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Ralph Stewart

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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.

Stories by Ralph Stewart

68 stories

  1. June 2026

    36 stories, continued: 7 investigations, 1 analysis, 2 explainers, 26 news stories

  2. Thu

    News: Sports · United States

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

  3. Thu

    News: Business and Finance · United States

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

  4. Thu

    News: Crime and Justice · United States

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

  5. Thu

    Explainer · Travel · United States

    How a high school project from Ohio became the 50-star flag travelers still see at state capitols

    Discover how Bob Heft's 1959 high school project became the 50-star flag flown at U.S. state capitols from Ohio to Texas.

  6. Thu

    News: Crime and Justice · United States

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

  7. Thu

    News: Travel · United States

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

  8. 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

  9. Thu

    News: Politics · United States

    Senate rejects Kaine Iran war powers resolution after Trump pressures Republicans

  10. Tue

    News: Transportation · United States

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

  11. Tue

    News: Crime and Justice · United States

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

    U.S. Customs and Border Protection officers seized over 1,100 pounds of suspected methamphetamine from a commercial truck in Laredo, Texas.

  12. Mon

    News: Election · United States

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

  13. Mon

    News: Transportation · United States

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

  14. Sat

    News: Travel · World

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

  15. Fri

    News: Crime and Justice · United States

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

  16. Fri

    News: Transportation · United States

    Trump unveils Qatar-donated jet as interim Air Force One at Andrews

  17. Fri

    Analysis · Crime and Justice · World

    Reuters says IRGC built covert Iraqi cells for drone attacks that raised Gulf security stakes

    Iran's IRGC reportedly set up covert cells in Iraq to launch drone attacks targeting Gulf states hosting American forces.

  18. Mon

    News: Politics · United States

    McConnell hospitalized in Washington; office says he is receiving ‘excellent care’

  19. Sun

    News: Business and Finance · United States

    AI chip rally lifts iShares Semiconductor ETF as sector leads 2026 returns

  20. Sun

    Investigation · Travel · United States

    Washington travelers face higher Holland America automatic tipping charges, company FAQs show

    Washington travelers face higher Holland America cruise gratuity fees starting June 1, with daily automatic charges rising up to $20 per guest.

  21. Sun

    Investigation · Business and Finance · United States

    BlackRock’s SOXX sits at center of chip rally, but the biggest return claims are harder to trace

  22. Sun

    Investigation · Crime and Justice · United States

    NYPD says 3 persons of interest held after teen shot during chaotic Knicks celebration in Times Square

  23. Sun

    Investigation · Sports · United States

    Champs at last: Knicks beat Spurs to win first NBA title in 53 years

    Jalen Brunson scored 45 points as the New York Knicks beat the San Antonio Spurs 94-90 in Game 5 to win their first NBA title since…

  24. Sun

    News: Sports · United States

    Knicks end 53-year drought, beat Spurs 94-90 for first NBA title since 1973

  25. Sun

    Investigation · Business and Finance · United States

    Obama Center endowment under scrutiny as subcontractors say unpaid bills threaten their firms

  26. Sat

    Investigation · Travel · United States

    World Cup visitors are turning U.S. road stops, diners and grocery aisles into part of the trip, records and firsthand accounts show

    Tourism Economics projects 1.24 million international visitors to the United States for the 2026 World Cup, boosting local roadside travel.

  27. Sat

    Investigation · Business and Finance · United States

    SpaceX Nasdaq debut lifts market value above $2 trillion; wealth estimates put Musk past $1 trillion

  28. May 2026

    1 story: 1 news story

  29. Sat

    News: Business and Finance · Nevada

    Primm Nevada Casino Closures Set for July 2026

  30. March 2026

    3 stories: 3 news stories

  31. Fri

    News: Politics · Nevada

    Nevada Ethics Panel Rules Lt. Gov. Anthony Violated State Ethics Laws

  32. Tue

    News: Election · Nevada

    Nevada’s 2026 ballot is taking shape with crowded fields

  33. Sun

    News: Environment · Nevada

    Spring Mountains Wild Horse & Burro Gather Begins in Nevada