Walsh defends snow plow efforts after historic Syracuse storm: ‘People take it for granted’

On his last day as Syracuse mayor, Ben Walsh praised the work of his snow plow drivers during the biggest storm in 80 years ...
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ISU researchers use big data to save big dollars for DOT

AMES, Iowa – It takes a fleet of around 900 snow plow trucks for the Iowa Department of Transportation to keep the roads and highways clear once the snow starts to fly. Maintaining that fleet is ...

Plow trucks helped clear roads since Sunday morning

EAU CLAIRE, Wis. (WEAU) - If you were on the roads Monday, you likely noticed plow trucks clearing the way. Officials with ...

When ice and snow build up on the roads, this woman heads out for a drive

Driving a snowplow isn't for everyone. It means long hours driving a tank-like truck, and always in weather that would keep many folks at home. We take a ride with a young woman who loves her job.
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What it’s like to be a St. Paul snowplow driver

Every winter, a plow comes by and pushes snow back into Jeremy Bates’ driveway. Perhaps fair, given how he has often been on the opposite side. “It was probably 17 years ago, there was a gentleman who ...