We have some sad news to report - former KTVN anchor Brent Boynton has passed away. He just turned 64. 

According to social media posts, those close to him, say he died after a two-week battle with COVID-19.

Boynton started his career at 15 and spent more than three decades anchoring and reporting television news, on KTVN and KOLO. 

He also worked at the University of Nevada, Reno and was Congressional Communications Director for then Rep. Jim Gibbons. 

Most recently was the community outreach coordinator for the Reno Housing Authority. 

Boynton got a bachelor's degree from Texas Tech University and a master’s degree in mass communications from the University of Nevada, Reno where he also taught journalism.

Former KTVN Anchor Brent Boynton Dies of COVID-19 at Age 64

 

 

 

Former KTVN Anchor Brent Boynton Dies of COVID-19 at Age 64

 

 

 

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