Coming Friday

- A 21-year-old Gardnerville man, accused of attempted robbery at a Chinese restaurant, was arrested Tuesday after a Douglas County K-9 officer chased him down. Page A1

- Against the bleak backdrop of Alcatraz Island, the Douglas County Sheriff's Office K-9 unit took top team and individual honors in the U.S. Park Police annual training challenge. Page A1

- Dressed in their finest, the first Halloween revelers began arriving at Minden's CVIC Hall about 3 p.m. Wednesday for the 14th annual Trick-or-Treat Safety Street. Page A1

- Douglas high school students did better than the state average on their SATs. Both Douglas and Whittell high school students scored well on the college entrance examination. Page A2

- A 61-year-old Wellington woman, accused of embezzling $177,000 from a propane company, is set to enter a plea Nov. 20 in District Court. Page A3

- Crafters present their wares at the Carson Valley Community Food Closet, Topaz Ranch Estates Community Park Building, Carson Valley United Methodist Church and at Barton Hospital South Lake Tahoe thrift store. A list of this weekend's craft fairs. Page B1

- The Rusted Chain Gang rides again in a poker run event to benefit Boys & Girls Club of Carson Valley. Sign-up 11 a.m. to noon Saturday at the Douglas High School parking lot. Raffle prizes are two XYZ beach cruisers, two children's Trek cruisers and a Felt special edition New Belgium cruiser valued at $600. Page B1

- The Dakota Organization's production of 'The Nerd' will be presented 7:30 p.m. Nov. 8, 9, 10 and at 2 p.m. Nov. 10 and 11 at the CVIC Hall in Minden. Tickets are $15 for general admission, $10 for seniors (55 and older), youths (17 and younger) and groups of eight or more. Tickets available online at thedakotaorganization.com, at 265-7694 or from The Dakota Organization, (775) 450-0155. Page B1

- The Coleville football team rattled off nine consecutive wins on its way to a Western 1A League title. The Wolves host Wells Saturday in the first round of the playoffs. Page C1

- The South Tahoe girls' soccer team ended Douglas' season Wednesday at Damonte Ranch in the state semifinals. Page C1