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(File) Motorists traveling on southbound Interstate 11 should be prepared for delays as the Nevada Department of Transportation will close one lane between Railroad Pass and Wagonwheel Drive for r ...
(File) Motorists traveling on southbound Interstate 11 should be prepared for delays as the Nevada Department of Transportation will close one lane between Railroad Pass and Wagonwheel Drive for repairs from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. today, March 14.
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City council approves 15-home Beazer tract
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Council approves additional $140K in construction spending
Screenshot Boulder Rifle and Pistol Club President Mike Pacini addresses the city council.
City extends lease for rifle and pistol club
By Boulder City Review
March 13, 2019 - 3:22 pm
 

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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City council approves 15-home Beazer tract
By Bill Evans Boulder City Review

Without any discussion, the city council Tuesday approved a 15-home subdivision as part of a single vote on the consent agenda.

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Council approves additional $140K in construction spending
By Bill Evans Boulder City Review

As part of the consent agenda in Tuesday’s meeting, the city council agreed to add about $140,000 to the amount previously agreed to be paid to GCW, Inc. for management, engineering, design and support services for two projects in Boulder City.

UNLV student Ian Cruz is joining the BCR staff for the spring semester.
UNLV intern joins BCR staff
By BCR Staff

Beginning this week, the Boulder City Review welcomes Ian Cruz to its staff as an intern for the spring semester.

Ron Eland/Boulder City Review Several streets in Boulder City were blocked off Friday following ...
Metro officer involved in shooting in Boulder City
By Ron Eland Boulder City Review

Dozens of law enforcement officers responded Friday, Jan. 24, to the 700 block of Sixth Street following a reported shooting.

Ron Eland/Boulder City Review Substation 3 as it currently exists.
Cost estimates for Substation 3 soar by 141%
By Bill Evans Boulder City Review

Rising costs continue to bedevil city plans for replacing and upgrading infrastructure. The latest example is related to efforts to upgrade Boulder City’s electric utility service as the cost estimates of Substation 3 soared by 141% and the scheduled completion date was pushed out by three full years.

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Council forwards energy storage proposal to planning commission
By Bill Evans Boulder City Review

A proposed energy storage facility got a second bite at the apple last week as the city council voted unanimously to forward a new application for a different and smaller plot of land for the project to the planning commission for possible addition to the city’s land use plan.

Ron Eland/Boulder City Review Mayor Joe Hardy speaks at the State of the City event on Jan. 16.
Mayor touts contributions of others in annual speech
By Bill Evans Boulder City Review

This year’s State of the City address by Mayor Joe Hardy had a new title but continued many of the same themes of teamwork as last year, with a lot more emphasis on the recognition of others.

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RR Museum construction underway
By Ron Eland Boulder City Review

For those who have driven by or have stopped at the light at the intersection of Buchanan Boulevard and Boulder City Parkway in the last two weeks, it’s hard not to notice the fencing and construction work currently underway.