here in nevada, place to avoid a new onslaught of overdoses due to carfentanil. coroner john fudenberg will be among the first to know when it hits. (( john fudenberg: "we're continually sharing our data with law enforcement, so they can map it, see where it's happening, see where these deaths are occuring see where the hot spots are in the valley.")) ((paul joncich)) while there is hope that deadly carfentanil won't make it into las vegas' heroin stream, there's good reason to believe it will. sources within metro - tell us in several recent burglaries at veterinarian offices, the obvs large animal tranquilizer. back to you./// >>> ((kirsten joyce)) >>> reno's city prosecutor is following las vegas's lead... and will not prosecute minor possession of marijuana cases until pot becomes legal in nevada. city attorney karl hall says it doesn't make sense to file new charges against people accused of having less than an ounce of pot. the state voted to legalize recreational marijuana last week... and the law goes into effect on sparks are not on board.. and say they'

news 5's bob jones first exposed the danger of carfentanil this summer. >> reporter: they tell me there are several open investigations on the people who brought the drug to akron and overdoses do seem to be down and still the number of people have died is alarming. it is 5000 times stronger than heroin. the smallest dose of carfentanil can be deadly as proven by many cases in akron in which the large tranquilizer drug appeared to be cut with harrington. >> we find people that are actually did so quickly that they are still standing up. they have died and they haven't even hit the floor. >> reporter: it has been hitting akron hard leading to hundreds of overdoses since july. just look at the latest numbers. 134 fatal overdoses in akron with 73 deaths tied to carfentanil throughout summit >> every day we have overdoses. >> reporter: the lieutenant told me his officers are slowly but surely making progress in the carfentanil battle. they suspect it is coming to akron from china after people buy it online. >> i think a group in akron of maybe a dozen people figured out you could get on the

until it's too late. <<< ((paul joncich)) carfentanil (car-fen-ten-all) is an odorless and colorless synthetic opioid - used to tranquilize elephants and other large animals. a tiny amount - the size of several grains of sand - can kill a human. ((quick nat)) in recent months, responsible for at least eight deaths and dozens of overdoses. ((quick nat)) here in clark county, coroner john fudenberg has already seen two carfentanil deaths and is bracing himself for more. ((11:39:50 john fudenberg/clark county coroner: "i don't know if there is a drug stronger than carfentanil right now.")) ((11:36:36 fudenberg: "i time before it reaches the southwest and we're preparing for it.")) ((paul joncich)) heroin is already one of the deadliest drugs in the desert. killing approximately 400 southern nevadans each year. experts say more people are using heroin because it's a cheaper alternative to opioid pain meds. ((permanent video folder pkg with cop on opening shot 1:05 "for people out there using heroin, bottom line is, you don't know what's in it.")) ((paul joncich)) when users take heroin t

. <<< ((paul joncich)) carfentanil (car-fen-ten-all) is an odorless and colorless synthetic opioid - used to tranquilize elephants and other large animals. a tiny amount - the size of several grains of sand - can kill a human. in recent months, authorities in ohio have found trace amounts of carfentanil in heroin responsible for at least eight deaths and dozens of overdoses. here in clark county, coroner john fudenberg has already seen two carfentanil deaths and is bracing himself for more. (( john fudenberg/clark county coroner: "i don't know if there is a drug stronger than carfenn (( fudenberg: "i believe it's just a matter of time before it reaches the southwest and we're preparing for it.")) ((paul joncich)) heroin is already one of the deadliest drugs in the desert. killing approximately 400 southern nevadans each year. experts say more people are using heroin because it's a cheaper alternative to opioid pain meds. (( "for people out there using heroin, bottom line is, you don't know what's in it.")) ((paul joncich)) when users take heroin that's cut with carfentanil, narcan, t

hoping carfentanil doesn't become prevalent out here. to date, two local heroin deaths are blamed on carfentanil./// ((christianne klein)) >>> in the world of politics... we're getting a better idea of what the trump administration will look like come january 20-th. today... the president- elect announced alabama senator jeff sessions as his first cabinet pick to be attorney general. he also tapped kansas congressman mike pompeo as c-i-a director... and retired general michael flynn for national says the process is going along smoothly so far: ((vice president-elect mike pence: making great progress. great working with president-elect. he is a man of action. we've got a great number of men and women with great qualifications come forward to serve this new administration and i am humbled to be a part of it. )) ((christianne klein)) >> there is some controversy in today's choices. general flynn once referred to is fear of muslims is rational. in 1986... the senate blocked senator sessions from becoming a federal judge... after he was accus

carfentanil is used as an elephant traquilzer. for humans, it's deadly. "it's a large animal order to even survive taking this." this drug is very powerful. and the dubuque drug task force hoping to save lives by getting out this information. the've even put up a few it reads, report and stop heroin. in dubuque, shirley descorbeth, news 7 kwwl. so far this year 26 opioid overdoses reported in dubuque county. nine of those resulted in death. and we'll be right back! look at your full forecast. from the kwwl stormtrack here is additional forecast information from the kwwl stormtrack 7 weather team: good evening i'm meteorologist kyle kiel. our stretch of warmer than normal temperatures will continue as we head into the work week. a weak cold front tracks through iowa tonight into monday, which will bring some passing clouds. it won't be overcast, so you'll be able to see the near 40 with sw winds turning nw 5-10 mph. monday will be mostly sunny to partly cloudy. highs range from the lower to middle 50s, depending on cloud coverage. winds will be nw 5-15 mph

the name of the drug is carfentanil . the task force says users often mix the drug with heroin to increase its potency. in dubuque authorities are seeing it as a white to tan powder. carfentanil is actually 100 times stronger and fentanyl itself is about 50 times stronger than heroin. fentanyl is the drug that was in the overdoses that killed prince and michael jackson. president obama trimmed the prison sentences for six iowans today. they were among the 72 commutations he granted for people who committed non-violent drug crimes. the president has now granted 944 people clemency during his time in office. that's more than the past 11 people in clakrsville are still waiting to see if they will get federal flood funding for their home. mayor val swinton says president obama's disaster declaration is only for municipalities. he says the city is not in a designated flood plain, so it's hard for homeowners to get federal help. the city is now looking for ways to prevent future disasters after being hit hard in 2008 and 2016.

it's called carfentanil. as kwwl's shirley descorbeth tells us -- there are concerns about it authorities in dubuque are warning the public about a deadly drug...making its way through the tri-state area. it's called carfentanil. call heroin plain old." for humans, it's lethal. "it's a large animal tranquilizer...it's not meant for humans. you have to have a severe tolerance to opiods in order to even survive taking this." and it's often mixed with fentanyl and heroin...having appeared in the form of a tan or white powder here in dubuque. but it also comes in tablets and as a spray. "this is why the dubuque drug even recently put up billboards like this one...to try to get the country has a bad opiod problem...most of our users start out with a prescription opiod addiction, and it just evloves from there." authorities asking the public to be vigilant and careful when dealing with these deadly drugs. in dubuque, shirley been 26 overdoses from similiar drugs in dubuque county. nine people died. we're also learn

authorities in dubuque are warning the public about a deadly drug...making its way "carfentanil is about 5,000 times stronger than old heroin...i guess if you can call heroin plain old." it's a drug that's used as an elephant tranquilizer. for humans, it's lethal. "it's a large animal tranquilizer...it's not meant for humans. you have to have a severe tolerance to opiods in order to even survive taking appeared in the form of a tan or white powder here in dubuque. but it also comes in tablets and as a spray. information out there. they've even recently drugs off the streets." "i think dubuque, and iowa...along with the rest of the country has a bad opiod problem...most of our users start out with a prescription opiod addiction, and it just evloves from there." authorities asking the public to be vigilant and careful when dealing with these deadly drugs. in dubuque, shirley descorbeth, news 7 kwwl. so far this year -- there have been 26 overdoses from similiar drugs in dubuque county. nine people died. cracking down on crimes and drugs, police in chicago getting help from state and federa

"i think these kids think they're carfentanil is one of the most deadly opioids...10- thousand times more potent than morphine. lives changed forever december 3, 2014. that date may not mean anything to you...but for one iowa family...their lives were shattered in the early morning hours. they recently opened their home to me to kwwl's amanda goodman to share a story they guard closely -- in hopes to open peoples eyes to what may be happening in thr forgot to turn off the lights. all of the lights were on downstairs...and i got to the top of the basement stairs...sorry (starts to cry)...that's when you found him? (she nods - let this part breathe) it was there - in her basement - that wendy came face to face with the unimaginable. her 15-year-old son evan...the kid who loved to be around his family...was gone. it was there - in her basement - that wendy's son took evan...the kid who loved to be aroundh is family...was gone. it was there - in her basement - that wendy's son took literally feel my heart hitting the floor. alan mast - wendy's brother - evan's uncle...drove an hour to ge

most carfentanil comes from china. >>> good news. we're learning a toddler and a teenager who were shot this weekend are expected to make full recovery. maymay -- 19-year-old javon car. theyshots were fired into the car. the dealer reports, one of the gunmen was wearing a joker halloween mask. so far, police say they have made no arrests. >>> they left nothing on the field. and that's all the things we ever ask them to do. they tried until it was -- there was nothing left. >> some are calling it one of history. cleveland put up one strong fight for the world series championship. they put everything they had on the field and never gave up. >>> well, i understand we may be a little down today. it's always wonderful to win it all. but still, there is pride in this community for the cleveland indians. the baseball season has come on an end. but the indians and fans have have a lot to look for. they brought the battle last night. the odds were stacked against year. the injured, carlos carrasco, danny salazar, michael brantly, should be ba

the overdoses and two are have seen the chief suspects a batch of heroin laced with fen ta nal or carfentanil made it to his town. >> whatever it made was something stronger than your every day run of the mill heroin. >> the suspect is locked up accused of providing the heroin. >> wooster has 26,000 people and not too touched by the people in wayne county. >> there are 22 confirmed and there is probable at least 8 to 10 more. >> dr. patterson and melinda coughman work at 180 and say it is not only the increase that is alarming, the deaths. >> a lot of the ones are the younger kids coming in probable between 19 and 25. >>> but they hope the spike in wooster overdoses serves as a wake-up call addicts to have hope and get help before it is too >> we are helping lots of people and seeing lots of people succeed but we also know that we are losing people as well. >> bob jones, news 5. >>> tonight cleveland police need your help in identifying the body found in a vacant lot at east 55th earlier. the county medical examiner's office says they cannot figure out who it is. the remains were discovered o

((paul joncich)) so far, clark county coroner john fudenberg says he's seen two carfentanil deaths here in las vegas. tonight at eleven, paul are dealing with this super heroin and how local authorities are preparing for it's arrival./// ((paul joncich)) our coroner, who will be among the first to know if this deadly drug arrives here - is hoping this is one of those trends that doesn't travel west. but tonight at eleven, something that metro has noticed that's beginning to happen would lead you to believe differently. back to you./// ((denise valdez)) >>> reno's city prosecutor is following las vegas's lead... and will not prosecute minor until pot becomes legal in nevada. city attorney karl hall says it doesn't make sense to file new charges against people accused of having less than an ounce of pot. the state voted to legalize recreational marijuana last week... and the law goes into effect on january first. however... officials in washoe county and sparks are not on board.. and say they'll keep enforcing the law until the start of 2017./// ((denise valdez)) >>> this news comes as le

authorities in dubuque are warning the public about a "carfentanil is about 5,000 it's a drug that's used as an elephant tranquilizer. for humans, it's lethal. "it's a large animal tranquilizer...it's not meant for humans. you have to have a severe tolerance to opiods in appeared in the form of a tan or white information out there. they've think dubuque, and iowa...along with the rest of the country has a bad opiod evloves from there." authorities deadly drugs. in dubuque, shirley problem...most of our users start out with a prescription in the form of a tan or white iowa...along with the rest of problem...most of our users asking the public to be vigilant and careful when dealing with these deadly drugs. in dubuque, shirley

like we've seen in bigger cities, the chief suspects a batch of heroin-- laced with fentanyl or carfentanil-- made it to his it was, was something stronger than your run-of-the- mill heroin."in one of the cases-- a suspect-- demetrius frizzell-- is locked up accused of providing the heroin. "wooster is a town of 26- ousand people, not too small be people addicted is going up and is the number of people dying in wayne county." "this year thus far, there's 22 confirmed and there's probably ght to ten more."dr. gina patterson and melinda kauffman work at "one eighty" and say it's not only the increase in heroin deaths that alarming. th onee're seeing are the younger kids that are coming in, betweee ike in woosteroverdoses serves l for addicts to have hope a get help before 's . e are helping lots of people andeeing lots ofople succeed, b losing people as well." trt oc farmers are keeping a close eye on the election. in today's agribusiness report the farm bill. welcome to the agribusiness on tuesday is not expected to impact the chances on an early farm bill.. no matter which party has the hou

that includes carfentanil, a drug used to tranquilize elephants- and it's showing up in iowa. the state is organizing more town hall meetings to help families deal with and prevent drug abuse. mary patch's 20 year old niece died after overdosing on prescription pain killers that her doctor prescribed. " i think these kids think they're invincible, they're not taki drugs1;14;00 if a child is prescribed something, an opiod which is highly addictive, insure children are safe on the backside of using that medication " authorities are also concerned that methamphatmine is on the rise, after the state saw a dip in usage back in 2008. officials say creating a healing environment is at the heart of today's children's hospital. construction on the new 360 million dollar building began in the fall of 20-12. university of iowa officials say the mission of the facility is to improve the health and well-being of children and their families. special details in the hospital help minimize stress and provide comfort to young patients. state officials and university of iowa leaders will dedicat

it's called carfentanil. as kwwl's shirley descorbeth tells us -- there are concerns about are warning the public about a deadly drug...making its way times stronger than just plain old heroin...i guess if you can call heroin plain old." it's a drug that's used as an elephant tranquilizer. for for humans. you have to have a this." and it's often mixed with fentanyl and heroin...having appeared in the form of a tan or white powder here in dubuque. but it also comes in tablets and as a spray. "this is why the dubuque drug task force is hoping to save lives by getting this information out there. they've even recently put up billboards like this one...to try to get the drugs off the streets." "i think the country has a bad opiod problem...most of our users start out with a prescription opiod addiction, and it just evloves from there." authorities asking the careful when dealing with these deadly drugs. in dubuque, shirley descorbeth, news 7 kwwl. so far this year -- there have been 26 nine people died. this morni

that includes carfentanil, a drug used to tranquilize elephants- and it's showing up in iowa. the state is organizing more town hall meetings to help families deal with and prevent dr mary patch's 20 year old niece died after overdosing on prescription pain killers that her doctor prescribed. " i think these kids think they're invincible, they're not taking heroin, so think i can take these drugs1;14;00 if a child is prescribed something, an opiod which is highly addictive, insure children are safe on the backside of using that medication " authorities are also concerned after the state saw a dip in usage back in 2008. in a tv-9 follow-up this morning.. one more city has opted out of linn county's minimum wage increase. it's set to go up a dollar each year until it tops out at 10-25 an hour in 20-19. alburnett passed an ordinance that keeps the wage at 7-25 at its meeting last night. ely voted to opt out of the wage increase at a meeting last month. robins has already passed two readings for a similar ordinance. a third reading is flash flood victims in dubuque will soon get s

. >>> new at 6:00 we go to the center for her sentinel -- carfentanil in the state. >>> both teams in the chairmanship and what happens to the item doesn't look away a winner? >>> that when a news 5 returns leeann did -- preempted is here to help us rally together once more. >>> the world series is over and thursday unfolded with gray skies hovering over cleveland. >> it is fitting. many of us have some great thoughts so at times like these returned to thoughts of how we should look at things. >> reporter: loss always hurts but sometimes you have to look at what positives you can find. even after last night there are some positives there. what could've been and what should have been. we can debate forever but what was still no win of the world series the same melancholy feel going up against the huge crowds workers pretend equipment. cleveland is proud of the team but it is still hurting because we wanted it all. >> a little bit disappointed just at the outcome. but it is still really cool that they were even able to make it. >> reporter: a summer to remember. the indians got there. t

like we've seen in bigger cities, the chief suspects a batch of heroin-- laced with fentanyl or carfentanil-- made it to his town. "i would say probably whatever it was, was something stronger than your run-of-the- mill heroin."in one of the cases-- a suspect-- demetrius frizzell-- is locked up accused of providing the heroin. "wooster is a town of 26- thousand people, not too small to be touched by the heroin epidemic. a local treatment center is finding the number of people addicted is going up and so is the number of people dying in wayne county." "this year thus far, there's 22 confirmed and there's probably eight to ten more."dr. gina patterson and melinda kauffman work at "one eighty" and say it's not only heroin deaths that's alarming. "i think right now a lot of the one we're seeing are the younger kids that are coming in, between 19 and 25."but they hope the spike in wooster overdoses serves as wake-up call for addicts to have hope and get help before it's too late. "w are helping lots of people and seeing lots of people succeed, but we also know that we're losing people as well."

carfentanil and fentanyl and iew for and other synthetics are coming in increasingly from overseas, china, india, other places. they come by mail. there's a way for us to be able to reduce that simply by requiring that those who send products by mail have the same requirements you would have if you were fedex or u.p.s. or a private carrier to know what's in it and where it's going and have the information provided in advance electronically. that will based on law enforcement officials help us to stem the tide of these poisons coming into our communities and forgetting -- forgetting our families, our children. these are all issues that this congress has again taken up over the last six months with legislation, with specific programs and i'd hope that we could continue to fund that now to get the administration to set up these programs, and to ensure that we are in a position to respond as new dangers arise, as we have seen with the synthetic heroin coming in from overseas. i thank you, mr. president, for giving me the time to talk about this. again, i commend this before today by the surge

carfentanil. and here's the interesting number. just from last year to this year, the number of deaths that are estimated to be related to fentanyl has risen to 1500 of the 2,000 people who are estimated to die in massachusetts alone from opioid overdoses. that's a dramatic rise to 75% of all opioid deaths in our state in one year. that's up from 57% of the deaths last year that would be related to fentanyl in the blood system of those who had toxicology exams after they died from an opioid overdose. so let's just take those numbers and project them. if 2000 people die in massachusetts this year and massachusetts is 2% of population of the united states of america, and all you did was multiply that number by 50 to get the entire country, that would be a hundred thousand people this year who would die from opioid overdoses in ameri america, 100,000. now, this problem is not as huge in the rest of the country as it is in massachusetts, as it is in several other states, but we are a preview of coming attractions and we have to make su