Timothy J. Shea has been named the new chief of police for the Boulder City Police Department. His hiring was announced Tuesday evening and he will take the command of the department June 1.
Facing aging infrastructure and ever-rising costs, City Council members voted to raise utility rates for Boulder City residents.
Lake Mead’s water levels are the lowest they have been in history and will continue to drop over the summer.
It’s looking like another banner will be hung in the gymnasium for Boulder City High’s boys and girls swim programs this season following first-place team finishes this past week at the Division I-A Southern region meet at UNLV.
The 99 Cents Only Store in Boulder City was shut down on May 10 for the second time in a month. The shop at 800 Buchanan Blvd. was forced to close because of a rat infestation. The store was previously shut down for a day for the same reason on April 25.
Coming into the season, senior Boulder City two-way softball star Charlie Masterson had hoped for a state tournament appearance to close out her storied prep career with the Lady Eagles. Today, the four-year starter will get her wish when the Lady Eagles take on Northern Nevada opponent Fernley.
Opportunity awaits you, Boulder City. Are you going to voice your opinion about a utility rate increase, or are you going to let things happen?
The Veterans of Foreign War, Post 36 chapter, presented Pat Marek with an Honor and Remember flag Saturday in remembrance of her son, Army Cpl. Matthew Commons, after whom the Boulder City post is named.
I would like to take a minute to talk to you about one of our favorite topics in dispatch: pocket dials.
Boulder City is known as the city that built Hoover Dam and, unlike most of Southern Nevada, the community holds tight to its history and takes pride in preserving the remnants of those early days.
The city’s most talented youths and adults will showcase their abilities during Saturday’s seventh annual BC’s Got Talent.
When Marcela Fastow starts her day she thinks about who she can help, and it is because of her charitable nature she was recently awarded Beta Sigma Phi’s Community Woman of the Year award.
Benjamin Franklin has been quoted as saying, “In this world, nothing can be said to be certain except death and taxes.” A fair quote that has stood the test of time!
Junior Boulder City High starting pitcher Jake Hubel is rarely seen as the ace of the Eagles’ deep pitching staff. With that honor going toward heralded seniors Peyton Koopman and Steve Wagner this season, Hubel wasn’t often called upon in do-or-die moments by head coach Bobby Reese to propel the Eagles to a victory. When his moment came, however, the emerging junior was ready.
April 7, four-person 1, 2, 3, Lawence Welk for Plus 55 Boulder City Men’s/Women’s Golf Association
Boulder City will be sending five athletes to the track and field state meet Friday and Saturday at Carson High School in Reno, Nevada, highlighted by a pair of boys participates and a trio of Lady Eagles.
Lake Mead spokesperson Christie Vanover is an invaluable resource when facts and information are needed about the national recreation area. But on a hot Saturday in April, it wasn’t her wealth of nature knowledge that saved the day; it was her great love of grilling.
1BEST DAM PERFORMERS: “BC’s Got Talent” returns 7-9 p.m. Saturday at the Boulder City Library amphitheater, 701 Adams Blvd., featuring performers of all ages, with cash prizes for adults, teenagers and younger children. Some of Boulder City’s most talented bands and solo acts, selected from auditions held last month, will perform for the community’s enjoyment, and to earn the votes of the locally culled judges. For more information visit, www.bcsgottalent.com.
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.
The Dillinger Food and Drinkery transformed a few city streets in downtown Boulder City into a family-friendly Block Party for its fifth annual event on Saturday. The festivities included live music, contests and food.