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The region, measured. Official figures, automatically checked with editorial oversight.
Water
Lake Mead elevation
1,039.5 ft −17.9 ft compared with a year earlier
Updated automatically from Bureau of Reclamation, Nov. 6, 2026
As of Nov. 6, 2026
Economy
PreliminaryUnemployment rate, Las Vegas metro
4.8% −0.9 pts compared with a year earlier
Updated automatically from U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Sept. 1, 2026
As of Sept. 1, 2026
Housing
Median price, existing single-family homes sold
$470,000
Source: Las Vegas REALTORS, September 2026
As of Sept. 1, 2026
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- VALLEY WIREWater & EnvironmentThe Nevada Independent
Nevada has lots of water in a Lake Mead "bank." What happens if water levels keep dropping?
- VALLEY WIRECommunityLas Vegas Weekly
Game day: Rejuvenated Raiders ready for big road challenge at 49ers
- VALLEY WIRECommunityLas Vegas Weekly
Las Vegas students share bold perspectives on democracy, AI and privacy at Sun Youth Forum
- VALLEY WIREGovernmentThe Nevada Independent
'Oh shit, we won': Inside the perfect storm that flipped Nevada's only GOP House seat
- VALLEY WIREEducationReview-Journal: Sports
UNLV’s QB situation comes into question after rally falls short against Wyoming
- VALLEY WIREGovernmentThe Nevada Independent
A Saturday Routine, a Growing Role: Family Caregiving in Nevada
- VALLEY WIRESportsReview-Journal: Sports
The Road to Las Vegas: Review-Journal’s Week 9 CFP projections
- VALLEY WIRECommunity8 News Now: Local
Las Vegas-Clark County Library District hosts Comic Book Festival, Día de Muertos
- VALLEY WIRESportsReview-Journal: Sports
NFL announces punishment for Raiders safety who sealed win over Jets
- VALLEY WIRELocal News8 News Now: Local
Rally held 3 weeks after deadly stabbing on Moapa River Indian Reservation
- VALLEY WIRESportsVegas Golden Knights schedule and scoresgame
Golden Knights vs Dallas Stars: 2026-11-17
- VALLEY WIRESportsReview-Journal: Sports
Hill: Role of Las Vegas in demise of Oakland Coliseum area tough to ignore
- VALLEY WIRECommunityNews 3 Las Vegas: Local
Henderson honors military heroes during annual Veterans Day ceremony
- VALLEY WIRELocal NewsNews 3 Las Vegas: Local
"She had the guts to come back": Henderson store owner reports another theft
- VALLEY WIRECommunityFOX5 Las Vegas
Henderson adds 43 names to Veterans Memorial Wall
Also covered byReview-Journal: Henderson - VALLEY WIRESportsVegas Golden Knights (X)@GoldenKnightspost
We love giving back to the city that gives us so much 💛 Members of the VGK organization spent their Saturday partnering up with @SWGas Foundation to support @threesquareLV by packing meals for the Las Vegas community. #VegasBorn https://t.co/B3BrkZHW9A
- VALLEY WIRELocal NewsNews 3 Las Vegas: Local
Southwest Gas, Golden Knights volunteers pack over 16,000 pounds of food for families
- VALLEY WIRESportsReview-Journal: Sports
Sky Pointe girls win 5A cross country title; Clark sweeps 4A crowns
- VALLEY WIRESports8 News Now: Sports
Southwest Gas, Vegas Golden Knights partner to fight food insecurity
- VALLEY WIRESportsReview-Journal: Sports
Runnin’ Rebels follow the game plan in taking down Samford — PHOTOS
- VALLEY WIRELocal News8 News Now: Local
Aquarius, Edgewater to host 'Million Dollar Deal' giveaway grand finale
- VALLEY WIRECommunity8 News Now: Local
City of North Las Vegas hosts Veterans Day BBQ and Resource Fair
- VALLEY WIRELocal NewsNews 3 Las Vegas: Local
172 lives lost on nine streets: Volunteers draw chalk outlines to honor victims
- VALLEY WIREEducationClark County School District (X)@ClarkCountySchpost
The CCSD Magnet Schools Department is hosting a Magnet Schools Fair for families interested in learning about the different Magnet programs offered at CCSD! Families will: - Get application guidance - Learn about Magnet transportation options - Participate in interactive https://
- VALLEY WIRESportsReview-Journal: Sports
Raiders rookie DT living the dream after inauspicious NFL start
- VALLEY WIRESportsSilver and Black Pride (Raiders, SB Nation)
Raider Nation has a big rise in confidence
- VALLEY WIRESportsSilver and Black Pride (Raiders, SB Nation)
What is San Francisco 49ers’ offense missing without Mike Evans in Week 9 against the Las Vegas Raiders?
- VALLEY WIRESportsLas Vegas Raiders (X)@Raiderspost
"Dangerous. You can see the speed, his ability to break away from guys. He's a bigger body, having to put body on body with a big running back like that." Read what the Niners players & coaches are saying ahead of the Raiders' Week 9 matchup ⤵️ https://t.co/F3aP5RAxAn
- VALLEY WIRELocal NewsReview-Journal: Local
California driver arrested on DUI charges after hitting man near downtown Las Vegas
- VALLEY WIRELocal News8 News Now: Local
Man hospitalized in suspected DUI crash north of Las Vegas Strip
- VALLEY WIRELocal NewsNews 3 Las Vegas: Local
Pedestrian with life-threatening injuries after suspected DUI driver hits him on sidewalk
- VALLEY WIRECommunityCity of Henderson (X)@cityofhendersonpost
During our annual Veterans Day Ceremony, we proudly unveiled the newest names added to the Henderson Veterans Memorial Wall—a lasting honor for those whose dedication and sacrifice will forever inspire us. https://t.co/02iVO0BtMt
- VALLEY WIRELocal NewsFOX5 Las Vegas
Pedestrian critically injured in Las Vegas Boulevard crash; driver booked on DUI charges
- VALLEY WIRECommunity8 News Now: Local
Women in rodeo take center stage at Las Vegas event during NFR week
- VALLEY WIRESportsSilver and Black Pride (Raiders, SB Nation)
Beating Kyle Shanahan would be quite the feather in Klint Kubiak’s cap
- VALLEY WIREGovernmentClark County (X)@ClarkCountyNVpost
#Election2026 - Our Clark County Election Dept. is working to cure about 5,000 mail ballots in Clark County. That means it didn't have a signature or the signature couldn't be verified. Ballots must be cured by Monday, Nov. 9 in order to be counted. List of uncured ballots: https
- VALLEY WIRESportsReview-Journal: Sports
Sierra Vista falls to Reno High in 4A girls soccer state title game
- VALLEY WIRELocal NewsNews 3 Las Vegas: Local
Country night celebration including Morgan Wallen tribute at Fremont Street
- VALLEY WIREEducationNews 3 Las Vegas: Local
Raiders unveil Día de Muertos-inspired student designs; voting open through Nov. 20
- VALLEY WIRECommunityHenderson Happenings (X)@HendHappeningspost
Join us a Pecos Legacy Park for the celebration of our newest series of murals, "Gradients of Green Valley"! 🎨 Meet artist, Miguel Hernandez, and learn about this stunning artwork. 🗓️ November 12 | 9am-10am 📍 150 Pecos Rd. Learn more: https://t.co/Olc1EF0oKs https://t.co/UcJ2X
- VALLEY WIRECommunityClark County (X)@ClarkCountyNVpost
HAPPENING TODAY! 🗣️ Don't miss Fall-O-Ween at Silverado Ranch Park with Clark County Commissioner @CommishNaft and @ClarkCountyPark! Bring pumpkins to smash, costumes to donate, unopened candy for raffle entries and so much more! 🎃🍬 Learn more below! 👇 https://t.co/6xR407lQPK
- VALLEY WIRESportsLas Vegas Raiders (X)@Raiderspost
These roots run deep 🤝 Raiders trio carries Oakland DNA into former Bay Area rivalry matchup vs. 49ers 📰: https://t.co/g7zenNugmb https://t.co/04iaIKe8Uf
- VALLEY WIRESportsSilver and Black Pride (Raiders, SB Nation)
Raiders Mailbag: Should Las Vegas consider trading Tre Tucker?
- VALLEY WIRECommunityHenderson Libraries (X)@hendersonlibspost
This week the Henderson Libraries have 797 new books and five new music CDs. New items include Dog Man, Threshing Day, A Conspiracy of Charming Monsters, The American Way of Killing, Princes and Thieves, The Last King of Faerie, and The Web of War. https://t.co/eF3lDkjcwP https:/
- VALLEY WIRELocal News8 News Now: Local
Raiders fans can vote on Día de Muertos apparel designs by Las Vegas students
- VALLEY WIRELocal News8 News Now: Local
'Where's the fun at?' First Friday Art Crawl in downtown Las Vegas gets mixed reviews
- VALLEY WIRELocal NewsReview-Journal: Local
Raiders owner remains mum on Las Vegas NBA expansion bid interest
- VALLEY WIRESportsReview-Journal: Sports
Raiders game vs. 49ers ‘just like old times’ for East Oaklanders left behind
- VALLEY WIRESportsReview-Journal: Sports
‘The ultimate Joker’: 49ers respect Raiders’ Brock Bowers-Kirk Cousins duo
- VALLEY WIRESportsMountain West Connection (UNLV, SB Nation)
MWCConnection Reacts Results: New Mexico Ranked
- VALLEY WIREEducationNews 3 Las Vegas: Sports
High School Sports Report: Southern Nevada football playoffs
- VALLEY WIREEducationNews 3 Las Vegas: Local
Las Vegas native Desi-Rae Young makes history as UNLV retires No. 23 jersey
- VALLEY WIRELocal NewsFOX5 Las Vegas
Las Vegas artists gather for art crawl as First Friday remains paused
- VALLEY WIRELocal NewsNews 3 Las Vegas: Local
Artists host alternative art crawl after deadly First Friday shooting
- VALLEY WIRESportsReview-Journal: Sports
Lady Rebels roll to win on night former star’s jersey retired — PHOTOS