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.

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.

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