Students, teachers, staff and community leaders gathered at Boulder City High School on Tuesday morning for the grand opening of the school’s new building, marking the end of a 68-year chapter in the school’s history.
Recreational use of marijuana became legal in Nevada when the clock struck midnight New Year’s Eve, leaving Boulder City officials and police wondering how they will govern and enforce the new law.
An appeal of the Planning Commission’s decision to issue a variance for a townhome community on Nevada Highway will be heard at Tuesday’s 7 p.m. City Council meeting at City Hall.
New York artist Tom Burke still remembers the time he spent in the Boulder City Library doing homework and participating in summer reading programs. The library has been a part of Burke’s life since he was 9 years old as his mother, Pat Burke, worked in the circulation department from 1989-2015.
A few years ago, the city completed a beautification project along Nevada Way extending east from Buchanan Boulevard through our old town historic district. That project included a new welcome archway, landscaping upgrades and utility replacements, among other improvements.
Concluding the Paloma Valley Winter Shootout in Menifee, California, this past week with a 2-2 record against California programs, Boulder City High School boys basketball coach John Balistere said he is excited with the improvements the team has made midway through the season.
Hangar leases at the Boulder City Municipal Airport will expire in three years, leaving some tenants worried about the future.
Boulder City High School junior girls volleyball star Maggie Roe was selected to the American Volleyball Coaches Association Phenom Watch List for the second consecutive season, highlighting the country’s brightest high school athletes.
The Boulder City High School girls basketball program suffered through a 0-4 stretch this past week at the Gator Winter Classic at Green Valley High School in Henderson, but head coach Paul Dosch saw building blocks that the Lady Eagles can use moving forward.
1 HARMONIOUS HANDBELLS: The Twelfth Night Handbell Festival returns to Boulder City on Friday and Saturday, culminating in a concert Saturday evening at the Boulder City Parks and Recreation Department, 900 Arizona St. The festival, which began in 1992, brings together more than 100 ringers from 10 California- and Nevada-based choirs. The collaborative choir will be led by internationally acclaimed guest conductor Timothy Waugh. The performance begins at 5:30 p.m. For more information, visit facebook.com/events/103471723477604.
Many Americans will never experience the thrill of seeing an eagle in the wild. But you needn’t be among those so deprived because these majestic birds gather every winter in Arizona’s Verde Canyon. And it’s easy to see them from the Verde Canyon Railroad, an agreeable experience in its own right.
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.
Benjamin and Danielle Laudensack of Boulder City attend the New Year’s Eve bash at the Boulder Dam Brewing Co. on Saturday. Danielle said she was excited for the big plans the two have for 2017.
This is going to be a year of cult-favorite movie revivals, two of which have direct ties to Boulder City.
Hospitals and clinics operated by the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs have come under immense scrutiny in recent years. Some facilities have been found to be deficient in treatment of veterans, and politicians from both sides of the aisle have taken officials to task.
Living in the Nevada desert residents of the Nevada State Veterans home may not get to enjoy a white Christmas, but this year they received some holiday magic in the form of a little extra green.
This week I will start to look at some common fraud schemes to be on the lookout for. These include: