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Cuts made at King

It’s one thing to save for a rainy day but when that rainy day turns into a flood, that’s a time for concern.

Yes to big garage, booze in the park

Not every story of public importance concerning city government comes out of decisions by the city council. Sometimes items of interest come out of those other city meetings that garner little attention.

BCPD makes pitch for new HQ

During Tuesday’s Boulder City Council meeting, BCPD Deputy Chief Aaron Johnson shared a very eye-opening photo.

Council hears update on pool project

Boulder City Parks and Recreation Director Julie Calloway presented the Boulder City Council Tuesday with an update on the proposed replacement for the city pool, as well as a lengthy justification of the anticipated cost.

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Body of teenage boy recovered at Lake Mohave

Five great places to visit at Lake Mead National Recreation Area

As summer begins and the Las Vegas Valley starts its months-long endeavor into triple-digit temperatures, it’s important to remember that one of the National Park Service’s crown jewels is located in the backyard of Boulder City.

Artist awarded $1.3 million for dam sculpture

An artist has won almost $1.35 million in a lawsuit over a sculpture commemorating workers who were paid $5 per day to risk their lives during the construction of Hoover Dam.

Railroad Trail earns national designation

The Historic Railroad Trail at Lake Mead National Recreation Area was recently designated as a national trail by the U.S. Department of the Interior.

Lake’s low levels could trigger federal shortage

Lake Mead is expected to shrink low enough by January 2017 to trigger the first federal shortage declaration on the Colorado River, according to a bleak new projection from the U.S. Bureau of Reclamation.

Tales about what’s on bottom of Lake Mead abound

With any large body of water comes questions of what truly lies beneath its surface, and that applies to Lake Mead, too.

Lake level hits record low

The drought that has plagued Lake Mead for years has driven the nation’s largest man-made reservoir to a record low.

Climate in crisis

From barren wasteland once filled with trees, to the sharp transition in rain patterns, climate change continues to harm the world in a variety of ways.

Plan details tactics for Lake Mead wilderness

After nearly a decade of revisions and input from the public, the National Park Service completed its wilderness management plan for the Lake Mead National Recreation Area.

Lake Mead’s level rises slightly

Lake Mead’s water level is the highest it’s been since last May. Still, officials are reluctant to embrace the good news for too long.

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Cuts made at King

It’s one thing to save for a rainy day but when that rainy day turns into a flood, that’s a time for concern.

Yes to big garage, booze in the park

Not every story of public importance concerning city government comes out of decisions by the city council. Sometimes items of interest come out of those other city meetings that garner little attention.