Kellie Sanchez
Kellie Sanchez is general assignments reporter and anchor for the Saturday evening broadcast.
A graduate of Loyola University in New Orleans, she most recently worked as a reporter for WJHG-TV in Panama City Beach, Florida.
A native of Texas, Kellie says she fell in love with Louisiana while attending Loyola.
Contact Kellie via email at kellie.sanchez@wafb.com.
Loyola University in New Orleans
7-year-old killed by neighbor's pit bull remembered as a 'bright soul'
By Kellie Sanchez, WAFB Staff and Emily Van de Riet
A Louisiana community is mourning the death of a 7-year-old girl who died after being viciously attacked by an unrestrained pit bull.
5-year-old child with autism left alone on school bus for 4 hours, family says
Updated: Jan. 6, 2023 at 7:31 AM CST
By Kellie Sanchez and Gray News staff
A school official said the mistake was made when the bus the boy was on had to be swapped out.
Officials address investigation into 'suspicious' flyers
By Kellie Sanchez
The Baton Rouge Fire Department added if you are suspicious about an illness, you should still call 911.
Teen arrested for helping plot relative's murder, authorities say
By Kellie Sanchez and Jordan Gartner
Two teenagers have allegedly confessed to their involvement in a deadly shooting that killed a 33-year-old woman.
Head of La. state board arrested on drug charges; board votes to terminate her
Updated: Sep. 8, 2022 at 7:18 PM CDT
The head of the Louisiana State Board of Private Security Examiners is among the two people arrested on drugs and weapons charges following a pursuit down I-12 in Livingston Parish.
Move of juvenile offenders to Jetson, Angola causes concern for activists
Updated: Aug. 9, 2022 at 4:52 PM CDT
Young offenders from the Bridge City Detention Center could soon find themselves locked up at Jetson Correctional or Angola State Prison.
High water after heavy rains impacts Baton Rouge commuters
Baton Rouge firefighters helped five stranded drivers get out of floodwaters on Wednesday, Aug. 3, as high water rose around the area.
Energy bill assistance comes up short for customers in Ascension Parish
Updated: Jul. 27, 2022 at 6:43 PM CDT
Anthony Kimble first heard about LIHEAP, a program that helps people pay cooling, heating, and water bills, after seeing it on WAFB.
Parents warn others about social media impacts on mental health
Englyn Roberts loved dancing, music, and food.
Louisiana impacts of Roe v. Wade reversal
Updated: Jun. 24, 2022 at 10:17 PM CDT
In Louisiana, the reversal of Roe v. Wade by the US Supreme Court makes abortion illegal right away, with no exceptions for cases of rape or incest.
West Feliciana High community remembers Jaylon Ferguson
Updated: Jun. 22, 2022 at 4:39 PM CDT
Baltimore Ravens, Louisiana Tech, and West Feliciana football star Jaylon Ferguson was found unresponsive in his home on Tuesday, June 21.
La. Legislative Auditor finds LWC still has issues to resolve
Updated: Jun. 8, 2022 at 3:53 PM CDT
The La. Legislative Auditor took a close look last year at how the LWC distributed benefits during the pandemic, and in a follow-up report, found the LWC still has some issues to address.
11,000 American flags planted in front of La. State Capitol for Memorial Day
Updated: May. 28, 2022 at 3:48 PM CDT
Saturday in a somber ceremony, the names of each of the 11,000 military members from Louisiana who have died in a war since the American Revolution were read.
Gov. John Bel Edwards, state officials prepare for upcoming hurricane season
Updated: May. 4, 2022 at 3:16 PM CDT
"There could still be 10 to 20 storms that end up forming, but as we've all unfortunately experienced over the last two years, it just takes one."
'You don't want this feeling': 3-year-old killed by stray bullet while lying in bed
Updated: Apr. 13, 2022 at 4:09 PM CDT
By Kellie Sanchez and Andrew McMunn
Police are investigating after a toddler was hit and killed by a stray bullet while lying in his bed.
Entergy Louisiana customers to see $8 increase due to 2021 weather events
Updated: Feb. 23, 2022 at 5:25 PM CST
By Kellie Sanchez and Nick Gremillion
Entergy customers are warned to get ready because their bills are going to be increasing soon. The utility company is doing this to help pay for storm damage from 2020 and 2021.
Gov. Edwards, health care officials provide latest on COVID-19, including ongoing surge of hospital patients
Updated: Aug. 13, 2021 at 3:04 PM CDT
Louisiana Gov. John Bel Edwards held a news conference on Friday, August 13, to discuss the state's continued rise of COVID-19 cases and hospitalizations.
SWLA Arrest Report - Jan. 27, 2023
FIRST ALERT FORECAST: Warmer weekend with a threat of heavy rain on Sunday
Car dredged from Contraband Bayou nearly 2 years after woman followed GPS into water
'Brain Bags' program for new parents launched at Jennings hospital
Lake Charles locals share their stories during National Passenger Safety Week
Shooting survivor Kendria Peghee relieved Lewis convicted as charged
Town of Elton increases wastewater rates