- The Minden-Tahoe Airport provides more than $151 million in revenues through the generation of jobs, property taxes and sales taxes, according to a University of Nevada report. Page A1
- Owners want to start construction on Pinon Aero Center, an upscale project on 87 acres at Minden-Tahoe Airport. Page A1
- Ronald John Smith, found not guilty of child sex assault charges by a Douglas County District Court jury, claims he was the victim of a vengeful ex-girlfriend. Page A1
- A Carson Valley Boy Scout will be collecting donations for Carson Valley Children's Center Austin's House for his Eagle Scout project. Korrey Woodcock is a Douglas High School senior who will be out with other Boy Scouts in front of the Wal-Mart. Page A2
- Douglas High School's yearbook, Garminada, was included in Josten's "Gotcha Covered Look Book," which features a gallery of the best spreads and covers around the country. Page A2
- An underage Gardnerville man who tried to buy beer with a prison ID card will face charges he resisted arrest after being pursued by deputies. Ross Perusse, 20, ran from deputies on April 14. Page A3
- An illegal immigrant who walked away from the Stateline jail faces up to four years in prison and potential deportation after admitting to possession of stolen property. Jose Luis Estrada Tufino, 36, was a trusty when he went outside to dump the trash and kept on going. Page A3
- Douglas County deputies and the Nevada Highway Patrol will be conducting a crosswalk sting next week. Pedestrians will be sent across the street and motorists who don't stop will be facing a ticket and big fine. Page A3
- "The Magician's Nephew" takes the audience to worlds unknown. This sixth of seven "Chronicles of Narnia" will be performed at Hilltop Community Church today through Sunday. Page B1
- Ted Bacon, owner of the Jubilee Ranch, talks about the history of his 100-plus-year-old barn which will be featured in the Douglas County Historical Society's historic barn tour and barbecue on May 5. Page B1
- The Douglas softball team swept South Tahoe Tuesday while the Tiger baseball team dropped a close game to Reed. Page C1
- Four former Douglas High soccer players signed with Western Nevada Community College earlier this week. Jessi Chitwood, Rachel Van Roy, Samantha Perry and Jessica Cervenak will all play for the Wildcats next year. Page C1
