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News Briefs, March 14

Staff to hold budget workshop

Boulder City staff are holding an educational workshop from 12:15-1:15 p.m. Monday, March 18, for the 2019 fiscal year budget. The workshop is free and will take place at the Senior Center of Boulder City, 813 Arizona St.

The 2019 fiscal year budget is effective from July 1, 2019, to June 30, 2020.

For questions about the workshop, contact Boulder City Communications Manager Lisa LaPlante at 702-293-9302 or llaplante@bcnv.org.

I- 11 lanes temporarily closed

The Nevada Department of Transportation is closing Interstate 11’s southbound outside travel lane between Railroad Pass and Wagonwheel Drive from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. today, March 14.

The temporary lane closure is needed for pavement repairs.

Motorists should use caution while travelling through the work zone, heed construction signage and take alternate routes, if possible. NDOT works with Waze to inform the public about planned highway restrictions, but unscheduled construction changes, closures and restrictions are possible due to weather or other factors.

For the latest state highway conditions, visit nvroads.com or call 511 before driving.

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Whether it’s by mail-in, early or in-person voting the day of this year’s general election, Boulder City voters will be asked to cast their ballots for an array of elected seats. In addition, there will be a pair of ballot questions seeking a yay or nay vote.

City continues talks with zipline company

If all goes well, those near Bootleg Canyon could soon see people flying through the air with the greatest of ease. That or hanging on for dear life and screaming at the top of their lungs.

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Oh, what a night

Last Tuesday night, hundreds turned out for the city’s annual National Night Out at Veterans Memorial Park. There, attendees were treated to law enforcement demonstrations, prize drawings, free hamburgers from In-n-Out, games for the kids and the popular BCPD vs. BCFD softball game, which the fire department won.

Tennis teams seek state titles

Continuing to be the gold standard in 3A tennis, both Boulder City High School tennis programs captured regional championships over the weekend.

Library Happenings

The following are classes, events and programs available at the Boulder City Library in October.