Court orders psychiatric exams for man who killed rabbits

The Boulder City Justice of the Peace is waiting to issue a sentence for an animal cruelty charge because of its seriousness and for the safety of all the parties involved.

Hospital to add health clinic, make $4.2 million in repairs, improvements

Four years after a multimillion-dollar renovation and expansion project to make Boulder City Hospital a more financially viable institution, the medical facility is about to embark on another project to bring much-needed health services to the community.

Utility hike delayed

Boulder City businesses and residents won’t have to pay higher utility rates until the fall as City Council approved delaying an increase originally planned for the summer.

BC residents win primary races

Two Boulder City residents won their races in the Clark County primary election Tuesday, June 12, and will be moving forward to the November ballot.

Summer youth basketball clinic offered

The Boulder City Parks and Recreation Department is offering a summer youth basketball camp.

Former Eagle drafted by Twins

Tanner Howell, a 2013 graduate of Boulder City High School, was drafted by the Minnesota Twins on June 6 in the 2018 Major League Baseball amateur draft after a successful four years at Division II program Dixie State University in St. George, Utah.

Teams’ dominance in water reflected in all-league honors

Dominating the 3A Southern Nevada swim landscape, nearly the entire roster for Boulder City High School’s girls and boys swim programs made either the 3A All-Sunrise League first or second teams.

BCHS athletes earn all-state honors

Putting their best foot forward, seven spring athletes from Boulder City High School were named to the Nevada All-State team in their sports.

St. Jude’s to grow opportunities for children

To grow greater opportunities for education and community, St. Jude’s Ranch for Children is starting a new project and seeking volunteers to help.

News Briefs, June 14

Special ceremony Friday to bury ‘unclaimed’ veterans

Prepare your home for summer travel, too

According to AAA, more than 41.5 million Americans traveled this Memorial Day weekend, nearly 5 percent more than last year. Travel and hospitality experts predict 2018 summer travel will show growth across the boards. While our town will be on many tourists’ travel itinerary, Boulder City residents will be part of those millions of Americans spending time away on vacation — meaning houses and homes are bound to have a lot of alone time.

World is better place if we all ‘produce’

By definition, consumers are people who consume or deplete things. If there’s food, consumers devour it. If there’s coal, consumers burn it. If there’s a lake, consumers drink or drain it dry. If there’s money, consumers spend it.

Free Fishing Day attracts families

During Free Fishing Day at Veterans’ Memorial Park on Saturday dozens of families tried their hand at fishing.

Railroad Pass marks grand opening of travel center

Railroad Pass officially opened its new $12 million travel center Friday with great fanfare and even more appreciation to those who helped make it happen.

Weekend’s Best Bets, June 14

1 BOULDER CITY SWINGS: The Dam Short Film Festival is hosting an evening of dance and live music Saturday, June 16, at the historic Los Angeles Department of Water and Power building, 600 Nevada Way. Lindy-Ana Jones and the Temple of Swing will perform. The dance will start at 7 p.m., but beginner lessons will be offered at 6 p.m. Admission is $20.

Senior Center, June 14

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.

Havens provide alternative to abandoning newborns

Discussions involving safety must include information for one of our most vulnerable demographics: a safe haven for newborn infants. An unwanted pregnancy can be a very traumatic experience, and a new mother may have overwhelming feelings of isolation, fear or shame that could lead to irrational thoughts or acts.