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: Sep. 25, 2022 at 1:07 PM CDT
|By Jacob Comer
A man who was put in the custody of the Douglas County Department of Corrections last week died Sunday morning.
Updated: Sep. 25, 2022 at 11:36 AM CDT
|By Jacob Comer
One person is dead following a Saturday night motorcycle crash.
Updated: Sep. 24, 2022 at 12:49 PM CDT
|By Jacob Comer
A teen was injured in a shooting Friday.
Updated: Sep. 19, 2022 at 12:34 PM CDT
|By Jacob Comer
Nebraska’s general election ballot has been finalized.
Updated: Sep. 17, 2022 at 7:27 PM CDT
|By Jacob Comer
Police are investigating after an overnight stabbing.
Updated: Sep. 17, 2022 at 12:00 PM CDT
|By Jacob Comer
Omaha Fire crews knocked down a Saturday morning fire.
Updated: Sep. 10, 2022 at 10:57 AM CDT
|By Jacob Comer
Drivers on I-80 eastbound are impacted by a semi-truck crash.
Updated: Aug. 19, 2022 at 3:07 PM CDT
|By Jacob Comer
A total of 17 cases of monkeypox have now been confirmed in Douglas County.
Updated: Aug. 15, 2022 at 4:12 PM CDT
|By Jacob Comer
A nationwide initiative from the FBI located dozens of victims of child sex trafficking.
Updated: Aug. 6, 2022 at 10:45 AM CDT
|By Jacob Comer
A woman arrived at the hospital with a gunshot wound.
Updated: Jul. 25, 2022 at 2:08 PM CDT
|By Jacob Comer and 10/11 NOW
Another suspected case of monkeypox has been reported in Douglas County.
Updated: Jul. 17, 2022 at 12:01 PM CDT
|By Jacob Comer
Nebraska’s 2022 revenue receipts have exceeded expectations.
Updated: Jul. 16, 2022 at 11:59 AM CDT
|By Jacob Comer
Fire crews rescued three dogs from a house fire Friday evening.
Updated: Jun. 21, 2022 at 5:53 PM CDT
|By Jacob Comer
Sarpy County has a new contract that increases the wage of corrections officers.
Updated: Jun. 21, 2022 at 2:47 PM CDT
|By Jacob Comer
The Winnebago Tribe of Nebraska is asking for an environmental impact study regarding two pipelines.
Updated: Jun. 18, 2022 at 7:00 PM CDT
|By Jacob Comer
The Douglas County Health Department plans to offer COVID-19 vaccines for children as young as 6 months.
Updated: Jun. 18, 2022 at 11:34 AM CDT
|By Jacob Comer
An Omaha homeowner was arrested after fire investigators claim they intentionally set a fire in their house.
Updated: Jun. 14, 2022 at 4:55 PM CDT
|By Jacob Comer
Nebraska has a new State Operations Center that will help manage the state’s highway network.
Updated: Jun. 11, 2022 at 12:12 PM CDT
|By Jacob Comer
Several senators have introduced new legislation to strengthen U.S. technology.
Updated: May. 27, 2022 at 12:15 PM CDT
|By Jacob Comer
The Nebraska State Patrol (NSP) is continuing its “Click it or Ticket” initiative into the Memorial Day Weekend.
Updated: May. 24, 2022 at 1:07 PM CDT
|By Jacob Comer
A $19.2 million settlement with Ford Motor Company was just announced by several Attorneys General.
Updated: May. 16, 2022 at 4:47 PM CDT
|By Jacob Comer
The ACLU of Nebraska and Nebraskans for Medical Marijuana on Monday said they are filing a lawsuit alleging that Nebraska’s signature requirements to get on the ballot are unconstitutional.
Updated: May. 7, 2022 at 10:51 AM CDT
|By Jacob Comer
A pedestrian in Omaha was killed Friday night after he was hit by two vehicles while crossing the street.
Updated: Apr. 15, 2022 at 12:14 PM CDT
|By Jacob Comer
Both Nebraska’s and Iowa’s unemployment rates continue to steadily decline.
Updated: Apr. 11, 2022 at 10:38 AM CDT
|By Jacob Comer
A fatal crash killed one and sent another to the hospital Sunday afternoon.
Updated: Apr. 4, 2022 at 1:04 PM CDT
|By Jacob Comer
Multi-platinum singer and songwriter Shawn Mendes is coming to Omaha this July.
Updated: Apr. 4, 2022 at 11:58 AM CDT
|By Jacob Comer
Nebraska’s Democratic Party is set to pick a candidate in the special election for the state’s 1st Congressional District.
Updated: Apr. 2, 2022 at 11:11 AM CDT
|By Jacob Comer
Omaha Police are investigating a carjacking that saw a man forcibly hand over his vehicle’s title.
Updated: Mar. 28, 2022 at 2:02 PM CDT
|By Jacob Comer
The Nebraska Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) announces the use of two tools to track COVID-19.
Updated: Mar. 25, 2022 at 11:09 AM CDT
|By Jacob Comer and Gina Dvorak
Omaha Mayor Jean Stothert announced Friday that Sheryl Crow will be the headliner for this year’s Celebrate America concert.
Updated: Mar. 21, 2022 at 12:00 PM CDT
|By Jacob Comer
A new poll shows Nebraska residents oppose legislation that would ban abortion entirely.
Updated: Mar. 15, 2022 at 4:17 PM CDT
|By Jacob Comer
During February 2022, 15 people were killed in motor vehicle crashes throughout Nebraska.
Updated: Mar. 8, 2022 at 12:42 PM CST
|By Jacob Comer
A recent survey from the University of Nebraska reveals what Huskers fans want the most at football games.
Updated: Mar. 1, 2022 at 2:18 PM CST
|By Jacob Comer and Kevin Westhues
A new bill in the Nebraska Legislature would require the teaching of the Holocaust in all public schools.
Updated: Feb. 28, 2022 at 4:23 PM CST
|By Jacob Comer and Marlo Lundak
A new bill in the Nebraska Legislature would allow craft breweries to directly sell their beer to retailers.
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