City Manager David Fraser is resigning, according to city documents released Wednesday morning.
The city is not in danger of losing almost 400 acres of land in the Eldorado Valley that is currently being leased for a solar project should the lessee not catch up on its back taxes.
Across the nation, there were ceremonies, parades and barbecues as people marked Memorial Day.
Gov. Brian Sandoval further cemented his stance on making Nevada the friendliest state in the country to veterans by signing four bills into law on site at the Southern Nevada Veterans Memorial Cemetery on Memorial Day.
Early voting for the June 13 general election for two City Council seats and two ballot questions continues through Saturday.
Throughout history there have been many famous Johns.
For the second year in a row, Big Poppa Smokers of Coachella, California, was named the Grand Champion of the Best Dam Barbecue Challenge held Saturday in Bicentennial Park.
For the month of June, people in Boulder City can enjoy “The Collaboration Show” at the Dam Little Art Gallery, featuring single pieces of art created by multiple people.
Placing five golfers on the 3A All-Southern Region team, Boulder City High School was rewarded for its phenomenal play under first-year head coach Andy Schaper.
No one loves a small town more than I do. I grew up in Carson City, where we walked to school and church and knew who lived in every house along the way. Although I make a living in Las Vegas, I choose to live in Boulder City. Some of my friends call it Mayberry — I call it heaven.
Just to be clear, John Milburn did not ask me to write this. Indeed, he will likely be very surprised that I did.
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 COME DANCE WITH ME: Students from Dance Etc. will perform in two shows, “Tales from Transylvania” and “Tribute” at the historic Boulder Theatre. “Tales from Transylvania” will be presented at 6:30 p.m. Thursday and Friday and noon Saturday. “Tribute” will be presented at 4 and 7 p.m. Saturday. Tickets are $25. For more information, call 702-293-5001 or go to www.danceetcnv.com.
The balance between wildlife and civilization has always been delicate but never as much as during the summer months. Having grown up in wonderful, wild Wyoming, it is foreign language for me to hear panic over a bighorn sheep in the yard or a coyote running the road.
A Boulder City High School volleyball player is moving up to the next level. Forgoing offers from NCAA Division II and Division III programs, Cortney Blumenthal has decided to continue her education at Feather River College, a two-year junior college in Quincy, California.
Boulder City High School junior Rhett Armstrong sparked the Sunrise Region’s six-run sixth inning May 25 at the College of Southern Nevada, holding off the Sunset Region for a 13-8 3A All-Star game victory. “I was fortunate enough to spark the inning for our team,” Armstrong said. “To play in an all-star game with so many great players was a tremendous honor. I’m glad I was able to come through for our team when we needed it.”
Over time, you’ve heard my repeated plea that we need to elevate our political dialogue to ever higher levels, avoiding personal attacks and other forms of incivility which only serve to circumvent the real issues and mask the truth.
We have been hearing a great deal lately about the repeal of one health plan and its replacement with another, creating praise and recrimination, depending on which side of the debate you stand. There seems to be a major flaw in both plans, particularly treating health issues as uniform across genders and age groups.