Sheriff Kenny Furlong was in Reno Wednesday morning taping an interview for "The Last Wild Place," a locally-produced radio show hosted by country singer Lacy J. Dalton. Furlong talked about some of the Carson City Sheriff's Department fixtures, including it's large and passionate volunteer force, and discussed holiday safety tips.

Also interviewed were two members of Occupy Carson City and a Stagecoach resident running for Nevada State Assembly.

Those interested can listen to the pre-recorded show Sunday morning at 10 a.m. on KCMY My Country, 1300 AM, 93.5 FM or 102.5 FM.

A routine registration check of a vehicle led a Carson City sheriff's deputy to arrest Bradford "Brad" Waren Stone, 30, an unemployed Dayton resident, at around 1 p.m. Tuesday, near the 2800 block of Concord Dr.

An officer ran the plates of a grey Dodge ram and discovered that it's registration was expired and that there was a warrant out for one of the registered owners. After being pulled over, Stone admitted to having a pipe used for smoking methamphetamines, and marijuana.

This weekend, beginner skiers and riders can take their first turns on the snow at Squaw Valley and Alpine Meadows for just $30 including a beginner lift ticket, rental equipment and lessons during the 12th Annual Learn to Ski and Board Weekend.

Last Saturday evening (Dec. 3), the Ormsby Sportsmen’s Association (OSA) of Carson City held its traditional end-of-the-year banquet at the Carson Nugget and ended the 2011 year on a high note.