Michael Shively

Vice President of News & Content-News Channel Nebraska

May 15, 2019Updated: August 13, 2025

By News Channel Nebraska

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.

DED, Pillen no-bid contract fight with auditor heads to State Patrol, AG

14 hrs 36 mins ago

DED, Pillen no-bid contract fight with auditor heads to State Patrol, AG

Former director charged in Norfolk Senior Center scandal

February 4th 2026, 5:57 PM UTC

Former director charged in Norfolk Senior Center scandal

Norfolk City Council approves contracts for downtown gateway sign and festoon lighting

February 3rd 2026, 10:29 PM UTC

Norfolk City Council approves contracts for downtown gateway sign and festoon lighting

February 3rd 2026, 8:36 PM UTC

Norfolk City Council approves contracts for downtown gateway sign and festoon lighting

Huskers fall in Top 10 tilt with Illinois, drop to 20-2 on the season

February 1st 2026, 8:30 PM UTC

One of the toughest stretches of Nebraska’s schedule led to a second straight loss for the fifth-ranked Big Red 78-69 to #9 Illinois.

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

January 30th 2026, 6:26 PM UTC

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

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

17 hrs 15 mins ago

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

17 hrs 19 mins ago

Michael Shively

DED, Pillen no-bid contract fight with auditor heads to State Patrol, AG

Former director charged in Norfolk Senior Center scandal

Norfolk City Council approves contracts for downtown gateway sign and festoon lighting

Norfolk City Council approves contracts for downtown gateway sign and festoon lighting

Huskers fall in Top 10 tilt with Illinois, drop to 20-2 on the season

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

State

All Is Bright Christmas Tour 2025 gets high praise

Wisner elementary launches community for kids program

Testimony outlines gunfire and victim’s injuries in Beatrice murder trial

Housing study shows cost is a major issue northeast Nebraska

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

Sports

Cougar notes: WNCC men pick up win over Otero

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

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