Clarissa Casper
UPR/The Salt Lake Tribune Northern Utah ReporterClarissa Casper is UPR/ The Salt Lake Tribune's Northern Utah Reporter who recently graduated from Utah State University with a degree in Print Journalism and minors in Environmental Studies and English.
For two years during her undergraduate career, she worked at Cache Valley's local newspaper, where she developed a love for local journalism covering government, business, and features.
Clarissa also writes creative non-fiction inspired by the environment and will be pursuing a master's degree in creative writing at USU beginning this fall. When she isn't writing, she is birding.
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Weather sensors designed and built in Logan are now collecting real-time data on Mount Everest and Mount Aconcagua. -
A man is in the Box Elder County Jail, accused of shooting at officers in Tremonton Sunday night, killing two and injuring another and his police dog. -
Efforts to eradicate the invasive Eurasian watermilfoil in Bear Lake have fallen short. -
Cache County's most populous city will pick a new mayor in November. -
Rapid development, population growth, and increased tourism around Bear Lake are raising concerns among residents. -
The Mount Naomi Wilderness and Tony Grove Recreation Area have been collectively recognized as Utah’s second old-growth forest site, joining a national network dedicated to protecting and celebrating ancient forests. -
Four of the five candidates running for Logan mayor shared their priorities with Utah Public Radio ahead of the Aug. 12 primary. -
Logan is building a new underpass beneath Main Street to connect its separated trail system and make crossing safer for pedestrians. Construction begins next month and is expected to be completed by spring. -
The virus has been detected in Cache County mosquitoes earlier than ever before. -
Late-night travelers should plan ahead as Logan Canyon will be fully closed Monday and Tuesday nights for pipe installation and road repairs.
