radioNOVO News for Parkersburg 07-16-26

Good morning.A severe Heat Advisory is in effect across the region today, with humidity driving the heat index value up to one-hundred-and-four degrees. Residents are urged to stay hydrated and limit outdoor activity as the extreme temperatures put a major strain on the multi-state electrical grid.Meanwhile, a high-stakes infrastructure battle is brewing between Comcast and Appalachian Power over the cost of expanding local broadband. Comcast filed a formal complaint with the FCC, accusing the utility of using illegal fees to force the cable provider to cover one-hundred percent of the costs to replace aging utility poles.And Wood County Schools is rolling out a brand-new communication tool for local families. The "We Love Our WCS Families" initiative will provide parents with a clear, three-step online process on the district's website and mobile app to quickly resolve issues with teachers, coaches, or administrators.For more news, download the radioNOVO app. I’m Codi Gaboff, radioNOVO News, a service of Seven Mountains Media.