Kent Boughton: A Weather Legend's Legacy | Lincoln News

Kent Boughton, beloved chief forecaster for News Channel Nebraska and a pillar of local weather reporting, passed away after a courageous battle with stage four cancer. Known for his warm voice and decades of service — including a Hall of Fame induction this year — Kent began his broadcasting journey at just 15 and returned to the airwaves in 1999, even resuming full-time work this year. His public journey through illness, shared via social media, touched hearts across the state. A man who prioritized family yet never stopped informing Nebraskans about the weather, Kent’s legacy lives on in the communities he served. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/ea33dab6cdad0f42