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.
Updated: 16 hours ago
|By John Chapman
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.
Updated: May. 25, 2022 at 7:31 PM CDT
|By John Chapman
There’s a new sound coming from the former Love’s Jazz and Art Center on 24th and Lake.
Updated: May. 24, 2022 at 5:30 PM CDT
|By John Chapman
An Omaha employment group sponsored a job fair Tuesday focused on long-term solutions.
Updated: May. 23, 2022 at 6:13 PM CDT
|By John Chapman
Police say the area of 25th and Ames has seen its share of trouble.
Updated: May. 20, 2022 at 7:09 PM CDT
|By John Chapman
People were dropping off or throwing away everything and more listed on the do not drop off here list.
Updated: May. 20, 2022 at 5:41 PM CDT
|By John Chapman
For almost a quarter of a century, the Benson Plant Rescue has worked to save plants as well as help the environment.
Updated: May. 19, 2022 at 5:00 PM CDT
|By John Chapman
On this day in 1925, a Black child was born who would grow up to be known worldwide.
Updated: May. 18, 2022 at 6:14 PM CDT
|By John Chapman
A former college basketball stand-out is teaching youngsters that sports are more than a game.
Updated: May. 17, 2022 at 7:03 PM CDT
|By John Chapman
Thousands of people from across the state are on their way to Omaha.
Updated: May. 16, 2022 at 4:22 PM CDT
|By John Chapman
Truck traffic running through North 30th street, especially in the Florence area has been an issue to residents for years.
Updated: May. 13, 2022 at 5:39 PM CDT
|By John Chapman
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.
Updated: May. 12, 2022 at 7:09 PM CDT
|By John Chapman
The Iowa Alcoholic Beverages Commission is responsible for policies regarding liquor licensing and regulations in the state.
Updated: May. 11, 2022 at 7:14 PM CDT
|By John Chapman
The 95-year-old is leading a very full life.
Updated: May. 10, 2022 at 4:56 PM CDT
|By John Chapman
A popular concert venue in Council Bluffs has construction going on at its front door.
Updated: May. 9, 2022 at 4:52 PM CDT
|By John Chapman
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.
Updated: May. 9, 2022 at 4:21 PM CDT
|By John Chapman
Douglas County Election Commission officials are practicing for tomorrow’s primary election.
Updated: May. 5, 2022 at 5:57 PM CDT
|By John Chapman
The pandemic hit South Omaha’s Latino-owned business community hard.
Updated: May. 4, 2022 at 6:54 PM CDT
|By John Chapman
The City of Ralston made another step today on its journey to economic growth.
Updated: May. 3, 2022 at 9:19 PM CDT
|By John Chapman
An Omaha mother says a police officer stomped on her adult daughter’s leg while arresting her over the weekend.
Updated: May. 2, 2022 at 7:15 PM CDT
|By John Chapman
Council Bluffs police say they will continue to step up speed enforcement in that frontage road area.
Updated: Apr. 29, 2022 at 6:09 PM CDT
|By John Chapman
It’s been called the Woodstock for capitalists. After a three-year hiatus, Warren Buffet’s shareholders’ meeting returns to Omaha.
Updated: Apr. 29, 2022 at 4:59 PM CDT
|By John Chapman
Arbor Day has a special meaning to these fifth graders from J. Sterling Morton Elementary School.
Updated: Apr. 28, 2022 at 7:47 PM CDT
|By John Chapman
“Today we are here to celebrate landmark legislation that will have a generational impact,” said Gov. Ricketts.
Updated: Apr. 28, 2022 at 4:33 PM CDT
|By John Chapman
Bellevue Police and the Nebraska State Fire Marshal are working to figure out what caused the death of a woman Thursday.
Updated: Apr. 27, 2022 at 6:25 PM CDT
|By John Chapman
There are 45 miles of brick streets in Omaha and some will be rebuilt this year.
Updated: Apr. 26, 2022 at 4:24 PM CDT
|By John Chapman
A decades-old project is moving close to completion in the City of Valley.
Updated: Apr. 25, 2022 at 6:28 PM CDT
|By John Chapman
A brush fire over the weekend burned up five acres in a remote area of N.P. Dodge Park.
Updated: Apr. 24, 2022 at 6:17 PM CDT
|By John Chapman
An Omaha Metro woman died four years ago. This week her death is bringing two families together who live hundreds of miles apart.
Updated: Apr. 22, 2022 at 4:54 PM CDT
|By John Chapman
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.
Updated: Apr. 21, 2022 at 6:14 PM CDT
|By John Chapman
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.
Updated: Apr. 21, 2022 at 5:11 PM CDT
|By John Chapman
After three decades, 6 News is changing the way we bring public affairs programming.
Updated: Apr. 20, 2022 at 6:17 PM CDT
|By John Chapman
The death of an Omaha-metro area woman four years ago is bringing two families that live hundreds of miles apart together.
Updated: Apr. 19, 2022 at 5:38 PM CDT
|By John Chapman
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.
Updated: Apr. 18, 2022 at 5:14 PM CDT
|By John Chapman
It has a new paint job and new letters running across the top of the building.
Updated: Apr. 15, 2022 at 6:58 PM CDT
|By John Chapman
A 4-H team in the Omaha metro is on its way to a worldwide competition.
Updated: Apr. 15, 2022 at 4:55 PM CDT
|By John Chapman
Now there’s a pill that can also prevent serious illness or a hospital stay after you catch COVID.
Updated: Apr. 14, 2022 at 10:55 PM CDT
|By John Chapman
Seven years ago there were classes inside the Omaha Opportunities Industrialization Center.
Updated: Apr. 14, 2022 at 3:16 PM CDT
|By 6 News staff reports and John Chapman
Harrison County, Iowa, officials are asking property owners to report damages to emergency management
Updated: Apr. 13, 2022 at 5:43 PM CDT
|By John Chapman
Something special and very rare is happening at St. Bernard’s Catholic School.
Updated: Apr. 13, 2022 at 9:07 AM CDT
|By John Chapman
More than 58,000 American troops died in the Vietnam War. One of the first casualties was a special forces staff sergeant from Plattsmouth.
Updated: Apr. 11, 2022 at 5:45 PM CDT
|By John Chapman
There’s lots of activity around this apartment complex near West Washington Avenue and Scott Street in Council Bluffs today.
Updated: Apr. 8, 2022 at 4:52 PM CDT
|By John Chapman
There has been a lot of work going on the Council Bluffs side of the river.
Updated: Apr. 7, 2022 at 6:28 PM CDT
|By John Chapman
You can find accessory dwelling units all over town; they are grandfathered in.
Updated: Apr. 6, 2022 at 12:16 PM CDT
|By John Chapman
Chief Deputy Sheriff Wayne Hudson is calling for the Nebraska Democratic Party to issue sanctions against his Democratic opponent Greg Gonzalez.
Updated: Apr. 5, 2022 at 6:06 PM CDT
|By John Chapman
An iconic memorial in north Omaha is deteriorating and in vast need of repairs.
Updated: Apr. 4, 2022 at 6:39 PM CDT
|By John Chapman
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.
Updated: Apr. 1, 2022 at 11:10 AM CDT
|By Jacob Comer and John Chapman
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.
Updated: Mar. 31, 2022 at 6:21 PM CDT
|By John Chapman
Bellevue wants to get in the horse racing casino game.
Updated: Mar. 29, 2022 at 7:28 PM CDT
|By John Chapman
Now that Omaha has made its plans official, Council Bluffs is excited to be a part of the future streetcar system.
Updated: Mar. 25, 2022 at 6:13 PM CDT
|By John Chapman
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.