Jessica Mendoza

Sports Anchor/Reporter

Colorado Springs, CO.

Jessica is an avid Broncos and Nuggets fan. As a Colorado native, Jessica is proud to be a Thompson Valley High alum. She started off as a writer but fell in love with broadcast after joining CSU's television station where she anchored sports and traveled to cover CSU athletics.

Her internship in Denver solidified her passion for journalism and pushed her to pursue a career in reporting.

She started her professional career in Eau Claire, Wisconsin and after two years reporting on news and sports in the Chippewa Valley returns home to run the sports department at KKTV. During her first week at KKTV, Jessica had the chance to experience covering the Colorado Avalanche hoisting the Stanley Cup for the first time in more than 20 years!

Jessica loves following the professional teams out of Denver, but also loves covering local sports from the high school level to the RMAC.

Education

Colorado State University

Journalism and Broadcast Media

Sports Production Minor

Badgers

Wisconsin welcomes fans to the Kohl Center for the first time in 595 days.

Badgers sweep Army with 1-0 victory

Updated: Oct. 15, 2021 at 11:08 PM CDT

By Justus Cleveland and Jessica Mendoza

Baker scores short-handed, game-winning goal

Entertainment

Madilyn Bailey reflects on AGT audition and growing up in Dunn County

Updated: Jul. 7, 2021 at 9:29 PM CDT

By Jessica Mendoza

Despite her big move and large following, the singer says she’ll never forget where she came from.

Olympics

Chippewa Falls athlete reflects on her time at the Olympic Trials

Updated: Jun. 9, 2021 at 5:41 PM CDT

By Jessica Mendoza

Born and raised in Chippewa Falls to swimming on a national stage. WEAU caught up with Lily Borgenheimer after her trip to the Olympic Trials in Omaha earlier this week.

State

How a dog named Donut is making a difference in Altoona

Updated: May. 7, 2021 at 4:25 PM CDT

By Jessica Mendoza

Donut is a year and a half old labradoodle, proudly serving the City of Altoona as a therapy dog.

State

Jimmy and Damon after the adoption was finalized

Touching yet unlikely adoption takes place in Eau Claire

Updated: Apr. 14, 2021 at 3:54 PM CDT

By Jessica Mendoza

“I am not what somebody would call an ideal candidate for someone who would adopt a child … I’m a 51 year old, gay, convicted felon and I’m a recovering drug addict and alcoholic,” Jimmy says.

News