Category: Community News

LAKE MEAD – The National Park Service reports the death of a male adult who was swimming at Lake Mead. Spokeswoman Carrie Vanover said the man was swimming after a raft when he slipped under the water at Boulder Beach late Tuesday afternoon. Vanover said bystanders pulled the man out of the water. She said CPR efforts failed and the man was pronounced dead. The name of the victim is withheld pending notification of kin. Cause of death will be determined by the Clark County Coroner’s office. Dave Hawkins

Grand Canyon, AZ– Grand Canyon National Park rangers responded to multiple heat related search and rescue incidents this past weekend. Hikers and backpackers attempting hikes in the inner canyon are strongly encouraged to be prepared for excessively hot temperatures and to understand their own physical limitations in order to prevent emergency situations for themselves and responders. On Saturday, June 20, Phantom Ranch rangers responded to a river runner experiencing heat illness and fatigue on a Colorado River trip. The river runner drank an excessive quantity of water, leading to hyponatremia and an altered level of consciousness. The park’s helicopter and ambulance…

Grand Canyon, AZ– Grand Canyon National Park rangers responded to multiple heat related search and rescue incidents this past weekend. Hikers and backpackers attempting hikes in the inner canyon are strongly encouraged to be prepared for excessively hot temperatures and to understand their own physical limitations in order to prevent emergency situations for themselves and responders. On Saturday, June 20, Phantom Ranch rangers responded to a river runner experiencing heat illness and fatigue on a Colorado River trip. The river runner drank an excessive quantity of water, leading to hyponatremia and an altered level of consciousness. The park’s helicopter and ambulance…

June 27th and 28th:Centennial Park 8am-8pm (Youth Softball) July 4th weekend:  NO TOURNAMENTS July 11th and 12th: Southside Park 8am-8pm (Youth Baseball) July 18th and 19th: Centennial Park 8am-8pm (Adult Slowpitch) July 25th and 26th:Centennial Park 8am-8pm (Adult Slowpitch) August 1st and 2nd: Southside Park 8am-8pm (Youth Baseball)                       August 15th and 16th:Southside Park 8am-8pm (Youth Baseball)