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Boulder CityFeaturedLost and found: Boulder City’s Skinny Bar brings back forgotten history
When Boulder City was created in 1931, alcohol sales were not allowed. That policy stayed in place until 1969, well after the end of Prohibition.
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NewsAggregateHome AggregateNew adventure hubs to highlight Nevada’s landscapes, recreation opportunities
Boulder City is set to become a launching point for Nevada’s next big push in outdoor tourism, with work starting on the Nevada Adventure Center ...
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A&EWhere to watch fireworks and celebrate Independence Day in Las Vegas
From the Summerlin Patriotic Parade to the Henderson celebration at Heritage Park, there's much more than fireworks to see and do during the holiday.
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Boulder CityHoover DamAggregateHoover Dam’s story told ‘through the people who lived it’ at new visitor center
The first visitors to enter the renovated Hoover Dam Visitor Center on Tuesday morning made their way slowly through the building’s new exhibit, exploring each ...
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NewsBoulder CityBoulder City aims to reduce light pollution—and increase dark skies tourism in Nevada
The city received $1.9 million from the U.S. Economic Development Administration to update city lights with “energy-efficient light pollution-reducing fixtures.”
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A&EFest at your own pace: The virtual world suits Boulder City’s Dam Short Film Festival well
“People told us they watched programs they never would have stayed for [in person], like the music videos or the underground program.”
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NewsAllAggregateNew city manager optimistic about opportunities, stability in Boulder City
Boulder City’s new city manager, Taylour Tedder, is stepping into the job amid broader, challenging turnover for the city’s leadership. The city in June agreed ...
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DiningBoulder City’s Dam Roast House encourages the slow life
Inside, it’s a calm and modern oasis with some serious Ikea vibes, plus a little bookstore to add even more Wes Anderson-esque charm.
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NewsAllAggregateBoulder City native finds success in app that brings storage space into the sharing economy
Neighbor is a sharing economy storage marketplace that connects those looking to store items — anything from boxes of random belongings to a lawn mower ...
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FilmBoulder City’s wildly entertaining Dam Short Film Fest goes online
The event's 17th installment—screening February 11-15—could see a huge audience bump, as it extends its reach far beyond Southern Nevada, into a restive nation that ...
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NewsAllAggregatePopulations in small towns of Clark County begin getting vaccinated
Near the banks of the Colorado River in Laughlin, a ballroom at the Aquarius Casino drew seniors and the highest-prioritized front-line workers eager for vaccines ...
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Boulder CityNewsAllIn Boulder City, a patriotic project for Veterans Day
This Veterans Day, the U section at the Southern Nevada Veterans Memorial Cemetery looks vastly different than last year when Dawn Kramer traveled from her ...
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NewsAllAggregate'It's authentic': Storied locale showcases Boulder City's unique history
Under the Boulder City Company Store name, which in its day had been attached to the largest department store in Nevada, Tara Leon-Bertoli now sells ...
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Lake MeadattractionOutdoorsExplore the many outdoor options during your Las Vegas stay
Head outside and get off the grid with some off-Strip activities.
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FeaturedBoulder CityYour guide to historic Boulder City—a few miles southeast of Vegas with a vibe light years away
Created as a home for the workers who built the Hoover Dam, Boulder City stands as a time capsule, back to its Great Depression-era origins.
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IntersectionCould Boulder City’s train be headed to Henderson?
A new bridge will connect the train to the main line, so it could technically take you anywhere in the country.
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FilmBoulder City’s Dam Short Film Festival smoothly expands its reach
New this year was an evening of special showcases before the first full day of the festival, including the entertaining Dealer, a linked collection of ...
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Arts & EntertainmentBusinessFeaturedA Boulder City family has turned character building into Big Business
Deep within Characters Unlimited, the Statons bring their creations to life.
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OpinionBrian GreenspunWhere I StandLas Vegas deserves more than just Adelson’s voice
Killing daily newspapers is not something that should bring anyone who works in this industry any pleasure, nor anyone who believes in our democracy and ...
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MusicReview: Cyndi Lauper stays true to her colors in artsy Vegas residency at the Colosseum
After wrapping an international farewell tour last year and being inducted into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame in November, Lauper’s pistol energy continues ...
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BusinessNewsAggregate40 Under 40: Celebrating the leaders shaping Las Vegas’ future
From entrepreneurs to community advocates, this year’s 40 Under 40 class reflects a shared commitment to progress, service and impact.
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NewsNevada, California and Arizona announce new water-saving plan for dwindling Colorado River
With the Colorado River’s giant reservoirs declining toward critically low levels, negotiators for California, Arizona and Nevada announced Friday that they have agreed on a ...
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NewsAggregateAllVanderpump Hotel set to open next month on Las Vegas Strip
Lisa Vanderpump is on the verge of adding a new title to her résumé: hotelier. The Vanderpump Hotel, a 188-room boutique resort taking shape from ...
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AggregateAllNewsLas Vegas to Sonoma wine country just got significantly faster
Southwest Airlines’ new nonstop Las Vegas-Santa Rosa service offers a quick route into Sonoma County, where redwoods, historic homes and wineries await …
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A&E5 thoughts: The 2026 LVL Up Expo at Las Vegas Convention Center
If cosplay is the currency of every great fan expo, LVL Up was loaded.
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Fine Art'Rhythm and Resilience: Black Vegas' highlights the legacy of the city's African American community
"Rhythm and Resilience" is on display through August 20 at the new Civic Center Gallery.
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MGM GrandMGM ResortsBusinessMGM Grand launches retro gaming lounge with free play for guests
MGM Grand has opened Bonus Round Totally Awesome Bar + Arcade, a 21-and-older venue that blends classic arcade games with cocktails, casual food and a ...
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A&EWhat to do in Las Vegas this week: April 30-May 6
Mary J. Blige at Dolby Live, 50 Cent at LIV, Emo Orchestra at the Strat, Las Vegas DreamBirds at Hard Rock Live and more.
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NewsOpinionSportsLas Vegas High's NFL pipeline starts with neighborhood grit
Fernando Carmona Jr. is one of four players from Las Vegas High who will take part in rookie minicamps in the coming weeks — a ...
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AggregateAllSportsHenderson 12-year-old wins Elks National Hoop Shoot with perfect performance
Duncan, a 12-year-old sixth-grader at Jack & Terry Mannion Middle School in Henderson, won the Elks Free Throw National Hoop Shoot on April 18 in ...
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NewsairplaneAllegiant AirSpirit Airlines ceases operations. Las Vegas airport says all 16 routes still covered
Spirit Airlines took its last flight this week, ending 34 years of bright yellow planes and bare-bones fares that made budget travel accessible to millions ...
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NewsAggregateAllGolden Knights fall behind in series against Mammoth after dropping Game 3
Lawson Crouse scored twice in a 5:42 span in the second period and the Utah Mammoth won the first NHL playoff game in the state, ...
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NewsAggregateHome AggregateLas Vegas pitched as relocation spot for Vancouver MLS team
The Athletic reports that a special committee of MLS owners met earlier this month to discuss the future of the Vancouver franchise, including the possibility ...
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MusicOlivia Rodrigo plus Luke Bryan and Jason Aldean set December dates in Las Vegas
A couple of blockbuster tours announced Las Vegas dates for December on Thursday, with Olivia Rodrigo booking two nights at T-Mobile Arena and Luke Bryan ...
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Breaking NewsNevada mourns Ruby Duncan, a legendary advocate for poor families
Ruby Duncan co-founded Operation Life, a nonprofit she directed for nearly two decades, building medical clinics, daycare centers, drug prevention programs and employment initiatives.
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UNLVUNLV sportsNewsVanderbilt forward transferring to UNLV basketball
His most notable experience came as a sophomore at Washington in 2024-25 when he averaged 11.8 points and five rebounds per game in making 27 ...
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MusicMoshpits and memories: Sick New World Las Vegas
After a year-long hiatus, Sick New World returned to the Las Vegas Festival Grounds on April 25 with more than 50 bands.
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AggregateAllNewsNew extreme heat strategy aims to shield Southern Nevada’s most vulnerable commuters
The Regional Transportation Commission of Southern Nevada launched a plan to fortify the region’s infrastructure against extreme heat ...
