Lake Mead’s level rises slightly

Lake Mead’s water level is the highest it’s been since last May. Still, officials are reluctant to embrace the good news for too long.

Council hears bypass updates

Boulder City residents will soon see construction being done around the Eldorado Mountains as the Interstate 11 project inches closer to groundbreaking.

Lady Eagles capture title

With just inches to go before Centennial quarterback Kiana Sai crossed the goal line, Boulder City defensive end Paige Buettner pulled the flag from her waist and it slowly fell to the ground.

Athletic director to retire

Athletic Director Regina Quintero will soon hang up her whistle after nearly 30 years at Boulder City High School.

Berkheimer wins state championship

Randall Berkheimer concluded his Boulder City High School bowling career with the title of Division I-A individual state champion Feb. 19.

Students to showcase talents at film awards

The red carpet will be rolled out next week when local high school students showcase their short films during the third annual Boulder City Movie Awards.

San Diego ideal for families, couples

With the Pacific Ocean, tons of sun, mild temperatures and an unlimited number of outdoor activities to take part in, San Diego makes an ideal destination for a short family trip. Or perhaps a romantic one.

Season’s rough end leads to early playoffs’ exit

The Boulder City girls basketball team’s season began with hopes of making a return to the state tournament for a third consecutive year, but instead it ended Feb. 18 with a quick exit from the playoffs in their first game.

Politicians should not make assumptions

Back in the 1970s there was a report that U.S. Rep. David Towell, who served one term as a Republican U.S. House member from Nevada, sent out a questionnaire on current issues and got one surprising result. In those days, the state had only one U.S. House member, so such a mailing went to every Nevada household.

For BCHS alumni, traditions continue to be important

Traditions have great value to those who carry them forward. Whether among friends, families, communities or high schools, traditions have special meaning to those who share them. Whether traditions continue or change over the course of time depends on many factors — changes in the lives of friends, maturing generations in growing families, cultural changes in communities, or the dictates of county school districts.

Eloquent or not, Fiore stands by sentiment

Liberals are having a veritable cow after The New York Times printed the following quote by conservative Nevada Assemblywoman Michele Fiore, R-Clark, with regard to the reintroduction of her campus carry bill.

News Briefs

Lake Mead roads to set for $4 million in improvements

Police Blotter

Feb. 17, 4:35 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.

U.S. Bank to leave only ATM in BC

U.S. Bank has no intention of opening up a new Boulder City branch anytime soon once the current one, located inside Vons, closes for good Friday.

Letters to the editor

Councilman unfairly targeted for role in school improvements

Plan now for fall Citizens Academy

Don’t you just love it when you walk into a local retailer and see Christmas trees all set up and shiny bright — just in time for Easter? It seems that the “seasons” run into each other, disturbed only by the occasional teardown day from the last one.

Simple changes can improve heart health

February is the month of hearts. Valentine’s Day is the outward expression of love and its symbol is the heart. February is also health month for the American Heart Association as we try and focus on loving our bodies and reminding ourselves of the way in which we are able to keep our hearts healthy.

Community Briefs

Historical association’s education curator to speak

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