City may be flouting code

Boulder City could be violating its city code by not naming a new salary for its acting city attorney.

Parkway Perfected

Val Olsen/Boulder City Review

Three sites designated as locations for new pool

Three different spots in town are being researched for Boulder City’s new aquatic and cultural center.

City Hall’s actions questionable

One of William Shakespeare’s most recognizable lines comes from “Hamlet.” After spotting the ghost of the dead king, an officer of the palace guard remarks, “Something is rotten in the state of Denmark.”

Business Briefs

Rail Explorers to host day for local residents, offers reduced rate

News Briefs

Top two candidates for city manager’s position named

Colorado River’s forecast bleak

The first forecast for the Colorado River is in, and the outlook for the coming year is bleak.

Late free throws help Eagles clinch win

Ahead 51-50 with just over a minute to go in the game Jan. 16 against Del Sol, junior forward Derrick Thomas drove baseline for Boulder City High School boys basketball program, hitting an off-balanced contested layup to put the Eagles ahead 53-50.

Interceptions costly for Lady Eagles

Boulder City High School girls flag football suffered a setback during its first league contest of the season, falling 20-14 to Southeast Career Technical Academy on Jan. 11.

Community Briefs

See Spot Run to hold bake sale

Senior Center

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.

Weekend’s Best Bets

1 DOUBLE FEATURE: Tom Devlin’s Monster Museum doubles the scary fun with a screening of two movies Saturday night. Horror classic “Night of the Living Dead” will be shown along with “Night of the Creeps.” The show begins at 8 p.m. Admission is $5 per person. Snacks will be available for purchase. The museum is at 1310 Boulder City Parkway. For more information, call 702-294-1313.

New text service lets victims seek help safely

By now you may have heard the dispatch center here is beginning the process of receiving 911 reports via text message in situations where it may not be safe for the caller to speak. This is primarily a safety issue concern and allows the reporting party to get officers en route to their location expeditiously.

Roundup: Lady Eagles rebound with 40-29 home victory

Rebounding from a 61-32 Jan. 12 loss to rival Moapa Valley on the road, Boulder City High School girls basketball got back in the win column Tuesday with a 40-29 home victory against Del Sol.

Local Bowling Results

There is an opening for a three-man/woman team on Monday nights in the Team vs. Field league. It’s a short league, lasting only 17 weeks. If you are interested, contact Boulder Bowl.

Police Blotter

Jan. 10, 11:56 a.m.

Power of people remains at polls

This Sunday is the first anniversary of the Women’s March. Don’t fret, I’m not writing a commercial. I’m looking at a very abbreviated history of individuals coming together to make a statement.

Potential for adventure in city gets real

Reality TV and Boulder City are starting to become a common thing. Recently, the HGTV show “Flip or Flop Vegas” filmed in our quaint town, with an episode promised to air this upcoming summer. However, the likes of Tommy Lee (Mötley Crüe) and Gear Duran aka Gear Boxxx (“Skin Wars”) have had Boulder City ties for sometime now.

Finding right school for child’s needs key to success

Later this month, schools, homeschool groups, organizations and individuals in Nevada and across America will work together to raise awareness about the importance of opportunity in K-12 education.