Michael McShane
Newscast Producer
Michael McShane has been a producer for KEYC News Now This Morning since August 2021. A native of Los Angeles, Michael moved to Mankato in 2017 to study journalism at Minnesota State University, Mankato. During his college career, Michael was a writer and editor for the college newspaper, The Reporter. Michael graduated with a major in Mass Media with a minor in Creative Writing. A news junky at heart, Michael hopes to inform and provide breaking news to southern Minnesota residents.
• Hometown?
Los Angeles, California
• Alma mater?
Minnesota State University, Mankato
• What's your favorite part of your job?
To be able to learn about everything that is going on in the community.
• What's your dream story?
Stories about politics, local and national, has always been my main interest. Being able to cover a presidential race is very exciting to me.
• What did you want to be when you were growing up?
I wanted to be a teacher, but changed my mind when I realized I'd be going to school again.
• What got you interested in news?
I first got interested in news during the 2012 presidential election. I started to follow the republican primaries and got hooked to the news coverage.
• What's your favorite sport to watch?
American Football
• What's your favorite band?
Dave Matthews Band
• What's one thing you cannot live without?
My pet cat, Morgana.
• What's your favorite season?
Summer - there's no ice to slip on.
• If you could spend a week anywhere, where would you go?
I've always wanted to travel to Ireland.
More than 550 Soldiers from the 34th Infantry Division “Red Bulls” will go on a 10-month-long deployment in early February of next year.
The DNR is taking action to curb the spread of Chronic Wasting Disease (CWD) after recent discoveries this hunting season. Hunters will soon be able to harvest deer during a late-season CWD management hunt.
According to the MSP report, 17-year-old Tayven Matthew Geiger of Goodhue was driving north on Hwy 56, when his vehicle eventually entered a ditch, ejecting him from the vehicle. He was pronounced dead at the scene.
MSU Mankato’s Ted Paul Theatre hosts the 2023 Fall Dance Concert starting Thursday. The performances are full-length concerts featuring choreography created by the combined efforts of faculty, students and guest artists.
A state senate committee is visiting Greater Mankato on Tuesday, as part of a three-day trip throughout southern Minnesota. The visit is meant to allow members of the state Senate Capital Investment Committee to learn more about planned projects that need funding.
A St. Peter man died after a multi-car collision on Highway 169. The collision resulted in a separate rear-end crash after a vehicle had to abruptly brake to avoid the scene.
The new Chief of Police will be Chief Pilar Stier, and she will be sworn in during a ceremony inside the Le Sueur-Henderson High School.
Motorists traveling along Highway 22 near Mankato will begin to see improved traffic signals starting next week, beginning on Monday.
The State Emblems Redesign Commission announced it has selected six designs as the basis for the next state flag and five designs for the next seal.
Guests are invited to welcome Santa as he makes his grand entrance at 6 p.m., in the North Atrium part of the mall.
Two drivers were killed in a two-vehicle collision in McLeod County on Saturday.
If passed, the Supporting Adopted Children & Families Act would provide pre- and post-adoption resources, including mental health treatment.
Kicking off on Friday, the three-day event will feature discussions focusing on health care, climate-smart markets, and ways to get your projects up and running.
The governor’s proclamation is meant as a way to highlight and bring attention to women’s impact on the state’s workforce.
The local brewery company is partnering with Kiwanis Holiday Lights Mankato for the re-release of the Yuletide Lager.
Gig Towns are communities that have set up broad access to multi-gigabit fiber internet for residents and businesses.
A bridge replacement project will be closing a portion of Blue Earth County Road 13 on Thursday. The road will be closed at the Blue Earth River in Lyra Township.
Officials with Action169 will be receiving the $20,000 grant from the National Association of Independent Life Brokerage Agencies Charitable Foundation.
Southern Minnesota is mourning the loss of a 2018 Mankato East High School Graduate, 24-year-old Cade Wolfe of Mankato, who died in a military accident on Friday.
Michael Raymond Deraad, 59, of Lester Prairie, was driving the semi eastbound on Hwy 14, west of Sleepy Eye, when the collision with the tractor, driven by Randall Krzmarzick, of Sleepy Eye, occurred.
According to MnDOT, officials have been working on developing updated signal timing plans for all five traffic signals. Pedestrian signal timing was also checked to ensure adequate crossing times.
The event will feature training geared toward parents, caregivers and direct service providers on safety planning, looking for red flags and other preventions.
The Mankato organization CADA helps to provide safety and support for victims of domestic abuse and sexual violence. It’s one of ten recipients statewide to receive this $1,500 grant from The Affinity Plus Foundation.
According to the American Red Cross, blood supplies in the country are critically low. Donors will receive a $10 e-Gift card to a merchant of their choice.
MSU Mankato's College of Humanities and Social Sciences will host an interview-style discussion with alumnus and military veteran Bill Strusinski.
Police in North Mankato will begin using body worn cameras early next year, but state law requires public comment before they can utilize the new tech.
According to state statute, Max Leo Miller, 22, could face up to 25 years in prison for his role in the overdose death of Travis Gustavson of Mankato, back in 2021.
In addition to lighting county buildings, bridges and landmarks, city officials ask residents and businesses to get involved by changing one light bulb in their home to a green bulb.
According to Waseca officials, the suspect is described as a skinny, tall white male in his 40′s with short hair along the sides and bald on top. He was wearing a black outfit with a tan vest.
Two candidates are running for the St. Peter mayoral seat: Current Mayor Shanon Nowell will run for re-election against former Councilor Ed Johnson.
MAPS is asking for $105 million that would go towards boosting school security and remodeling projects. These projects include improvements to 13 schools across the area, including single, secure entrances.
The Redwood County Sheriff’s Office helped aided officials in Yellow Medicine County with the arrest of an individual yesterday.
The museum is hosting a Halloween-themed scavenger hunt on Saturday. Scarecrows, witches, cauldrons, and other Halloween décor will be hidden throughout the museum.
According to the Blue Earth County Library System, New York Times bestselling author J.A. Jance will be at the library virtually on Oct 31.
Good Counsel Learning Center is hosting a give-away to help teachers fill their classrooms with important material.
The Mankato Salvation Army says there is an urgent need to register additional bell ringers to help raise funds.
The Brown County Sheriff’s Office says the scam caller would send a message or call asking the targeted individual to call Chief Deputy Jeremy Reed back.
Residents should expect several road closures and delays for the Mankato Marathon today into Saturday.
MSP says 18-year old Tyler James Schmitz was driving his motorcycle east on Hwy 14. A car driven by 27-year old Collin Troy Obrien was driving south on 610th St., when both vehicles collided at the intersection.
The non-profit will be joined alongside other community groups outside CAIR-MN’s headquarters in Minneapolis at noon.
According to Gov. Walz’s office, these investments will both grant young students access to quality education and save their parents thousands of dollars in childcare.
For Antlerless-only deer season, the state DNR offers this opportunity to hunters to enjoy the outdoors and manage local deer herds. The bag limit for the season is three Antlerless deer.
Rep. Luke Frederick welcomed members of the Minnesota House Capital Investment Committee to view projects for possible inclusion in next year’s bonding bill.
The annual Governor’s Pheasant Hunting Opener kicks off on Friday in Steele County.
The grant is designed to assist community not-for-profit organizations in initiating and developing events in and around the Mankato area.
Time is running out for anyone needing to throw away any unneeded hazardous household items before winter! The BEC Regional Household Hazardous Waste Facility and Product Reuse Center will close for the season at the end of the month.
On Tuesday, Governor Tim Walz along with Lieutenant Governor Peggy Flanagan will visit a state park near the southeast metro to highlight opportunities in Minnesota and recent investments in Minnesota state parks.
The Minnesota Department of Revenue (MDR) is urging any military service member to take advantage of a refundable military tax credit before it expires. The 2019 Credit for Military Service in a Combat Zone expires on Oct. 16.
The State legislature passed a bill recognizing Oct. 9 as Indigenous Peoples Day. The day has been recognized for decades in different forms and under a variety of names to celebrate Native Americans’ history and culture.
According to school officials, the cancellation was due to forecasted high winds.
