Shellie Sylvestri

Digital Content Producer

Louisville, Ky.

Shellie Sylvestri joined the WAVE 3 News team in November of 2019 as a digital journalist. Before coming to the Commonwealth, she was a news anchor and producer in Monroe, Louisiana from 2016 to 2019. Shellie is passionate about writing, art, fashion, shelter animals and sports. She is an avid New Orleans Saints fan. Who Dat!

Recent Articles by Shellie

Extended unemployment assistance ending in Kentucky

The U.S. Department of Labor (USDOL) announced that its Extended Benefits program will end in Kentucky on Nov. 28.

Shellie Sylvestri

Published November 24, 2020 at 7:54 PM

Highest number of new cases of the coronavirus confirmed in Kentucky in one day

Governor Andy Beshear updated Kentuckians on the statewide COVID-19 spread on Thursday.

Shellie Sylvestri

Published November 5, 2020 at 4:45 PM

Report: KSP training presentation quotes Hitler, pushes for cadets to be ‘ruthless killers’

“A mindset void of emotion” is urged upon cadets in the slideshow, as well as a need to “meet violence with greater violence.”

Shellie Sylvestri

Published October 30, 2020 at 6:40 PM

Gov. Beshear confirms second-highest number of new COVID cases and deaths in Ky.

Gov. Andy Beshear on Wednesday reported 1,487 new cases of COVID-19 and 21 more deaths.

Shellie Sylvestri

Published October 21, 2020 at 4:35 PM

Beshear: 2,398 more virus cases confirmed in the Commonwealth due to Fayette Co. backlog

At least 1.5 million tests have been administered in Kentucky since March.

Shellie Sylvestri

Published October 7, 2020 at 4:51 PM

Online fundraiser set up to help LMPD Det. Myles Cosgrove retire

"Before the police force, Myles served as a United States Marine... He has selflessly served this country and his communities, again and again, for the past 23 years," the fundraiser description states.

Shellie Sylvestri

Published October 1, 2020 at 12:31 AM

Beshear: 1,004 new virus cases in the Commonwealth

This is the first time the state has seen two consecutive days with more than 1,000 new cases confirmed.

Shellie Sylvestri

Published September 30, 2020 at 4:58 PM

Rep. Attica Scott, 23 others charged with rioting, unlawful assembly in Louisville

Protests resumed in downtown Louisville on Thursday as many of the 127 protesters arrested the night before were released from jail.

Shellie Sylvestri and Brett Martin

Published September 25, 2020 at 1:31 AM

WAVE 3 News reporter, photographer confronted by protesters

WAVE 3 News reporter Kaitlin Rust and photographer James Dobson had to be escorted away and shielded by a security guard in Jefferson Square Park after being confronted by protesters Wednesday evening.

Shellie Sylvestri and Kaitlin Rust

Published September 23, 2020 at 7:31 PM

Jon Mattingly: Officer involved in Breonna Taylor shooting sends candid email to LMPD colleagues

LMPD Sgt. Jon Mattingly, one of three officers involved in the Breonna Taylor shooting death, confirmed to WAVE 3 News that he sent a strongly-worded email to his department colleagues early Tuesday morning.

John P. Wise, Mike Fussell, Kaitlin Rust and Shellie Sylvestri

Published September 23, 2020 at 12:24 AM

3rd highest day of COVID-19 cases confirmed in Kentucky at 906

Gov. Andy Beshear on Thursday reported 10 more deaths across Kentucky.

Shellie Sylvestri

Published September 3, 2020 at 4:53 PM

18 COVID-related deaths, 816 new cases confirmed in Kentucky

Governor Andy Beshear confirmed the deaths in his daily media briefing, confirming 966 Kentuckians have died from complications due to COVID-19 since March.

Shellie Sylvestri

Published September 2, 2020 at 4:48 PM

68 protest-related arrests confirmed in Louisville Tuesday

At least 68 people were arrested and charged in connection to demonstrations spearheaded by civil activism group Until Freedom. The day of protests, titled “Good Trouble Tuesday,” had hundreds of people take part.

Shellie Sylvestri

Published August 26, 2020 at 12:24 AM

KFC pulls ‘finger lickin’ good’ slogan because of COVID-19

It appears some changes are happening for the commonwealth’s most famous food chain.

Shellie Sylvestri

Published August 25, 2020 at 3:11 PM

Breonna Taylor billboards around Louisville organized by Oprah Winfrey

The media mogul is once again getting involved in calling for action in the investigation into the death of Breonna Taylor.

Shellie Sylvestri

Published August 6, 2020 at 11:54 PM

Former LMPD officer involved in Breonna Taylor’s death files appeal to get job back

LMPD says Brett Hankison fired into a window with its blinds closed after another offer was shot in the thigh as police broke in serving a warrant on Taylor’s apartment in March.

Shellie Sylvestri

Published June 26, 2020 at 10:19 PM

’Breonna’s Law’ unanimously passed by Louisville Metro Council

The Louisville Metro Council unanimously passed a measure called Breonna’s Law Thursday evening, a measure that bans the use of no-knock warrants.

Shellie Sylvestri

Published June 12, 2020 at 12:29 AM

LMPD officer fires pepper balls at WAVE 3 News reporter, photographer during Louisville protest

WAVE 3 News reporter Kaitlin Rust and photojournalist James Dobson were struck by pepper balls reportedly fired by an LMPD officer during a protest in downtown Louisville on Friday night.

Shellie Sylvestri

Published May 30, 2020 at 1:53 PM

7 shot as Breonna Taylor supporters protest in downtown Louisville

Seven people were shot during protests that lasted into early Friday morning in downtown Louisville.

Shellie Sylvestri and John P. Wise

Published May 29, 2020 at 12:10 PM

Auto dealership employee fired for alleged involvement in hanging Beshear effigy

"The Neil Huffman Auto Group does not condone threats of violence in any form," a statement from Neil Huffman Auto Group said in part.

Shellie Sylvestri

Published May 27, 2020 at 10:54 AM

Birthday parade held for Ky. woman, 109, who survived Spanish flu outbreak

Ruth Evelyn Harrington lives in Kuttawa.

Shellie Sylvestri

Published May 6, 2020 at 9:19 PM

Report: Bill could forgive student loans for healthcare workers on COVID-19 frontlines

Rep. Carolyn Maloney (D-NY) announced she’s introducing a new bill to forgive student loan debt for frontline medical professionals who are battling the spread of COVID-19