Fallout from SLAPP accumulates for city

The six residents who were wrongfully sued by Boulder City for circulating ballot initiatives in 2010, according to the Nevada Supreme Court, are coming after the city for another $600,000 in compensatory damages.

Residents vote to keep lights on

Boulder City voters were in favor of keeping the lights on around town as the city’s two ballot questions passed with flying colors on Election Day.

Democrats retain control of county posts

The Republican tide that swept across the nation and much of Nevada failed to catch on Tuesday in Clark County, where three Democratic county commissioners and other elected officials were re-elected over GOP challengers.

Magic waves refresh one’s soul

I have a confession to make. Not that it will surprise anyone.

Author shares stories behind photographs

While vacationing in Las Vegas in 2010, Anthony Arrigo decided to come to Boulder City to set his eyes on Hoover Dam.

How do we love Nevada? Let’s sing the ways together …

Keifer Reinhart stood next to his classmates and belted out “Home Means Nevada” on the footsteps of City Hall as the students of Grace Christian Academy celebrated the state’s 150th birthday the morning of Oct. 30.

Lady Eagles one step closer to state tourney

Boulder City can earn a return trip to the Division I-A girls volleyball state tournament today with a victory against Sierra Vista at Sunrise Mountain.

Entire girls cross-country team advances to state

The Boulder City girls’ cross-country team not only finished the regular season undefeated, but it also won the Southern Region championship Oct. 30 and advanced all seven runners to the state finals this Saturday.

Mistakes end Eagles’ hope for playoff berth

Boulder City fought hard for three quarters in search of an upset in the opening round of the Southern Region football playoffs Oct. 30, but the game got away from the Eagles in the final quarter and they were eliminated by Faith Lutheran 40-11.

Boulder City Art Guild’s festival aims to inspire

Artists showcasing their works to inspire the next generation of artists was the idea behind members of the Boulder City Art Guild starting their Winter Art Festival 10 years ago.

Shakespeare Festival coming to BC library

Scenes from some of the Bard of Avon’s most notable works will be presented during the “Out Damned Spot!” Shakespeare Festival Saturday at the Boulder City Library.

Community Briefs

St. Christopher’s Harvest Bazaar set for Saturday

Police Blotter

Oct. 28, 7:13 p.m.

Senior Center

Hours of operation: 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. Monday to Friday at 813 Arizona St., 702-293-3320. Visit the center’s website at www.seniorcenterbouldercity.org.

History has become a political weapon

In 2007, Nevada Gov. Jim Gibbons was taking a lot of heat for trying to remove a state gambling regulator who had been appointed by the previous governor. To make the case, a Gibbons spokesperson said the governor “feels that moving forward with Keith Munro’s politically motivated appointment would be undermining the tradition of the Gaming Control Board being apolitical. That would be moving back to the dark ages when politics and personal interests ruled the Gaming Control Board. This administration is not for sale.”

Student loan burden hinders VA employees

Last month I wrote about Veterans Affairs Secretary Bob McDonald’s plans to bring more medical doctors and other health professionals into the VA system. One of the items in his broad outlook includes the government expanding its student loan repayment program.

Golf Results

Oct. 2, Four-person team, Three Best Balls tournament for Plus 55 Boulder City Men’s/Women’s Golf Association:

Letterss to the editor

Election results, infrastructure needs not surprising

Take precautions to avoid flu

Every year, the flu season whips through Boulder City like a flash flood. It seems that as soon as one person gets the flu every relative and friend of theirs is sick by the end of the week.

Poor choices bring officers to the scene

Did you see that? No, What? That guy just punched that other guy in the gut, real hard

Nevada Day closures

Friday is Nevada Day. Several businesses and services will be closed as they mark the holiday.

Schafer explores life’s wild side

Boulder City artist Sharon Schafer is ready to embark on a new adventure when she heads to Africa next summer to lead a group of tourists through the country of Namibia.

Gala helps transform city into art gallery

It’s nearly impossible not to notice the sculptures that accent the sidewalks in downtown Boulder City. If you are not careful, you will run into them when walking around.

Police report: Hammer attacker was high on meth

The Las Vegas man who Henderson police said attacked 10 people with a sledgehammer, including three in Boulder City, was high on methamphetamine hours before the attacks Friday evening, according to a police report.

Council stews over chicken issue

The City Council postponed voting for two weeks on an ordinance that would allow single-family residences to have chickens in their backyards.

8-year-old Kidd takes bull by the horns

Jaxson Kidd pulled up to the Boulder City Horseman’s Association in a white carriage, anxiously awaiting to see the surprises in store for him.

Voting is the right thing to do

If there is one thing I know for certain, indecision may or may not be my problem.

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