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6 hours ago
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Six-year-old girl dies after apparent drowning incident at Milford State Park
GEARY COUNTY (KSNT) – A child is dead after an apparent drowning incident at a local lake on Monday. The Geary County Sheriff's Office reported in a press release that deputies were called just before 5 p.m. on June 9 to the swim beach area at Milford State Park on a possible drowning. First responders found a six-year-old girl at the scene who was taken to a Junction City hospital where she later died. The sheriff's office reports the girl's death is not believed to be a cause of criminal activity. The identity of the girl has yet to be released. People who witnessed the incident that led to the girl's death are asked to contact the sheriff's office by calling 785-238-2261. Kansas ranchers hit hard by cattle theft operations For more local news, click here. Keep up with the latest breaking news in northeast Kansas by downloading our mobile app and by signing up for our news email alerts. Sign up for our Storm Track Weather app by clicking here. Follow Matthew Self on X (Twitter): Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
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3 days ago
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$4 million drug bust turns heads on I-70
GEARY COUNTY, Kan. (KSNW) — What started as a routine traffic stop on Interstate 70 turned into one of the biggest drug busts Geary County has seen in years. During a two-day enforcement blitz on June 1 and 2, law enforcement agencies from across the region joined forces to target criminal activity along the busy interstate. And on the evening of June 2, that collaboration paid off in a big way, officials say. Kansas Firefighters Museum statue hit, damaged by car A commercial truck was pulled over near mile marker 302 for minor traffic violations. But something didn't sit right with deputies, so they called in a K9 unit. The result? A jaw-dropping discovery: over 3,200 pounds of marijuana and 260 pounds of cocaine, hidden inside the trailer. The estimated street value? A staggering $4 million. 'This operation shows what's possible when agencies work together,' Geary County Sheriff Nate Boeckman said in a statement. The DEA is now assisting with the investigation. Two suspects from California were taken into custody and are each being held on a $500,000 bond. KSN does not name individuals believed to be connected to a crime unless formal charges have been filed. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
