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: 19 hours ago
|By Jacob Comer
After the Nebraska Legislature passed LB574, abortions in the state will be limited to 12 weeks soon 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.
Updated: May. 8, 2023 at 12:31 PM CDT
|By Jacob Comer
Omaha’s water service provider, Metropolitan Utilities District (M.U.D.) released its annual report detailing the water quality.
Updated: May. 8, 2023 at 10:51 AM CDT
|By Jacob Comer
Police say a man was shot overnight near a bar in South Omaha.
Updated: May. 7, 2023 at 11:07 AM CDT
|By Jacob Comer
WOWT’s most watched videos, most clicked stories and most engaged social media posts for April 2023.
Updated: May. 7, 2023 at 10:54 AM CDT
|By Jacob Comer
A man died from his injuries after being shot overnight in downtown Omaha.
Updated: May. 6, 2023 at 5:36 PM CDT
|By Jacob Comer
An in-custody death investigation is underway after police say a woman jumped from a ninth-floor window as officers responded to an alleged trespassing incident.
Updated: May. 6, 2023 at 2:59 PM CDT
|By Jacob Comer
A man is dead after a single-vehicle crash in Cass County, Iowa.
Updated: May. 6, 2023 at 12:08 PM CDT
|By Jacob Comer
Two people were seriously injured after a crash in Shelby County early Saturday.
Updated: May. 6, 2023 at 11:33 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 5.
Updated: May. 2, 2023 at 12:08 PM CDT
|By Jacob Comer
Saturday marks the opening day of the Omaha Farmers Market in the Old Market. This year it’s celebrating its 30th anniversary.
Updated: May. 1, 2023 at 12:59 PM CDT
|By Jacob Comer
Bikers and runners in Omaha should take note of a month-long closure on a popular trail.
Updated: May. 1, 2023 at 11:07 AM CDT
|By Jacob Comer
The Durham Museum will be open seven days a week this summer.
Updated: Apr. 30, 2023 at 6:05 PM CDT
|By Jacob Comer
Authorities say one person is dead after being stabbed multiple times during a fight.
Updated: Apr. 30, 2023 at 2:22 PM CDT
|By Jacob Comer
Omaha Police arrested a woman after a Sunday morning assault.
Updated: Apr. 29, 2023 at 11:39 AM CDT
|By Jacob Comer
A woman is in the hospital after allegedly being stabbed by her son overnight.
Updated: Apr. 29, 2023 at 11:24 AM CDT
|By Jacob Comer
An ATM was violently robbed Friday evening.
Updated: Apr. 29, 2023 at 11:00 AM CDT
|By Jacob Comer
Police are looking for information on a shooting that injured two people Friday night.
Updated: Apr. 29, 2023 at 10:48 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, April 28.
Updated: Apr. 28, 2023 at 12:15 PM CDT
|By Jacob Comer
Police are looking for a suspect in a gas station robbery.
Updated: Apr. 27, 2023 at 11:08 AM CDT
|By Jacob Comer
A driver allegedly fled the scene of a crash that left a woman dead.
Updated: Apr. 25, 2023 at 11:49 AM CDT
|By Jacob Comer
A recently passed proclamation recognizes the use of libraries in communities.
Updated: Apr. 24, 2023 at 12:47 PM CDT
|By Jacob Comer
Omaha will host two USA Triathalon championship competitions at Lake Cunningham.
Updated: Apr. 24, 2023 at 12:24 PM CDT
|By Jacob Comer
The NCAA and CWS Omaha announced that reserved tickets will go on sale this week for the Men’s College World Series at Charles Schwab Field.
Updated: Apr. 24, 2023 at 11:15 AM CDT
|By Jacob Comer
Bellevue East High School has a new boys basketball coach.
Updated: Apr. 23, 2023 at 6:58 PM CDT
|By Jacob Comer
Douglas County’s burn ban is being lifted soon.
Updated: Apr. 23, 2023 at 11:09 AM CDT
|By Jacob Comer
A vacant home in northeast Omaha is destroyed after a Saturday evening fire.
Updated: Apr. 22, 2023 at 11:32 AM CDT
|By Jacob Comer
A seahorse sculpture made of ocean plastic had a contest to decide its name.
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