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The federal government and wireless phone service providers have built a system - called Commercial Mobile Alert System (CMAS) or Wireless Emergency Alerts (WEA) - that will send a text-like message to your phone. More>>

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An introduction to Mobile
An introduction to Mobile
For many of us the mobile world is a part of our daily lives. It's the first thing we touch each morning and the last thing we put down at night.More >>
NEW! Download the StormTrack9 weather app today
NEW! Download the StormTrack9 weather app today
Track storms on your mobile device using WAOW's new StormTrack9 weather app.More >>
Track storms on your mobile device using WAOW's new StormTrack9 weather app.More >>
WAOW Mobile Site
WAOW Mobile Site
A direct link to WAOW's mobile web site, m.waow.com, which is optimized for viewing on web-capable phones.More >>
Can I receive text alerts on my phone?
Can I receive text alerts on my phone?
The delivery of text (SMS) messages to your phone require multiple steps and can be impacted by a variety of factors along the way. By using proper technology and through agreements with carriers, aggregators,More >>
Common Terms: What does SMS mean? And much more...
Common Terms: What does SMS mean? And much more...
SMS Messages SMS stands for SShort Message Service. This is what is commonly known as a "text message" A SMS message is 160 characters If you want to stop SMS messages or offers, type STOP and sendMore >>
Is my phone a smartphone?
Is my phone a smartphone?
There is no industry standard definition of a smartphone. However, in general a smartphone is a mobile phone that offers advanced features, often similar to the capabilities of a personal computer. More >>
How to send a text message
How to send a text message
There are so many different types of phones on the market that it can be nearly impossible to provide a tutorial on how to send a text message from each and every one. This guide is intended to provideMore >>
What is the difference between the mobile web (WAP) and an app?
What is the difference between the mobile web (WAP) and an app?
The Mobile Internet is the name given to the Internet when you access it from a mobile device, like a smartphone or a tablet. It's the same Internet you would access from a desktop computer.More >>
Visit WAOW.com on your cell phone
Visit WAOW.com on your cell phone
WAOW offers a mobile-optimized version of WAOW.com specially designed to be easier to use and read from your cell phone's smaller screen. More >>
Text Alerts: How do they work?
Text Alerts: How do they work?
These are sent from the WAOW Newsroom at the discretion of the news staff when a story or event is of significant interest or has a significant impact on our audience as a whole.More >>

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How to stay anonymous online
How to stay anonymous online
Pretty soon, just about everything we do on the Web will be logged, analyzed, and used for things outside of our control. Here are some ways to help stop that.More >>
Pretty soon, just about everything we do on the Web will be logged, analyzed, and used for things outside of our control. Here are some ways to help stop that.More >>
Six tips to bombproof your password
Six tips to bombproof your password
How can we make our passwords more hack-resistant and manage all the passwords we need?More >>
How can we make our passwords more hack-resistant and manage all the passwords we need?More >>
Facebook cuts off Social Roulette, app with 1-in-6 chance of killing your Facebook account
Facebook cuts off Social Roulette
True to its name, Social Roulette is a game of roulette in which you're gambling your digital life. After giving the app permissions, you then take a one-in-six chance of letting it delete your Facebook account.More >>
True to its name, Social Roulette is a game of roulette in which you're gambling your digital life. After giving the app permissions, you then take a one-in-six chance of letting it delete your Facebook account.More >>
7 bizarre Airbnb rentals that are almost too weird to believe
7 bizarre Airbnb rentals that are almost too weird to believe
Weird accommodation options are part of Airbnb's charm, so we'd like to propose seven current listings that should be verified immediately.More >>
Weird accommodation options are part of Airbnb's charm, so we'd like to propose seven current listings that should be verified immediately. If these folks are offering what they say they're offering, we just might book a night or two. More >>
Will a spotless inbox really supercharge your productivity?
Will a spotless inbox really supercharge your productivity?
Inbox Zero is the theory that an empty e-mail inbox is good for peace of mind and productivity. So is it?More >>
Inbox Zero is the theory that an empty e-mail inbox is good for peace of mind and productivity. So is it?More >>
Best iPhone 5 accessories
Best iPhone 5 accessories
When it comes to iPhone 5 accessories, the options just keep on coming, and there are a lot of little extras that can really improve your experience. More >>
When it comes to iPhone 5 accessories, the options just keep on coming, and there are a lot of little extras that can really improve your experience. We cover everything from Bluetooth headsets for your iPhone 5 to touchscreen friendly gloves.More >>
Man arrested after selling his grandson on Facebook
Man arrested after selling his grandson on Facebook
Facebook is basically integrated into every part of our lives. You use it to catch up on friends' lives, meet people, find events, message people but it's also a place where people go to sell live human babies online.More >>
Facebook is basically integrated into every part of our lives. You use it to catch up on friends' lives, meet people, find events, message people but it's also a place where people go to sell live human babies online.More >>
Scan these smart pajamas to launch a bedtime story for the kids
Scan these smart pajamas to launch a bedtime story for the kids
Using the camera on a smartphone or tablet, a parent or child can scan one of forty-seven dot patterns printed on kids pajamas to launch a story.More >>
Using the camera on a smartphone or tablet, a parent or child can scan one of forty-seven dot patterns printed on kids pajamas to launch a story.More >>
There was no White House bombing; AP's Twitter hacked
There was no White House bombing; AP's Twitter hacked
If you're wondering why the Associated Press tweeted that there was an explosion at the White House, it's because its account was hacked.More >>
If you're wondering why the Associated Press tweeted that there was an explosion at the White House, it's because its account was hacked.More >>
Facebook Home reaches 500,000 downloads, but has a sad, 2-star user rating
Facebook Home reaches 500,000 downloads
Mobile analyst Ben Evans has noted a milestone of 500,000 Facebook Home downloads since the service launched on Google Play.More >>
Mobile analyst Ben Evans has noted a milestone of 500,000 Facebook Home downloads since the service launched on Google Play.More >>

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UPDATE: Rhinelander man dies after Lincoln Co. ATV crash
UPDATE: Rhinelander man dies after Lincoln Co. ATV crash

Lincoln County Sheriff's officials say a 49-year-old man died after an ATV crash in the Township of Harrison Saturday evening.More >>
Lincoln County Sheriff's officials say a 49-year-old man died after an ATV crash in the Township of Harrison Saturday evening.More >>
Radar Alert
Current Forecast
Current Forecast
Turning fairly nice later this week.More >>
Severe weather chances exist into Monday.More >>
Wisconsin has 2 $1 million Powerball winners
Wisconsin has 2 $1 million Powerball winners
Two tickets sold in Wisconsin are worth $1 million apiece after Saturday night's Powerball drawing.More >>
Two tickets sold in Wisconsin are worth $1 million apiece after Saturday night's Powerball drawing.More >>
Woman injured after car hits power pole in Wood Co.
Woman injured after car hits power pole in Wood Co.
Wood County authorities say a 49-year-old woman from Wisconsin Rapids was injured after her car hit a power pole Sunday afternoon.More >>
Wood County authorities say a 49-year-old woman from Wisconsin Rapids was injured after her car hit a power pole Sunday afternoon.More >>
Controversial "Obesity Map" proposed in Eau Claire
Controversial "Obesity Map" proposed in Eau Claire
There's no debating that obesity is a serious problem in this country. What may be open for debate is what the government can do to address it. More >>
There's no debating that obesity is a serious problem in this country. What may be open for debate is what the government can do to address it. More >>
Stevens Point PD: Man hit by car Saturday night
Stevens Point PD: Man hit by car Saturday night
Stevens Point police say a man was seriously injured after being hit by a car Saturday night.More >>
Stevens Point police say a man was seriously injured after being hit by a car Saturday night.More >>
Bar fight leaves one woman in critical condition
Bar fight leaves one woman in critical condition
An Adams County woman is fighting for her life after authorities say she was attacked in a bar.More >>
An Adams County woman is fighting for her life after authorities say she was attacked in a bar.More >>
State Park Speedway sees big turnout for opening race
State Park Speedway sees big turnout for opening race
Racing fans packed State Park Speedway in Rib Mountain Saturday. It was the first day of the racing season and a chance for fans to remember racing icon, Dick Trickle.More >>
Racing fans packed State Park Speedway in Rib Mountain Saturday. It was the first day of the racing season and a chance for fans to remember racing icon, Dick Trickle. People at the track observed a moment of silence for Trickle. He died Thursday in an apparent suicide at the age of 71. Race organizers said the event brought in more than 1,500 fans to watch the season's opening race and to remember Trickle's successful career."More >>
Woman hospitalized after Adams County bar fight
Woman hospitalized after Adams County bar fight
The Adams County Sheriff's Department say a woman is still in the hospital after a bar fight Wednesday night.More >>
The Adams County Sheriff's Department say a woman is still in the hospital after a bar fight Wednesday night.More >>
Weather Alert
UPDATE: TORNADO WATCH CONTINUES INTO EARLY MONDAY MORNING
UPDATE: TORNADO WATCH CONTINUES INTO EARLY MONDAY MORNING

The National Weather Service has issued a new tornado watch that includes Adams and Juneau Counties until 3 a.m. Monday morning. This is in addition to the tornado watch issued by the National WeatherMore >>
The National Weather Service will have a tornado watch active for parts of the region into early Monday morning.More >>

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Morning Weather May 20th
Morning Weather May 20th
Morning Weather May 20thMore >>
Woman injured after car hits power pole in Wood Co.
Woman injured after car hits power pole in Wood Co.
Bar fight leaves one women in critical condition
Bar fight leaves one women in critical condition
Wisconsin has 2 $1 million Powerball winners
Wisconsin has 2 $1 million Powerball winners
Weather Show May 20
Weather Show May 20
Weather Show May 20More >>
UW-Stevens Point grads revel in graduation day
UW-Stevens Point grads revel in graduation day
Hundreds of graduates walked across the stage at UW-Stevens Point Saturday to accept their diplomas.More >>
Evening Weather Update 19-May
Evening Weather Update 19-May
State Park Speedway sees big turnout for opening race
State Park Speedway sees big turnout for opening race
BEHIND THE SCENES: Newsline 9 Hops on Packers Tailgate Bus
BEHIND THE SCENES: Newsline 9 Hops on Packers Tailgate Bus
Tornado levels homes in Oklahoma City trailer park
Tornado levels homes in Oklahoma City trailer park

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