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Even in the days after a major snowstorm blanketed the region, many North Jersey residents say one problem is still hard to shake: finding salt. With shortages reported across the state, some homeowners say they’ve had no choice but to stretch what they already have stored in their garages. Brianne Hailey Killeen reports.

If you don’t yet have a REAL ID, you’ve got about 10 days before new policies take effect. The TSA says travelers without REAL ID-compliant identification will have to pay a 45-dollar fee just to get through security, unless you carry additional forms of ID such as a passport. Brianne Hailey Killeen has more about what TSA officials say travelers should know about the new policy.

Shoplifting is on the rise this holiday season, according to law enforcement and officials say it’s becoming far more sophisticated than many shoppers realize. From organized crews working multiple stores to specialized tools designed to beat security systems, police say retail theft is no longer just a crime of opportunity. Brianne Hailey Killeen takes us behind the scenes of what officers are dealing with when they catch organized retail theft crews.

The Christmas spirit is in full swing for many households across the region and while artificial Christmas trees continue to dominate holiday decor nationwide, one Sussex County farm says the tradition of picking out a real Christmas tree is still drawing families in. Despite national trends, officials at Heaven Hill Farm encourage visitors to slow down, step outside and make memories - one Christmas tree at a time. Brianne Hailey Killeen reports.

The second and final phase of New Jersey’s 2025 black bear hunt is officially underway this week, following a first segment that saw hundreds of bears harvested across the state but many are questioning if enough bears will be harvested or if the hunt will end up being extended. Wildlife officials say the hunt remains a key tool for managing a growing population, while opponents continue to call for an end to the practice. Brianne Hailey Killeen reports.

As concerns over school safety continue nationwide, police in New Jersey are taking part in intensive active-shooter response training this week - including a simulated drill inside a local middle school. It’s part of a statewide effort to ensure first responders are prepared for the kinds of emergencies schools across the country are working to prevent. Brianne Hailey Killeen reports.

Travelers are still feeling turbulence at the nation’s airports even with the government shutdown officially over - including right here at Newark Liberty. The FAA is keeping flight reductions capped at 6 percent at forty of the country’s busiest airports. Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy says those limits will stay in place indefinitely, until staffing levels return to normal. That could mean continued delays, cancellations - and frustration - for passengers heading into

On the republican ticket, members from Jack Ciattarelli’s campaign are making stops throughout the state. Brianne Hailey Killeen continues our coverage and reports from a diner stop in Madison where Ciattarelli’s team is rallying votes and encouraging residents to vote early.

Halloween 2025 is here… and health experts are urging parents to make sure candies and snacks are more “treat” than “trick.” Doctors are warning parents to take a closer look at what’s inside those colorful candy bags. Health experts say marijuana-infused edibles disguised as popular snack foods are landing both children and adults in the emergency room. Brianne Hailey Killeen reports.

More than one in three women and one in four men in the United States have experienced physical violence by an intimate partner, according to the National Domestic Violence Hotline. In response, advocates, survivors and community members continue in an effort to raise awareness and demand change. Brianne Hailey Killeen reports from a unified walk across the Mario M. Cuomo Bridge that brings together hundreds in support of education, prevention and support.