(Kaia Hofmeister)
Digital Content Producer
Grand Junction, Colorado
Kaia originates from eastern South Dakota, but moved to Grand Junction, Colorado, after high school to pursue her Mass Communications degree. Kaia keeps herself busy by running a freelance photography business, working at Grande River Vineyards part time, attending Colorado Mesa University full time, and working in the newsroom at KKCO-KJCT part time. When she isn't working, she can be found at a local trivia night or studying. During her longer periods of time away from work, she can be found trekking across the state finding outdoor adventures and venturing to various wineries and craft breweries.
Updated: Mar. 19, 2023 at 3:31 PM MDT
|By (Kaia Hofmeister)
If the bill passes, the bill will allow a refundable state income tax credit that will offset classroom expenses for the academic school year.
Updated: Mar. 19, 2023 at 3:11 PM MDT
|By (Kaia Hofmeister)
The Grand County Sheriff’s Office reports that the vehicle found matches the description and license plate of Grand Junction woman Melissa Gonzales, who initially went missing on November 15, 2022. A body was found inside the vehicle, but the identity has not yet been confirmed.
Updated: Mar. 19, 2023 at 10:26 AM MDT
|By (Kaia Hofmeister)
At approximately 10:45 a.m. on March 18, 2023, officers responded to the 900 block of Carolina Ave. after a report came in of a man threatening others with a firearm. The man was detained and brought into the Mesa County Jail.
Updated: Mar. 18, 2023 at 11:57 AM MDT
|By (Kaia Hofmeister)
A statement released from District 51 has revealed that three high school principals in Mesa County will be resigning at the end of the school year.
Updated: Mar. 13, 2023 at 4:16 PM MDT
|By (Kaia Hofmeister)
The Colorado Parks and Wildlife wants to remind the public that collecting shed antlers remains illegal through the end of April. This applies to all public lands west of Interstate 25 in Colorado.
Updated: Mar. 13, 2023 at 4:13 PM MDT
|By (Kaia Hofmeister)
The residents in Rio Verde are not guaranteed a supply to water. Lawmakers are working to address the water crisis on the outskirts of Phoenix, Arizona in the Rio Verde foothills.
Updated: Mar. 13, 2023 at 4:07 PM MDT
|By (Kaia Hofmeister)
Steam broke its company record with 10,963 games released, surpassing the release of 2021 by 680 games.
Updated: Mar. 13, 2023 at 4:03 PM MDT
|By (Kaia Hofmeister)
An area west of Trinidad, Colorado, experienced six earthquakes within a 24 hour period last week.
Updated: Mar. 12, 2023 at 3:42 PM MDT
|By (Kaia Hofmeister)
The Japanese Beetle has officially been declared a public nuisance.
Updated: Mar. 12, 2023 at 2:33 PM MDT
|By (Kaia Hofmeister)
A survey completed in 2022 about People Experiencing Houselessness is showing shocking results, but further research and more survey's will need to be completed to fully address the problem.
Updated: Mar. 12, 2023 at 1:16 PM MDT
|By (Kaia Hofmeister)
A new law went into effect at the beginning of this year that increases the consequences for expired temporary tags for those who fail to properly register their vehicle.
Updated: Mar. 12, 2023 at 1:13 PM MDT
|By (Kaia Hofmeister)
One of the only two manufacturers of Albuterol have closed, causing parents to worry.
Updated: Mar. 12, 2023 at 12:11 PM MDT
|By (Kaia Hofmeister)
At approximately 9 p.m. on Saturday, March 11, a collision occurred at the intersection of 30 Road and the I-70 Business Loop involving a truck and a Kia passenger car.
Updated: Mar. 11, 2023 at 3:06 PM MST
|By (Kaia Hofmeister)
Michigan brothers Max and Jake are turning to TikTok and Instagram to raise autism awareness.
Updated: Mar. 11, 2023 at 2:34 PM MST
|By (Kaia Hofmeister)
Make-A-Wish Colorado teamed up with SkyView Academy in Highlands Ranch, Colorado, to create a special day for 12-year-old Angel from Grand Junction.
Updated: Mar. 5, 2023 at 2:24 PM MST
|By (Kaia Hofmeister)
The Colorado Parks and Wildlife has announced that fishing licenses are now available for the 2023-2024 fishing season.
Updated: Mar. 5, 2023 at 1:37 PM MST
|By (Kaia Hofmeister)
A road closure will occur on G Road between 24 Road and 23 3/4 Road from March 7-8.
Updated: Mar. 4, 2023 at 2:43 PM MST
|By (Kaia Hofmeister)
A man was transported to the hospital after an accident on Highway 50 near 27 Road in Grand Junction.
Updated: Feb. 27, 2023 at 4:36 PM MST
|By (Kaia Hofmeister)
A Wells Fargo customer, who has difficulty hearing and speaking on the phone, filed a complaint under the Americans with Disabilities Act after she was denied the ability use her caregiver to relay information on her behalf.
Updated: Feb. 27, 2023 at 3:00 PM MST
|By (Kaia Hofmeister)
A bill is on its way to Colorado Governor Jared Polis that would allow psychologists to complete extensive training allowing them to prescribe certain medications.
Updated: Feb. 26, 2023 at 3:20 PM MST
|By (Kaia Hofmeister)
A woman was transported to the hospital after a robbery at Oasis Gaming.
Updated: Feb. 26, 2023 at 3:01 PM MST
|By (Kaia Hofmeister)
Two more skiers were buried in an avalanche in Colorado on Saturday, making the total death toll six for this season.
Updated: Feb. 26, 2023 at 12:21 PM MST
|By (Kaia Hofmeister)
Our crew on scene told us that shortly after midnight on Sunday morning, Feb. 26, the Grand Junction Police Department responded to an crash that left extensive damage to another vehicle and a fire hydrant.
Updated: Feb. 26, 2023 at 11:25 AM MST
|By (Kaia Hofmeister)
$18.5 million will be heading to Colorado to support Colorado communities in upgrading essential water, wastewater and storm water infrastructure.
Updated: Feb. 26, 2023 at 11:00 AM MST
|By (Kaia Hofmeister)
A new bill called the SHRED Act would allow 80% of the permit fees that ski areas pay to be spent in the same forests where they are generated.
Updated: Feb. 26, 2023 at 10:16 AM MST
|By (Kaia Hofmeister)
A woman was taken into custody on Friday after a child suffered life-threatening injuries while under her care.
Updated: Feb. 20, 2023 at 2:21 PM MST
|By (Kaia Hofmeister)
The Colorado Bureau of Investigation has launched a new website in Colorado to assist in finding people with Alzheimer’s disease and other related conditions.
Updated: Feb. 20, 2023 at 12:36 PM MST
|By (Kaia Hofmeister)
One person is in critical condition and the other sustained minor injuries.
Updated: Feb. 20, 2023 at 9:51 AM MST
|By (Kaia Hofmeister)
The Colorado Natural Resources Trustees announced that they resolved a natural resource damage claim under the federal Oil Pollution Act.
Updated: Feb. 20, 2023 at 9:07 AM MST
|By (Kaia Hofmeister)
On Feb. 16, the Montrose Police Department held a community Crime Prevention Workshop to provide resources and tools to business owners and community members to aid in combating crime.
Updated: Feb. 19, 2023 at 2:07 PM MST
|By (Kaia Hofmeister)
Back in March 2020, congress approved temporary benefit amounts known as emergency allotments, but at the end of this month it’s coming to an end.
Updated: Feb. 19, 2023 at 1:04 PM MST
|By (Kaia Hofmeister)
District 51 is facing potential school closures due to declining student enrollment, unsustainable staffing, difficulties providing adequate student services, underutilizing facilities and increased safety risks.
Updated: Feb. 19, 2023 at 12:48 PM MST
|By (Kaia Hofmeister)
Special Olympic athletes from across Colorado came together to Colorado Mesa University as part of the All-Star Challenge basketball games.
Updated: Feb. 19, 2023 at 11:36 AM MST
|By (Kaia Hofmeister)
Until Feb. 28, CDOT, the Colorado State Patrol and over 60 law enforcement agencies are uniting for the Presidents week DUI enforcement period.
Updated: Feb. 19, 2023 at 11:23 AM MST
|By (Kaia Hofmeister)
An emergency distress signal was sent out near La Manga Pass in Colorado, where emergency responders searched for a 72-year-old man who sent out an emergency distress signal from his phone.
Updated: Feb. 18, 2023 at 4:14 PM MST
|By (Kaia Hofmeister)
Gun violence is on the rise, and a new grant for Colorado is aiming to keep guns out of the hands that pose a threat.
Updated: Feb. 18, 2023 at 3:54 PM MST
|By (Kaia Hofmeister)
A new curriculum requirement will teach about the Holocaust and genocide.
Updated: Feb. 13, 2023 at 4:45 PM MST
|By (Kaia Hofmeister)
Multiple businesses and offices will be closed for Presidents Day, some closed Saturday as well.
Updated: Feb. 13, 2023 at 4:12 PM MST
|By (Kaia Hofmeister)
The City conducted a survey to establish an Urban Forestry Management Plan. The plan will be digging into core issues including tree diversity, protection and preservation.
Updated: Feb. 13, 2023 at 2:37 PM MST
|By (Kaia Hofmeister)
The cases and hospitalizations of Covid-19, RSV, and the Flu are at low or minimal levels.
Updated: Feb. 13, 2023 at 12:46 PM MST
|By (Kaia Hofmeister)
On this weeks Tally the Vote, lawmakers voted on shooing down the Chinese surveilance balloon and a Cybersecurity University Leadership Program for the Energy Department, among other things.
Updated: Feb. 13, 2023 at 12:37 PM MST
|By (Kaia Hofmeister) and (Kacie Sinton)
Colorado Parks and Wildlife has confirmed that highly pathogenic avian influenza is infecting three new mammalian species, adding to a growing list.
Updated: Feb. 13, 2023 at 11:55 AM MST
|By (Kaia Hofmeister)
The number of houses sold dropped 35% from last year, but 161% more homes are for sale, according to Bray Real Estate.
Updated: Feb. 13, 2023 at 11:33 AM MST
|By (Kaia Hofmeister)
Noah Pransky delves into the real economic impacts in Super Bowl host cities.
Updated: Feb. 12, 2023 at 5:46 PM MST
|By (Kaia Hofmeister)
Coloradans can redeem a $10 Lyft credit for the Superbowl, provided by the Colorado Department of Transportation to promote safe roadways.
Updated: Feb. 12, 2023 at 3:35 PM MST
|By (Kaia Hofmeister)
A new timeline reveals that Aldrich visited Club Q the night prior to the shooting.
Updated: Feb. 12, 2023 at 2:39 PM MST
|By (Kaia Hofmeister)
State Rep. Tracey Bennet pleaded guilty to attempting to influence a public servant and perjury.
Updated: Feb. 12, 2023 at 2:09 PM MST
|By (Kaia Hofmeister)
The Lakewood Police Department are looking for two groups involved in a shooting at Colorado Mills mall.
Updated: Feb. 12, 2023 at 12:37 PM MST
|By (Kaia Hofmeister)
Local law enforcement in Mesa County has announced their endorsement for city council.
Updated: Feb. 12, 2023 at 11:54 AM MST
|By (Kaia Hofmeister)
The teacher shortage has been an issue for a long time, and Colorado is beginning to take action to try to change it.
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