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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
24 stories
September 2026
2 stories: 2 explainers
Sat
Explainer · Business and Finance · Washington DC
Cato analysis says DSA proposals could require up to $212 trillion in new spending over 10 years
A Cato Institute analysis says DSA platform proposals could require $71 trillion to $212 trillion in new federal spending over 10 years.
Thu
Explainer · Crime and Justice · Washington DC
What prosecutors allege about a Russian-linked plot to kill a dissident in Washington
August 2026
9 stories: 9 explainers
Mon
Explainer · Politics · Washington DC
Trump says he will report NBC host Kristen Welker to FCC over endorsement remarks
Mon
Explainer · Crime and Justice · United States
New Hampshire teen faces DWI charges after police say car breached airport fence and struck plane
Police say a Rochester teen faces DWI charges after driving through a fence at Portsmouth International Airport and striking a parked plane.
Fri
Explainer · Crime and Justice · Washington DC
Federal judge again blocks Trump mail-ballot rules ahead of midterms
Fri
Explainer · Politics · Washington DC
What the reported Senate sanctions vote could give Trump on tariffs
Fri
Explainer · Crime and Justice · United States
Three South Carolina 19-year-olds arrested in alleged Flock camera destruction
Three 19-year-olds face conspiracy and property damage charges after allegedly destroying a Flock Safety camera in Chester County, South Carolina.
Mon
Explainer · Travel · United States
Tropical Storm Lala Disrupts Two Norwegian Cruise Line Sailings in Hawaii
Thu
Explainer · Politics · California
Pelosi says anyone aware of Biden’s decline should have acted
Thu
Explainer · Environment · Florida
Silver River reopened after alligator attack left Florida swimmer with severe arm injury
Florida officials reopened the Silver River Sunday after the FWC removed a 9-foot-8-inch alligator following a severe attack on a swimmer.
Thu
Explainer · Crime and Justice · Washington DC
11 charged in alleged marriage-fraud scheme involving more than 1,000 unions
July 2026
6 stories: 2 explainers, 4 news stories
Thu
Explainer · Politics · Washington DC
Ted Cruz calls for Fauci to be jailed after Senate hearing raises contempt fight
Thu
News: Environment · New Mexico
Bear on New Mexico utility pole died before responders arrived, state wildlife agency says
Wed
News: Crime and Justice · United States
FBI says it arrests Khalid Ahmed Satary overseas in South Florida Medicare fraud case
Tue
Explainer · Sports · United States
What is known about the Laurel youth ‘World Series’ fight and what still isn’t
Adults clashed at a 15U youth World Series in Laurel, Mississippi, after Texas defeated Louisiana 9-4, with video showing parents fighting.
Wed
News: Crime and Justice · United States
Florida set to execute 74-year-old Dennis Sochor in Patricia Gifford killing
Sun
June 2026
7 stories: 1 investigation, 6 news stories
Sun
News: Crime and Justice · United States
Burgum vows full prosecution after vandalism at Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool
Sun
News: Health · United States
Florida expert says green bananas can still offer nutrients and resistant starch
Thu
News: Crime and Justice · United States
Utah prosecutors charge former Las Vegas youth pastor in 2006 Zion National Park death of wife
Thu
News: Travel · United States
Lincoln Memorial’s hidden undercroft opens to visitors June 25, 2026
The National Park Service will open the Lincoln Memorial's hidden undercroft in Washington, D.C., to public tours starting June 25, 2026.
Sat
Fri
News: Crime and Justice · United States
Six arrested after riverfront brawl at South Carolina sandbar, sheriff says
Sun
Investigation · Business and Finance · United States
Obama Center’s $470M safety net faces scrutiny as subcontractors allege unpaid bills
The Obama Foundation faces scrutiny over its $470M endowment goal and unpaid subcontractor bills as Chicago construction costs rise.
