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John Cardinale

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

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  • 2 weeks 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.

  • 1 month 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.

  • 1 month ago | 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.

  • 1 month 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.

  • 1 month ago | wcvb.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.

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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…