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.

Michael Shively

Regional

Fire south of Peetz grows to 4,000 acres; evacuation orders lifted

As Nebraska early reading scores decline, literacy events aim to help families

Rollover sparks wind-driven grass fire south of Peetz; evacuations ordered

Defendant facing felony charges arraigned in Kimball County Court

Valentine dance team wins two state championships after season of injuries

Kimball 2026 Election ballot continues filling up as deadline nears

State

Fire south of Peetz grows to 4,000 acres; evacuation orders lifted

As Nebraska early reading scores decline, literacy events aim to help families

Helicopter transport from Higway 2 crash

Jacy Todd found guilty on 24 counts tied to medical marijuana petition

Nebraskan named to national conservation Hall of Distinction

Entire Boyd County Sheriff’s Department resigns over two days

Sports

Sidney advances to district final with 57-36 win over Omaha Mercy

Bulldogs Rough Up Raiders in Playoff Win

Raiders End Knights' BBB Season

Andrews' 20 help Boise State knock off Wyoming 72-62

Colorado sports notes: A rare handoff for Sean Payton as Davis Webb takes over Broncos play-calling

Tuesday's local scoreboard, Feb. 24

Ag & Outdoor

Outdoor notes: Game and Parks releasing rainbow trout this spring

Nebraska ag leaders push for year-round E15 sales

Outdoors notes: Archery paddlefish applications to be accepted March 1-14

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