Extreme cold and frequent storms have depleted the rock salt inventories local authorities rely on to keep streets and sidewalks safe, making it harder for suppliers to keep up with demand.

WILBRAHAM, Mass. (WWLP) – With local stores facing a limited supply of rock salt and ice melt, the town of Wilbraham is stepping in to help residents manage icy conditions. Arrest made in 2021 ...

A national shortage of rock salt – a common product used to treat roads during icy weather – is causing issues across the winter-weary U.S. In New York, Gov. Kathy Hochul declared a state of ...

With heavy snow, rain and then ice earlier this week, around western Massachusetts and throughout New England, many store shelves are empty of rock salt or de-icer. Even municipalities are running ...

The actor has dropped out of consideration for the title role in “Sgt. Rock,” the DC Comics adaptation from Craig’s “Queer” director Luca Guadagnino and screenwriter Justin Kuritzkes.

ALBANY, N.Y. (NEWS10) — The Arbor Hill Softball Field is just one location where the City of Albany distributed rock salt on Wednesday amid the shortage. Mayor Kathy Sheehan reminded property ...

The city will continue the giveaway on Thursday. Piles of road salt is seen at American Rock Salt near the Hudson River and 1st Street on Wednesday, Feb. 19, 2025, in Troy, N.Y. Piles of road ...

CHEEKTOWAGA, N.Y. — The Town of Cheektowaga is one of several municipalities dealing with a salt shortage. It comes as American Rock Salt, Erie County's contracted supplier, continues to try and ...

The town's highway superintendent, Jim Christ, expressed frustration over the dwindling supply and delivery delays from American Rock Salt. "There is probably 100 tons there, not even. That’s ...

CLARENCE, N.Y. (WKBW) — Towns and villages across Western New York are feeling the effects of the rock salt shortage. I checked in with highway departments across the area to see how their ...