Caroline Klapp
Anchor/Investigative Reporter
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Caroline Klapp joined the 14 News team in 2022 as the noon and 4 p.m. anchor.
She is thrilled to be living in the Tri State, and is excited to explore the area. In addition to anchoring, she will be working on investigative stories.
Caroline comes to us from our sister station, WAFF 48, in Huntsville, Alabama where she spent two and a half years working as a reporter and fill in anchor.
During her time in Alabama, Caroline was the winner of Alabama Broadcasting Association’s Best General Assignment News story in 2021.
Caroline got her start in television news in northern Michigan at the CBS affiliate, 9&10 News.
She’s originally from North Texas and graduated from Texas Christian University in Fort Worth with a degree in Journalism.
When she’s not anchoring or reporting for 14 News, Caroline loves to bake, exercise, spend time outside and visit her friends and family.
Have a story idea or just want to say hi?
You can email her at: caroline.klapp@14news.com
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If it’s to the point where someone is in danger of hurting themselves or others, they can be forcibly placed under the state’s care, but a new law going into effect this July adds another qualifying reason a person can be involuntarily committed.
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Last December the school board voted 4 to 1 to shut it down, but because of the district’s desegregation order, the final say is up to a federal judge.
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A Lawrence County elementary school principal is on leave for paddling a child too much.
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"I believe very strongly that if the Good Lord made you a boy, you are a boy, and if he made you a girl, you are a girl."
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Those teaching our next generation will soon be getting larger paychecks. Those who have 35 years of experience, or more will see a very significant boost; 21%.
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Eula Battle, the widow of Huntsville Mayor Tommy Battle has been awarded a Lifetime Achievement Award by President Biden.
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Governor Ivey signed the Numeracy Act into law Tuesday. It allocates over $90 million to hire math coaches to try to boost the state’s lagging test scores, but not everyone supports it.
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The widow of a man crushed to death while on the job is now suing.
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The city’s engineering director says this is about much more than pedestrian access.
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“All of a sudden I heard the brakes. All I heard was glass shattering and she just took the whole shuttle encasement out,” Lobe said.
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Starting Tuesday, people across the state can start casting their absentee ballot votes
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Senator Orr says the point of the bill is to protect doctors from losing their license over prescribing off label drugs for COVID-19.
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The potential impact of suspending grocery and gas taxes in Alabama.
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Alabama went down a tenth of a percentage, moving from 3.1% to 3% unemployed. These numbers are keeping us as the state with the lowest unemployment rate in the southeast.
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The company already has its headquarters here, but it will be building a new $5 million facility in Cummings Research Park, bringing 100 new jobs along with it.
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it’s been close to two years since Governor Kay Ivey issued public health orders, prohibiting customers from eating or drinking at restaurants and bars.It was that action that a former Providence business owner in Huntsville says pushed her out of business.
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Tuesday night was all about the fight for homeowners to stop the rezoning of a portion of Monte Sano, that a developer wants to build townhomes on.
The letter from the mayor states he intends to fire Jerry Johnson over accusations of threats against another city employee.
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Two years later and a Decatur man says he’s still dealing with the effects of an encounter with Decatur Police and wants the city to be held accountable.
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The city of Moulton is facing a few issues when it comes to its water. On top of the water not tasting good, WAFF has learned the head of the city’s water department may soon be out of a job.
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“First Response Ambulance at this time cannot continue to participate in a corrupted system,” that’s a direct quote submitted in a letter to Decatur city leaders, a day before ending its ambulance service for the city of Decatur.
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“He’s going to go out in the world and once he goes out into the world there’s nothing we can do. We’re more concerned about the well-being of others when he gets out there,”
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If you’re not a fan of springing forward and then falling back, your not alone. Alabama leaders want to make changes, but they need the approval from Congress to move forward.
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A man is dead after leading Decatur Police Officers on a chase in Morgan County.
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"“To see your child sit there and suffering and you cant do nothing about it. It’s like one of the worst feelings ever."
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A proposed bill would give officers the ability to take someone they perceive as a threat straight to a mental health treatment center.
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Owner Robert Champion says he does not want to raise prices on his produce, but may not have another choice, if fuel prices continue to climb.
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The $8.1 billion budget being considered includes millions of dollars to hire math coaches and a 4% raise for teachers.
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Each year, 800 children are transported out of Madison County to get the mental health help they need. That’s why a state representative for North Alabama is proposing money in the general fund to build a crisis center for youth.
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One state representative is sponsoring a bill he says is aimed at protecting the integrity of our elections. However, this bill is ringing alarms for some election education advocates.
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Some are concerned the bill would stop organizations like the League of Women Voters from doing voter education, but Allen says that is not the case.
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A spokesperson for the Decatur Police Department tells us their investigations led them to Brittney Swift.
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It’s already passed both chambers, but after Senate amendments Thursday, the House will have to approve it once again next week.
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“The state of Alabama really has some good nursing homes, and I know the rest of the United States also, but there are times that there needs to be better care.”
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More people adopting pets, staffing issues and people retiring or leaving the profession early, all factors local vets tell WAFF are putting pressure on their practices.
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“The U.S. government wins well over 90% of the time in federal court, the reason is, they don’t tend to charge people unless they are absolutely sure they can secure a conviction."
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More resources, more safety and more money back into pockets of homeowners. That’s what a new fire station will bring to people in west Huntsville.
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For the past four years, LG has produced solar panels at its plant in Huntsville, but surging prices on materials are not making that venture a profitable one.
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There’s a lot of projects in the works in the city of Decatur and the One Decatur Board is working to see them through.
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We're told AHSAA denied the request to switch playoff game times twice. Players and leaders of the team say it's a frustrating situation, but they will stand strong in their faith.
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For the first time Friday, lawyers for city and county leaders will be in front of a Lauderdale County judge.
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Pettus told the judge and courtroom that Reese Jones called 911 on January 30 and told the dispatcher he shot his wife and asked for first responders to get there quickly.
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Tuesday is the first National School Resource Officer Appreciation Day! It’s so new that some SROs WAFF talked to didn’t even know about it.
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Athens Mayor Ronnie Marks says they’ve found a couple solutions that they are working to put in place now. He says they take this very seriously and are working hard to correct the issue.
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From a criminal penalty and potential jail time, to a fine: that’s the change an Alabama senator is hoping to make for people who are caught with small amounts of marijuana.
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In September, when workers were installing a new storm drain pipe, the trench suddenly collapsed trapping three men, killing one.
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How much would you shell out for your sweetheart? Scammers are hoping you take a chance on love so they can cash in.
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You can go the home caregiver route, or a nursing home may be the best choice, but of course these services can be costly.
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