Lauren Michelson

2 weeks ago | ketv.com | Lauren Michelson

Nebraska state track and field begins at Burke Stadium on Wednesday, starting with the field events, and for one Omaha Central senior it's more than just a final meet. As KETV Sports reporter Lauren Michelson shares, it's one last chance to make history in the shot put ring. "When I step in the ring, I don't even think about it. I just kind of throw," he said. Ackerman has made his mark on Nebraska shot-put history this season.

3 weeks ago | ketv.com | Lauren Michelson

Nebraska softball is feeling calm and confident ahead of the NCAA tournament starting with Friday’s opening-round matchup against UConn at 2 p.m. CT. The Huskers are the No. 2 seed in the Baton Rouge regional. LSU is the No. 1 seed and will face Southeastern Louisiana in the first round.Nebraska feels poised to make a deep run while leaning on its two-way star Jordy Bahl who brings talent and big game experience to the Huskers lineup.

3 weeks ago | ketv.com | Lauren Michelson

For the third straight year, Omaha softball is the Summit League tournament champions. After a run-rule loss in the first game of the double-elimination championship, the Mavericks rallied to beat South Dakota 4-2 and secure a spot in the NCAA softball tournament. Omaha earns the league's automatic qualifier for the third straight season. In the bottom of the second Maggie O'Brien was walked to load the bases and Rylinn Groff hit a single to bring home two runs and give the Mavericks a 2-0 lead.

1 month ago | krdo.com | Lauren Michelson

By Lauren MichelsonClick here for updates on this story    PAPILLION, Nebraska (KETV) — Almost 26 years after her multiple sclerosis diagnosis, Papio and Papio South diving coach Jodi Janssen Stice is at the top of her coaching game. She’s taking life one step at a time and not letting her disease stop her from inspiring the next generation of divers in the state. A diver’s approach starts with a step. Stice knows that step well.

1 month ago | ketv.com | Lauren Michelson

Almost 26 years after her multiple sclerosis diagnosis, Papio and Papio South diving coach Jodi Janssen Stice is at the top of her coaching game. She's taking life one step at a time and not letting her disease stop her from inspiring the next generation of divers in the state. A diver's approach starts with a step. Stice knows that step well. “You have to visualize everything, and then you have to tell yourself, you can do this,” she said.