John Chapman
Reporter
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.
Army Private First Class Charles A. Vorel Jr. was only 19 years old when he died in battle.
Right now, many homeowners are letting the wind rake their yards clean, but more leaves are on the way.
While most of us are enjoying a beautiful fall day, Thursday’s weather conditions are not so pretty for some first responders.
The Nebraska Supreme Court released its decision Wednesday on the case involving voting rights for felons, with several justices passing along some harsh words to the state about its constitutionality arguments.
Omaha is looking for long-term solutions to respond to the issue, but right now the city is seeing a gradual increase of those without shelter over the years.
Politicians there talked about how Nebraska families are struggling with the rising cost of living, and the current Vice President has a plan to help.
Big plans are in store at a campground just southwest of the metro.
The weather is still warm and the fall is just getting started, but the folks at Mulhall's are already looking toward Christmas.
As the potential for the first freeze looms in the Omaha metro, a local expert has some tips on keeping your plans safe.
Forecasters believe Hurricane Milton could produce the worst storm surge in more than a century.
The Omaha Police Officers Association accused the club of being a “magnet for violence."
For 87-year-old Jimmy Jackson, Tuesday marked the last competitive game of his long softball career
Traffic is once again moving on North 16th Street in Omaha after roads in the area underwent infrastructure improvements for months.
A group of employees are waiting for their final paychecks after a care facility in Omaha closed down.
31 days away from the 2024 Presidential Election, and there are still people who claim the 2020 Election was rigged.
A North Omaha homeowner says his family is working hard to make things safe around their elderly mother’s house after the city took away her parking area.
The family of Steven Phipps — the man killed by Omaha Police during a foot pursuit over the weekend — has spoken out.
There is information available to help voters educate themselves on the candidates and the issues.
Voters rejected last year’s $90 million bond issue.
10 years ago, medical missionary Dr. Sacra high-fived his way out of Nebraska Medicine’s biocontainment unit after being treated for Ebola.
It’s been 10 years since medical missionary Dr. Richard Sacra was released from the Nebraska Biocontainment Unit after he spent nearly three weeks there undergoing treatment for Ebola.
For four years, an Omaha couple had a front-row seat, watching and waiting to see buildings grow from The Crossroads site at 72nd and Dodge streets.
The group says they represent more than 200 business owners who support Initiative 436.
This morning, leaders from the Sheriff’s Office presented their report card to the county board.
After months of planning and work, the Martin Luther King Jr. Memorial on 24th and Lake has a fresh look.
The park's Great Lawn took a beating when the Missouri River grew out of its banks earlier this summer.
There is a group of people in Omaha’s Dundee neighborhood who are starting political conversations without saying a word.
Husker fans are optimistic and hoping for a bowl-qualifying season.
A $5 million renovation to Benson's baseball and softball fields is in the works.
The ceremonial groundbreaking for Nebraska’s new prison was held Wednesday morning in Lincoln.
Another metro area family is searching for a loved one with mental health issues who walked away from home.
Once again, customers are driving their cars through the Scooters drive-thru on 30th and Ames.
The parade of juveniles to come before a judge in connection to the shooting death of 64-year-old Mursal Jama continued Friday.
Another Omaha metro mayor has serious concerns about the recently-passed property tax reduction plan.
Gov. Jim Pillen signed the tax reform bill the Legislature sent him on Tuesday, granting some property tax relief to Nebraskans.
Recently, the third development partner has been named, and a new agreement is in the works to help speed things up.
A comparison between the special session of the Nebraska Legislature and the Goonies movie was one highlight on the 13th day of debate.
After restoring all power outages Friday, OPPD will be giving a presentation Tuesday on their response to the recent storms.
After all the discussion, nothing has changed, and driving on parts of Farnam Street is still scary and confusing.
More than 50,000 students will make their way to OPS schools across the metro.
After nearly a decade, finally casino gaming is on the entertainment menu for Nebraska’s largest city.
Every Wednesday and Saturday, they run a food pantry in Olde Towne Bellevue to help make the food budget for many stretch a little longer.
The Keystone neighborhood is left with massive tree damage -- with trees snapping off, and large branches sitting on top of homes.
The Douglas County Election Commissioner talked with 6 News on Wednesday, promising local voters who want to cast their ballots by mail that their postcard applications are in the mail.
Wind gusts of 90 miles per hour blew out power to more than 200,000 homes in the metro.
U.S. Senate candidate Preston Love has called out his opponent, U.S. Senator Pete Ricketts, to for not responding to his invitation to debate.
The Martin Luther king Memorial on 24th and Lake is getting some much needed repairs.
An attempt was made to end the second day of the Nebraska Legislature’s special session before senators got down to work.
A program in Omaha is finding some success dealing with men coming out of prison who have addiction issues.
Omaha Public Schools partner with a number of outside agencies to provide health care or after school services.
