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@WCNC News Reporter/Anchor | 3x Regional Edward R. Murrow award winner | #Mizzou alum | ; #MentalHealthMatters | Texas | RT ≠ endorsement
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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:
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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
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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
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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.
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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!☀️🌵
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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
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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
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Arizona, you have truly outdone yourself... I love my new normal!
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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
.
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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.
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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!
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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!
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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
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Ask me how many
@Beyonce
puns I used last night?🪩
"Say my name, say my name, my name is Austin Walker
@wcnc
Charlotte."🎶
#BeyonceRenaissanceTour
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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
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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!🌵💛🌅
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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
.
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“How Austin got his car stuck: A Saga”
How was your day today? Mine was just peachy.🙂
p.s: Thank you to all 20 people who came to my rescue 😢
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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.
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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.
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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!🤍
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WOW. 6 months at
@KVOA
already? I wouldn’t want to be anywhere else. I hope you’re not sick of me yet, Southern AZ!☀️🌵🏜
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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
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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
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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.
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One step closer to being back to normal!
So blessed to be fully vaccinated! THANK YOU to all of our frontline workers. Y’all are truly incredible!💉
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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:
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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
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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...👏🏼💙
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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!
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FULL COMMIT: Very
#Arizona
this year.. Merry Christmas, y’all!🎄🌵
Don’t come at me for getting festive already...
#ChristmasCactus
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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
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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!🤩
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14 days till I leave for my next adventure! Thank you,
@mujschool
&
@KOMUnews
for preparing me for the next chapter. Easiest and BEST choice of my life!
#firstandfinest
#startthecountdown
Exciting news coming soon!!
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PSA: The mask does you no good if it’s not over your nose...
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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
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The mask was off for a total of 3 seconds... It’s good to be back!
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Trying to get a job during a pandemic is very difficult and discouraging.
Please air hug a graduating senior. They probably really need it!
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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
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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!
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Fun fact: I forced him to be my friend when I moved to Arizona... He’s stuck with me now❗️
Happy 23rd birthday,
@FrankieMcLister
! 🥳
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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
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@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!
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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:
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There really is nothing like a Arizona sunset... I don’t know if I’ll ever get over this view.
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Tucson, you’re incredible.
Side note: My mask was off for a total of 10 seconds... Please don’t come at me.
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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:
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Not all heroes wear capes.❤️
Thank you
@SMorrisonTV
for bringing us food to the field after a full day of fire coverage. We appreciate it!!
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*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.
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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
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But like, WHY did no one tell me my hair looked this large tonight? A bird could land and make a nice home.🙃
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If you know a journalist, send em a socially distant hug or a cookie basket...🙂
Tomorrow has been exhausting.
#Decision2020
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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
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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.
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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
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#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.
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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
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Look what finally came in!🎉
So does this make it official official?
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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
.
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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
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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
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My heart hurts. If you think this is okay... Please unfollow me.
To my fellow journalists working today, THANK YOU.
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Arizona, thank you. See you very soon.
Please drop song suggestions & albums for this monster of a drive!
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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
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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!
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Little bit of home made it to the Old Pueblo!🌵
*This visit was sponsored by multiple COVID-19 tests... Don’t come at me.
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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
.
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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
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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!
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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
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