Jacob Comer

Digital producer

Omaha, Neb.

Jacob Comer

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.

National

A 15-year-old rhino named Jontu has been euthanized at a Nebraska zoo due to health...

Zoo announces death of beloved 15-year-old rhinoceros

Updated: Apr. 1, 2023 at 12:57 PM CDT

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By Jacob Comer and Jordan Gartner

Zookeepers had to say goodbye to one of their beloved rhinos this week.

National

The Omaha Zoo responded to a cheetah that somehow managed to escape its primary enclosure

Cheetah escapes enclosure at zoo, causing lockdown, officials say

Updated: Mar. 1, 2023 at 3:02 PM CST

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By Jacob Comer and Andrew McMunn

When officials were notified of the cheetah’s escape, they activated emergency protocols.

National

A Nebraska zoo announced its cheetah cubs received their first medical examination.

Zoo shares photos of cheetah cubs receiving their first medical examination

Updated: Jan. 7, 2023 at 11:15 AM CST

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By Jacob Comer and Jordan Gartner

The zoo announced the addition of four cheetah cubs: two boys and two girls.