Bob Ferraro, Boulder City’s first elected mayor and one of the longest-continuously-serving local public officials, died Saturday morning of natural causes following a lengthy illness. He was 81.
After residents protested adding overhead lines as part of a project to update the aging electrical system, the City Council removed it from the 2017-2018 fiscal year budget to research other options at its budget workshop Tuesday morning.
If it’s the first weekend in May, it can mean only one thing. It’s time for Boulder City to showcase what makes our community so special.
Boulder City’s Spring Jamboree is gearing up for another great event this year and has already started breaking records.
Bouncing back strongly from an uncharacteristic 8-3 league loss to Chaparral on April 27, Boulder City High School’s softball program routed Del Sol 21-0 on Monday to get back on track.
Hosting a weekly event against Pahrump Valley and Virgin Valley on April 27, both Boulder City High School track programs head their own against their rivals.
Boulder City High School swimming continues its winning streak, with both programs picking up lopsided victories over 4A program Rancho.
Garrett Junior High School’s Lady Junior Bobcats basketball team became the 2017 undefeated champions of the elementary girls division of the Valley Athletic Conference on April 22 after a 22-13 victory against Lake Mead Christian Academy.
Three years ago I wrote here about the issues facing “Boulder City Tomorrow” as the Interstate 11 bypass nears completion and city business faces decimation three times over. Today, those issues are at the forefront of the most contentious City Council election in years, with ramifications likely to extend past the end of the decade.
Earth Day was celebrated in April and, while it seems obvious that we live on one very beautiful planet, we often act as if it is as disposable as the trash we throw away every day.
On April 27, Lake Mead National Recreational Area in Boulder City was home to a field day that highlighted the efforts of young adults from Las Vegas to become wildland firefighters with the Southern Nevada Interagency Handcrew.
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.
Emergency Aid of Boulder City hosted its inaugural Mexican Chip Dip Competition on Saturday. The event, which included a car show, silent auction, barbecue lunch and family activities, helped raise funds so that the nonprofit that aids those in need can keep its food pantry stocked during the summer, when donations typically decrease.
A bridge joint on northbound U.S. Highway 93 outside of Boulder City failed on Tuesday afternoon, causing a single-vehicle accident and traffic delays.
Boulder City residents who would like to vote in the upcoming general election have until May 23 to register.
Exercise. We know it’s good for us. But just how good is it? The benefits are pretty impressive.
Get ready and stay ready, Nevada: Are you prepared for an emergency? Last week I discussed having a family plan, so this week I will cover how to prepare a business for an emergency.
1 GET JAMMIN’: Head over to the parks in downtown Boulder City on Saturday and Sunday for the annual Spring Jamboree presented by the Boulder City Chamber of Commerce. The family-friendly event will include a classic car show, antiques, arts and crafts, rock and gem show and kids zone. Highlights include the Little Miss and Mister Pageant and Bark in the Park. Admission is free. Visit www.springjamboree.com for a complete schedule of activities or call 702-293-2034.
April 6, four-person two-best ball throw mama net tourney for Plus 55 Boulder City Men’s/Women’s Golf Association