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!

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9-day-old Louisville baby found with broken arm and legs; parents arrested

Updated: Apr. 7, 2021 at 4:04 PM CDT

By Shellie Sylvestri

Two Louisville parents are charged with felony child abuse after officers and a forensic nurse discovered their newborn child had at least five broken bones, including those in both legs.

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Warren County’s international high school to host first prom, seeking donations for event

Updated: 1 hours ago

By Katey Cook

They would appreciate decorations and suits for the boys to wear.

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Kentucky man credits lung transplant with saving his life after contracting COVID

Updated: 2 hours ago

After a double lung transplant, a Louisville man is crediting the process for saving his life after he got COVID-19.

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Barren River District Health Department confirms 29,717 cases of COVID-19 in the district

Updated: 3 hours ago

Warren County had 32 new cases

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Iconic Bowling Green Father-Son duo known for vintage clothes, photographs talks about bond

Updated: 4 hours ago

By Brandon Jarrett

Charles Farley and his 7-year-old son Jay are known for their matching vintage outfits and memorable photographs. Charles says it’s about keeping traditions going.

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Scam Alert: Gov. Beshear warns Kentuckians of student loan scams

Updated: 5 hours ago

By Brandon Jarrett

The companies offering to help students lower their payments may be charging large fees for services available for free.

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BGFD Chief retiring after 26 year career

Updated: 5 hours ago

By Ana Medina

The search for the next fire chief is underway.

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BGFD applications now open for those interested in becoming a firefighter

Updated: 5 hours ago

By Ana Medina

The application is officially available online for those interested in applying, the application period will run through the end of May.

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Gov. Beshear reports 714 new COVID-19 cases; 10 new deaths

Updated: 7 hours ago

By WBKO News Staff

On Friday, Gov. Andy Beshear announced 1,638,235 Kentuckians have received at least one COVID-19 vaccine dose.

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Two Tennessee men are arrested after lengthy pursuit from Kentucky State Police

Updated: 7 hours ago

The driver of the vehicle was identified as 18-year-old Anthony L. Stevenson of Nashville.

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Local nurse still battling long term COVID-19 side effects

Updated: 8 hours ago

By Allison Baker

Molly Dawson a nurse from Bowling Green is still experiencing long-term side effects from COVID10 1/2 months after she tested positive.

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19 Kentucky state workers filed false unemployment claims

Updated: 8 hours ago

By Associated Press

A Kentucky inspector general report has found that at least 19 Kentucky state workers received more than $54,000 of state and federal unemployment aid. '