Cruising its way through the 3A tournament, the Boulder City High School boys tennis team routed South Tahoe and The Meadows to claim its second consecutive state championship.
The Boulder City High School football team claimed its first postseason bid since 2014, defeating Sunrise Mountain 48-12 on Friday, Oct. 19.
The Boulder City High School girls tennis team finished as the 3A state runner-up Friday, Oct. 19, at the Tahoe Donner Tennis Center in Truckee, California, after an 11-4 defeat by The Meadows but saw success individually Saturday, Oct. 20, as junior Olivia Mikkelson won her second consecutive state title.
The life and commitment of local softball enthusiast Daniel McMahon was celebrated at Hemenway Valley Park on Oct. 18 when a softball field was dedicated in his memory.
Ready. Aim. Gobble. Boulder City Parks and Recreation Department will hosts its annual Turkey Shoot from 2:30-4:30 p.m. Nov. 13 and 14.
Motel occupancy has rebounded since Labor Day thanks to special events and the change of weather, which attracts tourists from other nations as well as regional locals.
Actor Tony Todd and I have a lot in common. We were both at Tom Devlin’s Monster Museum on Oct. 6. He was there promoting his latest movie, “Hell Fest” (in theaters now), and I was there watching horror fans pour into the Boulder City-based business to get autographs and selfies with the Broadway-trained actor. Todd, who is known for his many roles in horror films, was raised in Connecticut, which is the other thing the actor and I have in common.
Veterans and their representative organizations are a strong part of Boulder City. Throughout the year there are tributes, memorials, celebrations and gatherings that honor those individuals and their families who wear the various uniforms of the United States. One organization, consisting only of family members of fallen servicemen and women, is identified by a Gold Star.
Boulder City is going to the dogs for a day when local canines are invited to strut their stuff at the first Pooch Parade on Saturday, Nov. 3, in Bicentennial Park.
Grafton, Utah, located about 20 minutes before the main entrance to Zion National Park, is a pioneer town established in 1861.
Among those attending Brews and Choo-Choos on Friday, Oct. 19, were, from left, Ross Johnson, Mark Fastow, Susan Johnson and Peggy Leavitt.
Chris Ward, left, and Nancy Loudin package pints of chili on Friday, Oct. 19, to sell at the 71st annual Country Store hosted by Grace Community Church. Loudin said they make and sell about 180 pints of chili each year.
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 SAY BOO: Tom Devlin’s Monster Museum, 1310 Boulder City Parkway, will present a haunted house Friday, Saturday and Sunday. Hours are 7-10 p.m. Tickets are $15 and can be purchased by visiting http:// tomdevlinsmonstermuseum.com. Call 702-294-1313 for more information.
For many people, the seasonal flu is a mild illness. But sometimes, the flu can be serious or even deadly.
This week I end my informational series on trauma and some of its possible side effects.
More signage will be added to Interstate 11 by the end of the year to highlight ways into town, a city official said at a recent town hall meeting.
City staff unveiled a tentative capital improvement plan for the next five fiscal years that includes approximately $33.9 million in projects for next year, including researching a new location for the police department.
A child who dressed as Adolf Hitler at Saturday’s, Oct. 13, Trunk or Treat event at Veterans’ Memorial Park created controversy that caused some attendees to leave the Boulder City Chamber of Commerce’s annual event early and sparked outrage on social media.
No issue is ever strictly black and white. Yes or no. For or against. Right or wrong. No matter the situation, there are always various shades of gray and about as many opinions as there are people — and sometimes more than that.
Battling back from a 14-stroke deficit after the first day of competition, Boulder City High School girls golf team captured the 3A state championship Tuesday at Schaffer’s Mill Golf Club in Truckee, California.
Boulder City High School football players got a confidence boost Friday, Oct. 12, after routing Rancho 62-0.
Host Boulder City High School crowned three tennis individual regional champions Friday, Oct. 12, capping off a grueling five-round 3A Southern Region tournament.
Longtime Boulder City resident and business owner Brad Appleby recently embarked on a new adventure: helping his 11-year-old goddaughter face one of her fears by writing a book about ghosts.