Coming Friday

- A Carson Valley woman is facing a murder charge in connection with the death of her aircraft mechanic husband. Karen Bodden is being held in lieu of $1 million bail in connection with the shooting death of husband Robin. Page A1

- Minden Town Board member Bob Hadfield was named interim Lyon County manager after the commissioners from that county fired their present manager. Page A1

- A 22-year-old former Gardnerville Ranchos resident accused of shooting out vehicle and business windows in Douglas County and Carson City appeared in court Wednesday and told East Fork Judge Jim EnEarl that he couldn't afford to hire a lawyer. EnEarl appointed Derrick Lopez to represent David Scott Killen. Page A1

- One-fifth of the students at Meneley Elementary School play chess and have three tournaments a year. Spectators would rather watch the chess finals Tuesday than play outside at lunch. Page A1

- Superintendent Carol Lark told members of the Douglas County School Board on Tuesday that volunteers are needed and appreciated in schools. At the same meeting, Whittell and Douglas high school principals Sue Shannon and Marty Swisher presented drafts of brochures they hope will address concerns with communication between parents and coaches. Page A2

- A decision to de-list the bald eagle as a threatened species was delayed until June in an agreement. The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service was under a court order to decide the eagle's status by today. Page A2

- A Minden man who got drunk and broke into the home of his ex-wife and then tried to break into the home of a woman he wanted to date was sentenced to four years in prison. Michael Keith Dawson, 33, will be eligible for parole in 14 months. Page A3

- A former military police officer appeared in Tahoe Township Justice Court on Tuesday in connection with a cocaine sales case. Elliot Paul Liebowitz, 17, is being held in lieu of $50,000 bail. Page A3

- Five new recruits joined the Gardnerville Volunteer Fire Department and are undergoing training. Page A6

- Markleeville turned out to help when pipes froze, cutting water off for two of its residents. Page A9

- Members of the Douglas County Sheriff's Office, East Fork Fire & Paramedic Districts and Douglas County Senior Services who are members of TRIAD signed the annual proclamation Wednesday to proclaim the group's dedication to the senior citizens of Douglas County. This is TRIAD's 11th year in the county. Page B1

- The Douglas County Senior Center was filled with laughter on Wednesday, during the Valentine's Day and February birthday festivities. Seniors seemed to especially enjoy the "Not So Newlywed Game." Page B1

- The Douglas boys' basketball team won its first playoff game in 15 years Wednesday night, taking a big 77-51 win over the Reed Raiders in Sparks. The win pits the Tigers against Reno High School tonight in the regional semifinals at Spanish Springs High School a 5 p.m. Page C1

- Bishop Manogue simply had too much for the Douglas girls' basketball team, pulling away in the fourth quarter of a 59-36 win over the Lady Tigers Tuesday night at Manogue. Page C1