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šŸŒ± Why Boulder City might be Nevadaā€™s easiest lake-and-ice-cream day trip.

Boulder City, Nevada Patch AM: a 5 min read

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In today's newsletter:

  • Why Boulder City might be Nevadaā€™s easiest lake-and-ice-cream day trip.
  • How serious is youth vaping for Boulder City students this school year?
  • How much more could Boulder City families soon pay for electricity?

Today's riddle: Why did the cookie go to the Doctor ? šŸ¤” (Answer below!)

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Weather forecast:

  • Thursday: Hot with hazy sun, with a high of 106 and low of 87 degrees. šŸŒ¶ Hot!
  • Friday: Hot with plenty of sunshine, temps: high: 109, low: 88.
  • Saturday: Sun mixing with clouds; hot, with a high of 110 and low of 88 degrees.

šŸ“° News we're reading

ā€¢ 8 Nevada Towns Where A Single Parking Spot Puts You Steps From The Lake, Main Street, And An Ice Cream Cone (takingthekids.com) ā€” Boulder City gets a warm spotlight here as a walkable, history-rich gateway to Hoover Dam and Lake Mead, where you can park once and explore ice cream shops, galleries, and the Historic Railroad Tunnel Trail. The article also highlights seven other Nevada towns with easy lake or main-street access, but Boulder City stands out for its dam-era character and quick access to water, trails, and big views.
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ā€¢ Youth vaping remains a serious challenge as Clark County students return to school (southernnevadahealthdistrict.org) ā€” Families in Boulder City are being urged by the Southern Nevada Health District to talk with kids about the risks of vaping as Clark County students head back to school. New survey data show roughly one-third of local high schoolers have tried e-cigarettes, with many getting them from friends or family, prompting calls for more parent conversations, school education, and community prevention efforts.
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ā€¢ ROUND UP: As Energy Companies Rake in Profits, American Families Continue to Pay the Price With More Rate Hikes (climatepower.us) ā€” Boulder City residents are facing a proposed 15% utility rate hike over three years, including a 5% increase in electric rates that would add about $1.97 per month by 2029 for the average household. The piece places Boulder Cityā€™s potential increase in a national roundup of rising energy costs, tying local bills to broader debates over federal energy policy and utility profits.
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šŸ’¬ Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

  • A hacker called me and said he had all my passwords.
    I got a pen and paper and said, Thank God for that, what are they. (Nextdoor Boulder City)
  • As we watch the wildfires in Spokane, Washington, it makes some wonder, ā€œWhat would I do in an emergency?
    ā€ The Southern Nevada CERT (Community Emergency Response Team) program is holding five free emergency preparedness courses to help you know what toā€¦ (Nextdoor )
  • Albertsons Companies, Inc. posted a job opening for Night Crew Stocker in Boulder City. Apply here.
  • City of Henderson Nevada posted a job opening for Production Assistant - Part Time/Seasonal in Henderson. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Boulder City here.

šŸ—ž Nearby News

Henderson

  • City of Henderson completes major school zone safety upgrades ahead of new school year (fox5vegas.com)
  • Gaetano's To Host 2nd Annual Peroni & Negroni Pop-Up - (vegas24seven.com)
  • The Weekend Indian Buffet Nevada Locals Want To Keep To Themselves (takingthekids.com)

Paradise

  • Country Star, With No. 1 Hit Song, Makes History Amid 2026 Tour (parade.com)

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-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: Because he felt CRUMMY ! (Thank you Michelle S. for sending it in!)
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