Description:
Priscilla Casper is an acclaimed American broadcast journalist and news anchor, best known for her role as a weekday evening anchor at NBC10 Boston (WBTS-TV). She anchors the 4 p.m., 6 p.m., and 11 p.m. newscasts, where she delivers compelling storytelling on local and national issues, including in-depth investigations and community-focused segments like "Community Spotlight."
Born and raised in Los Angeles, Casper developed an early passion for journalism during high school. Encouraged by her mother, she auditioned and became an anchor for her school's morning news program, sparking a lifelong interest in storytel
Priscilla Casper is an acclaimed American broadcast journalist and news anchor, best known for her role as a weekday evening anchor at NBC10 Boston (WBTS-TV). She anchors the 4 p.m., 6 p.m., and 11 p.m. newscasts, where she delivers compelling storytelling on local and national issues, including in-depth investigations and community-focused segments like "Community Spotlight."
Born and raised in Los Angeles, Casper developed an early passion for journalism during high school. Encouraged by her mother, she auditioned and became an anchor for her school's morning news program, sparking a lifelong interest in storytelling.
She pursued higher education with a focus on communication, first at Loyola Marymount University, where she earned a Bachelor's degree in Communication (2013). She continued on to the University of Southern California (USC) Annenberg School for Communication and Journalism, where she earned a Bachelor's degree in Broadcast and Digital Journalism, with a minor in Cinematic Arts in 2016.
As a USC Trojan, she honed her skills in digital media and broadcasting, laying the foundation for her career. Casper's professional journey began in Tucson, Arizona, at KGUN-TV (2018) starting as a reporter and anchor for the 12 p.m., 4 p.m., and 5 p.m. newscasts. She covered breaking news, including the COVID-19 pandemic and wildfires, and tackled investigative stories on Arizona's opioid crisis and the U.S.-Mexico border. KVOA-TV (June 2018–June 2022) Co-anchored the 4 p.m., 6 p.m., and 11 p.m. newscasts alongside colleagues like Bradford and Glenn Jones. She led coverage of major events, earning recognition for her on-the-ground reporting during crises.
NBC10 Boston/NECN (August 2022–Present) Joined as an evening anchor and special assignment reporter. Notable stories include women's health funding cuts, endometriosis awareness, and innovative mental health treatments at McLean Hospital.
Her work has been featured across NBC affiliates, and she has received awards for her contributions to journalism, particularly in breaking news and community engagement. Casper maintains a private personal life, keeping details about her family—including parents, husband, and children—out of the public eye.
Now in Boston, she enjoys the cooler climate alongside her dog, Kona, who has adapted with stylish winter gear.
... (more)
(less)
My tags:
Add tags
Login
United States
