Erin Hartley
MMJ / Weekend Anchor
Omaha, Neb.
Erin Hartley joined the 6 News team in March 2022.
Erin began her career at KKCO/KJCT in Grand Junction, Colo. She first worked as a Multi-Media Journalist and eventually became the anchor and producer of the morning and noon weekday newscasts. In Grand Junction, Erin covered a variety of local and national stories, including protests of the 2019 impeachment of President Trump and impacts of the coronavirus pandemic. She was also awarded the 2020 Colorado Broadcasters Association award for "Best Small Market News Anchor."
Erin’s interest in broadcast journalism started at a very young age. She has always been passionate about public speaking and used to love watching her local news station, so she knew becoming a journalist was the career for her.
Growing up in Sacramento, Calif., Erin dedicated most of her time outside of school to competitive swimming. She eventually went on to swim in college as an NCAA athlete at Trinity University in San Antonio, Texas. She graduated in May 2019 with a Bachelor of Arts degree, majoring in communication with a minor in political science.
When she’s not in the newsroom, Erin loves hitting the gym, traveling, and spending time with her puppy, Rudy.
Erin is excited to continue her broadcast journalism career in Omaha and invites you to keep up with her on Twitter and Facebook. If you have any story ideas, Erin would love to hear from you!
Douglas County health officials are advising those involved in storm cleanup from Friday have received a tetanus vaccine in the last 10 years.
The community surrounding Bennington Lake is now picking up what’s left of their neighborhood after a tornado ripped through the metro and surrounding areas on Friday.
Wednesday marks the official kick off of SHARE Omaha’s ‘Do Good Days’.
Around 2,500 runners laced up their shoes for the American Lung Association’s 43rd annual Corporate Cup Sunday morning.
Faculty and students at Creighton University’s School of Dentistry spent their Saturday morning giving back to Omaha-area women in need.
The newest option for birth control is now on store shelves.
The American Library Association shared a report in March showing a 92% increase in books targeted for censorship within public libraries.
Some fourth grade students at Hillside Elementary spent time in class learning about Monday’s celestial phenomenon: a total solar eclipse.
We’re just hours away from Monday’s solar eclipse, and that means many of us will be venturing outside, with proper eyewear, to get a glimpse.
It certainly takes a village to raise a child. That’s why specialists at Boys Town Pediatrics are trying to make parenthood a little bit easier.
Bunnies are synonymous with Easter and springtime. While they may seem like adorable and low-maintenance pets, you may want to consider several factors before moving forward with adoption.
Easter weekend is officially here. To kick things off, kids in South Omaha had the chance to hunt for goodies at an Easter egg hunt hosted by the National Latino Peace Officers Association.
As we dive into Spring, the highly contagious Norovirus may be keeping you down.
What’s supposed to be a safe space for people to worship can all too often be the target of a mass shooter.
A recent NBC News report is shedding light on just how accessible Narcan is, after the FDA approved over-the-counter sales six months ago.
Faculty and students at Creighton University are getting to work one-on-one with those who are overcoming homelessness at the Stephen Center.
It’s been five years since the 2019 Heartland Flood devastated communities along the Missouri River.
The ultimate goal of the co-responder program is to effectively help community members get the help that they need.
The number of measles cases is steadily increasing nationwide. Here at home, the Douglas County Health Department is making sure to stay vigilant.
Sunday is closing night at Westside High for the school’s production of ‘Newsies’.
There was a sea of green in downtown Omaha for the annual St. Patrick’s Day Parade -- and what better way to celebrate St. Paddy’s Day than with Irish dancing?
It’s a time to bring attention to the different behaviors and the signs to look for in friends, family, or even young children.
Whether you like Thin Mints or Samoas, the Girl Scout cookie sale season is one of the best times of the year.
The Omaha Film Festival kicks off today. We’re getting to learn more about one of the featured documentaries: Chasing Chasing Amy.
Tuesday marks the kickoff of the 19th annual Omaha Film Festival.
High schoolers from across the metro are learning about STEM from one of the best and brightest among their generation.
Fifth graders at Rumsey Station Elementary in Papillion were dressed up on Wednesday– not for a costume contest– but instead for Idiom Day.
An Omaha business owner is picking up the pieces after a car plowed through the front of her shop in mid-February.
The City of Omaha hosted the final two open houses for its Climate Action and Resilience Plan on Saturday.
Parents know it all too well: weekday mornings can be busy, especially when it’s time to bundle up the kids.
The stories and artifacts of Omaha’s Jewish community now have a place to call home.
That April 15th deadline may feel far away, but folks are jumping on it now, with the help of accounting students.
Some very bright students at Omaha’s St. Wenceslaus Catholic School are receiving recognition from the best and brightest in space exploration.
The 15th annual Ultra Chic Boutique by Max I. Walker has become a staple for many ladies to find a prom or wedding dress at a reasonable price.
Andrea Sortino had given birth three times before but said she never thought her fourth would happen quite like this.
2023 was a record breaking year in Nebraska for organ transplants.
A new bill regarding the financial burden of certain medical procedures was introduced in the Nebraska Legislature during the first week of its 2024 session.
With this weekend’s frigid forecast, OPPD is sharing some good reminders in the event of any power outage.
An app known as the “Uber" for snow removal let's people schedule a professional to plow your driveway.
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In preparation for the slush and snowy conditions arriving Monday afternoon, one local organization is doing their part to help out.
Saturday was a family affair down at Lake Manawa.
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Celebrating 2024 -- 36 hours early -- at Omaha’s Durham Museum.
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Some very sweet animals are moving halfway across the country in search of their forever homes.
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This past Thursday night marked the beginning of Hanukkah.
Some very special skaters had a chance to hit the ice Sunday alongside some of the pros.
