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Gary Smith
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A lifelong Kingman resident, Gary Smith is the senior Kingman reporter for Times Media Service. Smith covers local news in Kingman, including local politics and government, schools, public safety, development and community life, from culture to the city's Route 66 heritage. Smith holds a master's degree in journalism and media studies.
Stories by Gary Smith
25 stories
September 2026
2 stories: 2 explainers
Wed
Explainer · Crime and Justice · Washington, District of Columbia
Why the Supreme Court lifted a last-minute stay of Christa Pike’s execution
The Supreme Court lifted a federal appeals court stay in Christa Pike’s scheduled execution at Riverbend in Nashville on Sept. 30.
Fri
Explainer · Real Estate · United States
Where U.S. home prices are falling fastest, according to Realtor.com
August 2026
5 stories: 5 explainers
Fri
Explainer · Crime and Justice · United States
Three South Carolina 19-year-olds accused of damaging Flock camera and starting fire
Sat
Explainer · Crime and Justice · Idaho
Federal judge blocks Idaho abortion prosecutions in limited health-related cases
A federal judge in Boise blocked Idaho officials from enforcing criminal abortion laws in cases involving a patient's health or self-harm risk.
Sat
Explainer · Crime and Justice · United States
What to know about the fraud case against Lawrence Mayor Brian DePena
Fri
Explainer · Environment · California
Jackie the Big Bear bald eagle remains critically ill as anemia worsens at Ojai Raptor Center
Wed
Explainer · Politics · Washington DC
Collins opposes Blanche for attorney general, narrowing his path to confirmation
Senator Susan Collins announced her opposition to Todd Blanche for attorney general, narrowing the nominee's path to confirmation in the Senate.
July 2026
14 stories: 7 explainers, 7 news stories
Thu
Explainer · Crime and Justice · Washington DC
What Ted Cruz is demanding after Fauci’s Senate hearing, and what it would take to turn accusations into charges
Wed
Explainer · Business and Finance · Washington DC
How a flat-rate Social Security COLA could slow benefit growth and shrink the funding gap
Sat
Explainer · Real Estate · California
$10.5M raises path to buy Moon Camp near Big Bear’s eagle nest
Friends of Big Bear Valley raised $10.5M to buy the 62-acre Moon Camp property in California, halting a planned 50-home development.
Thu
News: Crime and Justice · United States
Sausalito city manager released on own recognizance after court-ordered mental health evaluation
Tue
News: Crime and Justice · World
Greek police detain 60-year-old suspect after knife attack near Athens’ Acropolis injures Greek-American couple
Tue
Explainer · Travel · United States
CDC reviews third stomach-illness outbreak in two months aboard Alaska cruise ship National Geographic Sea Bird
The CDC is reviewing a July 10-15 Alaska cruise outbreak aboard a Lindblad Expeditions vessel, marking its third illness episode in two months.
Tue
Explainer · Sports · United States
What we know about the Laurel, Mississippi youth sports brawl — and what we don’t
Wed
Explainer · Politics · United States
Why Senate Democrats blocked the defense funding bill, and what it means for Pentagon money
Wed
News: Crime and Justice · United States
Florida schedules execution of 74-year-old Dennis Sochor in 1982 killing of Patricia Gifford
Sun
News: Business and Finance · United States
Prosecutors move to dismiss $722 million BitClub case against Colorado defendant Matthew Goettsche
Fri
Explainer · Election · United States
Maine Democrats rush to replace Platner as Shah faces Duckworth opposition
Maine Democrats rush to replace Senate nominee Graham Platner as potential successor Nirav Shah faces opposition from Sen. Tammy Duckworth.
Mon
News: Crime and Justice · United States
Newsom blames Trump for DOJ probe as reports say California inquiries began before Trump returned to office
Sun
News: Election · United States
McMorrow exits Michigan Senate primary, leaving Stevens and El-Sayed in race
Wed
News: Politics · United States
California law restricting easily converted pistols takes effect as Justice Department sues
June 2026
4 stories: 1 investigation, 1 analysis, 2 news stories
Sun
News: Crime and Justice · United States
Burgum says federal authorities made seven arrests after Reflecting Pool vandalism in Washington
Thu
News: Sports · United States
Türkiye edges Team USA in Los Angeles, but U.S. still advances to round of 32
Fri
Analysis · Crime and Justice · World
Reuters: Iranian Guards set up covert Iraqi cells to launch drone attacks on Gulf states
Iran's Revolutionary Guard reportedly established covert cells in Iraq to launch drone attacks against Gulf states hosting American forces.
Sat
Investigation · Travel · United States
World Cup visitors are finding the U.S. between the stadiums, from diners to roadside stops