Kellie Sanchez
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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.
Education
Updated: Jan. 13, 2023 at 6:18 PM CST
|By Kellie Sanchez
Mardi Gras is right around the corner, but those who make these floats that we see during parades have been preparing since last year.
Updated: Jan. 12, 2023 at 6:23 PM CST
|By Kellie Sanchez
Ascension Parish has seen growth in all areas of the parish for years.
Updated: Jan. 10, 2023 at 5:51 PM CST
|By Kellie Sanchez
Mental health services need to be better, according to Ascension Parish Council Member Teri Casso.
Updated: Jan. 6, 2023 at 6:17 PM CST
|By Kellie Sanchez
Robert King has been part of Spanish Town Mardi Gras for 40 years.
Updated: Jan. 5, 2023 at 6:16 PM CST
|By Kellie Sanchez
Seayontai Banks Jr., 5, was supposed to be in class at Capitol Elementary on Thursday, Jan. 5, but instead, spent four hours alone on a special needs bus.
Updated: Jan. 4, 2023 at 6:30 PM CST
|By Kellie Sanchez
Folks in the Oakland crossing neighborhood in Prairieville were stunned to find out a car burglary resulted in a woman being grazed by a bullet.
Updated: Jan. 3, 2023 at 6:08 PM CST
|By Kellie Sanchez
Student-athletes watching Monday night’s football game saw a player collapse on the field after a tackle and may wonder if it could happen to them.
Updated: Dec. 30, 2022 at 6:39 PM CST
|By Kellie Sanchez
As 2022 turns into 2023, some may ring in the new year with fireworks. But a joyous celebration for some could be harmful to others.
Updated: Dec. 29, 2022 at 6:46 PM CST
|By Kellie Sanchez
The holiday season is a time of increased eating and drinking, spending less time exercising, and even stress. All of these can contribute to a higher risk of a heart attack.
Updated: Dec. 28, 2022 at 7:05 PM CST
|By Kellie Sanchez
The team has entered a lease agreement to build a temporary stadium at the Lamar Dixon Expo Center.
Updated: Dec. 27, 2022 at 6:26 PM CST
|By Kellie Sanchez
Sniffling and sneezing more in the winter is common, but recently, some doctors have seen more patients than usual reporting respiratory illness.
Updated: Dec. 22, 2022 at 6:55 PM CST
|By Kellie Sanchez
The holiday season is typically a happy time, but for those dealing with the loss of a family member, it can bring back memories that are hard to deal with.
Updated: Dec. 20, 2022 at 6:31 PM CST
|By Kellie Sanchez
In this giving season, the town of St. Francisville is giving a big helping hand to one of its own. A man who must to kidney dialysis three times a week is calling a car the best Christmas gift he could have received.
Updated: Dec. 16, 2022 at 6:18 PM CST
|By Kellie Sanchez
While many parents greeted their graduates after Friday’s Ourso College of Business ceremony, the parents of Allie Rice walk out with just her diploma in hand.
Updated: Dec. 15, 2022 at 3:48 PM CST
|By Kellie Sanchez
The temperature is dropping across Louisiana in the coming days and now is the time to get prepared.
Updated: Dec. 15, 2022 at 1:49 PM CST
|By Kellie Sanchez
For 50 years, Sheily Bell has taught generations of musicians in Ascension Parish.
Updated: Dec. 9, 2022 at 6:17 PM CST
|By Kellie Sanchez
Noel Ndjie Ntsongo will vote for the first time as a U.S. citizen Saturday.
Updated: Dec. 7, 2022 at 7:03 PM CST
|By Kellie Sanchez
On the anniversary of the attack, veterans, active military, and guests at the U.S.S. Kidd in downtown Baton Rouge remembered those who lost their lives during the Pearl Harbor attack.
Updated: Dec. 2, 2022 at 6:54 PM CST
|By Kellie Sanchez
All these shelter pets want for Christmas is a new place to call home.
Updated: Nov. 30, 2022 at 10:23 PM CST
|By Kellie Sanchez
“Things are progressively changing, and it’s important for parents to be engaged. You can’t just leave it on the school system.”
Cyclists offer tips for sharing the road with drivers after deadly hit-and-run case remains unsolved
Updated: Nov. 29, 2022 at 5:08 PM CST
|By Kellie Sanchez
Police are still looking for answers about a hit-and-run that killed biker Javon Serf, and cyclists in the Baton Rouge area are calling for safer driving and biking conditions.
Updated: Nov. 23, 2022 at 6:25 PM CST
|By Kellie Sanchez
Travelers at Baton Rouge Metro Airport said this part of their trip was smooth, but still recommended being prepared.
Updated: Nov. 22, 2022 at 5:30 PM CST
|By Kellie Sanchez
The Baton Rouge Fire Department added if you are suspicious about an illness, you should still call 911.
Updated: Nov. 18, 2022 at 6:38 PM CST
|By Kellie Sanchez
Mid-city business owners like Garrett Kemp look forward to White Light Night each year.
Updated: Nov. 17, 2022 at 6:20 PM CST
|By Kellie Sanchez
When temperatures drop to 39 degrees or below Michael Acaldo starts preparing St. Vincent De Paul for more overnight stays.
Updated: Nov. 16, 2022 at 6:14 PM CST
|By Kellie Sanchez
Ronnie Kato plead guilty to manslaughter and first-degree murder.
Updated: Nov. 16, 2022 at 11:50 AM CST
|By Kellie Sanchez
The face of hunger is changing in Baton Rouge, and the president of the Greater Baton Rouge Food Bank said the economy is causing them to see more people come to them for help.
Updated: Nov. 11, 2022 at 2:46 PM CST
|By Kellie Sanchez
For Linda Taylor, seeing her loved ones honored around downtown Baton Rouge this Veterans Day means a lot because she has grown up with the military.
Updated: Nov. 9, 2022 at 10:39 AM CST
|By Kellie Sanchez
Two teenagers accused of collaborating to murder a 33-year-old woman are the latest example of teens arrested for murder.
Updated: Nov. 8, 2022 at 6:30 PM CST
|By Kellie Sanchez
Don Reber fought in Vietnam for three years and four months, and his time in the army made him more appreciative of the sacrifices veterans made for our right to vote.
Updated: Nov. 4, 2022 at 6:27 PM CDT
|By Kellie Sanchez
Purple and gold runs in the Rabalais family’s blood. “Go Tigers, beat Bama!”
Updated: Nov. 3, 2022 at 6:47 PM CDT
|By Kellie Sanchez
“Almost like I was dying end up having to go to the emergency room night because I couldn’t breathe, and I couldn’t walk,” Kris Kirkman said, describing how he felt going to the hospital when he found out he had congestive heart failure.
Updated: Nov. 2, 2022 at 6:31 PM CDT
|By Kellie Sanchez
Schoelerman is a veteran who made sacrifices for his country and family, including his loss of sight.
Updated: Oct. 28, 2022 at 5:04 PM CDT
|By Kellie Sanchez
Blood donations are down since the pandemic but your donations could save patients with life-threatening conditions.
Updated: Oct. 27, 2022 at 6:23 PM CDT
|By Kellie Sanchez
The Greater Baton Rouge State Fair has a history of bringing out the inner child in people around the Capital Area.
Updated: Oct. 21, 2022 at 6:43 PM CDT
|By Kellie Sanchez
Domestic violence is plaguing our community, according to Iris Domestic Violence Center director Patti Freeman.
Updated: Oct. 20, 2022 at 5:24 PM CDT
|By Kellie Sanchez
Scott Gray was beaten and left unconscious on the side of the road after a minor traffic accident. Deputies have now made an arrest in the case.
Updated: Oct. 19, 2022 at 6:22 PM CDT
|By Kellie Sanchez
Adderall is used by kids, students, and adults to help them with symptoms of ADD and ADHD, such as limited attention and hyperactivity.
Updated: Oct. 13, 2022 at 6:22 PM CDT
|By Kellie Sanchez
Two teenagers have allegedly confessed to their involvement in a deadly shooting that happened late Wednesday night, Oct. 12.
Updated: Oct. 12, 2022 at 6:44 PM CDT
|By Kellie Sanchez
Congestion on College Drive is something East Baton Rouge traffic director Fred Raiford wants to tackle sooner rather than later.
Updated: Oct. 8, 2022 at 7:55 AM CDT
|By Kellie Sanchez
Four years after the death of Zachary police officer and firefighter Christopher Lawton, the man accused of killing him is on trial.
Updated: Oct. 7, 2022 at 6:57 PM CDT
|By Kellie Sanchez
Kayla Sacco and her husband were driving home from her parents’ house, when something unusual happened.
Updated: Oct. 6, 2022 at 6:54 PM CDT
|By Kellie Sanchez
Children in Donaldsonville are getting a new head start on their future.
Updated: Oct. 4, 2022 at 4:38 PM CDT
|By Kellie Sanchez
The flu season got an early start this year, and according to doctor Charles DeDeaux, you should not waste time getting your flu shot.
Updated: Sep. 30, 2022 at 6:55 PM CDT
|By Kellie Sanchez
A man was found shot to death in his truck in Donaldsonville. The vehicle was parked in the driveway of his home.
Updated: Sep. 28, 2022 at 5:47 PM CDT
|By Kellie Sanchez
It’s already a busy time of year for store manager Brittany Rhinevault.
Updated: Sep. 27, 2022 at 5:59 PM CDT
|By Kellie Sanchez
The new flood gate on Alligator Bayou Road in Prairieville opens and closes depending on how much rain falls.
Updated: Sep. 23, 2022 at 5:12 PM CDT
|By Kellie Sanchez
Baton Rouge police are currently investigating 35 unsolved murders, which is the unofficial number for this year, and while many families wait, the caseload for detectives piles up.
Updated: Sep. 22, 2022 at 6:54 PM CDT
|By Kellie Sanchez
Students at Donaldsonville High School are taking the first steps toward their future careers.
Updated: Sep. 21, 2022 at 7:13 PM CDT
|By Kellie Sanchez
A portion of LA 74 near Airline Highway will be closed for about a month and business owners say they are feeling the impact.
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