GRAND ISLAND, Neb. — News Channel Nebraska is proud to announce Kent Boughton at NCN’s new chief forecaster.

Boughton brings more than 50 years of experience in broadcasting and a deep knowledge of Nebraska weather to statewide TV. The Grand Island native will deliver weathercasts in the afternoon and evenings Monday through Thursday on NCN.

"I'm very happy to be starting my new position at News Channel Nebraska," Boughton said. "I'm doing what I love to do: tracking the weather for our Nebraska viewers and beyond."

Boughton started broadcasting at the age of 15 in Grand Island and built a career that earned him a spot in the Nebraska Broadcasters Association Hall of Fame.

“We are thrilled to add Kent Boughton to our News Channel Nebraska team,” Vice President of News and Content Michael Shively said. “His knowledge of Nebraska weather patterns and ability to relate to viewers is unparalleled. We are excited to introduce him to a new statewide audience.”

Boughton will broadcast from a weather studio constructed in the News Channel Nebraska and Telemundo Nebraska office on 4th St. in Grand Island. He will be reunited with NCN evening anchor Dave Griek. The duo has more than a decade of experience working together as a local broadcast team.

Boughton will make his NCN debut on Monday. His weathercasts will start airing at 4:00 p.m. and will air throughout the evening.