Water Authority seeks $12 million emergency fix

With Lake Mead shrinking and a new deep-water straw still far from finished, the Southern Nevada Water Authority plans to declare an emergency and fast-track a new $12 million construction project aimed at securing the valley’s water supply through next summer.

Take steps to avoid danger of flash floods

 This year has brought a lot of rain to Boulder City, including a storm Monday that brought some wind, too. Although we don’t have a lot of flash flood problems in Boulder City, there are many more challenges for those of us who venture down into the valley. 

DAR member receives national appointment

The Silver State Chapter recently announced that Marilyn Adair has received an appointment from Daughters of the American Revolution National Society. Adair has been appointed to the Veterans Affairs Voluntary Service advisory committee for Southern Nevada. The three-year appointment runs from Sept. 1 to Aug. 31, 2016.

Harkins runs strong in first season meet

Boulder City senior Chandler Harkins ran 17 minutes, 58.1 seconds over the 3.1-mile course to finish in third place in the season-opening Larry Burgess/Las Vegas Cross-Country Invitational on Saturday at Veterans Memorial Park.

Glenn honored as city ‘Employee of the Year’

Detective Sgt. John Glenn was named the city’s employee of the year at the annual Employee Appreciation and Service Awards event Aug. 24.

Senior Syler to lead Lady Eagles on links

Boulder City senior Jordyn Syler doesn’t mind carrying the pressure of being the top player on her team.

Bureau of Reclamation official Rinne dies at 68

Former longtime resident William Rinne started as a fisheries biologist for the U.S. Bureau of Reclamation and rose to serve as the agency’s acting commissioner. Along the way, he helped craft a sweeping, multistate program to protect both endangered species and the use of the Colorado River for water and power generation.

Animal control busy helping protect pets

Meow! Woof, woof. Fido, come here! Honey, stop calling me that. We all love our pets.

Pit bull attacks, kills dog, injures disabled pet owner

Three separate incidents of pit bulls attacking dogs and/or humans have taken place in Boulder City since Aug. 27, according to police.

Wildlife officials test for deadly pneumonia strain

State wildlife officials caught and killed a sick bighorn sheep from a Boulder City park on Sept. 4 so they could run tests to determine if one of Nevada’s most important herds has been infected with a deadly strain of pneumonia.

Preservation workshop to advise on restoration projects

Whether you live in the city’s historic district or simply want to pick up restoration tips, the Boulder City Historic Preservation Committee will hold a restoration workshop Sept. 14.

Eagles’ mistakes too many to overcome

It was opening night, and Boulder City head football coach Alex Kazel knew there were going to be good moments and bad moments.

Bypass moves forward with fuel-tax passage

The reality of the long-talked-about city bypass is the closest it has ever been with the passing Tuesday of a fuel tax increase by the Clark County Commission.

Lady Eagles use tournament to work out kinks in team

The opening tournament of the Boulder City girls volleyball season went pretty much the way head coach Cherise Hinman thought it would with plenty of mistakes and lineup changes.

Take time to review home fire dangers

Most injuries and accidents around the home are just that: accidents. Sometimes it’s inevitable that the picture frame falls off the wall and hits your head, or you slip on the wet tile in your bathroom and fall down.

Chilly Jilly’z opens to big crowds

This weekend, hundreds of locals and visitors celebrated the grand opening of the new Chilly Jilly’z in Marshall Plaza, 1680 Nevada Highway, with an impressive turnout.

Lawsuit refiled against police, former chief

Mongols Motorcycle Club members have refiled a federal civil rights lawsuit, naming individual Boulder City police officers among others. A similar lawsuit was dismissed in July because of filing errors.

Five local students attend Clean Energy Summit

Five students living in Boulder City were sponsored by U.S. Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid to attend the sixth annual National Clean Energy Summit that was held Aug. 13.

Two golf tournaments to benefit local kids

Two charity golf tournaments to benefit local children will be in Boulder City, and both are still seeking golfers, sponsors and donations.

Local man arrested on lewdness charges

Boulder City resident Peter Bennett remained in jail Wednesday on charges in what police believe to be a lewdness case that goes beyond the two victims who have already come forward.

Watch over kids text messaging, using social media

Last week we gave thanks to our communication’s personnel. I’m sure we’ve all heard that communication is essential to success in many areas, especially in our line of work.

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