Coming Friday

- A 34-year-old Douglas County mother of three has developed a very serious case of West Nile Virus. Page A1

- Carson Valley has world-class soaring conditions. Gavin Wills, a nationally-renowned glider pilot will be on hand at 7 p.m. Wednesday at Carson Valley Middle School for a special presentation on the sport. Page A1

- More than 1,000 people are expected at Minden Park at 10 a.m. today to honor state Sen. Lawrence Jacobsen who died July 26 at his home. Dignitaries, legislative colleagues and friends and neighbors are expected at the service for the state's longest serving lawmaker. Page A1

- A woman who lives next door to a Manhattan Way residence leveled by a fire Monday said she heard the explosion that set off the blaze. Page A1

- Owner Julian Larrouy Jr. said there are plans for the Valley Bar to be rebuilt. Although it will be moved slightly away from the corner it has occupied for over 100 years, they will try to keep the building's original style. Page A2

- Bail was set at $100,000 for a Gardnerville Ranchos man accused of attempted sexual assault. Page A3

- A California man is in custody after a shooting at Bear Valley in Alpine County on Tuesday. Page A9

- A California man is in custody after a shooting at Bear Valley in Alpine County on Tuesday. Page A9

- Gina Gigli looks at how all sorts of barnyard critters weather the heat in the Alpine Portfolio. Page A9

- Guitarist, singer and songwriter Michael Gulezian performed Saturday at Minden Village as the first in a series of Comma Concerts coming to Carson Valley. The Valley's weather that night seemed to change with the music. Page B1

- Nyle Nation, author of "The Pine Nut Chronicles" and Topaz Ranch Estates resident for 40 years died Sunday. Sweetwater Notes columnist Jonni Hill talks about his life. Page B1

- Tickets are still available for the Taste of Gardnerville on Saturday. Participants who stroll the downtown area are able to taste food from local restaurants and listen to live music while shopping. Page B1

- The Relay For Life garage sale is 8 a.m. to noon, Saturday at La Dolce Vita. Page B1

- The AAU Basketball Association of Carson Valley will host an Alaskan King Crab Feed in September to help raise funds for local basketball, the Douglas softball team and the Austin Kirby Foundation. Page C1

- The Douglas County Junior Rodeo is this weekend. Events start at 8 a.m. Saturday and Sunday. Page C1