Elisa Schwartzmiller
Digital Content Producer
Louisville, Ky.
Elisa Schwartzmiller joined WAVE News in May 2022.
Before joining WAVE, Elisa worked at sister station WSAZ in Huntington, West Virginia. There she was a producer, digital content producer as well as the assignment manager for two years. She covered stories ranging from crime to community events for parts of Eastern Kentucky, Southern West Virginia, and Southeastern Ohio.
Elisa is originally from Clarksburg, West Virginia. She attended West Virginia University and was the executive producer for WVU News in the spring of 2020. During her time at WVU, she interned with West Virginia Public Broadcasting and spent her summers at a local station in her hometown.
When she isn't at work, Elisa is usually spending time exploring the city, at Trader Joe's or catching up with her family via FaceTime. Since she grew up around mountains, if there is any reason to be outside, she's going to be there.
Elisa grew up around horses and is excited to be living in the Derby City.
Updated: May. 22, 2023 at 11:14 AM EDT
|By Elisa Schwartzmiller
Manion hit the victim in the face with a closed fist and shot three rounds from his firearm through the fabric of the victim’s shirt.
Updated: May. 22, 2023 at 10:27 AM EDT
|By Elisa Schwartzmiller
There is no information of any injuries at this time but emergency crews are on scene.
Updated: May. 19, 2023 at 8:58 PM EDT
|By Elisa Schwartzmiller
Faysal Hassan has been found guilty after the jury heard witness testimony and evidence.
Updated: May. 19, 2023 at 7:08 PM EDT
|By Elisa Schwartzmiller
Around 6:00pm officers responded to a report of a shooting in the 3400 block of Preston Highway.
Updated: May. 16, 2023 at 8:58 PM EDT
|By Elisa Schwartzmiller
They will face off in November in the race for Kentucky Agriculture Commissioner.
Updated: May. 10, 2023 at 9:18 PM EDT
|By Elisa Schwartzmiller and Quenton Robertson
Funeral arrangements and a Celebration of Life have been announced for Hall of Fame University of Louisville basketball coach Denny Crum.
Updated: May. 10, 2023 at 9:03 PM EDT
|By Elisa Schwartzmiller
Around 7:45pm officers responded to a report of a shooting in the 2100 block of W. Burnett Avenue.
Updated: May. 9, 2023 at 8:47 PM EDT
|By Elisa Schwartzmiller
Around 8:30pm officers responded to a report of a shooting in the 3000 block of Greenwood Avenue.
Updated: May. 9, 2023 at 5:07 PM EDT
|By Elisa Schwartzmiller
The victim was found by officers with multiple gunshot wounds and was taken to UofL hospital.
Updated: May. 8, 2023 at 7:19 PM EDT
|By Elisa Schwartzmiller and Julia Huffman
He led police on a pursuit before crashing into another vehicle at Garland Avenue and South 22nd Street.
Updated: Apr. 30, 2023 at 1:13 PM EDT
|By Elisa Schwartzmiller
Christian Lehn was last seen at 8a.m. riding a blue and silver bike in the 100 block of Coral Avenue on Sunday.
Updated: Apr. 24, 2023 at 7:45 PM EDT
|By Elisa Schwartzmiller
Around 6:30pm officers responded to a report of a shooting in the 3200 block of Fordhaven Road.
Updated: Apr. 24, 2023 at 7:38 PM EDT
|By Elisa Schwartzmiller
Around 6:00p.m. officers responded to a crash at the intersection of Old Shepherdsville Road and Armsmere Way.
Updated: Apr. 10, 2023 at 7:06 PM EDT
|By Elisa Schwartzmiller
Around 5:20pm officers responded to a vehicle crash near the nine milemarker.
Updated: Apr. 10, 2023 at 3:08 PM EDT
|By Elisa Schwartzmiller
Community members will gather to pray for the victims, their families and friends.
Updated: Apr. 7, 2023 at 8:00 PM EDT
|By Elisa Schwartzmiller
Catherine McKinney is expected to change her not guilty plea to guilty for the murder of her four-year-old daughter.
Updated: Apr. 4, 2023 at 3:20 PM EDT
|By Elisa Schwartzmiller
Ernesto Marines was arrested and charged with trafficking a controlled substance and importing heroin.
Updated: Apr. 3, 2023 at 11:24 AM EDT
|By Elisa Schwartzmiller
Jeffery Wilson was arrested over the weekend after a victim called 911 and said that Wilson was chasing him with a machete.
Updated: Mar. 28, 2023 at 8:04 PM EDT
|By Elisa Schwartzmiller
The board voted to approve the start time proposed 6 to 1.
Updated: Mar. 27, 2023 at 10:23 PM EDT
|By Elisa Schwartzmiller
ISP said that toxicology results are pending although drugs and alcohol are not suspected to be factors in the crashes.
Updated: Mar. 24, 2023 at 4:40 PM EDT
|By Elisa Schwartzmiller
Some students found the bullets in the restroom and informed staff of the incident.
Updated: Mar. 23, 2023 at 7:07 PM EDT
|By Elisa Schwartzmiller and Julia Huffman
No other vehicles were involved in the crash, and several cyclists remained at the scene.
Updated: Mar. 22, 2023 at 9:12 PM EDT
|By Elisa Schwartzmiller and Quenton Robertson
The right three lanes, right ramp and the right shoulder on I-264 West are blocked
Updated: Mar. 21, 2023 at 8:19 PM EDT
|By Elisa Schwartzmiller
Robert Stewart, 18, is being charged with murder, robbery and tampering with physical evidence.
Updated: Mar. 21, 2023 at 8:12 PM EDT
|By Elisa Schwartzmiller
Coleman is being charged with aiding, inducing or causing murder, neglect of a dependent resulting death and obstruction of justice.
Updated: Mar. 21, 2023 at 7:15 PM EDT
|By Elisa Schwartzmiller
Participants had to answer the question, “How can Kentucky recruit more poll workers?”
Updated: Mar. 16, 2023 at 6:33 PM EDT
|By Elisa Schwartzmiller
Detectives began investigating Red Ink, Incorporated, a bar and adult entertainment company on Old River Road in New Albany.
Updated: Mar. 16, 2023 at 3:19 PM EDT
|By Elisa Schwartzmiller
The overturned semi blocked all lanes of the ramp and caused long delays.
Updated: Mar. 9, 2023 at 8:07 PM EST
|By Elisa Schwartzmiller
Around 5:50p.m. officers responded to a report of a shooting in the 2300 block of Magazine Street.
Updated: Mar. 8, 2023 at 4:16 PM EST
|By Elisa Schwartzmiller
Emily is described as five feet tall with blonde hair and blue eyes. Her clothing is unknown.
Updated: Mar. 6, 2023 at 9:59 PM EST
|By Elisa Schwartzmiller
Around 8p.m. officer responded to the bridge on a report of several fights happening.
Updated: Mar. 6, 2023 at 4:54 PM EST
|By Elisa Schwartzmiller
The road closure is happening to complete full depth rehabilitation of the roadway.
Updated: Mar. 6, 2023 at 4:30 PM EST
|By Elisa Schwartzmiller and Julia Huffman
Camp Taylor Elementary and Okolona Elementary still do not have power as of 3p.m. Monday.
Updated: Mar. 6, 2023 at 4:21 PM EST
|By Elisa Schwartzmiller
Greenberg said he is working on plans for the coming cold temperatures, if all power is not restored.
Updated: Mar. 1, 2023 at 8:03 PM EST
|By Elisa Schwartzmiller
Around 7p.m. officers responded to a report of a shooting in the 3000 block of Rockford Lane.
Updated: Mar. 1, 2023 at 7:07 PM EST
|By Elisa Schwartzmiller
Around 5p.m. officers were called to a shooting in the 500 block of Dr. W.J. Hodge Street.
Updated: Feb. 27, 2023 at 7:56 PM EST
|By Elisa Schwartzmiller
Dickinson has been heavily involved in the horse industry for years.
Updated: Feb. 24, 2023 at 9:10 PM EST
|By Elisa Schwartzmiller
The victim was pronounced dead at the scene.
Updated: Feb. 24, 2023 at 7:55 PM EST
|By Elisa Schwartzmiller
The conversation will explore the barrier-breaking era of desegregation.
Updated: Feb. 22, 2023 at 4:15 PM EST
|By Elisa Schwartzmiller
Officers on scene began an investigation of the fire which led to the arrest of Malik B. Huston, 19.
Updated: Feb. 21, 2023 at 9:21 PM EST
|By Elisa Schwartzmiller
This year's jersey is a hot pink short-sleeved design with all of the Festival's teal Pegasus.
Updated: Feb. 14, 2023 at 8:28 PM EST
|By Elisa Schwartzmiller
The victim is in critical condition.
Updated: Feb. 13, 2023 at 3:05 PM EST
|By Elisa Schwartzmiller
UofL Health focused on ways to overcome loneliness during a day that’s dedicated to love.
Updated: Feb. 9, 2023 at 4:03 PM EST
|By Elisa Schwartzmiller
The concrete that was used to repair the deck of a bridge over Muhammad Ali Boulevard will have had ample time to cure.
Updated: Feb. 8, 2023 at 5:26 PM EST
|By Elisa Schwartzmiller
Myong Hui Evans, 69, Shizhe Jin, 53, and Guihua Fang, 48, are facing human trafficking and permitting prostitution charges.
Updated: Feb. 3, 2023 at 9:42 PM EST
|By Elisa Schwartzmiller
Yoel Perez-Gonzalez, 46, was arrested Friday and charged with murder.
Updated: Feb. 2, 2023 at 7:45 PM EST
|By Elisa Schwartzmiller
The shooting happened between mile marker 3.3 and Taylor Boulevard on I-264 Eastbound.
Updated: Feb. 2, 2023 at 3:35 PM EST
|By Elisa Schwartzmiller
All four students plan on having a career in the science field and most of them have been enjoying the subject since they were children.
Updated: Feb. 2, 2023 at 5:48 AM EST
|By Elisa Schwartzmiller
No one was injured during the incident.
Updated: Feb. 1, 2023 at 8:24 PM EST
|By Elisa Schwartzmiller
Vaccination status doesn’t play a role in exemption.
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