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Michael Shively

Vice President of News & Content-News Channel Nebraska

May 15, 2019Updated: August 13, 2025
News Channel NebraskaBy News Channel Nebraska
Michael Shively

Vice President of News & Content-News Channel Nebraska

Hi! Since starting with News Channel Nebraska in 2016, I’ve held virtually every on air role we offer. I started as a reporter in Norfolk, spent a year as the evening TV anchor, one year as a radio news/sports anchor, and two years leading our TV news and radio sports in the southeast region. Currently, I am in charge of news and content for NCN's radio and TV operations in the Tri Cities region. My favorite parts of the job include reporting on overlooked human interest stories in rural Nebraska and calling play-by-play for our UNK football TV broadcasts.
 
I grew up in Lincoln and graduated from Lincoln East High School and the University of Nebraska-Lincoln. Aside from NCN, I spent three seasons as a play-by-play announcer for professional baseball teams, including two seasons as the voice of my hometown Lincoln Saltdogs. I live in Kearney with my wife, Kailey, and our dog, Stella.

Regional

Wastewater spill from JBS food plant in Grand Island

Wastewater spill from JBS food plant in Grand Island

Bringing the world of wine to Kearney

From Chile to Argentina, France and Italy, there are around 25 different wines on the menu as of now.

Child care licensing help eases process, provides financial help

Central Child Care Champion project will help simplify the process for those seeking a license, while lightening the load on parents who may not have a child-care option.

Businesses invited to sign up for 2026 Spring Expo in Sidney

Area businesses and organizations are invited to sign up now for the 2026 Spring Expo, April 11–12 at the Cheyenne County Fairgrounds in Sidney. Booth space is limited. Call 308-254-5803 for details.

Nebraska ready for physical battle with No. 9 Illinois, Hoiberg provides Frager, Mast updates

As No. 5 Nebraska gets set to host No. 9 Illinois, Head Coach Fred Hoiberg provided injury/illness updates on Rienk Mast and Braden Frager

After warm start to winter, ice fishing conditions arrive across Nebraska

While a warm start to the winter limited early opportunities, a recent cold snap has led to safe ice, and therefore, proper conditions for ice fishing across Nebraska.

State

County Commissioners hold precautionary discussion on importance of District Court Clerk remaining locally elected position

SWAT unit members give account of childrens' rescue, following the shooting of Tammy Leslie

Sidney Volunteer Fire Department becomes first in Nebraska to add Holmatro OmniShore system

Sidney Table of Grace celebrates success of $125,000 matching grant campaign

New 4-H Educator ready to take on youth programs

Whooping cough, chlamydia and chickenpox: Diseases that increased in the Panhandle in 2025

Sports

Columbus girls basketball coach resigns, assistant serving as interim coach

College hoops roundup: Dixon-Waters scores 23, San Diego State beats Wyoming 72-63

Leyton splits games with Sedgwick County

Villwok Earns RMAC Wrestler of the Week Honor

Mountain West announces media rights package featuring CBS, Fox, The CW and Kiswe streaming platform

Cade Cunningham scores 29 points to lead Pistons to 124-121 win over Nuggets

Ag & Outdoor

Outdoors notes: 2026 fishing forecast, guide now available

Outdoor notes: Wildcat Hills education events set for February

After warm start to winter, ice fishing conditions arrive across Nebraska

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Outdoor notes: Valentine’s Day featured in February at state parks

Outdoor notes: Surveillance detects 197 positive CWD cases