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John Cardinale

Albuquerque

National Investigative Correspondent at WVTM-TV (Birmingham, AL)

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  • 4 weeks ago | wdsu.com | John Cardinale |Kelley Kosuda

    As bridges across the United States keep aging and deteriorating, we’re at the turning point of what will happen in the future. Experts like engineers and lawmakers are calling for action. Money spent on maintanence now can head off major problems in the future—extending the lifespans of bridges, saving money and ensuring safety and convenience for future generations. There are about 473,440 bridges across the country, excluding culverts and bridges in U.S. territories.

  • 4 weeks ago | wdsu.com | John Cardinale |Kelley Kosuda

    There's something missing from the Patapsco River in Baltimore, Maryland. That something is the Francis Scott Key Bridge. Just last year, a 95,000-ton cargo ship lost steering and crashed into the bridge, causing it to collapse. Six people died in the process. This incident has ignited pressing concerns about the durability of America's aging infrastructure, putting a spotlight on bridges. Most bridges have a lifespan of about 50 years.

  • 2 months ago | wdsu.com | John Cardinale |Kelley Kosuda

    While partly off the radar for many, the opioid crisis is still unfolding and continuing every day. There are concerns the battle is not being won because one drug or substance just replaces another, each one potentially more dangerous than the previous. Hearst Television's National Investigative Unit is learning more about a substance, not considered an opioid, being mixed with fentanyl that's creating a serious problem in the fight against opioids called xylazine.

  • 2 months ago | wdsu.com | Lex Harvey |John Cardinale

    On *** typical morning you'd see planes right over my shoulder here making their way into Reagan National Airport. That's the same flight path that that plane and helicopter crashed last night on. Now, many have been wondering how did all of this happen? Why did it happen? And we at the National Investigative Unit have obtained audio recordings from air traffic control that sort of help paint the story.

  • Oct 30, 2024 | wesh.com | John Cardinale |Kelley Kosuda

    With Election Day fast approaching, one priority has had elections officials nationwide preparing for months: security. Hearst Television's National Investigative Unit found the concern has sparked many places nationwide to rethink how they plan to protect their workers, voters and the ballots this election cycle. Ruie LaVoie's unexpected journey Ruie LaVoie wanted to make some extra money one summer back in 2010, so she wound up working elections. Little did she know she had found her passion.

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John Cardinale
John Cardinale @J_CardinaleKOAT
8 May 24

CAREER UPDATE: I have some personal news I would like to share. Starting in June I will be moving to Washington D.C. to serve as an Investigative Correspondent for Hearst. Thank you to all of those who trusted me in New Mexico, to investigate the issues that matter to you. https://t.co/LdErXY0jxi

John Cardinale
John Cardinale @J_CardinaleKOAT
10 Feb 24

Target 7 gets results: 24 hours ago we told you about "scam artist" Stephen Morgan Byers. Tonight he is off the streets of New Mexico. @koat7news @BCSONM https://t.co/HxMFJUfsrX

John Cardinale
John Cardinale @J_CardinaleKOAT
1 Feb 24

RT @FletcherWDSU: MUST WATCH! Fascinating but frustrating report from @TraversWDSU about more than 500 street lights being out in @CityOfN…