Police Blotter

Sept. 17, 7:53 a.m.

Letter for Sep. 19

Local sees reinventing Boulder City

iPads change teaching, learning at high school

Technology has changed teaching at Boulder City High with every teacher using an iPad in their classroom.

Red Mountain Storage facility sold for $5.2 million

Red Mountain Storage on Nevada Highway behind the Rebel Gas Station has been sold for $5.2 million, according to the two holding companies that bought the facility.

Boulder City graduate dies in bicycle accident

A 2008 Boulder City High School graduate and Miss Boulder City Scholarship Pageant runner-up has died after a bicycle accident in Reno.

Area groups fill Emergency Aid’s pantry

The Bureau of Reclamation and the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints helped refill the food pantry at Emergency Aid, 600 Nevada Highway, with two separate food drives in September.

Senior Calendar Sept. 26-Oct. 2

Hours of operation are 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. weekdays at 813 Arizona St. Call 702-293-3320 for information.

Briefs for Sept. 26

Library events scheduled throughout September

Bighorn sheep from area herd had viral pneumonia

An ailing bighorn sheep caught and killed by wildlife officials in Hemenway Park three weeks ago has tested positive for viral pneumonia, but it does not appear to be a particularly lethal strain.

Stunt pilot connected to fatal crash dies in China

Stunt pilot David Glen Riggs, who lost his license in connection with a fatal Boulder City air crash in May 2012, died after his plane crashed into a lake in northeast China on Sept. 17.

Volleyball starts league play with pair of wins

The Lady Eagles volleyball team went 4-2 during its tournament Friday and Saturday, the first hosted tournament in Cherise Hinman’s 16-season tenure as head coach.

Cross-country season hits heart of schedule

Beating Virgin Valley has always been a priority for the Boulder City boys and girls cross-country teams.

Bennett arrested at hearing

Boulder City resident Peter Bennett, 67, was arrested again Tuesday in connection to another sexual misconduct case.

Moped drivers need valid Nevada license

Precious is the gift of life. At one time or another we’ve all felt the true sadness of losing a family member or a friend. Losing a child is likely the most devastating and distraught time in a parent’s life. On Sept. 14, one of Boulder City’s own, 2008 BCHS graduate Lani Lunden, suffered a tragic bicycle accident in Reno. According to information, she suffered a severe TBI.

Christian churches coming together for one youth group

A church youth program is nothing new. Yet when four churches of different denominations band together to create a program, that is “something new in town,” according to Sandy Johnson, pastor of the Boulder City United Methodist Church.

In tourney, teen knows all the bass anglers’ angles

It’s rare for a 16-year-old to compete in what is considered the “Super Bowl” of a sport, but that is what resident Gunnar Stanton recently did.

Briefs for Sept. 19

Library events scheduled throughout September

Bowling alley owners’ efforts delight community

Boulder Bowl’s newest owners say they scored pretty high with their move to Boulder City and purchase of the historic bowling alley.

Man gets life sentence for murders

The co-conspirator in two 2010 murders, one where a young mother’s body was dumped near city limits, has been sentenced to life in prison with the possibility of parole. Clark County District Court Judge Carolyn Ellsworth on Sept. 11 sentenced 22-year-old Las Vegas resident Richard Freeman Jr. for his role in a January 2010 crime spree.

City seeking land usage proposals

Boulder City is seeking requests for the development of city land to be used in completing its 2014 Land Management Plan.

200-year-old principles guide policing

In 1829 the “Father of Modern Policing” established the Metropolitan Police Force in Scotland Yard. I know, I can hear it already; “Why are we discussing almost 200 years ago?”

Siblings find novel’s voice sharing zombies stories

Although conventional wisdom might say that brothers and sisters generally fight “like cats and dogs,” a glimpse at Matthew Kinney and his big sister, Lesa Kinney Anders, authors of “Dead, But Not for Long,” proves that not to be the case.

Boulder City holds on to beat Pahrump Valley

There were less than two minutes to play and visiting Pahrump Valley was threatening to ruin Boulder City’s season opener at home with a first down inside the Eagles’ 10-yard line.

Lady Eagles to host first volleyball tournament

For the first time under coach Cherise Hinman’s 16-season tenure as head coach, the Lady Eagles volleyball team will host an invitational tournament.

Dam power generation growing concern

A falling Lake Mead water level may mean rising electric rates for Boulder City residents.

Conger accepts permanent position

Acting Police Chief Bill Conger has accepted a permanent position as the head of the police department. But Conger, who was hired part time to fill the position temporarily in March, will not be given the position of police chief.

Bail reduced in lewdness case of 67-year-old BC resident

Boulder City resident Peter Bennett had his bail reduced to $150,000 Tuesday, after the district attorney’s office agreed the amount was sufficient to keep the 67-year-old in the area to appear in court.

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