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

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

Shellie Sylvestri

Published May 5, 2020 at 6:13 PM

State acquires PPE for businesses in Kentucky at $1 each

Governor Andy Beshear is partnering with the Kentucky Chamber of Commerce and the Kentucky Distillers’ Association.

Shellie Sylvestri

Published May 4, 2020 at 10:11 PM

Louisville Slugger manufacturer producing face masks

Hillerich & Bradsby are switching gears during the coronavirus outbreak.

Shellie Sylvestri

Published April 28, 2020 at 10:35 PM

Kentucky pastor questions why churches aren’t ‘essential’

“I’ve had cancer five times so I’m not worried about this virus,” Rev. Jack Roberts told WAVE 3 News

Shellie Sylvestri

Published April 6, 2020 at 11:44 PM

Ky. bill to require paid sick days filed in response to coronavirus

If passed, the measure would require employers to grant 24 hours, or three sick days, to an employee each calendar year.

Shellie Sylvestri

Published March 9, 2020 at 10:53 PM

Jeffersonville woman sentenced in child molestation case

Jamie Simms was accused of recording video of her molesting her 3-year-old child and then selling the video for drug money.

Shellie Sylvestri

Published March 9, 2020 at 5:23 PM

Ky. House passes bill to create tax on vaping products

If signed into law, it is estimated to raise $50 million dollars of new revenue over the next two years.

Shellie Sylvestri

Published February 27, 2020 at 10:41 PM

Report: Costco food court soon to be off limits for non-members

The rule will begin in March.

Shellie Sylvestri

Published February 21, 2020 at 5:12 PM

Pet oxygen masks donated to Middletown firefighters

The Middletown Fire Department was gifted the life-saving tools Thursday.

Shellie Sylvestri

Published February 21, 2020 at 12:35 AM

Woman claims man kidnapped her, forced her to watch ‘Roots’ to ‘understand her racism’

A criminal complaint stated the suspect told the victim he would “kill her and spread her body parts across Interstate 380” if she did not sit and watch the show.