Officials say 1 NY prison escapee shot, killed by police

Richard Matt, one of two prisoners who escaped from a maximum security prison in New York three weeks ago, was shot and killed by police on Friday, the New York Times reported.

One people, under God

No matter what you choose to call God or how you choose to worship, the ability to practice — or not practice — a religion is such a fundamental human right that it has been included in countless documents.

If you give me a project, it might get done — eventually

When my children were younger, we often enjoyed reading books together. Among our favorites were a series of books written by Laura Numeroff and illustrated by Felicia Bond.

City Council tackles power, road needs

The City Council discussed many topics during its Tuesday night meeting, including building a power line, an updated street maintenance program and land development near Boulder Creek Golf Course.

More than life savers

When a man hit his head on a diving board at Boulder City municipal pool, lifeguard Clinton Petty knew exactly what to do.

Community Briefs

Car wash to raise funds for Bobcat cheer squad

Scenery adds to beauty of natural bridges

Getting to Natural Bridges National Monument, Utah, takes a little more time and trouble than some weekend jaunts, but the rewards are also a little bigger. You’ll not only see three of the nation’s most impressive natural bridges, but also, on the way there, you will see some more of the Southwest’s most spectacular scenery.

Eagles head into weekend on win streak

The Boulder City Connie Mack summer league 18 and younger baseball team is on a two-game winning streak as it heads into the weekend.

City aims to improve communication via new website

The last time that Boulder City had a new website, Tiger Woods was the top-ranked player in golf and Barack Obama had just been sworn in as president.

Police Blotter

June 16, 6:24 a.m.

It’s June. It’s hot. Drink up

Water, water, everywhere … And why should we drink it?

League newcomer remains undefeated

Time to Mash, which leads the city parks and recreation department’s men’s summer softball league, played a heated game with Credit Union on June 18, coming away with a 10-9 victory. The win allowed the league newcomer to maintain its undefeated status.

Local bowling results

Summer leagues at Boulder Bowl are underway. The leagues include returning and new players.

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.

News Briefs

Bennett pleads guilty to sexual assault, kidnapping, coercion

Names in the News

Montana Western names Zobrist to dean’s list

Governor at fault for limited time to study budget

Freshman Republican Assemblymen Erv Nelson and Chris Edwards appeared on a local PBS community affairs television show recently and advocated for annual sessions of the Nevada Legislature.

Letters to the Editor

Trees, shrubs not safe from nighttime vandal

Shoddy speakers damage the language

Recently, I was reading an article in the Reno Gazette-Journal written by a University of Nevada, Reno business college staffer named Kylie Howe. It began, “I recently had the pleasure of touring Salman Ahmad through the entrepreneurship ecosystem in our very own Biggest Little City.”

Dispatchers’ questions ensure safety for all

Did you know that Boulder City is the largest city geographically in Nevada? Boulder City provides its own police, fire, paramedic, water, sewer, electricity and judicial services. City offices are open four days a week to serve all your regular needs and emergency services are here 24 hours of the day, seven days a week.

Software boosts citizens’ access to parks department

The Boulder City Parks and Recreation Department is using new software that will eventually allow parents to sign their children up for programs online.

Residents proud of city’s place on registry

Boulder City, as is well-known, was built by the Federal Government and the Six Companies to house the 5,000 workers who built Hoover (Boulder) Dam. It was a city that made history. However, when the celebrations and the jubilations at the dedication of the dam were over, the city settled down to being a city of people who went about their daily lives, but took a special pride in the strength and courage of its people and the accomplishment represented by the enormous dam and, by extension, Lake Mead, the largest man-made lake in the country.

Plane makes emergency landing at Lake Mead

Four people suffered minor injuries after a small plane made an emergency landing inside the Lake Mead National Recreation Area this morning.

Shared Memories

In a society that traditionally shuns change, Boulder City High School is embracing it. On Friday, Boulder City High School hosted a celebration of the legacy surrounding the campus as it prepares for demolition and the construction of new classrooms.

Emerging solar industry vital to BC, state

Boulder City’s emergence in the solar industry has been critical on the local level, but its importance has been felt all over the Silver State.

Outgoing leader sent off in style

I’ve heard of deciding, deleting, debriefing, defrosting, detaching, deactivating, defrocking and even deplaning. But debunking? Never.

Family shares legacy of love

Little did Clare and Kaye Tobler know they would start a legacy of love when the decided to marry 50 years ago.

All about Italy

Around the Stanton household when someone says “What’s for dinner?” you can only hope it’s going to be Italian.

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