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: 15 hours ago
|By Jacob Comer
A statewide enforcement effort recently wrapped up.
Updated: 16 hours ago
|By Jacob Comer
A bipartisan bill in Congress aims to amend the Death on the High Seas Act (DOHSA).
Updated: 17 hours ago
|By Jacob Comer
As Starlink expands to cover areas across Nebraska and Iowa, the Nebraska Farm Bureau (NEFB) announced a partnership with SpaceX to provide broadband to farmers, ranchers and rural communities.
Updated: 17 hours ago
|By Jacob Comer
The Douglas County Health Department says distant wildfires can lead to air quality issues in some parts of eastern Nebraska.
Updated: 18 hours ago
|By Jacob Comer
Police have identified the victim in a recent homicide, but what led up to the man’s death is still unclear.
Updated: Jun. 5, 2023 at 5:10 PM CDT
|By Jacob Comer
The U.S. Supreme Court has sent two cases back to the Nebraska Supreme Court regarding the concept of “home equity theft.”
Updated: Jun. 3, 2023 at 2:10 PM CDT
|By Jacob Comer
A reward is offered for information after a man was killed Friday night.
Updated: Jun. 3, 2023 at 11:00 AM CDT
|By Jacob Comer
Omaha Police are investigating after a juvenile was shot overnight.
Updated: Jun. 3, 2023 at 10:49 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, June 2.
Updated: Jun. 2, 2023 at 12:56 PM CDT
|By Jacob Comer
A new Nebraska law protects public school students from discrimination due to their natural hair.
Updated: May. 31, 2023 at 4:52 PM CDT
|By Jacob Comer
In December, two threatening notes were found at religious establishments in Omaha, claiming to be from an extremist abortion rights group.
Updated: May. 31, 2023 at 4:04 PM CDT
|By Jacob Comer
At the Reception and Treatment Center in Lincoln, multiple staff members were allegedly assaulted by inmates Wednesday, with several sustaining what authorities called serious injuries.
Updated: May. 31, 2023 at 1:43 PM CDT
|By Jacob Comer
With aims to repeal it, a group has filed a petition to put Nebraska’s school choice bill to a vote on the 2024 ballot.
Updated: May. 30, 2023 at 4:42 PM CDT
|By Jacob Comer
A bill that just passed in the Nebraska Legislature will make E15 more widely available at gas stations.
Updated: May. 30, 2023 at 12:39 PM CDT
|By Jacob Comer
Heartland of America Park and the Lewis & Clark Landing are both reopening this summer.
Updated: May. 30, 2023 at 11:55 AM CDT
|By Jacob Comer
Omaha Public Works announced several street and intersection closings beginning this week.
Updated: May. 29, 2023 at 2:03 PM CDT
|By Jacob Comer
Police say a pickup truck driver crashed into a dealership and injured one person on Memorial Day.
Updated: May. 29, 2023 at 11:49 AM CDT
|By Jacob Comer
Authorities say a man was assaulted and shot at by three suspects Monday morning.
Updated: May. 27, 2023 at 5:44 PM CDT
|By Jacob Comer
A Millard home was destroyed in a Saturday afternoon fire.
Updated: May. 27, 2023 at 12:03 PM CDT
|By Jacob Comer
The Memorial Day weekend will feature several parades and ceremonies across the Omaha metro.
Updated: May. 27, 2023 at 10:51 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, May 26.
Updated: May. 26, 2023 at 1:56 PM CDT
|By Jacob Comer
Omaha’s outdoor pool season is right around the corner, but not all pools will be fully open.
Updated: May. 26, 2023 at 1:30 PM CDT
|By Jacob Comer
The Douglas County Health Department says elevated ozone levels will likely cause a reduction in air quality.
Updated: May. 26, 2023 at 11:21 AM CDT
|By Jacob Comer
Those looking to get outside and take advantage of the warm weather have a few extra options in western Iowa.
Updated: May. 23, 2023 at 11:50 AM CDT
|By Jacob Comer
The Omaha Police Department is making preparations for the Big Ten Conference Baseball Tournament hosted at Charles Schwab Field Omaha.
Updated: May. 23, 2023 at 11:00 AM CDT
|By Jacob Comer
Douglas County health officials say an at-home STI testing program is seeing success.
Updated: May. 21, 2023 at 4:18 PM CDT
|By Jacob Comer
After the Nebraska Legislature passed LB574, abortions in the state will be limited to 12 weeks immediately after Gov. Pillen signs it.
Updated: May. 20, 2023 at 5:29 PM CDT
|By Jacob Comer
A reward is offered for information on a bank robbery in West Omaha.
Updated: May. 20, 2023 at 12:31 PM CDT
|By Jacob Comer
An Omaha man was arrested for kidnapping and domestic assault days after a pursuit in Mills County, Iowa.
Updated: May. 20, 2023 at 10:37 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, May 19.
Updated: May. 19, 2023 at 2:20 PM CDT
|By Jacob Comer
A bill to create new clinics to increase access to mental health services and substance use treatment passed unanimously Friday.
Updated: May. 19, 2023 at 12:14 PM CDT
|By Jacob Comer
Council Bluffs was chosen to host a badminton championship this summer.
Updated: May. 19, 2023 at 10:57 AM CDT
|By Jacob Comer
Two men were arrested Thursday after several houses were searched by police.
Updated: May. 16, 2023 at 6:47 PM CDT
|By Jacob Comer
An outdoor city pool will not open for the 2023 season.
Updated: May. 16, 2023 at 4:59 PM CDT
|By Jacob Comer
Nebraska officials released statistics regarding fatal crashes in April 2023.
Updated: May. 16, 2023 at 4:43 PM CDT
|By Jacob Comer
Nebraska is now one of 34 states to not require a skills test for teachers.
Updated: May. 16, 2023 at 4:02 PM CDT
|By Jacob Comer
There are still a few signups available for a large-scale cleanup of the Missouri River this weekend.
Updated: May. 15, 2023 at 2:06 PM CDT
|By Jacob Comer and Brent Weber
The family of Ryan Larsen, who’s been missing since May 2021, has filed a lawsuit against the Papillion-La Vista School District.
Updated: May. 15, 2023 at 1:33 PM CDT
|By Jacob Comer
Nebraska law enforcement is once again participating in a national campaign to encourage seatbelt use.
Updated: May. 15, 2023 at 12:58 PM CDT
|By Jacob Comer
Special Olympics Nebraska is gearing up for the Summer Games starting this week.
Updated: May. 15, 2023 at 12:19 PM CDT
|By Jacob Comer
Council Bluffs is trying to make recycling easier and is giving each resident two new solid waste carts.
Updated: May. 15, 2023 at 10:53 AM CDT
|By Jacob Comer
Police responded after a person was allegedly attacked with a knife during an argument at an Omaha home.
Updated: May. 14, 2023 at 11:52 AM CDT
|By Jacob Comer
A woman is in the hospital after a Sunday morning crash.
Updated: May. 14, 2023 at 11:26 AM CDT
|By Marlo Lundak and Jacob Comer
Police arrested a man who allegedly shot two women and fled the scene with a child Sunday morning.
Updated: May. 13, 2023 at 1:07 PM CDT
|By Jacob Comer
The 2023 NCAA Men’s College World Series is quickly approaching and this year will once again see the return of Fan Fest.
Updated: May. 13, 2023 at 11:09 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, May 12.
Updated: May. 12, 2023 at 12:41 PM CDT
|By Jacob Comer and Jacqueline Fernandez
A ceremony was held in Lincoln to celebrate Chief Standing Bear of the Ponca Tribe and the release of a new forever stamp.
Updated: May. 12, 2023 at 11:55 AM CDT
|By Jacob Comer
The public is urged to take caution when visiting an Omaha lake due to harmful algae blooms.
Updated: May. 8, 2023 at 4:55 PM CDT
|By Jacob Comer
Ever wonder what the best restaurants or businesses in Omaha are? The winners of the yearly tourism awards were just announced.
Updated: May. 8, 2023 at 1:05 PM CDT
|By Jacob Comer
Bestselling author David Sedaris is coming to Omaha later this year.