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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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'Tweet' is now officially a word in the Oxford English Dictionary
'Tweet' is now officially a word in the Oxford English Dictionary
The Oxford English Dictionary (OED), which considers itself the definitive record of acceptable English words, has just formalized its status as a legitimate noun and verb in relation to social media site Twitter.More >>
The Oxford English Dictionary (OED), which considers itself the definitive record of acceptable English words, has just formalized its status as a legitimate noun and verb in relation to social media site Twitter.More >>
Here's to you, old man! 8 Father's Day gifts for the tech inclined and gadget obsessed
Here's to you, old man! 8 Father's Day gifts for the tech inclined and gadget obsessed
Forget the ties and buy something your father will truly want this year.More >>
Forget the ties and buy something your father will truly want this year.More >>
Snooping scandal: US Internet giants all deny PRISM involvement
Snooping scandal: US Internet giants all deny PRISM involvement
Think the intelligence services aren't snooping on your private online data? Think again.More >>
Think the intelligence services aren't snooping on your private online data? Think again.More >>
Hack your way to dinner with these apps that make sense of your fridge
Hack your way to dinner with these apps that make sense of your fridge

"What's for dinner?" is a question as old as time itself – and it's one of the most frustrating. Now, technology has an answer.More >>
"What's for dinner?" is a question as old as time itself – and it's one of the most frustrating. Now, technology has an answer.More >>
Pinterest is reversing its no-nudity policy
Pinterest is reversing its no-nudity policy
Pinterest claims it's been dogged by complaints from photographers and artists over Pinterest's strict no-nudity whatsoever policy, compelling the social network to rethink its stance.More >>
Pinterest claims it's been dogged by complaints from photographers and artists over Pinterest's strict no-nudity whatsoever policy, compelling the social network to rethink its stance.More >>
Who will rule the post-texting world? In search of the ultimate messaging app
Who will rule the post-texting world? In search of the ultimate messaging app
Recent research revealed that chat apps will account for double the traffic of traditional text messages by the end of the year. Which chat app is the best?More >>
Recent research revealed that chat apps will account for double the traffic of traditional text messages by the end of the year. Which chat app is the best?More >>
Memorial Day tech: Ketchup-proof TVs, drone cameras, and perfect meat
Memorial Day tech: Ketchup-proof TVs, drone cameras, and perfect meat
Here's a look at some of the latest and greatest gadgets that will help make this Memorial Day the best ever.More >>
Here's a look at some of the latest and greatest gadgets that will help make this Memorial Day the best ever.More >>
Pizza on Mars: NASA funds development of 3D printer that can knock out pizza
Pizza on Mars: NASA funds development of 3D printer that can knock out pizza
NASA has awarded a mechanical engineer a grant worth $125,000 to help him create a 3D printer for food.More >>
NASA has awarded a mechanical engineer a grant worth $125,000 to help him create a 3D printer for food.More >>
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 >>

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ME: Slain Wis. woman struck many times
ME: Slain Wis. woman struck many times

A medical examiner has testified that a slain 78-year-old Wisconsin woman was struck at least 27 times with sharp and blunt objects.More >>
A medical examiner has testified that a slain 78-year-old Wisconsin woman was struck at least 27 times with sharp and blunt objects.More >>
Wanted felon linked to major drug investigation
Wanted felon linked to major drug investigation
Despite dozens of tips, a wanted felon from Merrill is still on the run. Now, we're learning more about his possible connection to more than 40 drug sites.More >>
Despite dozens of tips, a wanted felon from Merrill is still on the run. Now, we're learning more about his possible connection to more than 40 drug sites.More >>
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Current Forecast
Current Forecast
Turning fairly nice later this week.More >>
Dry and pleasant through Wednesday. Warmer and unsettled late in the week as the humidity climbs.More >>
2 bear attacks unusual in Wisconsin
2 bear attacks unusual in Wisconsin

The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources' carnivore specialist says attacks by black bear in Wisconsin are unusual, despite two such incidents so far this spring.More >>
The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources' carnivore specialist says attacks by black bear in Wisconsin are unusual, despite two such incidents so far this spring.
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Wanted felon may be in Wausau area
Wanted felon may be in Wausau area

The Lincoln County Sheriff's Office has new information that a wanted suspect is in the Wausau area, and authorities believe he is armed and extremely dangerous.
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The Lincoln County Sheriff's Office has new information that a wanted suspect is in the Wausau area, and authorities believe he is armed and extremely dangerous. Officials urge you to call 911 immediately if you spot Christopher Meindel.
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Teen accused of providing LSD in highway fatality
Teen accused of providing LSD in highway fatality
A 17-year-old is charged with providing a hallucinogen drug to a man who ran onto a Barron County highway and was fatally struck by a semi.More >>
A 17-year-old is charged with providing a hallucinogen drug to a man who ran onto a Barron County highway and was fatally struck by a semi.More >>
Formal charges planned against mother accused of trying to kill children
Formal charges planned against mother accused of trying to kill children

Formal charges are expected to be filed later this week against the Rib Lake mother accused of trying to kill four of her six children.More >>
Formal charges are expected to be filed later this week against the Rib Lake mother accused of trying to kill four of her six children.More >>
Tornado spotted near Denver airport terminal
Tornado spotted near Denver airport terminal

A tornado warning for Denver International Airport is over and no damage has been reported.More >>
A tornado warning for Denver International Airport is over and no damage has been reported.More >>
UPDATE: Spencer man killed in car-train crash
UPDATE: Spencer man killed in car-train crash

SPENCER (WAOW) - The Clark County Sheriff's Department says an 81-year-old Spencer man died Monday when the car he was driving ran into a freight train at a rural crossing.More >>
SPENCER (WAOW) - The Clark County Sheriff's Department says an 81-year-old Spencer man died Monday when the car he was driving ran into a freight train at a rural crossing.More >>
One in custody after woman falls from porch
One in custody after woman falls from porch
Another woman suspected of causing her to fall has been arrested.More >>
Another woman suspected of causing her to fall has been arrested.More >>

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UPDATE: Woman found safe in Wood County
UPDATE: Woman found safe in Wood County
Wood County Officials have confirmed to Newsline 9 that Janet Webb has been located and is safe.More >>
Fire officials: Grass clippings ignite house fire
Fire officials: Grass clippings ignite house fire
A fire damaged a house in Wausau on Tuesday morning.More >>
Tornado spotted near Denver airport terminal
Tornado spotted near Denver airport terminal
A tornado was spotted in Denver, Colorado.More >>
Outdoors with Lauren: Children's Fishing Outing
Outdoors with Lauren: Children's Fishing Outing
Morning Weather June 19th
Morning Weather June 19th
Morning Weather June 19thMore >>
Wanted felon linked to major drug investigation
Wanted felon linked to major drug investigation
Christopher Meindel, 36, has been on the run for more than a month.More >>
Lauren Magiera takes a tumble at the Woodchucks game
Lauren Magiera takes a tumble at the Woodchucks game
Newman Catholic High School goes green
Newman Catholic High School goes green
A Wausau high school is going green.More >>
Two local women bike across the country
Two local women bike across the country
It took 58 days, riding 3,000 miles through 8 states, but Helen Pagenkopf and Brenda Memer can say they've rode their bikes across the country.More >>
Evening Weather June 18
Evening Weather June 18

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