John Chapman
Reporter
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John Chapman is a veteran member of the WOWT 6 News team. The award-winning news and sports reporter has worked for close to three decades in the Omaha area.
John has covered everything from presidential visits to Husker football.
John likes to spend his spare time with his family and listening to music.
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The pandemic and inflation have grown the need, putting pressure on food pantries as they try to help families that find themselves in need year-round.
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There’s a new sound coming from the former Love’s Jazz and Art Center on 24th and Lake.
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An Omaha employment group sponsored a job fair Tuesday focused on long-term solutions.
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Police say the area of 25th and Ames has seen its share of trouble.
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People were dropping off or throwing away everything and more listed on the do not drop off here list.
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For almost a quarter of a century, the Benson Plant Rescue has worked to save plants as well as help the environment.
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On this day in 1925, a Black child was born who would grow up to be known worldwide.
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A former college basketball stand-out is teaching youngsters that sports are more than a game.
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Thousands of people from across the state are on their way to Omaha.
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Truck traffic running through North 30th street, especially in the Florence area has been an issue to residents for years.
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Thankfully the seven-year-old remembered his former next-door neighbor and was able to find his way to the street he used to live on.
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The Iowa Alcoholic Beverages Commission is responsible for policies regarding liquor licensing and regulations in the state.
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A popular concert venue in Council Bluffs has construction going on at its front door.
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State and local officials got together for a groundbreaking ceremony at the site that will replace the Wintergreen Apartments. The site was vacant for about 15 years.
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Douglas County Election Commission officials are practicing for tomorrow’s primary election.
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The pandemic hit South Omaha’s Latino-owned business community hard.
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The City of Ralston made another step today on its journey to economic growth.
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An Omaha mother says a police officer stomped on her adult daughter’s leg while arresting her over the weekend.
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Council Bluffs police say they will continue to step up speed enforcement in that frontage road area.
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It’s been called the Woodstock for capitalists. After a three-year hiatus, Warren Buffet’s shareholders’ meeting returns to Omaha.
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Arbor Day has a special meaning to these fifth graders from J. Sterling Morton Elementary School.
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“Today we are here to celebrate landmark legislation that will have a generational impact,” said Gov. Ricketts.
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Bellevue Police and the Nebraska State Fire Marshal are working to figure out what caused the death of a woman Thursday.
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There are 45 miles of brick streets in Omaha and some will be rebuilt this year.
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A decades-old project is moving close to completion in the City of Valley.
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A brush fire over the weekend burned up five acres in a remote area of N.P. Dodge Park.
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An Omaha Metro woman died four years ago. This week her death is bringing two families together who live hundreds of miles apart.
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The official theme for this year’s Earth Day is to invest in our planet. Here in Omaha, organizers are showing their support by simply cleaning up around the city.
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Voters are already casting their ballots for the May primary, and the lobby at the Douglas County Election Commissioners’ Office is all set up for early voting.
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After three decades, 6 News is changing the way we bring public affairs programming.
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The death of an Omaha-metro area woman four years ago is bringing two families that live hundreds of miles apart together.
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Help is on the way for underserved communities in Nebraska. The Economic Recovery Act will provide funds for low-income areas in rural Nebraska, Lincoln and north and south Omaha.
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It has a new paint job and new letters running across the top of the building.
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A 4-H team in the Omaha metro is on its way to a worldwide competition.
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Now there’s a pill that can also prevent serious illness or a hospital stay after you catch COVID.
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Seven years ago there were classes inside the Omaha Opportunities Industrialization Center.
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Harrison County, Iowa, officials are asking property owners to report damages to emergency management
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Something special and very rare is happening at St. Bernard’s Catholic School.
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More than 58,000 American troops died in the Vietnam War. One of the first casualties was a special forces staff sergeant from Plattsmouth.
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There’s lots of activity around this apartment complex near West Washington Avenue and Scott Street in Council Bluffs today.
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There has been a lot of work going on the Council Bluffs side of the river.
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You can find accessory dwelling units all over town; they are grandfathered in.
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Chief Deputy Sheriff Wayne Hudson is calling for the Nebraska Democratic Party to issue sanctions against his Democratic opponent Greg Gonzalez.
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An iconic memorial in north Omaha is deteriorating and in vast need of repairs.
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For years the North Omaha community was in need of a financial institution that could help the people of the community grow business, wealth, and own their own homes.
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Mayor Jean Stothert’s annual address on Friday focused on the city’s growth despite the pandemic — bouncing back from shutdowns — and looked ahead to future projects and improvement.
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Bellevue wants to get in the horse racing casino game.
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Now that Omaha has made its plans official, Council Bluffs is excited to be a part of the future streetcar system.
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After being convicted of lying to the FBI, Nebraska Congressman Jeff Fortenberry has some decisions to make about his political future: stay in the race for re-election, or resign.