Jacob Comer
Digital producer
Omaha, Neb.
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Jacob Comer is new to the Nebraska area. Before joining the 6 News team as a digital producer in February 2022, Jacob worked as a multimedia journalist in West Virginia, covering stories on local politics, crime, personal stories, natural disasters, and the COVID-19 pandemic.
A graduate of West Virginia University, Jacob earned his bachelor's in journalism in 2019 and later a master's in integrated marketing communications. Jacob has experience in reporting, filming, writing, and social media management.
Updated: 17 hours ago
|By Jacob Comer
An inmate went missing from a Lincoln Corrections Center.
Updated: 23 hours ago
|By Jacob Comer
A man who was put in the custody of the Douglas County Department of Corrections last week died Sunday morning.
Updated: Sep. 25, 2022 at 11:36 AM CDT
|By Jacob Comer
One person is dead following a Saturday night motorcycle crash.
Updated: Sep. 24, 2022 at 2:54 PM CDT
|By Jacob Comer
Two people are dead after a three-car crash in Bellevue Friday evening.
Updated: Sep. 24, 2022 at 2:17 PM CDT
|By Jacob Comer
Crews knocked down a Saturday morning house fire.
Updated: Sep. 24, 2022 at 12:49 PM CDT
|By Jacob Comer
A teen was injured in a shooting Friday.
Updated: Sep. 24, 2022 at 10:46 AM CDT
|By Jacob Comer
Below are WOWT's most-watched videos, most-clicked stories, and most-engaged social media posts for the week ending Friday, Sept. 23.
Updated: Sep. 23, 2022 at 3:52 PM CDT
|By Jacob Comer
The Nebraska Commissioner of Education is stepping down early next year.
Updated: Sep. 23, 2022 at 1:44 PM CDT
|By Jacob Comer
A playground project will receive $50,000 in special funding approved by the Omaha City Council.
Updated: Sep. 23, 2022 at 12:51 PM CDT
|By Jacob Comer
Dozens of firefighters got some training on natural gas fires.
Updated: Sep. 23, 2022 at 12:40 PM CDT
|By Jacob Comer
Below is a roundup of Grand Jury indictments for the District of Nebraska, according to updates Thursday from acting U.S. Attorney Steven Russell.
Updated: Sep. 20, 2022 at 1:08 PM CDT
|By Jacob Comer
The 2022 general election is less than two months away on Nov. 8.
Updated: Sep. 19, 2022 at 2:21 PM CDT
|By Jacob Comer
A California Woman was arrested after the Nebraska State Patrol says she was found with 20 pounds of cocaine.
Updated: Sep. 19, 2022 at 12:34 PM CDT
|By Jacob Comer
Nebraska’s general election ballot has been finalized.
Updated: Sep. 18, 2022 at 6:01 PM CDT
|By Jacob Comer
One person is dead after an SUV went off the road in northwest Iowa.
Updated: Sep. 18, 2022 at 11:25 AM CDT
|By Jacob Comer
A 9-year-old boy was sent to the hospital after being hit by a car Saturday evening.
Updated: Sep. 18, 2022 at 11:11 AM CDT
|By Jacob Comer
Police are investigating after two people were assaulted overnight.
Updated: Sep. 17, 2022 at 7:27 PM CDT
|By Jacob Comer
Police are investigating after an overnight stabbing.
Updated: Sep. 17, 2022 at 12:57 PM CDT
|By Jacob Comer
A popular play area in an Omaha forest will undergo some major renovations.
Updated: Sep. 17, 2022 at 12:00 PM CDT
|By Jacob Comer
Omaha Fire crews knocked down a Saturday morning fire.
Updated: Sep. 17, 2022 at 10:47 AM CDT
|By Jacob Comer
Below are WOWT's most-watched videos, most-clicked stories, and most-engaged social media posts for the week ending Friday, Sept. 16.
Updated: Sep. 16, 2022 at 4:00 PM CDT
|By Jacob Comer
The Omaha Police Officers Association has announced several endorsements for the upcoming general election.
Updated: Sep. 16, 2022 at 12:38 PM CDT
|By Jacob Comer
Gov. Ricketts has announced interim heads for the Nebraska Department of Correctional Services and State Fire Marshal’s Office.
Updated: Sep. 16, 2022 at 11:58 AM CDT
|By Jacob Comer
Several Nebraska lakes have been issued a health alter for harmful algae blooms.
Updated: Sep. 16, 2022 at 11:19 AM CDT
|By Jacob Comer
An Illinois woman was arrested in Nebraska after she was allegedly found with 10 pounds of methamphetamine in her car.
Updated: Sep. 12, 2022 at 5:11 PM CDT
|By Jacob Comer
The Nebraska Hall of Fame will gain a prominent member of the civil rights movement.
Updated: Sep. 12, 2022 at 1:55 PM CDT
|By Jacob Comer
Omaha drivers should expect a nightly closure on I-680 beginning this week.
Updated: Sep. 12, 2022 at 1:15 PM CDT
|By Jacob Comer
Several people were arrested or cited during a drunk driving enforcement campaign.
Updated: Sep. 12, 2022 at 12:18 PM CDT
|By Jacob Comer
Data shows nearly 160,000 Nebraska households are eligible for discounts on their phone service.
Updated: Sep. 12, 2022 at 11:49 AM CDT
|By Jacob Comer
The Douglas County Health Department is offering free STI clinics for people 24 and under.
Updated: Sep. 12, 2022 at 11:12 AM CDT
|By Jacob Comer
Gas prices are still falling in Omaha from their historic high earlier this year.
Updated: Sep. 11, 2022 at 12:08 PM CDT
|By Jacob Comer
Sunday marks the 21st anniversary of the 9/11 attacks.
Updated: Sep. 11, 2022 at 11:01 AM CDT
|By Jacob Comer
One person was killed after a single-vehicle crash Sunday morning.
Updated: Sep. 11, 2022 at 10:52 AM CDT
|By Jacob Comer
Police are investigating an overnight shooting.
Updated: Sep. 10, 2022 at 10:57 AM CDT
|By Jacob Comer
Drivers on I-80 eastbound are impacted by a semi-truck crash.
Updated: Sep. 10, 2022 at 10:44 AM CDT
|By Jacob Comer
Below are the most-watched videos and most-clicked stories for the week ending Friday, Sept. 9.
Updated: Sep. 9, 2022 at 2:00 PM CDT
|By Jacob Comer
Three Sarpy County government offices are moving to a new location in the courthouse.
Updated: Sep. 9, 2022 at 11:29 AM CDT
|By Jacob Comer
Three people were arrested after a traffic stop in Western Nebraska.
Updated: Sep. 6, 2022 at 4:16 PM CDT
|By Jacob Comer
Some traffic signals around Omaha might get removed.
Updated: Sep. 6, 2022 at 1:23 PM CDT
|By Jacob Comer
The Mt. Crescent Ski Area is prepping for the upcoming season.
Updated: Sep. 6, 2022 at 12:42 PM CDT
|By Jacob Comer
The 55th Wing with Offutt Air Force Base is retiring one jet and welcoming another.
Updated: Sep. 6, 2022 at 12:25 PM CDT
|By Jacob Comer
Police say a 14-year-old boy has been arrested after a man was killed.
Updated: Sep. 6, 2022 at 11:39 AM CDT
|By Jacob Comer and Brian Mastre
Nebraska residents will be voting on two referendums this November.
Updated: Sep. 5, 2022 at 5:32 PM CDT
|By Jacob Comer
Firefighters took down a house fire in Omaha Monday.
Updated: Sep. 4, 2022 at 12:11 PM CDT
|By Jacob Comer
An Oregon man was arrested on drug-related charges after he crashed his car in a construction zone in Iowa.
Updated: Sep. 4, 2022 at 10:54 AM CDT
|By Jacob Comer
Below are the most-watched videos and most-clicked stories for Aug. 2022.
Updated: Sep. 3, 2022 at 3:40 PM CDT
|By Jacob Comer
An inmate who was missing from a Lincoln correctional facility has returned.
Updated: Sep. 3, 2022 at 1:58 PM CDT
|By Jacob Comer
Omaha Police are investigating after a man died in custody.
Updated: Sep. 3, 2022 at 11:22 AM CDT
|By Jacob Comer
Below are the most-watched videos and most-clicked stories for the week ending Friday, Sept. 2
Updated: Sep. 2, 2022 at 4:07 PM CDT
|By Jacob Comer
People are asked to be cautious at four Nebraska lakes due to toxic algae blooms.
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