Austin Kurisu is a reporter and multimedia journalist for WJFW Newswatch 12, focusing on local news in the Rhinelander area of Wisconsin. With a passion for storytelling, Austin covers a range of topics including community events, local government updates, outdoor activities, and public health initiatives.
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Rhinelander, Wisconsin, United States (Local)
Austin Kurisu's coverage includes a focus on local events and announcements, with an emphasis on sports, agriculture & farming, family & relationships. To effectively reach out to him, consider providing insights related to local community events or developments in winter weather activities such as snowplowing and skiing. Additionally, topics like driving safety and public health initiatives within the Wisconsin area would likely resonate well with his coverage interests.
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RHINELANDER, Wis. (WJFW)- The Rhinelander Tourism and Marketing Committee is now taking applications for the 2024 disbursement of the room tax community grants.
RHINELANDER, Wis. (WJFW)- Healthy kids day at the YMCA of the Northwoods is in its 32 nd year. It is a free public event to provide healthy lifestyle resources for families in the community.
By: Austin Kurisu, Peter Barca
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PARK FALLS, Wis. (WJFW) - The Wisconsin Department of Justice released a statement regarding a reported death in Park Falls on Saturday April 13. At approximately 4:09 p.m., officers with the Park Falls Police Department responded to reports of shots fired near the 600 block of 2nd avenue North in Park Falls.
By: Austin Kurisu
NORTHWOODS, Wis. (WJFW)- With the summer months approaching Adopt-A-Highway volunteers will be out on roadways. The Wisconsin Department of Transportation (DOT) is reminding drivers to stay alert and give space
DNR reminding anglers to check the 2024-25 fishing regulations ahead of season opener
By: Austin Kurisu
MINOCQUA, Wis. (WJFW)- The DNR Natural Resources Board held a special meeting May 2, to consider the emergency rule for walleye harvest on the Minocqua Chain of Lakes.
(WJFW)- The teaching profession has been an ongoing topic of discussion throughout the country and here in Wisconsin. A new report from the National Education Association found that the average teacher pay in Wisconsin grew 3% over the previous year reaching just over $62,000 in 2022-23. Despite the progress, Wisconsin teacher salaries continued to lag behind the pay of other professions by 22.9% as of 2022.
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By: Austin Kurisu
HARSHAW, Wis. (WJFW)- The 6 th annual S.E.a.L. Northwoods open scholastic clay target event is taking place May 17-19. Over 300 scholastic students from 14 different Wisconsin and Michigan schools will compete in 12 different trap and sporting clays courses throughout the weekend. The event is hosted by the Harshaw Sports Club with students age ranging from 12 to 18 years old.
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