Key Highlights:
- Intermountain announced a $150 million commitment toward its planned Las Vegas children’s hospital.
- Two drivers died in a wrong-way I-15 crash near Valley of Fire; lanes reopened late Friday morning.
- Harry Reid International Airport completed a $71 million baggage system upgrade.
- Oracle announced a four-year, $1 billion partner commitment, while Formula 1 named its business summit’s presenting partner.
Las Vegas News Today for October 23, 2026, includes a major hospital donation, a deadly freeway crash and airport improvements affecting travelers. Police also released details of a domestic homicide arrest, and federal prosecutors announced an eight-year prison sentence. In business news, Oracle outlined new support for its partners, while Formula 1 confirmed a sponsor for its November summit. Here are the developments reported during the past 24 hours.
Intermountain announces $150 million gift for children’s hospital
Felicia and Ben Horowitz have committed $150 million toward Intermountain’s planned children’s hospital in southwest Las Vegas. News 3 reported the funding announcement Friday.
The facility will be named the Intermountain Health Felicia and Ben Horowitz Children’s Hospital. It is expected to break ground next week at the UNLV Harry Reid Research and Technology Park, with an opening planned for 2030.
Intermountain said the funding will help recruit pediatric specialists, develop programs and support research. Behavioral health and specialized pediatric treatment are among the needs the project aims to address.
Two drivers killed in wrong-way I-15 crash near Valley of Fire
A man and a woman died in a two-vehicle crash northeast of Las Vegas early Friday, Nevada Highway Patrol said.
The collision happened around 4:13 a.m. on southbound Interstate 15 near mile marker 77, by Valley of Fire Highway. Investigators believe one driver was traveling north in the southbound lanes. Both drivers were pronounced dead at the scene.
Southbound traffic was diverted at State Route 168 during the investigation. News 3 reported that all lanes reopened around 11:25 a.m. The cause remains under investigation, and the victims’ names were not provided in the report.
Woman booked on murder charge after Del Rey Avenue stabbing
Police arrested a 53-year-old woman after her husband was fatally stabbed at an apartment in the 6700 block of Del Rey Avenue.
Officers responded around 5:30 a.m. Thursday, October 22, and found both people with apparent stab wounds. Medical personnel pronounced the man dead at the scene. The woman was hospitalized with injuries police described as non-life-threatening.
Investigators allege she stabbed her husband before injuring herself. News 3 reported Friday that she was booked into the Clark County Detention Center on a charge of open murder with a deadly weapon. The charge is an allegation, not a conviction.
Las Vegas man sentenced to eight years in federal exploitation case
James Donovan was sentenced Friday to 96 months in federal prison, followed by 10 years of supervised release, the U.S. Attorney’s Office for Nevada announced.
U.S. District Judge Gloria M. Navarro imposed the sentence after Donovan pleaded guilty to distribution, transportation and possession offenses involving child sexual abuse material.
Prosecutors said the case involved sharing material through Discord and transferring it to a cloud account. Donovan must also pay restitution and register as a sex offender.
The FBI investigated the case, which prosecutors identified as part of the Justice Department’s Project Safe Childhood initiative.
Harry Reid airport completes $71 million baggage upgrade
Harry Reid International Airport finished a three-year baggage handling project this month, according to a Friday report from News 3.
At Terminal 1, crews replaced eight carousels, upgraded eight others and installed new conveyors and carousel columns with LED screens. Terminal 3 received computer hardware and software improvements for its baggage handling controls.
Airport officials said the work was completed on time and within its $71 million budget, with funding largely supplied through federal infrastructure grants.
The changes are intended to improve baggage handling and reduce congestion.
Oracle announces four-year, $1 billion partner commitment
Oracle announced a $1 billion commitment to its global partner network at Oracle AI World in Las Vegas on Friday.
According to Oracle’s announcement, the investment spans four years and covers expanded benefits and incentives. Planned support includes training, certifications, testing environments, cloud migration funding and sales collaboration.
Partners include software developers, systems integrators, resellers and cloud service providers. Oracle said the program is intended to help them develop and deliver AI and other business technology services.
The commitment supports Oracle’s global partners; the announcement does not allocate $1 billion specifically to Las Vegas.
Standard Chartered to present F1 Business Summit at Caesars Palace
Formula 1 named Standard Chartered as presenting partner of its Las Vegas business summit in an announcement Friday.
The event is scheduled for Thursday, November 19, 2026, at The Colosseum at Caesars Palace during Las Vegas Grand Prix week.
Announced speakers include Formula 1 chief Stefano Domenicali, Derek Chang, Jean Arnault, Gordon Ramsay and Standard Chartered executive Jan Metzger. Heather McMahan is scheduled to host.
Friday’s announcement concerns the presenting partnership; the summit itself takes place next month.
What Las Vegas visitors should know today
The I-15 closure described above ended late Friday morning. Travelers should check current traffic conditions before departing rather than rely on earlier closure reports. The airport baggage project is complete, while the F1 summit remains a future event.
Final updates
Las Vegas News Today includes hospital funding, public safety developments and airport improvements. For travelers, the confirmed I-15 reopening is the immediate transportation update; the F1 summit is scheduled for November.
Las Vegas News Today: FAQs
What is the major Las Vegas hospital announcement?
Felicia and Ben Horowitz committed $150 million toward Intermountain’s planned children’s hospital, which is expected to open in southwest Las Vegas in 2030.
Has I-15 reopened near Valley of Fire?
News 3 reported all lanes reopened around 11:25 a.m. Friday following the fatal crash. Conditions can change after that update.
When is the F1 Business Summit in Las Vegas?
The summit is scheduled for November 19, 2026, at The Colosseum at Caesars Palace. Standard Chartered was announced as presenting partner Friday.
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