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Parking restrictions are in effect throughout the region in the aftermath of this week’s blizzard. As communities across the region recover from snow totals and drifts, police say what happens after the storm can directly affect public safety - especially when it comes to road access and emergency response. They’re reminding residents that snow-covered streets trigger automatic parking restrictions - and failing to comply can come with significant consequences. Brianne Hailey

In the wake of this week’s powerful winter storm - which blanketed parts of North Jersey in nearly two feet of snow - ski resorts are now seeing picture-perfect conditions and packed slopes. Brianne Hailey Killeen has more from Mountain Creek.

In Sussex County, heartbreak and an effort to rebuild after a devastating fire that left multiple dogs killed are what remains this morning after a fire tore through an animal rescue shelter, leaving the facility uninhabitable and dozens of surviving animals scattered to emergency placements. Brianne Hailey Killeen reports from Hopatcong.

Eight years later, her story still echoes across New Jersey - Miranda Vargas was just ten years old when she was killed in a devastating school bus crash on Interstate 80 in Paramus, a tragedy that also took the life of a beloved teacher and injured dozens of others. For many families, the loss raised a painful question: Are our children truly safe on school buses? Now, that question is driving a renewed push in legislation - aimed at preventing tragedies like this.

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.