John Chapman

2 weeks ago | 1011now.com | John Chapman |Gina Dvorak

OMAHA, Neb. (WOWT) - Immigration operations in South Omaha prompted a Douglas County Commissioner to exit the board’s regularly scheduled meeting Tuesday morning. “I apologize to the board and the public as well. I have to depart at this point. My community is being terrorized by immigration raids at this moment as we speak. There’s word of at least two raids happening at this moment, so I have to go and try and help,” said Commissioner Roger Garcia, who represents Dist. 1, covering South Omaha.

2 months ago | 1011now.com | John Chapman |Gina Dvorak

OMAHA, Neb. (WOWT) - A month after asking the state to proceed with his execution, Nikko Jenkins made a court appearance via video conferencing Thursday afternoon. About a month ago, the Omaha spree killer was demanding the state set an execution date. But on Thursday, Jenkins’ attorney said his client — who appeared to nod off during the proceedings — changed his mind and now wants to continue his appeals.

Feb 19, 2025 | kfyrtv.com | John Chapman |Andrew Mcmunn

OMAHA, Neb. (WOWT/Gray News) - A man in Nebraska was rescued from the inside of a garbage truck last week. First responders with the Omaha Fire Department were called to the parking lot of an apartment complex in Omaha around 7:30 a.m. Thursday. Once there, they acted quickly to save a man who became trapped in a garbage truck. “I saw the first fire truck arrive and then I saw the guys getting out and looking over to a garbage truck,” witness Kevin Perlic said.

Feb 19, 2025 | actionnews5.com | John Chapman |Andrew Mcmunn

OMAHA, Neb. (WOWT/Gray News) - A man in Nebraska was rescued from the inside of a garbage truck last week. First responders with the Omaha Fire Department were called to the parking lot of an apartment complex in Omaha around 7:30 a.m. Thursday. Once there, they acted quickly to save a man who became trapped in a garbage truck. “I saw the first fire truck arrive and then I saw the guys getting out and looking over to a garbage truck,” witness Kevin Perlic said.