2013 brings changes to city, along with tragedy

It has been a year of ups and downs, shocking news, some tragedy and big changes to the city and some businesses. We don’t know what’s in store for 2014, but here’ a look at the top 10 stories from 2013.

Police Blotter

Sept. 17, 7:53 a.m.

Letter for Sep. 19

Local sees reinventing Boulder City

iPads change teaching, learning at high school

Technology has changed teaching at Boulder City High with every teacher using an iPad in their classroom.

Red Mountain Storage facility sold for $5.2 million

Red Mountain Storage on Nevada Highway behind the Rebel Gas Station has been sold for $5.2 million, according to the two holding companies that bought the facility.

Boulder City graduate dies in bicycle accident

A 2008 Boulder City High School graduate and Miss Boulder City Scholarship Pageant runner-up has died after a bicycle accident in Reno.

Area groups fill Emergency Aid’s pantry

The Bureau of Reclamation and the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints helped refill the food pantry at Emergency Aid, 600 Nevada Highway, with two separate food drives in September.

Senior Calendar Sept. 26-Oct. 2

Hours of operation are 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. weekdays at 813 Arizona St. Call 702-293-3320 for information.

Briefs for Sept. 26

Library events scheduled throughout September

Bighorn sheep from area herd had viral pneumonia

An ailing bighorn sheep caught and killed by wildlife officials in Hemenway Park three weeks ago has tested positive for viral pneumonia, but it does not appear to be a particularly lethal strain.

Stunt pilot connected to fatal crash dies in China

Stunt pilot David Glen Riggs, who lost his license in connection with a fatal Boulder City air crash in May 2012, died after his plane crashed into a lake in northeast China on Sept. 17.

Volleyball starts league play with pair of wins

The Lady Eagles volleyball team went 4-2 during its tournament Friday and Saturday, the first hosted tournament in Cherise Hinman’s 16-season tenure as head coach.

Cross-country season hits heart of schedule

Beating Virgin Valley has always been a priority for the Boulder City boys and girls cross-country teams.

Bennett arrested at hearing

Boulder City resident Peter Bennett, 67, was arrested again Tuesday in connection to another sexual misconduct case.

Moped drivers need valid Nevada license

Precious is the gift of life. At one time or another we’ve all felt the true sadness of losing a family member or a friend. Losing a child is likely the most devastating and distraught time in a parent’s life. On Sept. 14, one of Boulder City’s own, 2008 BCHS graduate Lani Lunden, suffered a tragic bicycle accident in Reno. According to information, she suffered a severe TBI.

Christian churches coming together for one youth group

A church youth program is nothing new. Yet when four churches of different denominations band together to create a program, that is “something new in town,” according to Sandy Johnson, pastor of the Boulder City United Methodist Church.

As Lake Mead shrinks, California uses more than its share of water

As water managers in Nevada and elsewhere fight to keep Lake Mead as full as possible, an irrigation district in California has significantly overdrawn its Colorado River allotment over the past three years.

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