Gov. Sandoval Asks for Millions to Push Drone Plans

Submitted by Natalie Cullen, Online Editor

Friday, May 10th, 2013, 4:32pm

Gov. Sandoval Asks for Millions to Push Drone Plans

Gov. Brian Sandoval wants $5 million to support the state's application to be a center for drone development in the U.S.

The Federal Aviation Administration asked for applications in February. It is looking for six places to develop Unmanned Aerial Vehicles for commercial use.

Boulder City is one of four places around the state that could be used as a testing site, others include: Desert Rock, near the former Nevada Test Site; Stead, north of Reno; and Fallon Naval Air Station.

Sandoval announced plans Friday to propose a budget amendment setting aside $5 million to support Nevada's application.

The governor said if the state is selected it would bring thousands of jobs, generate millions in tax revenue and have an economic impact of $2.5 billion.

Nevada has hosted military drone operations for several years. Sandoval pointed to that, the state's military air space and dry climate as reasons Nevada should be chosen for the program.

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Barbecue Challenge Returns Memorial Day Weekend

Submitted by Natalie Cullen, Online Editor

Thursday, May 9th, 2013, 3:11pm

Barbecue Challenge Returns Memorial Day Weekend

Some of the best barbecue in the country is returning to Boulder City for the 9th annual Best Dam Barbecue Challenge.

Pitmasters from around the country will compete over Memorial Day weekend for their share of $12,000 in cash prizes. The challenge is sanctioned by the Kansas City Barbecue Society and will be judged by professionally trained barbecue judges.

Besides great food, the event includes a family-fun zone, live music, a classic car show and a marketplace full of vendors. There will also be a special grilling lesson and barbecue competition for kids. Plus, a rib-eating contest between the Boulder City Police and the Boulder City Fire Department.

The event is a fundraiser for the Rotary Club of Boulder City, but it is free to the public. For more information, go to bestdambarbecue.com.

The challenge will be from 4 p.m. to 11 p.m. Friday, May 24 and from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. Saturday at Bicentennial Park.

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Open House to Educate on Wildfire Risk

Submitted by Adam Candee, 8 News NOW

Wednesday, May 8th, 2013, 1:14pm

The Bureau of Land Management and other federal agencies are hosting a wildfire awareness day from 9 a.m. to noon Thursday at the Red Rock National Conservation Area Visitors Center.

People are invited to learn about how to be wildfire prepared. Volunteer fire stations and citizen advisory groups also have scheduled cleanups from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. May 18 at Mountain Springs near Highway 160 and mile marker 19, and from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. June 8 on Mount Charleston on June 8.

Wildfire Awareness Week runs through May 11 this year in Nevada, but cleaning up dry debris and brush is encouraged throughout the warmest months to reduce fire-burning fuels.

Tips include:

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The Drones Could Be Coming to Boulder City

Submitted by Natalie Cullen, Online Editor

Tuesday, May 7th, 2013, 2:32pm

The Drones Could Be Coming to Boulder City

Boulder City could be one of four sites around the state where unmanned drones would be tested.

Nevada wants to be one of six places in the United States where commercial drones will be tested.
The state Office of Economic Development today submitted its final applications to host the testing.

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Summer Fire Restrictions Go Into Place Saturday

Submitted by Adam Candee, 8 News NOW

Monday, May 6th, 2013, 12:55pm

Summer Fire Restrictions Go Into Place Saturday

The summer season brings a change in fire restrictions on Nevada’s public lands, and this season’s rules go into effect Saturday.

On May 11, the Bureau of Land Management, Bureau of Reclamation, National Park Service, Nevada Division of Forestry, U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service and U.S. Forest Service are implementing fire restrictions in southern Nevada, including Lake Mead National Recreation Area and Red Rock National Conservation Area.

Agencies will offer several media availability opportunities to discuss these restrictions, last year’s fire statistics and predicted forecast for this year:

Fire restrictions prohibit:

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Life Jacket Event to Kick Off Safe Boating Week

Submitted by Natalie Cullen, Online Editor

Friday, May 3rd, 2013, 3:04pm

Officials at Lake Mead wants everyone to wear their life jacket, and they're hoping to break a record to get that message across.

Lake Mead National Recreation Area is sponsoring Ready, Set, Wear It day at the lake Saturday, May 18.

At 11 a.m., visitors at Las Vegas Boat Harbor, Katherine Landing, Cottonwood Cove and Meadview will put on their life jackets in hopes of breaking last year's world record.

People who shows up with their life jackets and plan to attend the event will get free entrance into the park from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m.

Besides the life jacket event, The U.S. Coast Guard Auxiliary will conduct free vessel examination, information booths and displays will be set up at the Las Vegas Boat Harbor and the Nevada Department of Wildlife will inspect life jackets.

The event is also the kickoff to National Safe Boating Week, which is May 18 through 24.

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Tour Companies Team Up for Land and Air Coverage

Submitted by Natalie Cullen, Online Editor

Thursday, May 2nd, 2013, 2:40pm

Tour Companies Team Up for Land and Air Coverage

Boulder City will be one of the departure points for a new venture between The Papillon Group and Pink Jeep Tours.

The two tour groups are now teaming up to offer outdoor tours to the Grand Canyon, Hoover Dam and Sedona, Arizona by air and land.

Through the new partnership, tourists will be able to book scenic expeditions on Papillon helicopters and airplanes and land tours through Pink Jeep Tours' fleet of Jeep Wranglers and Tour Trekkers.

Tours will also run out of Las Vegas, Sedona, Phoenix and Scottsdale, Arizona.

The tours vary by price and length. Tours can be booked online at www.papillon.com or call (888) 635-7272 or www.pinkjeeptours.com or call (888) 900-4480.

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