NECN is a regional cable news network that serves the New England area. It was founded in 1992 by John Fowler, a former executive at WCVB-TV in Boston, who envisioned a 24-hour news channel dedicated to covering the six New England states. Fowler's idea was to provide comprehensive, round-the-clock news coverage for a region that he felt was underserved by existing media outlets. Today, NECN is owned and operated by NBCUniversal, a subsidiary of Comcast Corporation. Based in Newton, Massachusetts, NECN covers a wide range of news topics including local and regional politics, business, weather, sports, and entertainment. The network's coverage extends across all six New England states: Massachusetts, Connecticut, Rhode Island, New Hampshire, Vermont, and Maine. In addition to its television broadcasts, NECN maintains a strong online presence through its website, necn.com, where viewers can access live streams, on-demand video content, and written articles. One interesting fact: A unique aspect of NECN is its role as a training ground for journalists. Many reporters and anchors who started their careers at NECN have gone on to work for major national news networks, earning the station a reputation as a “farm team“ for up-and-coming broadcast talent in the industry.