Kent Boughton announces cancer diagnosis, will continue forecasting

The longest-tenured TV weather forecaster in Nebraska is applying his trademark positivity to a fight against cancer.

March 20, 2026Updated: March 20, 2026

By News Channel Nebraska

Kent Boughton announces cancer diagnosis, will continue forecasting

Regional

East Team Seeks Repeat Victory in Sertoma 8-Man Classic

East Team Seeks Repeat Victory in Sertoma 8-Man Classic

Fourth former Kearney YRTC employee arrested, faces six felonies

Fourth former Kearney YRTC employee arrested, faces six felonies

19th Annual Flatwater Music Festival Returns to Hastings

19th Annual Flatwater Music Festival Returns to Hastings

Pony Express Re-Ride brings historic mail route through central Nebraska

Pony Express Re-Ride brings historic mail route through central Nebraska

West Team Looking for Redemption in Sertoma 8-Man Classic

West Team Looking for Redemption in Sertoma 8-Man Classic

FLOCK camera, drone help Kearney Police locate suspect after pursuit

FLOCK camera, Drone help Kearney Police locate suspect after pursuit

State

Home Birth Blues: 49 states allow nurse midwives to deliver your baby inside your home. Not Nebraska.

Omaha Community Foundation in talks to join NU as owner of Nebraska Medicine

Lake Mac Casino Resort & Racetrack to launch live table games in July

Congress hopeful calls on voters to turn the tide

Gold Rush Days celebrates history, community

Norfolk Public Schools holds active shooter exercise with local law enforcement

Sports

East Team Seeks Repeat Victory in Sertoma 8-Man Classic

Field day aims to excite kids in Fairbury about a future in football

West Team Looking for Redemption in Sertoma 8-Man Classic

UNK grad Ayami Sato earned her place – and GOAT status – in the NBA

Northeastern Junior College Announces Addition of Beach Volleyball for 2026–2027 Academic Year

Sidney Seniors Top Gordon 8-3 to Stay Unbeaten

Ag & Outdoor

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

Outdoor notes: Campers invited to take state park survey