the deal with the state health department means naloxone will be made available at nearly 500 cvs stores statewide. the state health commissioner says the move is part of an effort to lower the number of heroin-related deaths and put users on the road to recovery. naloxone goes by the brand name narcanandhas been ud by ambulae crews and emergency rooms for decades. it temporarily blocks the effects of heroin, and helps the user regain consciousness. but anyone who takes it is urged to here's a quick look at the forecast. temperatures are rising today and clouds are gathering. watch for rain tonight but clearing by tomorrow afternoon. the common core rollout was a disaster. parents knew it. teachers knew it. and now, governor cuomo's task force is doing what's right. state tests don't unfairly count against students. and test scores won't be used in teacher evaluations. less testing. greater focus on learning. that's a start, but there's more to do. let's work together to support sensible and fair learning standards more. temperatures are warmer today and rain is on the way .here's your w

state. >> there have been out breaks in 20 other countries. mostly central and south america. and the colorado health department has a caution for people planning trips there. >> so anybody who is traveling. to areas south of the united states. right now. and should take precautions. to prevent bites. while they're in the areas. >> you can only get it from a bite. and for the average person, the virus is not a big deal. >> it would be a fever. rash. possibly some redness in the eye. >> after the recent out break in brazil. doctors noticed a correlation between the spike in the virus. and a spike in birth defects that effects brain development in unborn babies. the state health department along with the national centers for disease control says this is something pregnant women should avoid. >> if you're pregnant or trying to become pregnant. you should postpone your trip. >> . >> a man's life turned upside down. after he accused of two crimes

but in the middle of last summer, i'm looking at internal documents from the state health department tate health department saying, there does appear to be a higher proportion of elevated lead levels in kids. they knew this in july. the governor didn't say anything, didn't take any steps to try to switch flint's water back to a safer source. >> he declared an emergency last night. we're in january now. >> and he declares the emergency on the same day that the u.s. attorney is looking into this matter. and i don't know if they're coincidental, but the snyder administration not only caused this problem, it's not an allegation. that's what happened. they have been slowing walking any response to it. they were trying to discredit their critics for months. a couple of resignations have been tendered now, but it's not a surprise that this may end up being a criminal case. >> the u.s. attorney's office is looking into it. they're working with the epa, collaborating on an investigation. this could potentially turn into criminal? >> it could be. we don't know if it's criminal or civil. it coul

unlike a traditional doctor, patients must first obtain a state health department issued registration card and also be certified by state approved position. there won't be refer or edibles available. everything comes in like , paper or capsule. you have to show that you debilitating or terminating parkinson's , cancer or severe and chronic pain. it's a severe set of standards but it's one that advocates believe will be life-changing for those that need it most. juliet: a gruesome discovery in the bronx. a father killed his pregnant daughter. >> why did you kill her? did you killer over money? did you kill your daughter? juliet: he has been charged with murder. they found the daughter of his 39-year-old daughter , andrea, and his home. he does a pit in the basement and buried her face down . they found cement , and humor and she was five months pregnant . she was missing since sunday. from forced trauma to the head.suspect one in the murder of a mcdonald's manager . rafael gonzalez is accused of killing and garcia on monday. he has caught on surveillance video after the murder. he was

the state health department reporting no new flu deaths. only one person has died in north carolina. there is still time. tisha: a hit and run involving three teenagers. the vehicle hit the kids as they walked to the store to get candy. mid 1990's gmc or chevrolet pickup truck. is believed the vehicle is white in color with a loud exhaust system. steve: a wake county connection to a major heroin bust in new york city. peter romero has address and is pictures of the heroin concealed in the axle casing. the dea says the street value of the heroin is at least $14 million. tisha: a woman left her cat out to relieve himself but he never came back. he was euthanized during the winter storm. >> when her cat went missing after she let him out last monday, it never crossed her mind that he would be >> a neighbor called animal control last tuesday when the cap wound up in a trap on their property. he was labeled an aggressive stray and was given the state mandated 72 hours to live. all the while, she kept searching. she called and cannot get anyone o

residents received letters from the state health department warning them of elevated levels of pollutants in the well water. the state says the water is safe but environmental groups say they want to see it cleaned up. >> we would like to see this agency do its job, follow science, recognize common sense, stop playing politics, and get the coal ash cleaned up. >> wncn investigation will be getting more answers during a tour of the spill site. last year we visited a coal ash containment site at a mine in chatham county where residents tell us they are worried about the health affects. >> i'm so afraid that, did -- both of them have asthma, that some of this coal ash will drift here. >> reporter: we were also there when the state and dan river riverkeeper took samples near the spill site. >> this stuff is dangerous. >> the state says they have not determined if any contamination coal ash ponds. >> that tour is happening this afternoon. "wncn investigates" will have an update at 6:00 and 7:00. environmental groups are planning a protest outside the governor's mansion this morning. >>> offici

some people living near ash ponds received letters from the state health department warning them of elevated contaminants of well water. butenvironmental groups say they just want to see the ponds cleaned up so it will no longer be an issue. >> reporter: i think the coon fusion factor is the letters coming out from dhs s saying you're at risk if you drink the water and at the same time deq saying you're fine. >> we would like to see this agency do its job, follow science, recognize common and get coal ash cleaned up. >> they have not determined if any of it is coming from the coal ash ponds. >>> places across the country will no longer accept driver's license licenses, illinois, minnesota, missouri, new mexico and washington d.c. did not apply. >> banning hover boards in residence halls. they are being asked to be removed for safety reasons. u nc and north carolina central have already launched similar bans. >>> an update from a-story we first brought you monday at 6:00. >> yeah, remember this car off of lake erie in buffalo, new they say it was the toughest frozen car case they have ever ha

from the state health department ... contradicts his claim. families are frustrated.. "it's been very difficult..my kids have been getting sick" "you think it's because of the water?" "it is because of the water." ----- there have been ongoing screenings for lead poisoning school children in flint. severe cases in those under six can cause long term behavioral problems. the justice department has launched an investigation to man- made public health crisis happened. tonight - new complaints of illegal dumping in one upstate city .. state leaders are now investigating *three* separate sites. 7 news reporter krystyne brown.. spoke to people living near these locations.. who say it's all turning into a real eye sore. "people are putting stuff they shouldn't be out there." mary hendersonon e aoue ostreets o. fromhe gw upof wk lr sec "wh irew ww g oray sh ss e'es wainihel ithe whfal bu re..notid anne. d ad gnses autan. th pde.rig ud.th dp o tereoyes d s. tepee a envaltr h redain. i d.s sit. os.: "a dhec representaiilon sat are instatg duics ain lvand anheon lorndhath osecas

that state's health department says the person recently traveled out of the country and has a mild case of the virus.it's spread by mosquito bites and is prompting worldwide concern because it can cause babies to be born with small heads. heads.this causes severe developmental issues... and sometimes even death.officials say zika virus has now spread to at least 23 countries, mostly in central and south america, along with the caribbean.the c-d-c is warning women to either avoid travel to those areas... or to use exteme protection against mosquitos.there is currently no vaccine to prevent the virus or medicine to treat infection. 3 now to a developing story---- 3 someone swiped an upstate pastor's cash!and it happened at his union church.hundreds of dollars of the pastor's own money was stolen...and he says whoever did it probably was looking for more. 3 this isn't the first time this and there's speculation it could have been a member of the congregation! congregation!fox carolina's andrew reeser joins us live from union at lakeside baptist church with the story. 3 pastor scott cobb sa

because it came one business day after she found complaints against the hospital with the state health department. as of yesterday the hospital has cut off & access entirely. rob lowe joins us with the new developments. us to retaliation because amber

recently some people living near the ash ponds received letters from the state health department warning them of elevated levels of pollutants in their well water the state says the water is safe but environment groups say they just want to see it dleepped up. do its job, follow science, recognize common sense, stop playing politics and get the coal ash cleaned up. >> reporter: "wncn investigates" will be getting more answers during a tour of the site. we visited a coal ash containment site last year in chatham county where residents say they are worried about the health effects. >> both of them have asthma, i'm afraid some of this coal ash will drift over here. >> reporter: wncn was also there when the state and dan river riverkeeper took samples near the spill site. >> this stuff is dangerous. >> reporter: the state says they have not determined if any contamination is actually coming from the coal ash ponds. the tour is happening this afternoon, "wncn investigates" will have an update on the news at 6:00 and 7:00. environmental groups say they are planning a protest outside of the gov

we )re told this case is (different ( from the one the state health department told us about earlier this week where another patient in virginia tested positive for zika. the world health organization says the mosquito-borne disease is spreading quote - "explosively" in other parts of the americas, including brazil host of the summer olympics. as hena daniels tells us there is no current treatment -- and it can cause birth defects if contracted by a pregnant woman. pkg vo-chicago stephanie coad code is 24 weeks pregnant and planned to take her babymoon trip to puerto rico.... but news of the zika virus there forced her to cancel. sot- stephanie coad/pregnant "sounds like the possibilities are very grave if something, you know if something were to happen." cause fever, rash and joint pain. but the virus appears to be dangerous for pregnant women and those trying to get pregnant because it s been linked to babies being born with abnormally small heads. the major airlines are offering pregnant women and their travel companions with tickets to zika affected nations a refund or rebooking.

governor has asked the federal government to expand medicaid for the children in flint and the state health department is developing a long-term plan to monitor health problems. then there is the grid of this post-industrial town. >> it's something different. most of us, we're strong. we are going to get through this. >> reporter: the children of flint are depending on it. stephanie gosk, nbc news, flint. >>> this story is not going away. nbc news will be coming weeks and months with our local affiliate in flint and detroit following the struggles of the faces of flint. you can look for coverage across the platforms of nbc news. >>> up next, a police officer retires and struggles to take his him. >>> you can only imagine what must have been going through this man's mind as he this almost unbelievable wave in maui. here it is again. he later described it as a sea monster. it's easy to see why. the monster won this time. that terrifying free fall had people holding their breath. he came out of it with only a stiff neck and a broken board. he was surfing the next day. >>> as the australian open today, se

three confirmed cases in florida and the state health department telling us that the south america where mosquitoes are more common. >> a person can expect a rash and joint pain and no true antibiotic to true it. it is supportive care for the patient. >>> the health department recommends standard precautions use bug spray and be sure to drain any standing water. >>> the rest of us aren't safe with people like that walking around. >>> a domestic violence victim survives a vicious beating and the suspect is finally behind bars. coming up how the big break is giving this victim new strength to recover. >>> it sound like a movie script and the drama was real. why neighbors in los angeles are calling actor jamie fox a hero tonight. >>> this is a case that shocks the soul. >>> a human trafficking case so terrible it is shocking the police. years >>> welcome back. a bay area woman spent a month in a hospital struggling to recover from a vicious beating. that nearly killed her. as she healed she worried that her ex-boyfriend would return to attack her again. tonight as abc action news action rep

recently some people living near the ash ponds received letters from the state health department warning them of elevated levels of pollutants in their well water. the state says the water is safe but environmental groups say they just want to see it all cleaned up. >>le we would like to see the agency do its job, stop playing politics and get the coal ash cleaned up. will get more answers during a tour of the spill site. last year we visited a coal ash containment site where residents tell us they are worried about the health effects. >> i'm so afraid, both of them have asthma, that some of this coal ash will drift over here. >> reporter: wncn was also there when the state and dan river riverkeeper took samples near the spill site. >> this stuff is dangerous. >> reporter: the state says they have not determined if any contamination is actually coming from the coal ash ponds. that tour is happening this afternoon, wncn investigates says there will be an update at 6:00 and 7:00. environmental groups are also planning a protest this morning. >>> 4:37. a hearing continues at the north carol

the deal with the state health department means naloxone will be made available at nearly 500 cvs stores statewide. the state health commissioner says the move is part of an effort to lower the number of heroin-related deaths and put users on the road to recovery. naloxone goes by the brand name narcanandhas been ud by ambulae crews and emergency rooms for decades. it temporarily blocks the effects of heroin, and helps the user regain consciousness. but anyone who takes it is urged to the giants are set to officially introduce their new head coach today yesterday, the team confirmed that it has promoted offensive coordinator ben mcadoo to replace tom coughlin. mcadoo has been with the giants for two years, and he has a big challenge ahead of him. big blue has had three straight losing seasons, and missed the playoffs the last four years. the 38 year old will be the second youngest head coach in the nfl. the giants plan to introduce mcadoo at a news the rangers and islanders squared off for the second time this season at barclays center last night. the rangers took a 1-nothing lead into t

they called the state health department and the folks at the state health department norovirus. here is what the superintendent had to say about when they made that call. . >> thursday morning, there were reports of students running down the halls with buckets. we knew we had a problem. it was pretty hectic. the teachers maintained calm and you know, took the kids that were not feeling well through the normal day... the kids that were feeling well through the normal day. those that were sick were dismissed immediately. we did have two teachers that were sick. a decision was made with the help of the department of health to close the school. >> reporter: all of the school buses were disinfected. illness. the school says thatle will school officials say the school is expected to be open i'm byron barnett, 7 news. >> christa: sky 7 over the dow chemical plant in north investigators back on the scene this morning after it was rocked by an explosion. the bomb squad is dealing with there today. steve cooper is live from us. steve? tlort area still remains off-limits this afternoon. ha

so far there have been three confirmed cases in florida and the state health department says all the patients had recently traveled to south america where mosquitos that carry the virus are becoming more common. only about 20% of infected patients ever show any symptoms. >> person can generally expect to have fever, a rash, possibly red eyes, joint pain. and there's no true antibiotic for this to treat it so it's really just supportive care for the patient. >> this morning the health department recommends you protect yourself like you normally do from mosquitos, use bug repel atlanta and drain to people feeling the effects of the flint water crisis. take a listen. >> to you the people of flint, i say tonight as i have before i'm sorry and i will fix it. no citizen of this great state catastrophe. >> he went on to say the government failed the city and he says he'll help make things right by releasing all his e- mails related to the crisis from the past two years. in 2014 the state switched the city's water source to river water to save money but tests showed high levels of lead in th

recently people received letters from the state health department warning them of high levels of the pollutants in they just want to see that spill cleaned up. >> it makes me really angry. it's like he doesn't take peoples' livelihoods seriously, he's putting duke energy before our citizens, we're living in a crisis in these communities. and the water situation needs to be addressed. this has been going on for over 40 years and even though there's not a big, like a break with the dan river spill or one event there's just a poisoning happening everyday. and, it's really impacting peoples lives in devastating ways. >> reporter: again these folks say they just want some answers about when this spill is going to be cleaned up and if their drinking water is safe again. after this wrap-up of this press conference they say they are going to walk around the governor's mansion in a little bit of a protest. we reached out to the we're waiting to hear back from them. and wncn investigates is going to take a tour of the coal ash dump site later this afternoon. more on that at 6:00 and 7:00. >>>

. >> reporter: the arkansas state health department says within a few hours of the video being posted they had an inspector there who did a full assessment and found some violations. the store wiil remain open as managers and inspectots will make the changes necessary. >> that makes you wonder is that the first time? >> reporter: recent reports show the business did pass its most recent health inspection. meteorologist adam berg, south florida's most accurate forecast. >> yeah, this isn't@ something you see very often, especially outside of your typical hurricane season. have subtropical storm alex. characteristics of a cold core system and warm core. i don't want to go into all the details, but tropical systems tend to be warm core, actual temperatures around that core much warmer than some of the systems that we deal with. so this is a hybrid system, and it's got strong winds right now, but the good news for us, this is way out across the eastern atlantic right now. let's show you the details with alex. yeah, it's got some strong winds right now, coming in at 50 miles per hour. pres

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the state health department has not identified the patient. they say he's boston man who contracted the virus abroad. recovery. zika is spread through bites from a specific breed of mosquito and it's been tied to birth defects. >>> the fbi relosing new video showing the deadly shooting of a man involved in a stand off in an oregon federal wildlife refuge. it was reportedded from plane showing the confrontation between the fbi and you see him get out of the truck and reach into his pockets. he was shot and killed by an oregon state trooper. four occupyers are at the wildlife refuge. >>> the manhunt for three escaped california prisoners has taken a turn. now a prison employee is under arrest accused of helping the thee break free. she worked as a teacher at theprison. police believe she what relationship with one of the men. investigators believe they are living in a stolen van and are still somewhere in the state. >>> the family of a hang hmm marine can be hingham marine killed in a helicopter crash thanking the community for support. earlier

missy blames the state health department. >> i don't think they were really encouraging these physicians and letting them know that it was safe, that it will be fully legal in new york state. >> reporter: medical marijuana in new york must be nonsmokeable, only 20 locations have been approved. and just 150 doctors have registered in the entire state. and it is not covered by medicaid or private insurance. >> in some respects it's a stronger version of what mother nature makes. >> reporter: it's ironic because missy and oliver were instrumental in lobbying for the law in the first place. >> i carried him over snow banks in albany multiple times offices and lobbying in the hallway. we got it done. and not one of us will get medicine tomorrow through new york state. not one. >> they got their law, but as bill said, a law that is now among the strictest in america. ome 10 condition -- only 10 conditions are approved and doctors cannot register until they complete a four-and-a-half-hour course. >>> grab your tickets. we want to give you another look at the winning powerball numbers just drawn

food trucks can apply for a permit once they have all of the required licenses from the state health department. help poured in from across the country. now these canines are benefitting. today, they received the gifts that will keep them safer while aiding we're following breaking news in the lafayette river norfolk. a man's body has been found in the near 26th street and villa circle. it's still a very active scene. our news crew got there around four this afternoon. there found the dive crew on scene. teenagers made the 9-1-1 call. it is still very early in the investigation. we will continue to follow this breaking news story as it air and online for the latest. honoring the life of a fallen k-9, by helping to keep other specially-trained dogs safe, in the line of duty. today one dog after another in norfolk was fitted for a top of the details of the custom-made help. chris and nicole just a few weeks ago we were reporting the news of k-9 krijger in norfolk being shot and killed by a suspect in domestic incident. regular citizens just like you and me lined the streets along his funeral proc

the deal with the state health department means naloxone will be made available at nearly 500 cvs stores statewide. the state health commissioner says the move is part of an effort to lower the number of heroin-related deaths and put users on the road to recovery. naloxone goes by the brand name narcanandhas been ud by ambulae crews and emergency rooms for decades. it temporarily blocks the effects of heroin, and helps the user regain consciousness. but anyone who takes it is urged to a queens school is being disinfected after dozens of students got sick with a stomach bug. the education department says nearly 90 at p-s 12 in woodside were sent home sick this week, and dozens more didn't even come to school. teity health department says norovirus may be to blame. symptoms of norovirus include nausea and vomiting. the city is not closing the here's a quick look at the forecast. temperatures are rising today and clouds are gathering. watch for rain tonight but clearing by tomorrow afternoon. i'm only in my 60's. i've got a nice long life ahead. big plans. so when i found out medicare doesn

recently some people living near the ash ponds received letters from the state health department. warning them of elevated levels of pollutants in the well water. the state says the water is safe but environmental groups say they want to see it cleaned up. >> we would like to see this agency do its job, follow science, recognize common sense, stop playing politics and get the coal ash cleaned up. >> reporter: "wncn investigates" will be getting more answers during a tour of the spill site. last year we visited a coal ash containment site at a mine in chatham county. where residents tell us they are worried about the health effects. >> i'm so afraid, both of them have asthma, that some of this coal ash will drift over here. there when the state and dan river riverkeeper took water samples near the spill site. >> this stuff is dangerous. >> reporter: the state says they have not determined if any contamination is actually coming from the coal ash ponds. that tour is happening this afternoon. "wncn investigates" will have updates on the news at 6:00 and 7:00 and environmental groups s

the state health department says a traveler brought it back-- but wouldn't say where that person had visited. it's going around 20 countries in latin america and the caribbean. the c-d-c has been warning pregnant women against travel to the affected areas. zika is transmitted through mosquitoes-- and may cause birth defects. health offiicials say the affected person does not pose a threat to other not mosquito season. norfolk police thanked anderson cooper for helping protect their k-9s. the speaking fee he would have received-- from tonight's norfolk forum. officers are using it to outfit thier dogs with ballistic vests. this is a picture of officers and cooper together tonight. cooper and virginia beach-based spike's k-9 fund have been distributing vests to departments across hampton roads. portsmouth, suffolk, chesapeake, virginia beach and newport news have also benefited. the push comes weeks after a suspect shot and killed a police dog in norfolk. a tourist with local roots -- killed visiting the caribbean. you'll hear how classmates are remembering her tonight. after hours of

the state health department didn't identify the patient only saying he's boston resident and contracted the virus traveling abroad. zika virus is spread through bites through a specific breed of mosquito one that health officials say is rarely found here. >>> this morning three children are in state custody their mother allegedly murdered by her estranged husband. officers stopped martin mcdonald after crashing his pickup truck. he confessed to stabbing julie meede in her apartment in front of her three children. prosecutors say when his 11- year-old step daughter tried to call 911 mcdonald hit her in the head. he is being held without bail and undergoing a psychiatric evaluation go if you or someone you know is the victim of domestic violence there's help ovague. cbs boston.com. >>> it's 4:43. two men under arrest charged in a violent home invasion in brookline. this morning police say they are is searching for two more suspects. 18-year-old kerry -- khari wilcox face adjudge from a hospital bed he and another man went into a apartment with a gun and 2 by 4 demanding money. >> he was h

released, the company says the employees have been fired and the restaurant has passed a state health department inspection. dale: good afternoon. 12:17 as a look out from paris mountain to the city of it has been a beautiful and clear day. just up to 41. we expect mid 40's or the upstate this afternoon. it is breezy in the mountains with the breeze on lake hartwell, 40 six and sunny. from the asheville skycam, 35 degrees at wind out of the north, northwest at 12 and mountains. a little cooler than normal. that happens and you have clear nights this time of the year. over the past six hours, snow in ohio valley area and that is not expected to impact the carolinas or georgia. tomorrow, warmer than today and clouds build in as to get to friday. temperatures around the region look like this, still 30's in the mountains, the 40's and greenville, anderson at 46 and county, 48 in walhalla, easley i-43 and by the end of the afternoon, temperatures reach upper 40's for the upstate and we will be in the upper 30 range for the mountains. hendersonville at 38. the breeze out of the northwest at 10 to 15 d

ponds received letters from the state health department warning them of elevates levels of contaminants in their well water. by the environmental department says the levels are still below federal drinking water standards. environmental groups say they want to see the ponds cleaned up. >> i think the confusion factor is actually the letter's coming out from dhhs saying that you're at risk if you drink the water. at the same time deq is saying you're fine. we have got to figure out a way to get around that. >> we would like to see this agency do its job, follow science, recognize common sense, stop playing politics, and get the coal ash cleaned up. >> the state has not yet determined if any contamination is actually coming from the coal ash ponds. raleigh city leaders are shelling out 31,000-dollars in taxpayer money to go to a retreat in charlotte. >> take a look, they were boarding the train here at amtrak this afternoon. focusing on building relationships and how charlotte handles its transportation system. this is the first time in several years that the retreat is taking place out o

the deal with the state health department means naloxone will be made available at nearly 500 cvs stores statewide. the state health commissioner says the move is part of an effort to lower the number of heroin-related deaths and put users on the road to recovery. naloxone goes by the brand name narcanandhas been ud by ambulae crews and emergency rooms for decades. it temporarily blocks the effects of heroin, and helps the user regain consciousness. but anyone who takes it is urged to the giants are set to officially introduce their new head coach today yesterday, the team confirmed that it has promoted offensive coordinator ben mcadoo to replace tom coughlin. mcadoo has been with the giants for two years, and he has a big challenge ahead of him. big blue has had three straight losing seasons, and missed the playoffs the last four years. the 38 year old will be the second youngest head coach in the nfl. the giants plan to introduce mcadoo at a news the rangers and islanders squared off for the second time this season at barclays center last night. the rangers took a 1-nothing lead into t

they say it is all because they've she filed complaints against the hospital with the state health department. >> and is rob lowe explains, amber is working on transferring her baby girl to a children's hospital in boston. >> amber mccullough does not know when she will see her four >> this is a complete abuse of power and my daughter is sitting in a hospital room paying for it because you can't have her mom them on their. >> before this weekend she was only allowed to see hannah three hours a day due to a behavioral agreement they imposed in november and now she's been cut off entirely. >> it's retaliation over the transfer. they've made it clear they're not happy about the prospect of transferring. >> when she survived surgery august 26 she had nothing but praise for the hospital but that her sister olivia died november but went amber had a close call with the a cold she filed a complaint with the state allegedly waited too long to perform surgery. >> am horrified. this is my daughter and she is been struggling. >> the day after the complaint they imposed a behavior contract limiting attire

governor has asked the federal government to expand medicaid for the children in flint and the state health department is developing a long-term plan to monitor health problems. then there is the grid of this post-industrial town. >> it's something different. most of us, we're strong. we are going to get through this. >> reporter: the children of flint are depending on it. >>> this story is not going away. nbc news will be working over the coming weeks and months with our local affiliate in flint and detroit foming ing following the struggles of the faces of flint. you can look for coverage across the platforms of nbc news. >>> up next, a police officer retires and struggles to take his loyal partner with him. song: "that's life" song: "that's life" p song: "that'splife" that's life. you diet. you exercise. and if you still need help lowering your blood sugar... ...this is jardiance. along with diet and exercise, jardiance works around the clock to lower blood sugar in adults with type 2 diabetes. it works by helping your body to get rid of some of the sugar it doesn't need through urination. this can