Coming Friday

NEWS

- Austin's House opened on Thursday to fanfare from public and private sources alike. The home for children in crisis was open to the public on Thursday for the first and perhaps only time. Page A1

- Two chefs have purchased the former Fiona's and plan to establish an Italian restaurant there. John and Faith Saletti have lived in Carson Valley a year and hope to recreate the success of their previous effort in Lompoc, Calif. Page A1

- A proposal for a 12-foot fence around the new Douglas High School track and football field drew a lukewarm reception from Minden Town Board members. Page A1

- A Gardnerville prospector says he found an 1,800-pound meteorite at an undisclosed location in Douglas County. Bob Yocum said it isn't the biggest one he's found, but it is the biggest he's dug up lately. Page A2

- Douglas County has been a pretty good manager for Genoa over the past seven months, but both the county and Genoans say the contract between them probably won't be renewed for another year. Page A2

- A year after her husband was found dead in the desert above Johnson Lane, the woman accused of his murder is in jail waiting to face a Sept. 21 preliminary hearing in the case. Karen Bodden has been in custody since she was arrested Sept. 10. She appeared in court Wednesday. Page A3

- Some of the best work done by the fire service doesn't make the media. Page A8

- Young artists at Trinity Lutheran Preschool explored expressionist painting during Van Gogh day. The tiny painters will be displaying their work on Aug. 15. Page B1

- The Douglas County Junior Rodeo is this weekend at the Douglas County Fairgrounds. Page C1

- A new youth football league will be holding sign-ups Aug. 8 at James Lee Park. Excel Athletics will emphasize academics and athletics while teaching "life lessons" during practice. Page C1