Vegas in 5: Saturday, Oct. 17

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The five Las Vegas stories people are reading this Saturday.

Vegas in 5: Saturday, Oct. 17

Good morning, Las Vegas. Here are the five stories people are reading this Saturday.

1. Bills-Raiders tickets in high demand as Bills Mafia has first chance to visit Allegiant Stadium

Tickets for the Bills‑Raiders matchup at Allegiant Stadium are selling fast, with Ticketmaster averaging $635 and secondary markets showing high prices as well.

2. RJ reporters, editors make picks for UNLV’s football game at Air Force

Review‑Journal staff largely back UNLV to beat Air Force, citing a top defense, recent win over North Dakota State and Air Force’s missing quarterback.

3. How a bone sample and a social media post helped identify Lake Mead barrel victim

A bone sample, forensic genealogy, and a social media post helped identify the man found in a barrel at Lake Mead as Edward Lelburian Jackson, nicknamed 'Buddy,' who was likely killed in the early 1980s.

4. New hotel opening in North Las Vegas

Nigro Construction held a ribbon-cutting for a new Fairfield by Marriott hotel near Nellis Air Force Base and Las Vegas Motor Speedway, set to open Oct. 30.

5. NAR Chief Economist Lawrence Yun addresses Las Vegas Realtors

NAR Chief Economist Lawrence Yun told Las Vegas Realtors that rising mortgage rates above 7 percent are pressuring both new and existing home sales, with 2026 forecasts now lowered to minimal growth, though he remains optimistic about a potential turnaround by 2027.

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