City, skydiving company clear concerns after six-year battle

Skydive Las Vegas’ six-year battle with the Boulder City Airport ended in April when the business was deemed a low-risk operation by the Federal Aviation Administration. But another battle lingers for Skydive Las Vegas owner Brent Bruckner.

Press promotes discord in coverage

After the U.S. Supreme Court ruled on the Voting Rights Act on June 25, Nevada’s U.S. Sen. Harry Reid issued a statement calling the decision “extreme judicial activism” that was “wrongly decided and will unjustly threaten the right to vote for millions of Americans across this country.”

Living with houseplants clears the air

Lowly houseplants may take a backseat to their hardy outdoor cousins when it comes to size. However, even a master gardener cannot deny their important place in our lives.

Protecting businesses when bypass opens

State transportation officials told the City Council on Tuesday that the Boulder City bypass could open by late 2017.

Applying the rules of holes to immigration debate

The fight over “comprehensive” immigration reform in Congress isn’t so much between Democrats and Republicans as it is between conservatives and Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid.

Briefs for July 11

The summer reading program, “Dig Into Reading,” runs through Aug. 8 Call Kimberly Diehm, youth services librarian, at 293-1281 for more information. The Boulder City Library is at 701 Adams Blvd.

Methodist pastor works within community of all faiths

When Sandy Stratton Johnson took over the leadership of the Boulder City United Methodist Church last year, one of her biggest challenges was to grow the church.

Chicago man’s body recovered at Lake Mead

The body of a Chicago man was recovered last week at Lake Mead, 13 days after he went missing.

Lake Mead Park Service wins prestigious film award

The recently renovated Alan Bible Visitors Center at Lake Mead National Recreation Area has another reason to shine besides the new lighting fixtures and walkway.

Eagles to spend majority of season on road

The Boulder City football team enjoyed one of its best seasons in years last season, despite joining a new league and playing some larger schools.

BC swimmers help win four relay events at LA invite

Six Boulder City swimmers from the Heatwave swim club did well in open competition July 5-7 in the Los Angeles Invitational in Irvine, Calif.

Recovery team arrives early for morning-after cleanup

At 5:30 a.m. on July 5, families who parked their cars and RVs at Boulder City’s Veterans Memorials Park could be seen filing out of the grassy fields one by one. Confetti and used up fireworks littered the ground like they dropped from the sky like rain.

Missing man located

Local resident Randolph William Bloecker has been located as in a Las Vegas hospital.

Medical examiner testifies Martin suffered after being shot

The mother and brother of Trayvon Martin testified Friday that screams for help captured in the background of audio of a neighbor’s 911 call came from the 17-year-old.

Police seek help locating local man

Boulder City police issued a missing person alert Thursday for Randolph William Bloecker, 49, of Boulder City.

Police issue missing person alert

Boulder City police issued a missing person alert Thursday for Randolph William Bloecker, 49, of Boulder City.

Smoking ban ordinance pulled from agenda

A proposed ordinance that would ban smoking inside businesses in Boulder City will not be before the City Council on Tuesday after all.

BC man keeps poker face chasing big money

When one of the most lucrative poker tournaments in the world starts this weekend at the Rio , at least two local residents will be chasing the multi million-dollar dream.

Safety first with ‘safe and sane’ fireworks

Happy birthday, America! As we celebrate America’s 237th birthday, I can’t help but think how blessed we are. Living in this ordered country provides the majority of us a very safe environment.

Depression, anxiety can be overwhelming

A sore subject for many people to openly discuss is depression. Depression for most people is simply more than a mild case of “the blues.”

Police Blotter

June 25, 1:15 p.m.

Educators, drone manufacturers come together to discuss future

Leading manufacturers of unmanned aerial vehicles, or drones, met with Nevada educators in Las Vegas last week to discuss the future of the industry, which potentially will have a presence in Boulder City.

Deciding who is news

One way our view of the world is shaped is by what news is covered, and what news is not covered.

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