Kelley Kosuda

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.

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.

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.

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.

Oct 30, 2024 | wlwt.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.