FARGO - When a winter storm is brewing, Fargo and West Fargo leaders break out a special brew of their own. It's a briny mixture of water and salt, with the salt content set at about 23 percent for ...

PARISH N.Y. — As New York is facing a shortage of road salt, some municipalities that rely less on salt and more on a sand-and-salt combination to treat their roads are feeling less impact. Went to ...

SPRINGFIELD, Mass. (WWLP) – There are many different factors during a snowstorm that DPW’s look at for choosing the right type of treatment for roads and sidewalks. The snow accumulated quickly during ...

KENT COUNTY, Mich. — The Kent County Road Commission has crews working overnight to keep the roads clear for drivers. We spoke to Jerry Byrne, Director of Maintenance with the Kent County Road ...

WICHITA, Kan. (KWCH) - The salt and sand that covers streets during the winter is applied to keep drivers safe, providing traction for tires. But once a storm passes, what remains is dirty and ...

MILWAUKEE -- The intense winter season, complete with heavy snow and icy roads, have kept public works departments busy--and worried about the season's salt supply. Milwaukee has turned to sand to ...

WALKER, Mich. (WOOD) — An overnight temperature drop Wednesday into Thursday is changing the calculus for snow- and ice-clearing concoctions. The Kent County Road Commission has 11 million pounds of ...

PORTLAND — Seven months into his role, Director of Public Works Robert J. Shea has given the Board of Selectmen an update on the workings of his department. Shea, who has retained his role as fire ...

ANN ARBOR, Mich. – With snow on the ground, we are officially in icy road and sidewalk season. Luckily, the City of Ann Arbor offers residents a free salt and sand mixture to help clear sidewalks.