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March 29, 2024

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Two of the 43 cats impounded recently from a home in Boulder City relax at the Boulder City Animal Shelter.
Rescue groups preparing impounded cats for adoption
Tuesday, September 3, 2019
Rescue groups are taking 43 cats removed from a home in Boulder City last week, and some of the animals are already available for adoption, city officials said. A half dozen feral cats were placed with rescue groups over ...
Boulder City fire chief announces immediate retirement
Tuesday, September 3, 2019
Boulder City Fire Chief Kevin Nicholson announced today that he is retiring, effective immediately, after leading the department for 12 years. A news release issued by the city did not ...
Dozens of cats removed from home in Boulder City
Wednesday, August 28, 2019
Boulder City Animal Control removed 43 cats and three dogs from a mobile home over the last week, city officials said. The animals were taken to the Boulder City Animal Shelter, where they were being evaluated and ...
Fireworks explode on the Fourth of July over Caesars Palace as seen from the Linq in this 2015 file photo. Caesars is among several resorts that will celebrate Independence Day with fireworks displays Thursday night.
Las Vegas, area communities primed for Independence Day celebrations
Tuesday, July 2, 2019
With Las Vegas ranked as a top-five destination to celebrate the Fourth of July, locals have various options on how to safely watch a fireworks show …
Henry Keele reacts during a ceremony honoring World War II veterans like himself who live at the Nevada State Veterans Home in Boulder City Monday April 1, 2019. Keele served in the army from 1942-1945.
75 years later, Las Vegas-area World War II vets recognized for service
Saturday, April 6, 2019
The ceremony, which took place at the Nevada State Veterans Home and the Boulder City Airport, recognized veterans residing at the home who are unable to visit the World War II memorial in Washington, D.C.
Lake Mead National Recreation Area getting new superintendent
Tuesday, March 26, 2019
The National Park Service has selected Margaret L. Goodro to serve as the superintendent of Lake Mead National Recreation Area, replacing Lizette Richardson, who retired last year. “Margaret is a proven collaborative leader who ...
Boulder City Police: Murder-suicide suspected in shooting of elderly couple
Boulder City:
Monday, March 18, 2019
The shooting deaths of an elderly couple found Sunday at their home in Boulder City appears to be the result of a murder-suicide, police said. Officers found the couple ...
A look at the Nevada Southern Railroad Museum in Boulder City Saturday, June 11, 2011.
Funding sought to expand Boulder City railroad museum
Saturday, March 9, 2019
Boulder City officials are pushing the state to provide some $35 million to expand the Nevada Southern Railroad Museum and build an urban park. Leaders from the city and the Chamber of Commerce met last month with ...
This car crashed into a pickup truck on U.S. 93 in Boulder City on Thursday, March 7, 2019, according to the Nevada Highway Patrol. The driver of the pickup was killed, the patrol said.
Man faces reckless driving count in fatal Boulder City crash
Friday, March 8, 2019
A driver involved in a fatal crash on a Boulder City highway on Thursday has been jailed on a count of reckless driving resulting in death, according to ...
This car crashed into a pickup truck on U.S. 93 in Boulder City on Thursday, March 7, 2019, according to the Nevada Highway Patrol. The driver of the pickup was killed, the patrol said.
Motorist killed in wreck in Boulder City
Thursday, March 7, 2019
A driver witnesses say was speeding on a Boulder City highway this morning is expected to face a reckless driving count after crashing into a pickup truck, killing ...
A rendering shows a $40 million pool complex that Boulder City residents will vote on in June.
Boulder City residents to decide if new $27M aquatic center is worth higher taxes
Wednesday, February 13, 2019
Boulder City residents will soon vote on a hotly debated topic in town: Should the city borrow up to $40 million to replace its critically outdated swimming facility? The Clark County Debt Commission approved on Feb. 7 Boulder City’s request for ...
Visitors in Las Vegas may take some time exploring Lake Mead on Sunday, December 20, 2015.
Trash pickup resuming at Lake Mead, despite government shutdown
Monday, January 14, 2019
Crews will resume picking up trash and cleaning bathrooms at Lake Mead National Recreation Area, despite the ongoing partial government ...
Boulder City Police Officers Kenny Calzada and Kevin Barakat are shown at their swearing-in ceremony on Dec. 13, 2018.
Policing is personal in tiny Boulder City
Tuesday, January 1, 2019
Boulder City is a mere 30 miles from the glowing lights and hubbub of the Las Vegas Strip, but the quaint burg in the shadow of Hoover Dam has managed to hold on to its small-town atmosphere — and that goes for ...
Students take cover after threat at Boulder City High
Thursday, December 6, 2018
Students took cover under their desks and Boulder City High School was locked down today after someone called in an undisclosed threat, according to city officials. The threat was ...
Damaged personal watercraft found on Lake Mead; no rider located
Monday, October 15, 2018
Authorities are looking for information about a personal watercraft that was found unoccupied Sunday on Lake Mead. The Nevada Department of Wildlife found the swamped watercraft about 2:45 p.m. near ...

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