NCN chief forecaster, Nebraska broadcasting icon Kent Boughton passes away

Kent Boughton has passed away after a months-long battle with cancer.

July 27, 2026Updated: July 27, 2026

By News Channel Nebraska

NCN chief forecaster, Nebraska broadcasting icon Kent Boughton passes away

Regional

Nebraska basketball announces Grand Island exhibition against Kansas State

Nebraska basketball announces Grand Island exhibition against Kansas State

Dangerous Heat Returns to Central Nebraska This Weekend

Dangerous Heat Returns to Central Nebraska This Weekend

Little Feet on the Farm gives young visitors a hands-on lesson in agriculture

Little Feet on the Farm gives young visitors a hands-on lesson in agriculture

Kearney Little League team advances to Midwest Regional after winning Nebraska title

Kearney Little League team advances to Midwest Regional after winning Nebraska title

Tri-City All-Star Baseball Team Prepares for Central Region Tournament

Tri-City All-Star Baseball Team Prepares for Central Region Tournament

Man dies after investigators serve search warrant in child exploitation investigation

Man dies after investigators serve search warrant in child exploitation investigation

State

Nebraska Task Force 1 returning home after Texas flood mission

Rep. Mike Flood to hold Lincoln town hall Tuesday

‘I don’t ever want to give this up:’ Kimball’s Grace Moore to continue volleyball career at collegiate level

Record-high water temperatures recorded on Niobrara National Scenic River

Roads renumbered near Bassett, Springview, Ainsworth

Wayne State Foundation secures historic $13 million campaign for student success center renovation

Sports

UNK football speaks at media day ahead of fall camp

Big Ten Media Days begins this week in Chicago

Nebraska basketball announces Grand Island exhibition against Kansas State

Kearney Little League team advances to Midwest Regional after winning Nebraska title

Tri-City All-Star Baseball Team Prepares for Central Region Tournament

Malcolm blanks Loomis to secure fifth straight Class C Legion junior state championship

Ag & Outdoor

Outdoor notes: Birding Bowl inspires generous next step

Outdoor notes: Tips for enjoying water safely this summer

Outdoor notes: Rare lake sturgeon made 681-mile swim

Outdoor notes: Low water affecting Nebraska boaters this summer

Ag notes: Cattle placements rise 6% during April

NGPC still offers grazing, haying opportunities