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.

City not giving up on finding track operator

Some late interest in possibly operating the motocross park has prompted the city to put the operation and lease contract back out for bid.

Police chief changing department atmosphere

Police Chief Bill Conger updated the City Council Tuesday on improvements made to the police department since an audit presented a long list of staffing, organizational, communication and policy troubles.

Smoking ban bill pulled, likely for good

Facing mounting opposition from the community and city staff, supporters of the proposed indoor smoking ban asked the City Council on Tuesday to pull the item from consideration.

Police Blotter

Aug. 20, 9:03 p.m.

Be on lookout for early signs of strokes

Living with a disability of any kind can be a struggle. Millions of Americans fight on a daily basis to keep up with their daily routines. Disabilities can come in many different forms ranging from small to large, both mental and physical.

New park programs see recycling up, water bottle usage down

The recycling program at the Lake Mead National Recreation Area has seen a 20 percent increase in the past three months, the park service recently announced.

Perils of propaganda and presidents

During the Cold War, the U.S. government assembled a huge propaganda structure in its messianic efforts to combat communism behind the “iron curtain.” Voice of America and Radio Free Europe were the best known of these tools.

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