Las Vegas, NV news on Friday, October 16, 2026
In Las Vegas, NV on Friday, October 16, 2026: Wrong-way crash near Sahara; job market grows; football games today. Also: Two people hospitalized after a head-on crash involving a wrong-way driver near Sahara and Tenaya yesterday; Nevada job market added 1,300 jobs in September, showing modest growth across the state. Weather: Mostly clear skies today with highs near 82°F and breezy winds up to 16 mph.
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Headlines
News & local government
Safety & emergencies
- Police are seeking information on a suspect in a hit-and-run crash in southwest Las Vegas Valley.Las Vegas Review-Journal ·
Events & going out
- Free country music festival with three stages coming to downtown Las Vegas soon.FOX5 Vegas ·
- UNLV Lady Rebels host Fall Festival on October 24 at campus.University of Nevada Las Vegas Athletics ·
Business & new openings
- New landlord purchases Southern Nevada industrial buildings for $190 million investment.Las Vegas Review-Journal ·
Jobs
- Nevada job market added 1,300 jobs in September, showing modest growth across the state.FOX5 Vegas ·
Sports
- Desert Oasis plays Mojave in boys varsity football today; watch live online.NFHS Network ·
- Chaparral faces Western in boys varsity football; stream the game online.NFHS Network ·
Culture & arts
- Multiple concerts and shows announced for Las Vegas this week.Las Vegas Review-Journal ·
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