Council OKs contracts for city manager, attorney

Boulder City now has two key leadership positions filled despite a divided vote by City Council members.

Ballot questions move forward

City Council is moving forward with several ballot questions for the 2018 election, seeking locals opinions on refinancing debt, land sales and purchasing a new fire engine.

StoryBook may break ground on homes soon

A Las Vegas developer could break ground on a Boulder City subdivision in a couple weeks.

City manager, attorney strike gold in Boulder City

Finally, after months of waiting, interviews and negotiations, the city has approved employment agreements for a new city manager and new city attorney. We look forward to working with Al Noyola and Steve Morris and hope they do great things for our community.

Eagles look to three-peat state baseball championship

It’s been nearly a decade since a team has three-peated in the 3A classification, but that hasn’t prevented Boulder City High School baseball from setting its sights high this season.

Lady Eagles eager for softball championship

Returning eight starters from a year ago, including six seniors, Boulder City High School softball coach Angelica Moorhead hasn’t shied away from the fact that this is the season the Lady Eagles need to finally put it all together.

News Briefs, March 1

Ethics complaint filed against mayor in attorney selection

Citys budget process requires fine balancing act

It’s budget season at City Hall again. At least for the City Council. The reality is that budgeting is a year-round process for city staff, but most of that goes on behind the scenes and only gets brought to the forefront of the council and public’s attention for a few short months each year.

Lava tube easy to access, explore

For an unusual one-day family adventure, try exploring a natural lava tube, only two hours from Las Vegas, just across the California line.

Roundup: Bailey to take over volleyball program

Boulder City High School hired assistant Kurt Bailey to take over the girls volleyball program.

Letters to the Editor, March 1

Council responsible for clarifying duties of all city staff members

City was place of rest for Day

Actress and songstress Doris Day recorded more than 650 songs and has more than 100 film credits to her name. At age 95, and still living her life as an animal rights activist in Carmel, California, Day has seemingly done it all — including spending time at Boulder City’s historic Boulder Dam Hotel on Arizona Street.

Suspicious activity should be reported

“If you see something, say something” is a national campaign that raises public awareness of the indicators of terrorism and terrorism-related crime, as well as the importance of reporting suspicious activity to state and local law enforcement. We can all help keep our communities safe by paying attention to our surroundings and reporting suspicious activity to local law enforcement.

Community Briefs, March 1

Mexican chip dip competition will benefit Emergency Aid

Senior Center, March 1

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, March 1

1 READY, SET, DIP: Salsas and a variety of other Mexican dips will be samples and judged during the second annual Mexican Chip Dip Competition to help raise funds for Emergency Aid of Boulder City. Sponsored by the Boulder City Elks lodge, the event will be held from noon to 2 p.m. at the lodge, 1217 Boulder City Parkway. The festivities also will include a silent auction, family activities and hamburger or hot dog lunch.

Police Blotter, March 1

Feb. 20, 8:44 a.m.

Efforts to quell invasive species continue

Invasive species pose a threat statewide and officials are working to help educate Nevada residents about them during this week’s observance of National Invasive Species Awareness Week, which continues through Friday, March 2.