Time flies! Here's just a short clip of what I've been up to in Charlotte at
@wcnc
for the last two years. From the hard days to the fun ones... This job is rewarding and I love it. Would love to connect with you and hear any and all feedback.
FULL REEL:
Let reporters do their job.
Let reporters do their job.
Let reporters do their job.
Let reporters do their job.
Please be respectful to reporters out in the field. We are just trying to do our job to the best of our abilities. Thank you
My boss: "Shoot a look live really quick."
Me in my head: "No problem! This will take me 5 minutes..."
I just thought I should take a minute and make fun of myself. If you have 30 seconds, you should watch my struggles...😂💀
@KVOA
HAPPENING NOW:
@SenTedCruz
is at
@TSTCstrong
getting a first look at the college’s new programs.
I’m just a bit, we will be asking Senator Cruz about key controversial issues in Texas. Stay tuned for more at 5 & 6.
BREAKING NEWS: I’M HIRED! I’m ditching my puffy coat and heading southwest!
I’m so happy to announce I’ve accepted a job at
@KVOA
as a reporter in Tucson, Arizona! I feel so blessed and I can’t wait to see what Tucson has in store. Tucson... I’m comin’ for ya!☀️🌵
Hi, Tucson! I’m the newest reporter at
@KVOA
News 4 Tucson! I’m so excited to be here and ready to get to work. If you ever see me out in the community, stop me and say hi!
Got a story idea? You can contact me below!
📱: (520) 488-8947
📧: acuwalker
@kvoa
.com
BACK THE BLUE RALLY: People have gathered outside of the Oro Valley Police Department in support of law enforcement.
Around 500 people are in attendance.
@KVOA
HAPPENING NOW: People are outside supporting law enforcement and the decision to paint a blue line at TPD.
People are shouting “Recall Romero” & “Back the Blue.”
@KVOA
TRUMP IN CLT: Thousands of people are at Bojangles Colosseum to watch
@realDonaldTrump
take the podium at 6:00. This is the first time he has spoken since
@JoeBiden
dropped out of the 2024 race.
We will have live coverage all day on
@wcnc
.
Staffed ICU beds are running CRITICALLY LOW. On
@KVOA
News 4 Tucson at 5:30, I broke down how low hospitals are running & how 1 person had to be taken to Phoenix because there was not a bed for him.
At 10, I'll have the family's full story & what steps hospitals are taking.
Life update!☀️🚨
I feel so incredibly blessed to announce I’ll be joining the team at
@wcnc
in Charlotte, NC!
I’m so excited to work with such talented journalists & can’t wait for what’s in store in the Queen City!
Today is my last day at
@25NewsKXXV
. Waco, I am so grateful!
Here’s my response to the
@FTVLive
article written about me.
Don’t change who you are or part of yourself for the job. Don’t conform to the “cookie cutter reporter.” Just be YOU. Because that’s AWESOME!
CHRISTMAS LIGHT FIGHT? A
#Tucson
man started putting up the his light show 30 days ago... The HOA said his display must come down now that those 30 days are up. He said the countdown started way too early. He could face BIG fines.🎄
@KVOA
FULL STORY:
I’m here at the Best Western where a tornado has ripped through parts of Jefferson City, leaving the hotel powerless. I will continue to update you with more throughout the morning.
@KOMUnews
UPDATED REEL ALERT!
Here's a look at some of what I've been up to as a Reporter/MMJ at KOMU 8 News. I'd love to hear your feedback and thoughts!
For my full reel that includes packages and some other work I've done, visit
#newsreporter
#mmj
#jobsearch
Yesterday I graduated from the
#1
journalism school in the country and today I move my life across the country to Tucson, Arizona...
Thank you so everyone who got me to where I am today! Leaving my friends and family is REALLY hard, but I’m excited for this next chapter!
#MIZ
I can’t believe it’s already been 1 MONTH since I started here at
@KVOA
!😱
Thank you for letting me tell your stories and accepting me into your amazing community! Here are just some of my favorite moments from the past month. Tucson, I’m excited for the road ahead!🌵💛🌅
SURREAL: I just finished my last reporting shift at
@KOMUnews
...
Thank you for an amazing 2 years full of growth. Thank you mid-Missouri for letting me tell your stories. I feel incredibly blessed. As one chapter closes... Another one opens!
See you soon,
@KVOA
!🌵☀️
Lessons learned:
-Sunscreen is CRUCIAL in AZ.
-Coverage is TERRIBLE in the desert.
-I LOVE my job!
Make sure to keep up with me on weekends on weekdays at 4, 5 & 6 on
@KVOA
.
I never thought my senior year would end like this. I won’t get the day I’ve looking forward to my entire academic career. To say I’m bummed would be an understatement. I understand this is something Mizzou has to do.
Air hug a senior. We need it.
#Mizzou
officially postpones the Class of 2020 Commencement, originally scheduled for May 15-17. While there is no substitute for our traditions, we are looking forward to honoring
#MIZ20
by hosting a virtual celebration for our graduates.
Stop going to the bars. We are in a pandemic.
Stop going to the bars. We are in a pandemic.
Stop going to the bars. We are in a pandemic.
Stop going to the bars. We are in a pandemic.
Stop going to the bars. We are in a pandemic.
Stop being selfish.
Personal news: My time at
@25NewsKXXV
has come to an end. Before, I was in the lowest point of my life. Thank you to everyone who helped me learn to love this part of myself, again. I’m so grateful.
My last day is April 1st. Thank you for welcoming me into your homes!🤍
PRESIDENT TRUMP IN TUCSON: Hundreds of people came out today to hear
@POTUS
speak. Some have waited 5+ hours.
-3 p.m. start time
-1,000 people inside
-Temperature checks
Are you here? Let us know in the comments below ⬇️⬇️⬇️
@KVOA
RIGHT NOW: There’s probably around 200 people out here supporting law enforcement.
Signs say:
“Back the Blue”
“Backing the blue is not racist”
“Recall Romero”
“Keep America Great”
I’ve only seen a few people wearing masks.
@KVOA
NOW: Over 100
@AmericanAir
Flight Attendants are picketing at
@CLTAirport
. The APFA is asking for better wages. Many out here say they are supposed to be on working flights.
@wcnc
HAPPENING NOW (9:10 p.m.): Here is a look of Pusch Ridge. The fire is burning. Earlier today I spoke with the Golder Ranch Fire Distrct & the department said the fire is not substantial enough to force an evacuation.
We’ve got you covered tonight on
@KVOA
@ 10.
CRAZY VIDEO: A herd of Bighorn Sheep were spotted walking through a Tucson neighborhood! All caught on camera making a pit stop in someone’s backyard.🤯🐑
EXCLUSIVE VIDEO & more only on
@KVOA
. We really took this story by the “horns,” right?
FULL STORY:
Shameless plug: If I can wear a mask on my face for almost the entire day + during 3 live reports in the 108° Arizona heat...
You can wear a mask for 15-20 minutes at the air-conditioned grocery store, shopping mall😉
#MaskUpAZ
#FlattenTheCurve
For those who know me... I love my job & I love to cook when I finally have time off from my job. 😂
Today, I received an apron in the mail and it didn’t say who it was from! If you did this... Thank you so much!! Please let me know if this was you! Twitter... Do yo thang...👏🏼💙
FEEL GOOD NEWS! The San Xavier Mission School received over $20,000 in donations for students! An 8th grade teacher took to Facebook asking for spare laptops & a
@gofundme
was started!
@KVOA
FULL STORY:
My roommate took his girlfriend to “prom” for their 2 year anniversary. Nothing is open due to Missouri’s stay-at-home order... Look how innocent and organic this is...
I’m very happy I got to be your DJ for tonight! Happy 2 years!
My niece is straight up out here trying to take my job...
@KVOA
’s newest reporter??
“We’ve got you covered, I’m Sadie Sfikas... News 4 Tucson.”
#bestchristmasgift
First at KVOA!
It feels like yesterday I uprooted my entire life and moved to Missouri for school to pursue a career in journalism... Now I’m here.
Best of luck to my fellow graduates and friends who also start their careers today. We are ready!🤩
FULL STORY: A NASA engineered & FDA approved way of getting
#COVID19
out of the air is now at some restaurants in Tucson.
On
@KVOA
News 4 Tucson @ 5, I explained with a “hands on approach??” If you missed it, we’ve got you covered! (PART 1/2)
Boss: “Hey Austin, you’re going to the rodeo today.”
Me: *internally screaming* “Say no more.”
5 likes and they will HAVE TO let me go live while riding a horse...
@KVOA
BREAKING: Online sports betting date is set.
-March 1: Licensed operators will be allowed to accept new accounts for NC players.
-March 11: First day of sports betting (starts at noon)
@wcnc
Hi, Waco! My name is Austin & I am the newest member of the
@25NewsKXXV
news team! I’m so excited to be back in the Great State of TX. Catch me M-F @ 10 for now!
If you have story ideas, you can reach me at Austin.Walker
@KXXV
.com. If you see me in public — Stop & say hi!
I love when I get to do fun standups at work! Here is one I did for a story about trash pick-up in Columbia. Sadly,I was switched to a new story so it didn't air, but I liked it and wanted to share it!
#mmj
#jobsearch
#edit
@IAMJADEJACKSON
Everything is all good! He was excited and believe me, we all were!
#GoChiefs
... Just trying to show people that reporters are on the job!
REEL ALERT🚨: 6 months at
@KVOA
already? My time in the Old Pueblo has been unbelievable -- Telling some incredible stories & meeting some amazing people all across Southern AZ. Here's what I've been up to... I would love any and all feedback!
FULL REEL:
REEL ALERT🚨: 5 months already? Time flies when you're having fun! I've been able to tell some incredible stories, meet some amazing people and I've fallen in love with Tucson! Here's what I've been up to... I would love any and all feedback!
FULL REEL:
*Me working on a story today wearing a backpack walking around
@uarizona
*
Stranger: “Hi! Do you need help finding your freshman class?”
Me: *🙃*
I QUIT.
FULL STORY: A
#BackTheBlue
rally took place this morning just days before the city budget is finalized. City Council is deciding to
#fund
or
#defund
TPD. What do you think?
Note* "defund"does NOT mean take away all money. Money will be allocated to other departments.
@KVOA
KOMU 8 is requiring all reporters to do their jobs remotely in efforts to keep everyone safe!
Catch me reporting from MY HOME Wednesday-Saturday at 5 & 6 on
@KOMUnews
!
#SocialDistance
HEARTBREAKING ANNIVERSARY: It's been 7 years since 19 firefighters lost their lives battling the
#YarnellHillFire
. Today -- crews fighting the
#BighornFire
stood together for a moment of silence.
If you missed
@KVOA
News 4 Tucson @ 6... We've got you covered.
A ZOO. 🫢 ✈️
Hundreds of cancellations and delays at
@CLTAirport
. People have told me they’ve been waiting on hold with customer service for over 5 hours.
@wcnc
#BighornFire
UPDATE:
The fire is 10% contained and it’s slowly moving north towards the Catalina neighborhood. Firefighters are working in the air & on the ground on the north side of the mountain.
Stick with us the rest of the day on
@KVOA
News 4 Tucson.
IT’S POURING! Heavy rain spotted up in Oro Valley near Catalina State Park. If you listen, you can hear how heavy the rain is.🌧
Are you seeing any in your area?
@KVOA
Flame retardant is being dumped in efforts of containing the flames.
Golder Ranch Fire Distrct is supporting this operation. There are 3 helicopters, currently.
Updates on what else is being done, tonight @ 10:00 on
@KVOA
.
I think I’m a Arizonan now?🤔
Here I am... Outside... Waiting on the football game to end so I can do my live shot... And I’m freaking FREEZING!🥶
Hey,
@DMcFarlandwx
... Please turn the AC off? Thank you.
@KVOA
TRAVEL: Lines are a little long at
@CLTAirport
this morning.
I spoke in passing with an airport employee who said they’ve brought in people from Raleigh-Durham to help out. ✈️
If you’re flying out, get here early!!
#ChristmasTravel
@wcnc
I’M COMING HOME!!!
I am so blessed to announce that this summer, I will be interning for KDFW FOX 4 in Dallas, Texas! I feel so blessed that I get to intern for the station that I grew up watching! I can’t wait for this incredible opportunity!
@FOX4
For those seniors who are picking a school to study journalism at...
@Mizzou
should be your ONLY choice.
-No other University has their own affiliate,
@KOMUnews
.
-The “Missouri Method” is no joke.
-Your professor IS your boss.
-You’re already working a “entry-level” job.
MIZ💛
My first story with
@KVOA
was absolutely special. I got to spend my afternoon with Katy, an amazing little girl who is battling cancer. Today — she got the birthday party of a lifetime!
Yesterday, I wrapped up my last shift at
@25NewsKXXV
. 25, thank you for making my time here so incredible. I’m SO grateful!
To the Central Texas viewers: Thank you for welcoming me into your community and letting me share your stories! It was truly an honor! I am very
#blessed
.
UPDATE: Pima County has a VOLUNTARY curfew for now. But, it could revert to a mandatory curfew if cases continue to rise.
Also passed:
-$1,000 deposit for businesses to have events. If violations occur, they lose the deposit.
-$50 fine for people not wearing masks.
@KVOA
We are at KC Power & Light ready to kick off today’s events! We’ve talking some fans who CAMPED OUT to secure their spot today!
Keep up with me on social media and on
@KOMUnews
@ 9 and 10!
Since my co-workers & I most likely won’t be able to walk at graduation, we celebrated a little early.
I wouldn’t want to make it 4 years with any other group!
#mizzoumafia
#missourimethod
#graduation
DIGGING DEEPER: We wanted to see if the "Wildcat WellCheck" worked... We asked 100
#UofA
students, "do you fill out this form?"
We took our findings to the University & health officials, who were more than shocked about what we found.
@KVOA
FULL STORY: