CARSON CITY, Nev. (KOLO) - Saturday morning friends, family, and others gathered to celebrate the life of Lexi Rodriguez. The 14-year-old was killed when she was crossing the street in Carson City and hit by a car.

The Carson City Board of Supervisors met on Feb. 15 discussing an issue presented by Andrew Rasor, the treasurer to dismiss parking violations from 2010.

Opportunities to enroll in Spring 2024 Semester at Western Nevada College didn’t end when classes began on Jan. 22. There still are options to become a student this semester.

NOTICE TO ALL LYON COUNTY VOTERS REGISTERED IN THE NEVADA REPUBLICAN PARTY

Notice is hereby given that the Convention of the Lyon County Republican Party will be held at the Silver Stage High School, 3755 Spruce Avenue, Silver Springs on Saturday, March 2, 2024.

Carson City area Toastmasters will host an evaluation speech contest on Tuesday, Feb. 20, beginning at 7:30 a.m. Don't miss out on the fun and mark your calendars.

Hey friends! Look who's coming to Polecat Tavern on March 2nd at 7pm! It's Doug Sandell and Dale Poune Duo- Double D's.

Here is the Carson City area road report for the week of Feb. 19-25, 2024. Closures are expected at the following locations due to road and utility work:

Every Sunday, beginning at 3pm, Polecat Tavern offers a place for your acoustic jam sessions. Bring your instruments and your friends and let's make some music.

WNC’s first- and second-year nursing students, as well as nursing assistant students, will visit with representatives of hospitals, health care facilities, higher education programs and more during the Feb. 20 annual Job Fair and Professional Development event in WNC’s Carson Nugget Hall on the Carson City campus starting at noon.

In February 2024, Youth Theatre Carson City’s Showstoppers show choir traveled to Southern California to compete in the Musical Theatre Competitions of America, a national competition against teams representing from across North America and learning from some of Broadway’s biggest and brightest stars.

Youth Theatre Carson City brought home several honors.

A Carson City judge ruled Thursday that a pair of proposed ballot questions seeking to establish an independent redistricting commission are legally deficient and cannot be placed on the ballot.

Greater Nevada Credit Union has opened its annual scholarship program, which will award $2,000 scholarships to 37 qualifying individuals pursuing their undergraduate, technical or trade school education goals.

Speaking at Monday's Democratic luncheon will be Carson City Clerk-Recorder Scott Hoen. The services provided by the Clerk-Recorder's Office to attorneys, government agencies, the judicial system, and the general public are mandated by the Nevada Constitution and the Nevada Revised Statutes.

Detectives with The Carson City Sheriff’s Office Gang Unit and Special Enforcement Team conducted an investigation regarding 28 separate graffiti locations reported in the downtown area of Carson City between 2023 and 2024.

On Saturday, Feb. 17, 10 a.m., the Galena Creek Visitor Center presents Reflections of Bonanza.

Ride back with us to those golden days of Hollywood western yesteryear, when Ben, Adam, Hoss and Little Joe stood for honesty and decency, owning about one third of the Lake Tahoe Basin.

A winter storm will arrive for the holiday weekend, bringing brief periods of valley rain to the Carson City area and snow to the Sierra by Saturday with a more potent system arriving Monday and extending into early next week, according to the National Weather Service.

The Nevada Humane Society's Pet of the Week is Mademoiselle, an affectionate and gentle 16-year-old, who is up for adoption at the Carson City shelter.

The Sierra Nevada Forums in partnership with the American Association of University Women Capital Branch and the League of Women Voters of Northern Nevada will host “Aging: Everybody’s Doing It: Resources and Creative Ideas for Healthy Aging” on March 12, 2024 at the Brewery Arts Center Performance Hall, 511 W. King Street in Carson City.

Family friendly free 180 Show with hiphop music happening this Saturday, Feb. 17 at 6:30 p.m. Presented by the Potter’s House, 410 East John Street in Carson City. See flyer above for information. Call 775-386-5576 to details.

There was another passionate packed house on Tuesday to hear the Douglas County School Board (DCSB) vote on its candidate for superintendent, John A. Ramirez, Jr. Many of those in attendance wore the familiar red shirts and carried signs including those that stated "My Voice Doesn't Matter" and "Don't hire a liar."

Residents of the south Reno area have likely noticed a few earthquakes in the last couple weeks. The Nevada Seismological Laboratory, a unit within the University of Nevada, Reno, has identified and located over 270 small magnitude earthquakes in the last 30 days so far.

The Carson City EmployNV Career Hub is hosting a Mock Interview Workshop on Wednesday February 28, 2024, from 10:00am to 11:00am at 1929 N. Carson St., Carson City, NV. Learn how to present your knowledge, skills, and abilities in a professional manner. Walk-ins are welcome! For more information, please call 775-684-0400.

Prompted by a tragic pedestrian crash in January that killed a 10-year-old girl, an online petition is open for Lyon County citizens that is asking for a pedestrian crossing signal on US-50 in Mound House.

Help us celebrate Bella Hansen’s Sweet 16 Birthday! When Bella’s family asked her how she wanted to celebrate her sweet sixteen birthday, they were blown away by her response.