Get text messages on your mobile phone or wireless device with news, weather and more from kaaltv.com


Stay connected to us wherever you are! Get breaking news updates along with other area information sent to you as a text message to your wireless device or as an email.

Sign-up is fast and easy! In Step 1 below, enter your mobile contact information and select the information categories you want to receive.

In Step 2, an authorization code will be sent to you as a text message. Enter this code online to complete the sign-up process. (If you are signing up for email only, the code will be sent to your email address.)

Choose from the following message categories:

  • News - Get Breaking News and daily News Headlines to stay informed on what's happening in our area.
  • Severe Weather Alerts - Be alerted when severe weather threatens your county.
  • Daily Weather Forecast - Receive the local forecast each morning.
  • Contests/Special Offers - Be the first to know about 6 News contests. Receive valuable discounts from local merchants.
  • Citizen 6 - Get reminders about fun, local events, community information, and local volunteer opportunities.
  • School Closings - Be the first to know when school is cancelled in our area.

NOTE: The 6 News Now program is a free service provided by KAAL-TV. The service is FCC CAN-SPAM compliant and your information will be kept private. You may change your message preferences or un-subscribe at any time by clicking on the link below. Check your wireless provider for any text messages fees they may charge, message and data rates may apply.


1Step 1: Sign-Up - Test your phone

Please complete the information below. Enter your mobile phone number and select your wireless carrier. You can also receive email messages, to do so, simply enter your email address. Please provide either a mobile phone number or an email address, or both.

In the next step of the sign up process, we will send a personal authorization code to your mobile phone or email address. You will need to enter the code in the next screen within (5) minutes in order to verify and complete your enrollment in the system.

Important: Our systems are tested for performance and reliability on a frequent basis. However, normal network transmission limitations can occur from time-to-time and may cause delays in the receipt of messages.

Name: (First & Last)
Timezone:
Mobile Number:
Carrier:
Email: (To Receive Emails, Optional)
Zip Code:  
COPPA Compliant: I Certify that I am over the age of 13  
      (Children's Online Privacy Protection Act)

Message Groups:

1) News
2) Severe Weather Alerts - MN



3) Severe Weather Alerts - IA


4) Daily Weather Forecast
5) Contests/Special Offers
6) Citizen 6
7) School Closings