Will Kunkel Joins KRIV Houston As Sports Director

Will Kunkel

Fox-owned KRIV Houston has appointed Will Kunkel sports director, effective September and will serve as sports anchor for the evening newscasts alongside Anthony Antoine, Caroline Collins and Rashi Vats.
Most recently, Kunkel was sports director at WJZY Charlotte, N.C. Prior to that, he was lead sports anchor for KWCH Wichita, Kan.

Previously, Kunkel was sports director at WNWO Toledo, Ohio. Before that, he was a sports anchor and reporter for KVRR Fargo, N.D.

Kunkel began his career in broadcast journalism as a production assistant at ESPN. In addition, he currently hosts a podcast, A Relatable Journey, which features conversations with professional athletes about their life journey, struggles, and relationship with God.

A graduate of Northwestern University, Kunkel holds a master’s degree in journalism and broadcasting and a bachelor’s in sociology from St. Lawrence University.