Here’s what’s happening around Las Vegas on Wednesday, Oct. 14, 2026, and what it means if you live here, visit, or drive for a living.
A Waymo robotaxi got hit in a 3-car crash
Police responded around 5:14 p.m. Tuesday to a three-vehicle crash near South Decatur Boulevard and Nevso Drive, in the southwest valley. One of the cars was a driverless Waymo. Waymo told FOX5 it was a “secondary” crash: two other drivers collided first, and the Waymo, which was turning left from Nevso onto Decatur, was then struck on its front side. No riders were inside. Injuries weren’t known Tuesday night, and several lanes were blocked for a while.
Driver’s take: driverless cars are now part of everyday Las Vegas traffic, and like this one, they can end up in crashes other drivers cause. Leave space at intersections no matter who, or what, is behind the wheel.
Flamingo and Koval stay closed until Friday night
Reminder: the Flamingo Road and Koval Lane intersection is closed 24/7 until 9 p.m. Friday, Oct. 16, for the F1 bridge install. Wednesday morning that pushed traffic onto Industrial Road behind the Strip. Watch our driver’s videos here.
Barry Manilow is back at Westgate this weekend
Barry Manilow has recovered from a mild case of bronchitis and returns to the Westgate’s International Theater with Manilow: Las Vegas – The Hits Come Home! on Thursday, Oct. 15, Friday, Oct. 16 and Saturday, Oct. 17. Tickets are on barrymanilow.com.
North Las Vegas businesses have water again after copper theft
Several North Las Vegas businesses lost running water after thieves stole brass valves to sell for copper. Service has been restored and the businesses have reopened, FOX5 reports.
Weather: chilly morning, sunny afternoon
Wednesday started cool before afternoon sunshine. Bring a light jacket if you’re out early, especially on the Strip’s open walkways and at outdoor bus stops.
Also this week
- President Trump spent Tuesday night at Trump International before a rally in Bullhead City, Ariz.
- Nevada casinos won $1.27 billion in August, plus a $1 million jackpot at Fontainebleau.
- Vegas got cheaper in August, but fewer people came.
Sources: FOX5 (Waymo crash), FOX5 (Manilow), FOX5 (North Las Vegas), FOX5 (weather).