Jonah Kaplan
Jonah began his career in sports with positions at ESPN and YES Network, but later transitioned into full-time work in hard news. His work has appeared on ABC, NBC, and CBS News, as well as CNN and MSNBC. Jonah is a two-time Emmy nominee, and was awarded the top prize for Political Reporting from the Radio Television Digital News Association of the Carolinas for his coverage of the 2016 Election.
In 2013, the Religion Communicators Council recognized Jonah with the Wilbur Award for his reporting and producing a five-part series called "Journey to Jerusalem," an award he shared with the late 60 Minutes correspondent Bob Simon.
Reporting for KSPR-TV in Springfield, MO, Jonah was one of the first reporters on the ground in Joplin after a blistering tornado killed 158 people in 2011. He still keeps in contact with the survivors he interviewed there.
Jonah's professional journey also includes stops at WTMJ-TV in Milwaukee, WI, KAUZ-TV in Wichita Falls, TX, and the Boston Bruins. He graduated with honors from Boston University's College of Communication.
Outside the newsroom, you can find Jonah playing ice hockey or chanting at synagogue (he's a son of two rabbis!). Jonah lives in Raleigh with his wife, Grace, their daughter, Rena, and puggle, Barkley.
Email Jonah at jonah.kaplan@abc11.com
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Governor Roy Cooper elaborated on Tuesday about his response to President Donald Trump's threat to pull the Republican National Convention out of North Carolina.
President Trump threatens to pull Republican National Convention from North Carolina, says Gov. Cooper is 'in shutdown mood'
President Donald Trump on Monday threatened to pull the Republican National Convention from North Carolina if Governor Roy Cooper doesn't guarantee that full attendance will be allowed in the arena.
ABC11's Kaplan: Leaders walk tightrope with volatile RNC2020 decision
There are still 91 days to go, but this already feels like a nail-biting finish to an overtime thriller.
Gov. Roy Cooper explains why North Carolina is not ready to reopen completely
Cooper said Phase 2 will go the full five weeks at least, and businesses such as bars and gyms won't be able to open until phase 3.
'Lack of oversight' led NCDOT to overspend $742 million last fiscal year, state auditor says
The NC auditor told a Senate committee NCDOT's inability to manage its budget led to overspending worth more than $742 million in the last fiscal year.
Race for coronavirus vaccine may be ignoring growing prominence of anti-vax movement
As researchers move through the phases of clinical trials, some researchers and leaders are concerned that people may not get the vaccine when it's available.
State revenue shortfall looms as NC lawmakers open session
Fewer people working, fewer people shopping and fewer people traveling could amount to a cash shortage of up to $4 billion.
Gov. Cooper on defensive after latest threats for legal action
Gov. Roy Cooper on Thursday lobbied churchgoers to keep the faith in his leadership amid a growing chorus of challenges to his executive orders, including two lawsuits filed in court and another group threatening litigation.
North Carolina's COVID-19 data impressive, but incomplete compared to other states
North Carolina's COVID-19 Dashboard is a lesson in real-life arithmetic, but some lawmakers and journalists continue to push state officials to release more data related to the pandemic.
Some callers tattle on rule breakers, but most dial COVID-19 hotline for more urgent needs
Here's the 411 on NC211: it's always been there, but there's never been anything like COVID-19 in North Carolina.
