As their high school careers draw to a close, the valedictorians and salutatorian of Boulder City High School reflect on their pasts and weigh in on their futures.
Anyone who wants to fish can do so Saturday at the pond at Veterans’ Memorial Park as part of the state’s Free Fishing Day celebration.
King Elementary students and Manteris family members release balloons on Monday in honor of Michael Manteris, a former King student who died at the end of March from cancer complications. Michael, who loved basketball, was also honored on the court, as the backboards were repainted to include phrases he was known by: Be kind, be courageous and be happy.
Boulder City High School softball star junior Bailey Bennett-Jordan was named 3A Southern Region player of the year following her dominant success both on the mound and at the plate this season for the Lady Eagles.
After leading the boys Boulder City High School swim program to its state-record, seventh consecutive 3A state championship, head coach Sara Carroll was named boy’s swim coach of the year by the Las Vegas Review-Journal at its Best of Nevada Preps award banquet Saturday.
Now that local temperatures are soaring into three digits, our hearts seek the highlands when we plan a summer getaway. Some of the most agreeable and accessible highlands are in Cedar Breaks National Monument in southern Utah. The park lies on the Markagunt Plateau at an elevation of more than 10,000 feet, almost guaranteeing cool weather for hiking, wildflower viewing and star gazing.
Boulder City High School celebrated the start of graduation week with its third annual Grad Walk on Monday morning.
Most begin to explain the domestic issue like this: In the beginning, it was perfect, awesome, wonderful, the best. Of course, it was. Otherwise, there would never be a reason for the call today; the relationship would have died a natural death at that point. He (or she) is a felon, a drug dealer, a thief, an abuser, etc., and I’m afraid of them now.
Boulder City High School baseball team is heading to its third consecutive 3A state tournament after coming from behind to knock off top-seeded Moapa Valley in the Southern Region championship.
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.