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Public Safety

Simple steps reduce risks to well-being

Injuries are a leading cause of disability for people of all ages — and they are the leading cause of death for Americans ages 1 to 44. The good news is everyone can get involved to help prevent injuries. During National Safety Month, Boulder City Hospital encourages you to learn more about important safety issues like prescription painkiller abuse, transportation safety and slips, trips and falls.

Detectives follow up after initial crime reports

Here’s more information on some of the basic functions of the Boulder City Police Department and what each division provides the citizens we serve.

Police Blotter

June 14, 6:55 a.m.

Ensuring pedestrian safety can be controversial

What makes a law such a bitter pill to swallow sometimes? The very same offense that I find unacceptable from my neighbor can be inconsequential when applied to my daughter. I wonder why that is?

Police Blotter

June 7, 5:08 a.m.

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Father’s friendship, advice a blessing

June 19 will mark Father’s Day, a day for showing your father how much he means to you — presuming that you don’t do that most every other day of the year. Some of my friends are spending their first holiday without their dads, some have had long estrangements from their fathers, and still others have no idea who their father is.

Police Blotter

May 31, 9:16 a.m.

News Briefs

Schams resigns from planning commission

Taking the high road

The country just finished a long weekend to celebrate those who gave their lives in service to this great country.

Police blotter

May 24, 4:51 a.m.

Police Blotter

May 17, 6:43 a.m.

Citizens Academy brings aide to police

The Citizens Academy Alumni and Support Services meets each month at the library on the first Thursday of the month from 7 to 8 p.m. This group is a rekindling of the group of graduates from the Boulder City Citizens Academy Alumni Association (BCCAAA) from years past.

Good mentality boosts overall health

Every year since 1949, Mental Health America (formerly known as the National Mental Health Association) has led the observance of Mental Health Month in May.

Store closed for second time due to health concerns

The 99 Cents Only Store in Boulder City was shut down on May 10 for the second time in a month. The shop at 800 Buchanan Blvd. was forced to close because of a rat infestation. The store was previously shut down for a day for the same reason on April 25.

Police Blotter

May 10, 6:53 a.m.

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