His political coverage has brought 12 News viewers detailed reporting on the issues and in-depth interviews with lawmakers and political leaders. In July of 2011, Kent conducted a rare, one-on-one interview with President Barack Obama at the White House.

Kent's investigative reports have earned national honors including a Peabody Award, plus the Edward R. Murrow and Clarion Awards. He has also earned seven regional EMMYs and many honors from the Wisconsin Broadcasters' Association and the Milwaukee Press Club.

Kent joined the 12 News team in 1988 after working as a reporter for WDTN in Dayton, Ohio and WTWO in Terre Haute, Ind. He holds a B.A. in Journalism from Northern Illinois University. Kent and his wife, Laura, have two daughters.

Hillary Clinton did not have a State Department email account while she served as America's top diplomat, a senior state department official said Monday, and instead used a personal email account during her four years on the job.