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
- Verifying the vaccine: What's a myth and what's fact?
- UV light sanitization devices: Do they work? Are they worth your money?
- 'The Costs of COVID-19' Part 4: 'Unseen' impact on children
- 'The Costs of COVID-19' Part 3: Mental health, addiction
- 'The Costs of COVID-19' Part 2: Frontline health care workers
- Jake Teshka defeats incumbent in District 7 race
- Voting safety measures amid the pandemic
- 'The Costs of COVID-19' Part 1: Health care costs, billing difficulties
- Experts warning consumers of phishing messages ahead of Amazon Prime Day
- More than half of statewide coronavirus deaths in Indiana come from long-term care facilities
- Health department could rollback reopening plan as hospitalization rates increase
- Officials shed light on EEE risks amid pandemic
- Gyms reopen in Michigan for the first time in half a year
- Ryan O’Neill pleads guilty to ghost employment
- Businesses, beachgoers get ready for Labor Day weekend
- Health officials encourage people to celebrate Labor Day safely
- Michiana Crime Stoppers needs your help
- ABC57 Investigates: Face coverings have become the new normal, but how well do they work?
- Exploring homeschooling as another option, families weigh in
- 90 ft. tree splits in half in South Bend after severe weather
- Knox students return to school for the first time since March
- Investigation underway after arrest turns violent, incident captured on Facebook Live
- 'Back the Blue' gathering in St. Joseph to show support for police
- Protest against Indiana statewide mask order in Goshen
- Police agencies weigh in on enforcing Michigan mask order
- Michigan man killed by police after stabbing elderly man in mask dispute
- Sports book opens at Four Winds Casino in New Buffalo
- Suspects Identified in Elkhart robbery of man in wheelchair
- La Porte councilman criticized for comments made during meeting
- Local coin shop owner weighs in on nationwide shortage
- Mobile food pantry vandalized in LaPorte
- Balloon organizers hope to keep Blueberry Festival tradition alive
- A helping hand for the homeless in Michiana
- Family still looking for answers one year after deadly mass shooting
- LOGAN Center receives PPE donation; adult services resume
- How COVID-19 has impacted Michiana crime levels, first responders
- Black Lives Matter protesters calling to defund South Bend Police Department
- U.S. House District 2 race results, candidates weigh in
- Police preparing for possible protests in Michigan City
- Local activists rally together in response to George Floyd's death
- Travel industry takes a hit; some eager to travel again
- Penn High grad will play part in historic SpaceX launch
- 'Fly with Woochi Airways'; Local restaurant uses 'boarding pass' to keep customers safe
- ABC57 Investigates: Scammers putting health, finances at risk
- School security guard launches fundraiser for city-wide prom
- Restaurants reopening to dine-in customers
- Michiana dentist offices stepping up safety measures
- ABC57 Investigates: Are the cleaning agents you use effective?
- Michigan Attorney General weighs in on counterfeit N-95 mask concerns
- Michiana families speaking out after kids bitten by buffalo gnats
- Indiana officials launch free website for mental health resources
- Clothes Mentor brings shopping experience online
- Store owner gets creative to help customers, keep business going
- ABC57 Investigates: The hand test
- Legislators focusing on public health in reopen plan
- Notre Dame Tax Clinic sees uptick in stimulus check questions
- Therapy dog helping kids improve reading skills
- ABC57 Investigates: Price gouging complaints skyrocket in Indiana and Michigan
- FAFSA application deadline approaching, how COVID-19 impacts filing
- Toy vendor delivers free Easter goodies to kids
- Miss Indiana's Outstanding Teen raises thousands for children's hospitals
- Notre Dame Law community secretly raises thousands for students
- First responders lead procession to show support for medical staff
- Student uses 3D printer to make protective shields
- 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?