UPDATE 8 a.m.: A statement from Care Flight can be found here.

UPDATE 12:30 a.m.: The aircraft has been confirmed as a plane, and all passengers within it are deceased. The cause of the crash is still unknown.

UPDATE 12:11 a.m.: All fire personnel are leaving the scene.

UPDATE 11:34 p.m.: The area is being cordoned off until the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) can investigate. An ambulance was requested from Carson City, but there is no update on the crew as of yet.

UPDATE 11:15 p.m.: The downed aircraft has been located off of Iron Mountain and Shawnee.

UPDATE: 11:13 p.m.: Debris from the crash have been located on a property off of Iron Mountain near Stagecoach. Responders are are actively searching for debris from the flight. If you locate any debris, please do not handle it and call 911 to report its location.

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Multiple agencies are responding to what appears to be a crash of a Care Flight aircraft in Stagecoach, according to Lyon County dispatch.

A Care Flight liaison is on route from Carson City to the scene of the crash.

The Carson City Sheriff’s Office is requesting the public’s assistance in locating a runaway juvenile.

We are attempting to locate Zoey Fagan, a 14-year-old white female juvenile.

This was a busy week at the Lyon County Sheriff’s Office. I would like to take this time to inform the community of several events that took place throughout the week.

Due to the Nevada Department of Transportation (NDOT) and the Department of Public Safety (DPS) reporting severe weather and potentially dangerous road conditions, Governor Joe Lombardo has ordered an early closing for all state government offices in Carson City, Douglas County, Esmeralda County, Lincoln County, Lyon County, Nye County, Storey County, and Washoe County today.

James Rodney Stewart, 78, passed away January 28 after a brief illness. Born to Charles and Shirley Stewart on January 19, 1945 in Annandale, Virginia, the sixth child of nine offspring. He grew up an independent wandering spirit, often leaving school and family to find adventures and employment. He once worked as a jockey. Jim volunteered to serve as an Army soldier in Vietnam and was wounded after one and a half tours. After recovering in Hawaii he was stationed in Germany where he married and had three children; Clifford, Jimmy, and Rita. Jimmy preceded him in death in 1992.

Due to travel impacts from regional winter storms, Douglas County Manager Patrick Cates has declared that all nonessential County offices are to close at noon today (Friday, February 24, 2023).

Douglas County courts will remain open for normal business hours.

At 9:15 a.m., a crash was reported in the northbound lanes of I-580 and College.

Injuries are unknown.

Here we go again, Carson City. Mother Nature is continuing to dump all the precipitation she has held back the last five years, and we just have to keep gritting our teeth and repeating “We need the water, we need the water.”

UPDATE 10:30 a.m.: WNC has also chosen to operate remotely Friday due to the weather. The campus, including the Child Development Center, will be closed.

UPDATE 9:28 a.m.: UNR has suspended nonessential operations on Fri., Feb. 24. All classes are canceled. See UNR email for more information.

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Due to weather conditions, Western Nevada College will begin operations at 10 a.m. today, Friday. The late start includes all three campuses and the Child Development Center.

MINDEN — With a new series of winter weather in the forecast, Douglas County urges residents to prepare in advance. According to the US National Weather Service in Reno, there will be a “significant winter storm Friday into Saturday, followed by a brief break before another major winter storm midday Sunday through Tuesday night.”

The Carson City Sheriff’s Office is requesting the public’s assistance in locating a runaway juvenile.

Kendall Robertson, a 15-year-old black female juvenile was last seen at her residence in west Carson City on Tuesday, Feb. 21, 2023.

Nevada Artists Association is proud to present "The Art of Pouring Brusho" a free watercolor demo by renowned artist Colleen Reynolds.

CARSON CITY — Western Nevada College, in collaboration with Redwood Materials, will develop and pilot a training program for new hires assigned to battery disassembly. The trainings will be offered on the Redwood Materials campus utilizing WNC’s Mobile Manufacturing Lab.

In a letter obtained by The Nevada Independent, Gov. Joe Lombardo’s office said it does not support two bills proposed by the Patient Protection Commission and is evaluating a third piece of legislation proposed by the commission, which was created under the Sisolak administration.

Join us as we celebrate our grand opening with a ribbon cutting and open house! Hosted at the Brewery Arts Center in Carson City, Thursday, March 2 from 4pm to 7pm come see and taste all of charcuterie board offerings and creations.

New Golf Opportunities Organized at Toiyabe Golf Club. Play one of the best courses in Northern Nevada by joining the Washoe Valley Champions Golf Club.

Join like-minded Democrats for a box lunch (from Taildragger Cafe) and speakers at the Carson Valley Museum and Cultural Center. Dr. Sondra Cosgrove will speak on "Legislative Advocacy 2023 and Voter Turnout 2023." Dr. Janice Noble will speak on "What I Learned on the Way to the Election." Reservations required, contact Katherine at jkw@gbis.com. For more information about DCDW visit dcdwomen.net

The Storey County Sheriff’s Office is requesting the public’s help in locating a missing person. Shelsey Wiley was reported missing on Tuesday, Feb. 21, 2023.

Tired of paying $7 a dozen for eggs? Learn how to produce your own. Carson Cluckers 4H Poultry Club will meet on Wednesday, March 1, 6 p.m. at Cooperative Extensive Conference Rm, 2621 Northgate Lane in Carson City.

Special Olympics Nevada will be hosting a “Tip-a-Cop” fundraiser at Texas Roadhouse, located at 150 Damonte Ranch Parkway from 3 to 9 p.m. on March 8, 2023.

Each year, the Law Enforcement Torch Run makes its way across Northern Nevada to raise awareness — and funds — for Special Olympics.

With the potential for heavy snow and difficult driving conditions, the National Weather Service has issued a Winter Storm Watch from late Thursday night through Saturday morning for the Carson City area and surrounding counties.

UPDATE 8:30PM: Traffic along southbound I-580 in north Carson City is beginning to move, slowly, as NDOT sanders have been able to put down sand and brine on the pavement. Several vehicles were involved in the crash and some vehicles became stuck due to icy conditions. One person was reportedly taken to Carson Tahoe hospital.
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Carson City Fire Department, sheriff's deputies and the Nevada Highway Patrol were called Tuesday evening to a crash involving multiple vehicle in the southbound lane of I-580 near the North Carson Street exit and the top of Lakeview Hill.

Wylder Resort Hope Valley continues it Eastern Sierra history series this Sunday, Feb. 26 at 1 p.m., with a free 50-minute slide show presentation, “A Sentimental Journey Along Carson Pass.”

A winter storm moving into Carson City and surrounding counties has brought strong gusty winds to the region, prompting the National Weather Service to issue a Wind Advisory.