WBKO Text Message Alerts

Now you can receive breaking news, weather alerts, and other updates on your mobile phone! Just tell us your wireless phone number and your phone carrier. When breaking news or weather related events occur, we will send text alerts to your phone.

Sign in or register below to receive breaking news, weather alerts, and other updates on your mobile phone. Message and data rates may apply. You can text STOP at any time to cancel your subscription, text HELP for more information, or call 877.571.0774 for support.

Mobile text alerts are currently available on the following wireless carriers*: Verizon Wireless, AT&T, TMobile®, Sprint, Nextel, Boost Mobile, U.S. Cellular, Alltel Wireless, Virgin Mobile, Appalachian Wireless, Bluegrass Cellular, Cellcom, Cellular South, Centennial Wireless and nTelos. For questions or support, please call 877.571.0774.

*Service not available in all areas

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