains closed between Salina and Oakley.

Crews are continuing to work to remove vehicles and snow from the roadway.

Once roads are cleared and conditions will allow for safe travel the highway will then be reopened.

There is no estimated time for westbound Interstate 70 to reopen.

Also, as a reminder, driving around road closure signs is illegal.

KDOT is still advising motorists to delay travel if possible.

Updated road conditions can be found using KanDrive.org:

The Kansas Department of Transportation has fully reopened westbound and eastbound lanes of I-70.Roads are snow packed and icy in areas, and crews are treating and clearing. Motorists are advised to stay alert, slow down and allow extra room around KDOT equipment.For the latest information on road closures and conditions, visit&nbsp;<a href="http://www.kandrive.gov/" target="_blank">www.kandrive.gov</a>&nbsp;or call 511 in Kansas or 866-511-5368 outside Kansas.--------------by BECKY GOFF Little Apple PostRILEY COUNTY - The Kansas Department of Transportation and the Kansas Highway Patrol are reminding travellers that westbound Interstate 70remains closed between Salina and Oakley.Crews are continuing to work to remove vehicles and snow from the roadway.Once roads are cleared and conditions will allow for safe travel the highway will then be reopened.There is no estimated time for westbound Interstate 70 to reopen.Also, as a reminder, driving around road closure signs is illegal.KDOT is still advising motorists to delay travel if possible.Updated road conditions can be found using KanDrive.org:<div><iframe src="https://kandrive.gov/@-99.86957,38.77164,7?show=roadReports,constructionReports,trafficSpeeds,winterDriving,weatherRadar" style="border:0px #ffffff none;" name="myiFrame" scrolling="no" frameborder="1" marginheight="0px" marginwidth="0px" height="500px" width="735px" allowfullscreen></iframe></div>

I-70 now open in both directions

BY:&nbsp;<a href="https://kansasreflector.com/author/chase-woodruff/">CHASE WOODRUFF</a>&nbsp;

The plaintiffs who persuaded a majority of the Colorado Supreme Court to block former President Donald Trump from the state’s 2024 ballot under a Civil War-era insurrection clause urged the U.S. Supreme Court to promptly weigh in on the case in a new filing.

The&nbsp;<a target="_blank" href="https://u7061146.ct.sendgrid.net/ls/click?upn=4tNED-2FM8iDZJQyQ53jATUVD3sX8LwthbWVYhf8fe1OUYtlLMzDkszA-2BIqPpCFEPX7YCUG8Pq20fh1jCrcK0FMwMtiiSlW6JQMCQvarwWIGrDTRdIv5xfY3DE22lyG5ulldSP6FWTLWffha68j6jtpKh07EnNePaihJKUh6axmVw-3DLy9n_Jm5goVoRUsnLGAkeCf3KzuTJy56ex9G-2FU4MIWWg7cd-2FpMzbu10h-2FsHfvAs75q7ILXjf9EAPVZZvvlv1-2BavrUdAOq0b3G4YMbFM7gQYgCqBxATSW-2BKI-2FBJx6DY7HiRke9uu7aTaCfc1Ls-2F2yYSGE09A02XoxCPVO-2BRclNnFm03K0lRoK9aAZH3Q52EzPA0IWYDO026F0p17dGTarUzclQsksrMr7lURpITe3jSiN-2FsToB-2BXDBnxxQicIL4z-2BZNsYmV2R97xTMCSRVum6USJ98SZoU0cTBffWDAugr7upRD5ypLKAma-2FH7WlPE5TfSbf-2B-2BPjKMrfT5elt3er00jfG-2FYMdKb7kWosvDKMYOA-2Bu-2BxBU-3D">33-page brief</a>&nbsp;from the attorneys representing six Colorado Republican and unaffiliated voters was filed with the nation’s highest court on Tuesday. It followed the Colorado Republican Party’s petition last week for a so-called writ of certiorari, a formal order the Supreme Court issues when it agrees to review a case.

Attorneys for the plaintiffs, who are backed by the nonprofit Citizens for Responsibility and Ethics in Washington, wrote that with primary election deadlines looming, the court should take up the case on an “expedited timetable.”

“Although the Colorado Supreme Court’s decision was correct and implicates no split of authority, this Court should nevertheless grant certiorari,” the brief said. “This case is of utmost national importance. And given the upcoming presidential primary schedule, there is no time to wait for the issues to percolate further.”

A U.S. Supreme Court review has been widely expected in the wake of the Colorado Supreme Court’s&nbsp;<a target="_blank" href="https://coloradonewsline.com/2023/12/19/colorado-supreme-court-trump-2024-ballot-ruling/">seismic Dec. 19 ruling</a>, which held that Trump’s actions in relation to the Jan. 6 insurrection disqualify him from office under the 14th Amendment to the U.S. Constitution. Section 3 of the amendment prohibits a person who took an oath to support the Constitution and then “engaged in insurrection” from holding office again.

The court stayed its decision pending a likely U.S. Supreme Court appeal, meaning that Trump’s name will still appear on GOP primary ballots if the court agrees to review the case before the Jan. 5 ballot certification deadline, Colorado Secretary of State Jena Griswold has said.

<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2023/12/1703030684419.png" alt="Following the Colorado Supreme Court’s ruling,&nbsp;<a target="_blank" href="https://mainemorningstar.com/2023/12/28/secretary-of-state-finds-trump-ineligible-for-maines-primary-ballot/">Maine became the second state</a>&nbsp;to disqualify Trump from the ballot under Section 3 when Maine Secretary of State Shenna Bellows issued a ruling to that effect on Dec. 28.-photo courtesy CSPAN" />
 <figcaption>Following the Colorado Supreme Court’s ruling,&nbsp;<a target="_blank" href="https://mainemorningstar.com/2023/12/28/secretary-of-state-finds-trump-ineligible-for-maines-primary-ballot/">Maine became the second state</a>&nbsp;to disqualify Trump from the ballot under Section 3 when Maine Secretary of State Shenna Bellows issued a ruling to that effect on Dec. 28.-photo courtesy CSPAN</figcaption>
 </figure>BY:&nbsp;<a href="https://kansasreflector.com/author/chase-woodruff/">CHASE WOODRUFF</a>&nbsp;The plaintiffs who persuaded a majority of the Colorado Supreme Court to block former President Donald Trump from the state’s 2024 ballot under a Civil War-era insurrection clause urged the U.S. Supreme Court to promptly weigh in on the case in a new filing.The&nbsp;<a target="_blank" href="https://u7061146.ct.sendgrid.net/ls/click?upn=4tNED-2FM8iDZJQyQ53jATUVD3sX8LwthbWVYhf8fe1OUYtlLMzDkszA-2BIqPpCFEPX7YCUG8Pq20fh1jCrcK0FMwMtiiSlW6JQMCQvarwWIGrDTRdIv5xfY3DE22lyG5ulldSP6FWTLWffha68j6jtpKh07EnNePaihJKUh6axmVw-3DLy9n_Jm5goVoRUsnLGAkeCf3KzuTJy56ex9G-2FU4MIWWg7cd-2FpMzbu10h-2FsHfvAs75q7ILXjf9EAPVZZvvlv1-2BavrUdAOq0b3G4YMbFM7gQYgCqBxATSW-2BKI-2FBJx6DY7HiRke9uu7aTaCfc1Ls-2F2yYSGE09A02XoxCPVO-2BRclNnFm03K0lRoK9aAZH3Q52EzPA0IWYDO026F0p17dGTarUzclQsksrMr7lURpITe3jSiN-2FsToB-2BXDBnxxQicIL4z-2BZNsYmV2R97xTMCSRVum6USJ98SZoU0cTBffWDAugr7upRD5ypLKAma-2FH7WlPE5TfSbf-2B-2BPjKMrfT5elt3er00jfG-2FYMdKb7kWosvDKMYOA-2Bu-2BxBU-3D">33-page brief</a>&nbsp;from the attorneys representing six Colorado Republican and unaffiliated voters was filed with the nation’s highest court on Tuesday. It followed the Colorado Republican Party’s petition last week for a so-called writ of certiorari, a formal order the Supreme Court issues when it agrees to review a case.Attorneys for the plaintiffs, who are backed by the nonprofit Citizens for Responsibility and Ethics in Washington, wrote that with primary election deadlines looming, the court should take up the case on an “expedited timetable.”“Although the Colorado Supreme Court’s decision was correct and implicates no split of authority, this Court should nevertheless grant certiorari,” the brief said. “This case is of utmost national importance. And given the upcoming presidential primary schedule, there is no time to wait for the issues to percolate further.”A U.S. Supreme Court review has been widely expected in the wake of the Colorado Supreme Court’s&nbsp;<a target="_blank" href="https://coloradonewsline.com/2023/12/19/colorado-supreme-court-trump-2024-ballot-ruling/">seismic Dec. 19 ruling</a>, which held that Trump’s actions in relation to the Jan. 6 insurrection disqualify him from office under the 14th Amendment to the U.S. Constitution. Section 3 of the amendment prohibits a person who took an oath to support the Constitution and then “engaged in insurrection” from holding office again.The court stayed its decision pending a likely U.S. Supreme Court appeal, meaning that Trump’s name will still appear on GOP primary ballots if the court agrees to review the case before the Jan. 5 ballot certification deadline, Colorado Secretary of State Jena Griswold has said.Following the Colorado Supreme Court’s ruling,&nbsp;<a target="_blank" href="https://mainemorningstar.com/2023/12/28/secretary-of-state-finds-trump-ineligible-for-maines-primary-ballot/">Maine became the second state</a>&nbsp;to disqualify Trump from the ballot under Section 3 when Maine Secretary of State Shenna Bellows issued a ruling to that effect on Dec. 28.The Colorado Republican Party appealed the Colorado case to the U.S. Supreme Court the same day, writing in a petition that “voters have been denied the ability to choose their Chief Executive through the electoral process.” A separate appeal from attorneys representing Trump is expected soon.The plaintiffs’ Tuesday filing calls the Colorado lawsuit an “ideal vehicle” for the court to settle questions about Trump’s constitutional eligibility under Section 3.“Today’s brief underscores that Section 3 applies to former presidents, that our clients had the right to bring this challenge under Colorado state law and that the First Amendment does not allow a state party to list disqualified candidates on the ballot,” CREW president Noah Bookbinder said in a statement. “It is crucial that the Supreme Court take up and review this case quickly so that Coloradans and the American public have complete clarity on Donald Trump’s eligibility before casting their ballots.”The brief asks the court to grant review of the case by Friday and to issue a ruling by Feb. 11. The presidential primary election in Colorado will occur March 5.<a target="_blank" href="https://coloradonewsline.com/briefs/supreme-court-block-trump-colorado-ballot/">This story</a>&nbsp;was produced by Colorado Newsline, a States Newsroom affiliate.

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