Brenda Koopsen, Multimedia Journalist
Brenda Koopsen joined ABC 57 in August of 2019 as a Multimedia Journalist.
She graduated from Syracuse University in May of 2019 with a bachelor’s in Broadcast and Digital Journalism and a minor in Political Science. She’s proud to bleed orange! She spent the summer of 2018 in Houston, Texas at KHOU-TV as a Digital Media Intern. Throughout college, she also interned for WAER radio station in Syracuse and even tried her love for politics at a congressional internship.
She was born and raised in San Diego, California and will always be a beach girl. Brenda loves to travel and was fortunate enough to travel throughout Europe during her time spent studying abroad in 2017.
In her free time, she loves to be outdoors, enjoy the sunshine and spend time with her dog. She’s excited to explore the beaches in Southwest Michigan and everything this area has to offer!
What’s on your mind? She’s eager to learn about the issues that matter most to this community, so if you have any story ideas or just want to chat, feel free to email her at bkoopsen@abc57.com or send her a message on Facebook or Twitter!
Articles by Brenda Koopsen
- Non-profit launching virtual support series for women
- Local business making protective mask shields
- Food Bank of Northern Indiana hosts drive-thru distribution drive
- Domestic violence, child abuse cases likely increase during shutdown
- Future of economy uncertain amid pandemic
- Local businesses relying on community support
- Local restaurant using food truck to help support employees, customers
- Community giving back to postal carriers during outbreak
- Evacuated Peace Corps volunteer forced to rethink future
- Pandemic posing mental health challenges
- Local babysitter offering free services
- Organization increases efforts to feed the community amid coronavirus outbreak
- Restaurant selling pizza kits to keep families entertained
- Elkhart Education Foundation helping students and teachers as E-Learning begins
- South Bend St. Patrick's Day celebrations canceled amid coronavirus concerns
- ABC57 Investigates: Is it safe to donate blood amid coronavirus outbreak?
- Dress for Success Michiana prepares for free pop-up closet
- 13th Annual Mustache Bash raises money for child burn victims
- Mother of South Bend student allegedly assaulted by teacher speaks out
- Sheriff helps local teen collect state-wide uniform patches
- Notre Dame law trip to compete in Rome canceled due to coronavirus
- Youth boxing groups using sports as an opportunity to grow
- Neighbors give input on Tolson Center expansion plan
- Students, teachers donating hair at Grissom Middle School for a good cause
- Fred Upton running for re-election
- Aviation and Flight Operations Program opens for South Bend Community School students
- Cultivate teams up with volunteers in Elkhart County to serve more children with food insecurities
- Kintae Lark: Making a difference one haircut at a time
- Auto shop reflects on Ryan Newman's local roots as he recovers from fiery crash
- Community shows support for annual St. Margaret’s House Winter Walk
- Local startups competing for a chance to win $500,000
- Family of missing Benton Harbor woman searching for answers two months after disappearance
- Mayor James Mueller addresses the South Bend Common Council for the first time
- Local teen earns Prudential Spirit of Community award
- Annual "Shave-In" Mustache Bash kicks off at Corby's
- Judge rules certain police tapes can be released
- Ring video captures heroic South Bend officer during house fire
- Plans to fix East Bank Trail after flood damage
- Fundraiser begins to help family prepare for man's final days
- Michiana residents react to loss of Kobe Bryant
- Brandywine Elementary raises record amount of money for student recovering from brain surgery
- Local student begins long road to recovery after emergency brain surgery
- Local outreach programs trying to fight homelessness
- Christmas trees benefitting animals at Potawatomi Zoo
- New order could keep less dangerous inmates out of jail
- MSP suspends use of breathalyzers citing discrepancies
- Cherry Beach closed after staircase washes away
- Minor flooding affects homes in Michiana
- Residents preparing for heavy rain and flood possibilities
- Restaurant closure shines light on vacant storefronts
- Local businesses offer healthy alternatives on the menu
- 'She didn’t deserve this at all,' Friends remember victim of New Years shooting
- Community calls for change after family crashes into retention pond
- Local woman brings holiday joy to kids overseas
- Year in Review 2019: Violence in South Bend
- Fulton Co. community reacts to Alyssa Shepherd sentencing
- Patients say hospital is suing for unpaid medical bills they never received
- Local family falls victim to recent video camera hacking
- Pastor acquitted after three years of turmoil
- Jury trial continues in fatal shooting at Bleachers
- Drug court program working to save lives
- Pastors fighting back against violence
- Penn High Robotics Team transforming toys for children with disabilities
- Victim of Walnut Street house fire grieving after losing two children
- Unique food pantry in LaPorte open to anyone in need
- Benton Harbor woman shot in the head by stray bullet while lying in bed
- Vacant Ward Bakery building could transform into business space
- Thousands rally in Indianapolis for Red for Ed Action Day
- "This is our chance"; Local teachers prepare to rally at Red for Ed day
- Unity Gardens begins final stage of new Welcome Center
- Parts of Elkhart hit with some of the most snowfall; Residents start digging out
- WWII Navajo Code Talker makes Michigan stop
- Community to hold vigil for Trey Martinez on Thursday
- Polling problems hold election back; Officials say it's a learning experience
- LED lighting a growing industry, but bright lights could be causing health problems
- Goshen woman grieving husband's death after his phone pinged to morgue
- Nextdoor app can keep trick-or-treaters safe
- Protestors call for release of police tapes, Mayor Pete responds
- Drug Take Back Day, Collection sites accepting prescription drugs
- High water causing major problems; Visitors still excited to see high waves