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A lifelong Las Vegas resident, Ralph Stewart is the senior Vegas Valley reporter for Times Media Service. Stewart covers local news across the Vegas Valley, including casino resorts and tourism, local government and politics, schools, public safety, development and community life. Stewart holds a master's degree in journalism and media studies.

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46 news stories

  1. July 2026

    8 stories: 8 news stories

  2. Thu

    News: Environment · Inland Empire, California

    Black bear wanders into Crestline water district office, leaves without injuring anyone

    On Wednesday, a black bear entered the Crestline Village Water District office and left without causing damage, according to surveillance video.

  3. Fri

    News: Business and Finance · United States

    Panasonic recalls more than 13,000 toaster ovens sold at Amazon, Costco over shock and fire risk

  4. Sun

    News: Politics · United States

    Carville warns far-left Democratic wins could hurt party like 2016

  5. Sun

    News: Politics · United States

    Official Senate records still list Lindsey Graham as serving amid unconfirmed death claim

  6. Mon

    News: Sports · United States

    FIFA clears Balogun for Belgium match after suspending red-card ban for one year

  7. Sat

    News: Crime and Justice · United States

    Napa County deputies say Paul Pelosi could face hit-and-run charge after Yountville crash

  8. Sat

    News: Travel · Vegas Valley

    Las Vegas plans eight Saturday fireworks shows for America250 celebration

    The Las Vegas Convention and Visitors Authority announced free weekly fireworks on the Strip and downtown from June 6 through July 25, 2026.

  9. Thu

    News: Crime and Justice · United States

    David Hearn indicted in Reflecting Pool vandalism case in Washington, D.C.

  10. June 2026

    26 stories: 26 news stories

  11. Sun

    News: Crime and Justice · United States

    Burgum vows full prosecution after vandalism at Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool

  12. Sun

    News: Food and Dining · United States

    UF expert says green bananas can be safe to eat and may offer a different health profile

  13. Sun

    News: Travel · United States

    Disneyland’s Tiana’s Bayou Adventure briefly closes after teen exits ride vehicle

  14. Sun

    News: Travel · United States

    Duck boat overturns in Cambridge, injuring at least 6 near Charles River

  15. Sun

    News: Crime and Justice · United States

    Michigan parents charged in death of 7-year-old son, court records say

    Damien and Jessica O’Brien of Flint Township, Michigan, face second-degree murder and child abuse charges in the death of their 7-year-old son.

  16. Sat

    News: Crime and Justice · United States

    Federal judge declares mistrial in Palisades fire arson case after jury deadlock

  17. Sat

    News: Election · United States

    Newsom urges no vote on California billionaire tax, calls for federal version instead

  18. Sat

    News: Travel · United States

    Viral Alberta bear video renews safety warnings for hikers and travelers in grizzly country

  19. Sat

    News: Politics · United States

    Carville says he cannot stay in same party as Mamdani-backed candidates, urges Democrats to consider a ‘schism’

  20. Thu

    News: Sports · United States

    Türkiye edges U.S. 3-2 in stoppage time, but Americans still reach knockout round

  21. Thu

    News: Business and Finance · United States

    Florida tattoo shop says it will not serve military members or veterans

    Florida-based Revival Tattoo Collective announced on June 23 that it will refuse service to active-duty military members and veterans.

  22. Thu

    News: Crime and Justice · United States

    Supreme Court strikes down Hawaii concealed-carry law in win for gun rights

  23. Thu

    News: Crime and Justice · United States

    Former Las Vegas youth pastor charged with murder, insurance fraud in wife’s Zion National Park death

  24. Thu

    News: Travel · United States

    Lincoln Memorial undercroft opens to public June 25 with free timed-entry tickets

  25. Thu

    News: Food and Dining · United States

    Three Wendy’s employees charged after police say food was taken from trash and spat on in Union, South Carolina

  26. Thu

    News: Politics · United States

    Senate rejects Kaine Iran war powers resolution after Trump pressures Republicans

  27. Tue

    News: Transportation · United States

    Waymo recalls 3,871 robotaxis after freeway construction-zone bug, restricts freeway driving in Bay Area

    Following a NHTSA recall, Waymo has restricted freeway driving in the Bay Area after its robotaxis failed to detect closed construction zones.

  28. Tue

    News: Crime and Justice · United States

    CBP officers seize more than 1,100 pounds of suspected meth at World Trade Bridge

  29. Mon

    News: Election · United States

    Maryland removes Ian Andre Roberts from voter rolls as GOP lawmakers press for answers

  30. Mon

    News: Transportation · United States

    Chevrolet unveils next-generation Silverado 1500 with new V8 engines, updated digital cabin

  31. Sat

    News: Travel · World

    One tourist dies after fire at Dominican Republic resort, forcing 1,690 evacuations

  32. Fri

    News: Crime and Justice · United States

    Six arrested after river sandbar brawl in South Carolina, sheriff says

  33. June 2026 continues on page 2 with 4 more stories.