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John Cardinale

Albuquerque

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

National Investigative Correspondent at Hearst

National Investigative Correspondent at WDSU-TV (New Orleans, LA)

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Articles

  • 2 weeks ago | wcvb.com | John Cardinale

    Poor road conditions are costing Americans big — an average of $1,400 annually in operating costs and lost time, according to the American Society of Civil Engineers. Hearst Television's National Investigative Unit is unpacking how bad road conditions can impact your car and your wallet. Surveying the first line of defense MOTOR, a data firm partly owned by Hearst, is a library of automotive information.

  • 2 weeks ago | wlwt.com | John Cardinale

    America's roads are a vital part of the nation's infrastructure, connecting city to city and state to state. Many roads across the U.S. have remained in poor condition for years, leaving drivers frustrated and state and local governments scrambling for funding. The Hearst Television National Investigative Unit took a closer look at the state of roads, what is being done to fix them and where the system is falling short.

  • 1 month ago | wapt.com | John Cardinale

    Infrastructure often goes unnoticed until issues arise, prompting a deeper investigation into America's bridges and roads by WAPT's National Investigative Unit.Mississippi has the eighth-highest share of good bridges in the U.S., with over 12,700 bridges in total. Of these, 49.2% are in good condition, 43.2% are in fair condition, and 7.6% are in poor condition.

  • Mar 26, 2025 | 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.

  • Mar 26, 2025 | wcvb.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.

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John Cardinale
John Cardinale @J_CardinaleKOAT
12 Jun 25

RT @MississippiDOT: MDOT Executive Director @BradleyRayWhite breaks down infrastructure funding for state and local roads and discusses the…

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