Nightly News Full Broadcast - March 11

tonight incessant rain and catastrophic flooding in California a major levee breaks Raging waters flood communities below thousands of people forced to evacuate roads washed away houses underwater residents had to be rescued and now more rain is on the way warning spring break from Texas authorities to stay out of Mexico because it's too dangerous as three more US residents miss groundbreaking new prostate cancer study aggressive treatment no longer necessary for some patients the shortage of primary care doctors across the country why it's happening and what it could mean for your health Jack Daniels under fire we take you to the city covered in black fungus the culprit Vapors from whiskey makers Barrel houses how residents are defend and ski into history American Michaela Schiffrin breaks record for most World Cup wins which told us right After what it feels like to be the greatest of all time, this is NBC Nightly News with José Díaz Ballart, good evening, parts of California are under water today.

First came the relentless rain of what the National Weather Service calls an unprecedented weather event, but earlier this year. In the morning the unthinkable happened, take a look at this. This is a tax in Monterey, California, just south of San Francisco, that has given way. The levee broke, sending floodwaters into communities below where thousands were evacuated, and it remains unclear how severe the damage is. A desperate effort is underway right now to plug that gap and stop flooding in central and northern California. The rain has washed out roads and flooded communities and unfortunately there is no relief in sight.

More rain will hit the region tomorrow. Steve Patterson begins our coverage. tonight from Springville California today worst case scenario in Northern California Pajaro River Levy in Monterey County failed flooding of homes and farmland overnight door to door evacuations and over 60 water rescues we were able to evacuate two thirds of paharo The other people who stayed behind to try to pick up their things are now trapped behind the water line More than 8,500 people were forced to evacuate Residents across the county were warned not to use tap water California, again hit by atmospheric river, life-threatening flash floods in some places residents trapped by washed out roads and others stranded anywhere unless it's an emergency, four million people in the west remain under flood warnings and are Up to three more inches of rain are expected in some places through Sunday and in the High Sierra another eight inches to two feet of snow.

Concerns are possible that this tropical system will melt part of a historic snowpack causing more flash flooding and avalanches. in communities already trapped under feet of snow it's like living in a Jumanji movie every day there's a new surprise in Gilroy California heartbreak we have nothing left Silver family home flooded in January after losing almost everything, they remained strong and rebuilt as they prepared to return in the flood the waters rose again this time ruining everything that was left including their crops, we are not quite sure what we are going to do because everything is everything we had is destroyed Steve is there in the central California Steve, can you give us an idea of ​​the damage you're seeing around you?

José, you can hear it, you can see it, you can feel it. It's the power of this river next to me as it overloaded this neighborhood and you can see the result behind me, that cover has collapsed and it's house after house and there's little relief inside as the residents clear out the next storm system that's expected to hit so early. Like on Monday, what was that with Steve Patterson in Springfield, California? Thank you, the White House is rejecting reports tonight that it has decided to allow oil drilling on a piece of undeveloped land in Alaska, if approved it would be a major setback for President Biden, who had campaigned to put End new drilling on federal lands, environmental groups oppose the project saying it will harm the region, but Alaska lawmakers believe it will create new jobs.

The White House says no decision has been made. Tonight there is a new warning about spring. Vacations to Mexico are a popular destination this time of year, but Texas officials just issued a no-travel warning telling residents to stay out of the entire country due to a spike in violence there last week. Four Americans were kidnapped, two of that group were murdered and we just learned about three more US residents who went missing there last month on the health

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tonight. A turning point for men with prostate cancer. It's the most common cancer among men in the US, but a groundbreaking new study released today could mean a major change in How the disease is treated Dr.

John Torres has the details. Randy Misch, 67, was diagnosed with prostate cancer earlier this year. They found two lesions, one very small but another about half an inch in size, but he decided not to undergo surgery or any radiation treatment. The idea that it was early was fine, that gives us more opportunities to approach it in a different way than in surgery. I guess I view surgery as invasive and opt instead for active monitoring. Regular blood tests. Images and biopsies. Active surveillance is not. Doing nothing Active surveillance is a now game-changing treatment Researchers in the New England Journal of Medicine found that men with localized prostate cancer who underwent active monitoring had the same survival rates as those who opted by radiotherapy or surgery. 97 survived 15 years after being diagnosed.

Although most importantly the study did not examine the spread of cancer, I think people might look at this and wait a moment. He wants to tell me that I have prostate cancer but he doesn't want to do anything about it. We must be very selective and understand the risks. and benefits associated with the treatments and in those men in whom there are subtle changes we can still do treatments and cure those men treatments that could cause long-term side effects such as urinary and sexual dysfunction. Prostate cancer is the leading form of cancer among men, but for those considered lower risk, delaying aggressive treatment is now a viable option.

This gives me a great option, especially with reports showing it is just as effective as surgery would be. So why not Dr. John Torres? NBC News and now, with a racing heart, making history. show strength on the ski slopes today Michaela Schiffrin won the 87th World Cup of hers more than any other skier in history. Megan Fitzgerald spoke to the superstar moments after her big win skiing to alpine immortality tonight, a moment in alpine skiing history we may never see again. Michaela Schiffrin achieving her 87th World Cup title, the whole team and especially other people who have helped me throughout this season and my entire career and I just want to thank them for breaking the record that Engamar Stenmark held for the last 34 years.

This race will be etched in my mind and heart for the rest of my life. We caught up with her moments after her big win. Michaela, how does it feel to be the greatest of all time? say or hear a moment celebrated on the same hill shiffrin won her first World Cup title 11 years ago once again she was surrounded by family the first people I saw were my family that's what makes it memorable and more special much more than The numbers is his 13th win this season alone, a decade of dominance. Shifrin has 17 overall medals in total, including two Olympic gold medals, but she came up short at the Beijing games last year.

It's heartbreaking for her to compete not long after her father passed away unexpectedly today. Her absence was felt, that's definitely difficult. Although I mean she is the most important person in your life, right? You never know what they are going to say again. The proud nation behind her is loving every second. Congratulations, you are the true definition of a winner inside and out, a winner, but. You are very humble at Victory and you do the best you can every day and that is the bravest thing you can do, but just two days away from turning 28, Michaela Schiffrin is just getting started, so I have to ask you what's next one hundred World Cups that seem so far away, my goodness, Megan Fitzgerald NBC News and still ahead tonight, we'll take you to the mushroom-covered Tennessee town and why residents say Jack Daniel's whiskey is to blame in Tennessee for Jack's fumes Daniels.

The whiskey warehouses have generated a black fungus that has invaded much of the area. Kathy Park reports that in this small Tennessee town a layer of thick black residue is covering street signs clinging to roofs and trees. It looks like it's a fungus growing on the side of this branch. Look, it's called whiskey fungus, like on these branches. You can see for sure that it's definitely a whiskey fungus and it's being pushed by one of the most popular whiskey brands in the world, Jack Daniels, which operates six barrel houses here in Lincoln County. Those alcohol vapors are released during aging.

The whiskey process can travel hundreds of yards fueling fungal growth that spreads on many surfaces, so this is harder on the metal, but look, Tracy and Warren Ferry bought their house right before this facility was built. next to your property. I saw a small piece of sky. Three years later, do you feel the same? Not because? Because I have a huge monster in my backyard that is going to hold this could ruin everything. Jack Daniels says that this type of microflora is not uncommon in distilleries and that they appreciate that some do not like how it looks and the drawbacks it can present, based on the information available, we believe that it is not harmful to people or their properties. .

Professor Antonis Raucous of Vanderbilt University is a fungal expert, so we do not know of any patients who have ever acquired an infection with whiskey fungus, I would add to that that no clinical studies have been done and some are now suing Patrick and Christy Long arguing that Jack Daniels did not have the necessary permits for its expansion. There are currently six operational keg houses and eight more in operation, but Jack Daniels tells NBC News about plans to move forward with their expansion that they say will bring a million dollars in annual tax revenue to the county.

We will be looking at between thirty and forty thousand dollars a year to clean up the mess we are creating problems for one of the most famous products in the state. Kathy Park NBC News Lincoln County Tennessee we're back as we explain why it's so hard to find a primary care doctor. Across the country there is a shortage of primary care doctors and they are leaving. Many Pause Vital Health Checks Niela Charles Reports Growing Crisis Nationwide Hi, I was wondering if I could sign up with a primary care doctor. People are struggling to find a primary care doctor.

It's discouraging in Los Angeles. Max Tompkins has been searching. for a year and you're not alone in that the Health Resources and Services Administration says the nation is more than 17,000 short of the number projected to increase to 48,000 primary care physicians by 2034. So, Max, you're 23 years old , why is it important for you to establish that Medical Care. Now I want to be the healthiest version of myself I can be. He doesn't have a car, so he needs a doctor nearby. Thank you very much for your time, but no luck in Vermont. Brit Williams lasts a long time.

The Covid symptoms she tweeted about include getting sick, often memory loss, and general exhaustion. Can't find a primary care doctor. I have spent countless hours and a lot of energy and the asthma condition makes his breathing problems even worse. He spent months suffering without being able to achieve it. the care she eats, I find that in healthcare, if we are reactive instead of proactive, that is often the difference between life and death, a growing and aging population, demand is increasing and doctors They are retiring early due to pandemic exhaustion. very scary human story and we are very concerned about it a study in Family Medicine found that most medical school graduates do not become primary care doctors and opt for higher paying specialties.

On the other hand, Dr. Enrique González is a PCP in his office, the demand is overwhelming, where are they? all daybut can't find more PCPS to hire. It is a paradox because, on the one hand, there is a great need, but on the other, there is no availability. In 2015, it decided to serve only older patients to improve the quality of care. Because? Primary care is so important that it is the first line of defense for primary care physicians to save lives. Yes, yes, the AAMC hopes to increase financial incentives for PCPS. I definitely think we'll continue to look at first-generation medical students and, you know, first-generation medical students. low-cost loan programs, scholarship programs and other things.

Primary care providers are getting reimbursed a little more than before and as for Max, he's still waiting a few seconds. He left a voicemail to see if I can sign up for a primary care doctor who is expecting one. day will find a doctor Iowa Charles NBC News when we return there is good

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tonight the college softball players who carried their opponent through the bases for the big victory we will tell them why they did it there is good news tonight and despite the challenging these times can be this week we found stories about so many ordinary people doing extraordinary things to help others in Cincinnati Ohio there were smiles and laughter we ended up thanks to Vernon Jackson who cuts free hair for children with special needs he comes in and gives them He gives her a hug and knows how to sit in the chair and knows that it is a safe place.

It is truly amazing what he is doing for our community and it is bigger than anyone would have realized. A four-year-old was also laughed at in Toronto. Old Sawyer hello. I heard his family's voices for the first time after receiving cochlear implants. What's going on in Webster, New York? There were tears from people you don't even know when McDonald's supervisor Eric Verstri told employee Jessica Craig that the community had raised enough money to buy her a new bike after she was robbed yours. The community came together in Kimberly, Alabama, also after the school's custodian, Karen Trotter, lost her. truck due to a fire, school staff and a local church rallied to buy him a new car overseas, so many people were helping their neighbors this week when Jason Boudreau's debit card didn't work at the grocery store, other customer Kevin Jones intervened. and I paid the bill, Jason tracked down Kevin, gave him the money back, and invited him to his weekly family dinner so I could decide, you know I got you and that's the motto.

I'm my self-taught model, if I've got it, you've got it, but the one time I really knocked it out of the park was this softball showdown between Iowa's Grandview University and rival Southeastern in Florida with the bases loaded Player No. 17 Grandview's Caitlin Moses hits it over the fence but then falls between first and second base with a crippling injury the rules claim her teammates aren't allowed to help her, but look what happens, each other's members team picked up Moses and carried her around the bases to hit that grand slam and secure a victory for their team.

Mason is carried to home plate. Southeastern. Players Leah González and Chapel Cunningham told me that moment was about much more than the game. Have you ever liked to think twice? Well, the rules of the rules, not at all, at that moment, the competition wins, loses, as if we didn't care. someone in need and we just stepped in because we knew it was the right thing to do and that's NBC Nightly News for this Saturday. I am José Díaz Bullard, thank you for the privilege of your time and good evening, thank you for following our YouTube channel.

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