Kent Boughton Biography

Kent Boughton is an American journalist currently working as the Chief Forecaster and Outdoor Editor at Nebraska Television Network. He joined the station in August 1999.

Kent Boughton Career

Kent began his broadcasting career as a disc jockey for KRGI AM in Grand Island in June 1972. After graduating from Brown College in Minneapolis, he began his television career as the Lead Forecaster and Sports Director for KXON-TV in Mitchell, South Dakota, which went on the air for the first time on May 9, 1977, anchoring both weather and sports. Prior to returning home to Nebraska as the Weather Director/Outdoor Editor for KHAS-TV Channel 5 Hastings, he worked as a Weather and Sports Anchor at KIFI-TV 8 in Idaho Falls, Idaho.

Kent was a certified LUTCF insurance agent for Primark Inc. and a Rural Mail Carrier in Grand Island before leaving broadcasting to see his children grow up. He returned to television in 1999 as the Chief Forecaster/Outdoor Editor for NTV/KFXL FOX Nebraska. Kent is an avid outdoorsman, Hunter Education Instructor, 24 year National Wild Turkey Federation Nebraska State Board Member, and 2 term President who has received numerous prestigious awards including Field & Stream Magazine’s Hero’s Of Conservation, Pheasants Forever & Ducks Unlimited Conservationist of the Year, and Safari Club International Educator of the Year, to name a few.

Despite a near-fatal car accident in 2009, Kent continues to be active by announcing a variety of events such as the Harvest of Harmony Stadium Band Competition, conservation banquets, and public speaking. He is a past Grand Marshall for Harvest of Harmony.

Kent Boughton KFXL

Boughton works at KFXL where he works alongside other famous KFXL anchors, reporters, meteorologists, and sports anchors including;

1. Jessica Stevenson
2. Brian Gnuse
3. Nate Brown
4. Danielle Shenk
5. Regina Bird
   
6. Stephanie Crace

Kent Boughton Age

Kent likes to keep his personal life private hence has not yet disclosed the year and month he was born. It is therefore not known when he celebrates his birthday.

Kent Boughton Height

Kent stands at a height of 5 feet 9 inches.

Kent Boughton Family

Kent has managed to keep his personal life away from the limelight hence he has not disclosed any information about his parents. It is also not known if Kent has any siblings.

Kent Boughton Wife

Kent was married to his High School sweetheart, Lori Boughton, who died of a sudden heart attack in 2017 after 38 years of marriage. Grand Island is home to their daughter Nicole, son-in-law Donovan, grandchildren Eli and Owen Anson, son Chad, daughter-in-law Jennifer, and granddaughter Avery. Kent enjoys spending time with his grandchildren and dogs, hunting, fishing, singing, and collecting antique beer cans.

Kent Boughton Net Worth

Kent has an estimated net worth ranging between $1 Million – $5 Million which he has earned through being a journalist.

Kent Boughton Salary

Kent earns an annual salary ranging between $40,000 – $ 110,500.

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