Tucked away in the Eldorado Mountains south of Boulder City, workers furiously blast rock, place steel girders for bridges and create flat, drivable surfaces as Interstate 11 inches toward completion.
On Tuesday, City Council approved moving forward with Sempra Renewables’ requested to lease additional land for a new solar project in the Eldorado Valley.
Clark County has designated about 400 acres of city-owned land in the Eldorado Valley currently being leased for a solar project delinquent on taxes. No payments have been made since 2012.
When driving around Boulder City, especially when heading to or from the Henderson/Las Vegas area, the work on Interstate 11 is obvious.
Dominant as ever Saturday at the Carson Aquatic Center, both Boulder City High School swim programs kept their 3A state championship streaks alive, holding off Northern challenger Truckee.
Taking advantage of a depleted Spring Creek pitching staff, Boulder City High School’s baseball team grabbed an early eight-run lead Saturday in the Class 3A state final at Faith Lutheran and held on to edge the Spartans 8-7 to capture its second consecutive state 3A championship.
Imagine it’s the 1760s, just before the birth of a new nation. British officers are regulating the city, and American patriots are trying to break the yoke of servitude and become free.
There is a small but dedicated group of ladies in Boulder City who love line dancing. They enjoy the activity so much that in addition to their weekly “lesson” they gather every Thursday to dance some more.
It takes some time to drive to Berlin-Ichthyosaur State Park, located a couple hours north of Tonopah, but the road trip is worth it, especially in summer, when the temperatures are at their most pleasant — perfect for seeing the historic sites, picnicking and camping. On the western edge of the Shoshone Mountains, the 1,540-acre park has elevations ranging from 6,840 to 7,880 feet.
The 13th annual Best Dam Barbecue Challenge is shaping up to be great with lots of competition, food and fun for all who attend.
Boulder City High School’s girls track and field program proved to be Southern Nevada’s most improved group Saturday at Foothill High School, placing sixth overall with 50 team points during the 3A state championships.
Members and friends of the Sons of Norway, Desert Troll Lodge, came out to Bicentennial Park on May 17 to help celebrate Norwegian Constitution Day.
Jennifer Dunaway and Barbara Reed manned the bake sale during Grace Community Church’s Get Ready For Summer Festival on Saturday. Those attending had the opportunity to learn about nearby recreational activities and get personal and pet safety tips.
An afternoon outing for local residents was provided by members of the Boulder City Community Alliance on Saturday in Bicentennial Park. Among those attending and helping out were, from left, Judith Hoskins, Bill McElree and Sharon Lazar.
The official start of summer is just around the corner. Summer days bring summer fun, but the season also brings its own hazards and increased risk for injury. Planning ahead and taking simple precautions can help keep you and your family safe this summer.
People in Boulder City will have a variety of ways to honor veterans this Memorial Day weekend.
Work to repave several streets within Boulder City will begin soon as part of the 2016-2017 slurry seal maintenance project.
Ballot Question No. 1, the vote to change the controlled-growth ordinance in minor ways, has received the bulk of the debate in this election cycle, even though Ballot Question No. 2 might have far greater impact if passed. Question 2, the vote to consider thinking about extending Buchanan Boulevard south to the Interstate 11 bypass, has gone almost unremarked on even though it could have a massive impact on commercial development patterns. So far I haven’t found a single candidate or public official willing to acknowledge support for the Buchanan extension.
On Monday, please remember Memorial Day is more than the end of a three-day weekend celebrating summer’s arrival. The true meaning fades with each passing year, probably due to two events: the National Holiday Act of 1971 (making Memorial Day a three-day weekend) and the end of the military draft in 1973.
Before he played Baron Victor von Frankenstein for Allied Artists International’s 1958 independent film “Frankenstein 1970,” William Henry Pratt aka Boris Karloff was living in Boulder City seeking a divorce from his wife, Dorothy Stein. According to the book “Boris Karloff: A Bio-Bibliography” by Beverley Bare Buehrer, Karloff married Stein, a librarian, years earlier when he was a bit actor. With fame rising, and a girlfriend on the side, Karloff headed to Nevada for a quickie divorce.
Veteran John Glenn was known by most Americans and indeed was internationally famous. Most Americans also know that Glenn died in December at age 95.
We would all like to believe we’re the best at whatever we are or do, right? Maybe we are; most likely, we are not. I am surprised at myself sometimes when the judgmental self surfaces and I become an expert at not only what I do but also what someone else does (or is doing).
The shooting victim who wandered in the desert until he came to Armorock may have been shot because of his life insurance policy, according to an employee who helped him. When employee Nick Clark arrived at work on May 17, he saw that the lights were on and there was someone there.
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.
1 NOW THEY’RE SMOKIN’: Professional and amateur barbecue experts will vie for $12,000 in prizes with their best chicken, ribs, pork and brisket at the 13th annual Best Dam Barbecue Challenge. Festivities get underway at 4 p.m. Friday as competitors begin setting up and heating their smokers. There will be musical entertainment, food and more. Saturday’s activities are scheduled from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Highlights will include a car show, the rib eating competition and the KidsQue contest. Visit www.bestdambarbecue.com for more information