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Ty ONeil - Photojournalist
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Got some awards but don’t worry about that.
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That time of year again in Las Vegas
November 21, 2025 at 6:27 PM
Reposted by Ty ONeil - Photojournalist
NEW: The US has deported a longtime Oregon firefighter who was arrested by Border Patrol while deployed at a major wildfire in Washington state.

José Bertin Cruz-Estrada, separated from his family, is speaking out from Mexico for the first time:

“I feel betrayed ... What am I going to do now?"
US firefighter detained on the job speaks out after deportation: ‘I feel betrayed’
Exclusive: Border patrol arrested José Bertin Cruz-Estrada while he was battling a wildfire in Washington. He is now in Mexico, separated from his family in Oregon
www.theguardian.com
November 11, 2025 at 11:04 PM
The Las Vegas airport is one of 40 affected by a reduction in flights.
November 9, 2025 at 1:08 AM
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“We don’t have a lot of surface water compared to other states, but we have a lot of these groundwater systems, and most of our surface waters are dependent on groundwater. If a stream is flowing year round, it is most likely groundwater dependent."
Almost 40% of Nevada groundwater wells are in decline, study says • Nevada Current
Nevada’s growing reliance on groundwater for irrigation and drinking water has led to significant declines in thousands of wells across the state, according to a recent study. The study, published in ...
nevadacurrent.com
October 27, 2025 at 5:32 PM
I woke up to the internet being half broken
October 20, 2025 at 9:01 PM
October 19, 2025 at 1:01 AM
Inflatable costumes at the Las Vegas “No Kings” rally
October 18, 2025 at 10:18 PM
Las Vegas “no kings“ rally
October 18, 2025 at 8:07 PM
Reposted by Ty ONeil - Photojournalist
Also, a look back at our unpaywalled story:

Army intelligence analysts are monitoring civilian-made ICE tracking tools, treating them as potential threats, as immigration protests spread nationwide.
'No Kings’ Protests, Citizen-Run ICE Trackers Trigger Intelligence Warnings
Army intelligence analysts are monitoring civilian-made ICE tracking tools, treating them as potential threats, as immigration protests spread nationwide.
www.wired.com
October 15, 2025 at 3:21 PM
Fall colors just outside of Las Vegas
October 12, 2025 at 1:34 AM
Las Vegas pride parade canceled due to rain storm. #photojounalism @reviewjournal.com
October 11, 2025 at 4:22 AM
Reposted by Ty ONeil - Photojournalist
Reno Council member Devon Reese criticized the Nev. ethics commission after two complaints against him were dismissed. He claimed the commission lacked authority over him. The commissioners disagreed, and they called out what they said was an "unwarranted, misleading and unprofessional attack."
Reno Council Member Attacks Nevada Ethics Commission over Dismissal
Reno City Council member Devon Reese attacks Nevada Commission on Ethics, claims exoneration. Commissioners defend executive director.
thisisreno.com
October 6, 2025 at 3:00 AM
Reposted by Ty ONeil - Photojournalist
A San Francisco native is among hundreds of activists being detained at an Israeli prison after that country’s navy intercepted a flotilla of boats bound for Gaza with supplies and humanitarian aid.
S.F. man who captained a Gaza aid vessel is now being held in an Israeli prison
A San Francisco native is among hundreds of activists being detained at an Israeli prison after that country’s navy intercepted a flotilla of boats bound for Gaza with supplies and humanitarian...
bit.ly
October 5, 2025 at 2:01 AM
USDA opening page
October 1, 2025 at 7:19 PM
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The city of Sparks has settled the case, through its insurance company, of a Sparks firefighter who was accused of assaulting an elderly woman feeding cats. The incident, which occurred in late 2022, drew international headlines and condemnation.
Sparks Firefighter Assault Case Settled Through Insurer
Sparks settles case of firefighter accused of assaulting elderly woman. Settlement details undisclosed. Firefighter remains employed.
thisisreno.com
October 1, 2025 at 3:30 AM
Reposted by Ty ONeil - Photojournalist
Federal employees across the government reported seeing similar messages. Experts say the messages may violate ethics laws meant to keep partisan politics out of day-to-day governing.
Trump administration uses taxpayer dollars to blame Democrats for government shutdown
Federal employees across the government reported seeing similar messages. Experts say the messages may violate ethics laws meant to keep partisan politics out of day-to-day governing.
n.pr
September 30, 2025 at 10:09 PM
Reposted by Ty ONeil - Photojournalist
Somebody tried to blow up a news van in Salt Lake City
Two men arrested in Utah after bomb found under news vehicle
Men could face terrorism-related and weapons charges after officials say explosive ‘had been lit but failed to function’
www.theguardian.com
September 15, 2025 at 3:21 AM
I don’t usually give AI search engines a chance but I needed a real Hail Mary result today so I gave ChatGPT and Google a try. Both gave me an answer that on the surface probably looked correct to someone not familiar with the subject, but was grossly incorrect.
September 10, 2025 at 12:09 AM
Rain in the desert #naturephotography
September 6, 2025 at 4:27 PM
Archive 2018
September 1, 2025 at 9:21 PM