Roger Hamer
Photographer
Omaha, NE
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A member of the WOWT staff since 1990, Roger Hamer has covered everything from National Championship games to presidential visits.
A life-long resident of the Omaha area, Hamer is a Producer/Photographer and has won more than 100 awards for his work during his 29-year television career. He's the only Omaha Television Photographer to win a National Edward R. Murrow award.
"I've been very fortunate to have a lot of good people around me during my career," Hamer said.
He enjoys telling the stories of the people who live in the area.
"The people of the Midwest are like no other," Hamer said. "They are hard-working, passionate and real roll-up-your-sleeves folks that will help their neighbor in times of crisis."
A graduate of Omaha Benson High School, Hamer holds undergraduate degrees in Broadcast News and Education and a Masters Degree in Communication from the University of Nebraska at Omaha. He also teaches Broadcasting at the university.
"I think it's important to give back," Hamer said. "A lot of people helped me get started and develop and I think I owe it to them to pass that knowledge along."
Hamer is married to Patti and they have two children, Constance and Michael.
Hamer enjoys "tinkering," reading, photography, and sports. Hamer is a dedicated Chicago Cubs and Chicago Bears fan.
A second-generation television news producer/photographer in the Omaha area, his father Dave worked in the industry for 33 years, retiring from WOWT in 1991.
Updated: Apr. 27, 2023 at 4:42 PM CDT
|By Roger Hamer
Some business leaders in Omaha worry that a bill in the Legislature could do long-term economic damage to the state.
Updated: Apr. 25, 2023 at 5:27 PM CDT
|By Roger Hamer
It’s been 40 years since two boys were abducted and killed in Sarpy County.
Updated: Apr. 21, 2023 at 5:21 PM CDT
|By Roger Hamer
Community: It’s an integral part of life for Native American tribes.
Updated: Apr. 20, 2023 at 5:30 PM CDT
|By Roger Hamer
The Classic Cafe in Malvern is more than brick and mortar -- it’s a central meeting place in town.
Updated: Mar. 10, 2023 at 4:10 PM CST
|By Roger Hamer
A fire in an abandoned home in a developing area of Omaha has neighbors concerned.
Updated: Feb. 27, 2023 at 5:25 PM CST
|By Roger Hamer
South Omaha commuters are finding one of their favorite cut-through streets is now closed for several months.
Updated: Feb. 23, 2023 at 4:15 PM CST
|By Roger Hamer
There are a dozen cameras in Council Bluffs set up to take your picture if you don’t stop when the light turns red.
Updated: Sep. 10, 2022 at 5:35 PM CDT
|By Roger Hamer
Several organizations are clearing out unused furniture and helping those who have so little make a house a home.
Updated: Sep. 2, 2022 at 5:39 PM CDT
|By Roger Hamer
The final suspect in a bizarre abortion case in northeast Nebraska appeared in court Friday.
Updated: Aug. 29, 2022 at 6:59 PM CDT
|By Roger Hamer
A Northeast Nebraska teen made an appearance in court Monday in an abortion case.
Updated: Aug. 24, 2022 at 6:20 PM CDT
|By Roger Hamer
The price of doing business has gone up for sports bars that want to show as many games as they can for their customers.
Updated: Aug. 19, 2022 at 9:49 PM CDT
|By Roger Hamer
It’s been a tough week for some parents and their kids as they started the new school year.
Updated: Aug. 12, 2022 at 6:01 PM CDT
|By Roger Hamer
First reported right before the College World Series of a huge increase in how much it costs to use a parking meter near the Charles Schwab stadium.
Updated: Aug. 12, 2022 at 4:36 PM CDT
|By Roger Hamer
Quick work by some observant federal agents helped Omaha police capture a suspect.
Updated: Aug. 9, 2022 at 7:44 PM CDT
|By Roger Hamer
The back-to-school frenzy is now kicking in and we’re reminded that not all parents are able to provide new clothes and school supplies for their kids.
Updated: Aug. 8, 2022 at 5:55 PM CDT
|By Roger Hamer
The Valley Volunteer Fire Department is adding two new tools for EMTs to assist in early diagnosis of injuries.
Updated: Aug. 5, 2022 at 10:23 PM CDT
|By Roger Hamer
A major road project in southwest Omaha moves into the next phase.
Updated: Aug. 4, 2022 at 12:50 PM CDT
|By Roger Hamer
As a mom and her two girls entered Omaha’s Henry Doorly Zoo and Aquarium at around 10:45 a.m. Thursday, they rolled the zoo’s visitor count past the 1 million threshold for 2022.
Updated: Jul. 29, 2022 at 4:36 PM CDT
|By Roger Hamer
Why did it take so long to repair a road and replace a bridge in the Ponca Hills area just north of Omaha?
Updated: Jul. 26, 2022 at 4:49 PM CDT
|By Roger Hamer
A semi-trailer truck tipped over shutting down Interstate 29 in Council Bluffs for about an hour early Tuesday morning.
Updated: Jul. 25, 2022 at 5:37 PM CDT
|By Roger Hamer
Big changes in a heavy traffic zone three years after a 10-year-old girl is killed while crossing the street.
Updated: Jul. 22, 2022 at 7:23 PM CDT
|By Roger Hamer
A Sarpy County woman pleads no contest to shooting and killing her husband three years ago.
Updated: Jul. 15, 2022 at 5:41 PM CDT
|By Roger Hamer
The Douglas County Sheriff’s Department wants those who take to the water to know that they will be monitoring activity on lakes and rivers in the county.
Updated: Jul. 2, 2022 at 5:14 PM CDT
|By Roger Hamer
Dozens of local motorcycle enthusiasts gathered Saturday morning to pay tribute to one of their own.
Updated: Jun. 29, 2022 at 5:53 PM CDT
|By Roger Hamer and Gina Dvorak
Bad news for Nebraskans receiving unemployment benefits: Because of the cyberattack on the NEworks system, payments will be delayed.
Updated: Jun. 17, 2022 at 6:53 PM CDT
|By Roger Hamer
For those trying to park near the stadium for the College World Series, you’ve probably noticed something new: Parking meters charging $30.
Updated: Jun. 3, 2022 at 1:37 PM CDT
|By Roger Hamer
It’s an annual celebration of life in hundreds of communities nationwide and around the world. This Sunday is Cancer Survivors Day.
Updated: May. 27, 2022 at 5:49 PM CDT
|By Roger Hamer
An economic shot in the arm for the city of La Vista: Plans for a new sports complex.
Updated: May. 24, 2022 at 6:07 PM CDT
|By Roger Hamer
With a busy summer travel season coming at us, the TSA is reminding all of us what we can and can’t take on planes.
Updated: May. 20, 2022 at 5:28 PM CDT
|By Roger Hamer
A lot of movement is in the Omaha area concerning the city’s libraries. It’s causing confusion about what libraries will be open and where.
Updated: May. 18, 2022 at 7:52 PM CDT
|By Roger Hamer
Working in the corrections system can be tough on employees just as it is for inmates. That’s why a new facility in Lincoln is so important.
Updated: May. 6, 2022 at 5:41 PM CDT
|By Roger Hamer
It’s not a big stretch of road but one that is heavily traveled, especially by large trucks.
Updated: Apr. 20, 2022 at 7:31 PM CDT
|By Roger Hamer
A massive new project is opening doors in Sarpy County, potentially doubling the population base in the coming years.
Updated: Apr. 19, 2022 at 11:01 AM CDT
|By Roger Hamer
6 News WOWT is now sending its signal through NextGenTV equipment, allowing us to marry over-the-air signal with the internet content.
Updated: Apr. 15, 2022 at 7:09 PM CDT
|By Roger Hamer
It started with the terrorist attacks on America on 9/11. It is now used to honor heroes killed in the line of duty. The Honor Flag is a single flag that flew over the site of the World Trade Center Buildings.
Updated: Apr. 9, 2022 at 5:23 PM CDT
|By Roger Hamer
Huskers excitement in Lincoln extends beyond the stands. Fans from all over bring a much-needed economic boost to the region.
Updated: Apr. 8, 2022 at 5:48 PM CDT
|By Roger Hamer
A big hit for a local nonprofit organization. Their trailer was stolen.
Updated: Apr. 1, 2022 at 5:55 PM CDT
|By Roger Hamer
It is a heinous and exploitative crime and is reportedly on the rise in the metro area.
Updated: Mar. 30, 2022 at 5:38 PM CDT
|By Roger Hamer
Douglas County unveiled its new juvenile probation building Wednesday morning.
Updated: Mar. 29, 2022 at 10:03 AM CDT
|By Roger Hamer
The 2024 Olympic Swim Trials will not be held in Omaha and are heading to Indianapolis.
Updated: Mar. 18, 2022 at 4:40 PM CDT
|By Roger Hamer
Right now, nearly every business seems to have problems attracting and retaining employees.
Updated: Mar. 17, 2022 at 3:06 PM CDT
|By Roger Hamer
A Harrison County town will get 40 new homes built because of a grant from the state.
Updated: Mar. 16, 2022 at 6:05 PM CDT
|By Roger Hamer
Those who live and work in North Omaha are fed up. Illegal dumping is a constant problem and people want it to stop.
Updated: Mar. 15, 2022 at 4:33 PM CDT
|By Roger Hamer
It’s a long list: PTSD, depression, drug and alcohol abuse, homelessness. They’re just some of the problems veterans encounter when trying to fit back into civilian life.
Updated: Mar. 14, 2022 at 6:20 PM CDT
|By Roger Hamer
Helping keep kids stay off the streets and out of trouble takes a lot of effort - and money.
Updated: Mar. 11, 2022 at 6:01 PM CST
|By Roger Hamer
African American Professional’s Day connects businesses with kids.
Updated: Mar. 4, 2022 at 11:24 PM CST
|By Roger Hamer
A fourth candidate has entered the race for Douglas County Sheriff: George Merithew.
Updated: Feb. 21, 2022 at 5:53 PM CST
|By Roger Hamer
A disabled man barely escaped a house fire in Auburn, Neb., before the entire house went up in flames.
Updated: Feb. 18, 2022 at 4:47 PM CST
|By Roger Hamer
It’s a nationwide problem. Finding young people to work in skilled trades.
Updated: Feb. 11, 2022 at 7:34 PM CST
|By Roger Hamer
It's gotten so bad, an Omaha city council member is introducing an ordinance to help deter the thieves and hold salvage yards accountable.
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