Lee K. Howard

Sports Anchor/Reporter

Lexington, Ky

Lee K. was born at a very young age, and soon after developed a love for sports.

Since 2011, Lee K. has fulfilled his passion for reporting sports at WKYT. He has had the opportunity to cover a multitude of sporting events, including the NCAA Tournament, NBA and NFL draft, Kentucky Derby, Bowl games, and John Calipari's induction into the Naismith Basketball Hall of Fame. Still, some of his favorite moments have come from covering local high school and college sports and telling the stories of the talented athletes in central Kentucky.

When Lee K. isn't covering sports, he's doing what he loves most of all, being a husband to Kristen and dad to Meg and Kingston.

If you have a story idea for Lee K., reach out to him through email.

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mass Communications from West Texas A&M University

Awards

Edward R. Murrow winner, Five-time Emmy nominated, AP best sportscaster, AP best sports feature

Sports

UK to play North Carolina on Saturday at 5:30 p.m.

Updated: Dec. 17, 2021 at 10:51 AM EST

By Lee K. Howard

UK’s scheduled game vs. Ohio State canceled due to COVID-19 results within OSU program

Latest News

News

Roads shut down after serious crash in Zoneton

Updated: 6 hours ago

By Julia Huffman

Officials with the Zoneton Fire Department said East Blue Lick Road and John Harper Highway are closed due to a “serious motor vehicle collision investigation”.

Forecast

ALERT DAY: Strong storms possible today

Updated: 10 hours ago

By Jessica Dobson

Most of today will be dry, hot and humid ahead of this afternoon’s storm chances, however today is a WAVE Weather Alert Day.

News

Daughter of pastor sues Southern Baptist Convention, Louisville seminary after alleged abuse

Updated: 19 hours ago

By Josh Ninke

Hannah Kate Williams filed a lawsuit Friday, alleging the Southern Baptist Convention and its seminary failed to protect her and other children from the abuse of her father, who was also employed by the organization as a pastor.

Events

Poorcastle Festival returns for first time since 2019

Updated: 21 hours ago

By Dustin Vogt

The Louisville festival featuring cheap tunes and good food returns after a two-year absence.

Kentucky

New campaign brings awareness to Kentucky farmer’s mental health

Updated: 22 hours ago

By Jamee French

The Ky. Commissioner of Agriculture says there are several unique stressors that farmers face every day that people in cities may not understand.

Latest News

News

Kings Island permanently closes ride at park

Updated: May. 20, 2022 at 5:45 PM EDT

By FOX19 Digital Staff

The ride was made by the same manufacturer as one from which a teen fell to his death in Florida.

Hardin County

Caught in the hail storm: ‘It could have beat us right then and there’

Updated: May. 20, 2022 at 5:09 PM EDT

By David Mattingly

A Hardin County woman photographed hailstones showing most were similar to the size of a golf ball.

Louisville Metro

Louisville’s first inspector general prepares team for LMPD misconduct investigations

Updated: May. 20, 2022 at 5:05 PM EDT

By Kennedy Hayes

On June 1, a new inspector general will lead the Civilian Review and Accountability Board, which will look into LMPD disciplinary matters independently.

Focus on Health

‘We Should Talk About It’ with Maira Ansari: An open conversation about mental health

Updated: May. 20, 2022 at 2:57 PM EDT

By WAVE Staff

WAVE hopes to contribute to the elimination of the negative connotations associated with mental health.

Community

Up the chimney, straight to heaven: Remembering Walt ‘Santa Walt’ Queen

Updated: May. 20, 2022 at 1:59 PM EDT

By John Boel

John Boel recounts his long history with Walt "Santa Walt" Queen — "the most amazing person I’ve ever met."

Crime

Louisville pediatrician charged in murder-for-hire plot

Updated: May. 20, 2022 at 1:31 PM EDT

By Charles Gazaway and Tori Gessner

Stephanie Russell, 52, of Louisville, was taken into custody by FBI agents on May 19.