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After exploring other options, the Kentucky Transportation Cabinet released study findings Tuesday "confirming the need for a second bridge to carry Interstate 71/75 traffic across the Ohio River." A yearlong study "confirms the need for construction of a new bridge across the Ohio River to improve safety and travel on Interstate 71 and Interstate 75 between Ohio and Kentucky," a news release from the KYTC said. The news release cited the findings of the Brent Spence Strategic Corridor Study, which was led by the consulting firm Stantec. The best solution to "ease congestion and improve travel" is to build a...

CINCINNATI - U.S. Sen. Sherrod Brown, D-Ohio, will highlight in downtown Cincinnati this morning key infrastruture projects, such as the Brent Spence Bridge, as he outlines a framework to rebuild and repair the country’s infrastructure which will create millions of construction jobs. The northern Ohio Senator will be joined by Cincinnati Mayor John Cranley, Port of Greater Cincinnati Development Authority President and CEO Laura Brunner, and OKI Regional Council of Governments Deputy Executive DirectorRobert Koehler. President Donald Trump previously promised $1 trillion of investment in American infrastructure during his campaign. Brown joined Senate colleagues to release a roadmap for making...

POSTED: 3:20 pm EST February 18, 2004 UPDATED: 5:08 pm EST February 18, 2004 COLUMBUS, Ohio -- There is a report of a vehicle possibly being struck by a bullet on a local road, NewsChannel 4 reported. The vehicle reportedly drove to another location. Police are searching woods in the area. There is no word if this incident is connected to the series of shootings in the Columbus area. Watch NewsChannel 4 and refresh nbc4columbus.com for additional information.

Another Case Linked To Serial Shooter Van Shot On Interstate 71 POSTED: 3:36 PM EST February 6, 2004 UPDATED: 5:51 PM EST February 6, 2004 COLUMBUS, Ohio -- An eighth shooting has been linked by ballistic evidence to the series of shootings around the city's south side, according to the serial shooting task force. The shooting occurred at about 2:10 p.m. Tuesday, Franklin County sheriff Chief Deputy Steve Martin said. It was the 21st linked to the serial shootings, and the eighth linked by ballistic evidence. The driver of a van, John Caito of Bridgeville, Pa., was heading north on...