Kamri Sylve
Reporter
Lincoln, NE
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Kamri Sylve is a New Orleans, Louisiana native. In May 2019, she graduated from the University of Louisiana at Lafayette with a Bachelor’s in Broadcasting and a minor in English.
Before coming to KOLN-TV, Kamri worked as a multimedia journalist, reporter, and main anchor for LACN on the campus of the University of Louisiana at Lafayette. Kamri also interned at the CBS affiliate, KLFY in Lafayette, Louisiana.
When she’s not covering news, Kamri enjoys cooking authentic Cajun and Creole dishes and spending time with her Yorkie, Stitch and her Shitzu, Teddy.
Kamri is a huge New Orleans Saints football fan but now cheers on the Huskers here in Lincoln!
This mom says her family’s fight for social justice and equality won’t stop.
When 10/11 NOW’s Kamri Sylve spoke with the family, they say the first thing they can’t wait to do in their new home is cook a meal together.
The restaurant’s expansion comes during the pandemic, a time when most local restaurants are struggling to simply keep the lights on.
They say between having little rain this summer and dealing with the pandemic, things have been a bit challenging.
Among the thousands of Americans who died that day, 343 were firefighters and 71 were members of law enforcement.
10/11 NOW’s Kamri Sylve speaks with a business who says they’re lucky it’s still standing.
So far, the shirts have helped raise more than $10,000, and the owner expects that number to go up even more.
Since this father now works 12-hour shifts, he’s no longer able to help his kids out with remote learning.
Early Friday morning, officers responded to an alarm in downtown Lincoln at Timeless Treasures.
The Foundation for Lincoln Public Schools is expanding its COVID-19 Crisis Response Campaign for families and students in LPS.
With many of us going back to work and kids to school, pet owners may start to see unusual changes in their furry friends.
On Friday, September 4, 2020, Nebraska will join a number of states on Chicago’s quarantine order.
In the past few months, cases of head lice have gone up 25 percent across the United States.
Physicians at John Hopkins report they’ve seen a 20 to 30 percent decline in patients coming in for regular check-ups. In Lincoln, numbers are down too.
The goal is to raise money for new virtual programs and keep youth in Lincoln involved and active.
So far in 2020, LPD has handed out more than 5,000 speeding tickets, with 119 of those in a school zone.
10/11 NOW hears from a woman who's experienced hair discrimination in the workplace.
Because of the pandemic, StarTran has lost 12 of their drivers.
For the Martinez family, sending their son back to school in-person was the best decision.
For younger kids, this means providing them and their parents with coping skills to get through these tough times.
Some students and parents are still opting-out and choosing remote learning this year.
It's a group of eight retired firefighters, police officers, postal workers, truck drivers, farmers and veterans.
Lincoln's Visionary Youth, the Boys and Girls Club and the Malone Center are all partnering up to make it happen.
Nebraska blood banks are calling on those who've recovered from the coronavirus to donate plasma.
10/11 NOW's Kamri Sylve gets an exclusive look at how Lincoln 911 dispatchers handle working during the pandemic.
LNK City of Guards drills in things like teamwork, self-discipline and leadership.
This summer, be on the lookout for plants like poison ivy, oak and sumac.
You might not catch Brian Reetz crossing the finish line first, but one thing he will do is complete the race.
10/11 is recognizing professional cooks and chefs bringing food from the kitchen to our tables.
It happens every Monday and Wednesday from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Classes are held every Thursday for one hour long.
A Lincoln mother reaches out to help other new moms get a head start.
It's a 90 feet long and 12 feet high Black Lives Matter banner hanging along the backside of The Bay's wall.
"Why would they send us back in the middle of a pandemic?"
There’s been a push across the U.S. to support black-owned businesses more than ever.
The Nebraska Community Blood Bank is in urgent need of all blood types, but because of the pandemic, that need is even greater.
From trying new recipes to learning new art skills, social distancing at home has created time for some to pick up new knacks. A Lincoln artist is now hoping you'll give origami a try.
Starting Monday, you can check out two new exhibits: cheetahs and anteaters, as well as a huge elephant play structure.
When Eliah's dad asked his son why he hid when he saw the officer, his son replied saying, "Because they killed George Floyd."
An Omaha woman is seeking an apology and hopes to spread her message of love over hate, after her 9-year-old daughter was called racial slurs by girls her own age.