Las Vegas, NV news on Saturday, October 17, 2026
In Las Vegas, NV on Saturday, October 17, 2026: Early voting opens today; Raiders play Bills tomorrow. Also: In-person early voting sites open today across Nevada for the midterm election; Nevada unemployment falls to 4.7%, the lowest rate since before the pandemic, as Las Vegas adds jobs. Weather: Saturday brings partly cloudy skies, 59–78°F with light winds and no rain expected.
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News & local government
- Nevada unemployment falls to 4.7%, the lowest rate since before the pandemic, as Las Vegas adds jobs.KSNV ·
- Millions in T-Mobile settlement funds approved for Nevada student and apprenticeship programs.FOX5 Vegas ·
- Cashman Field hosts one last game before the decades-old stadium closes forever.Las Vegas Review-Journal ·
- Arizona joins Nevada's lawsuit against the federal Colorado River water management plan.FOX5 Vegas ·
Safety & emergencies
- Man arrested with more than 700 pounds of illicit narcotics in rural Nevada.Las Vegas Review-Journal ·
Business & new openings
- New Boulder City hub aims to drive Nevada's growing outdoor recreation economy.Las Vegas Sun ·
- Las Vegas business-booster group changes name to reflect updated mission.Las Vegas Review-Journal ·
Health & care
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