Joe Hopkins

Indiana University Graduate Class of 2016. Two years of news production experience with FOX59/CBS4. Podcast producer for FOX59/CBS4.

Recent Articles

  • Colts Bluezone Podcast episode 3 ‘Roster Construction’ available

    INDIANAPOLIS, Ind. — Mike Chappell and producer Joe Hopkins discuss the Colts’ resignings, which remaining free agents Indy may soon acquire, and how the team’s offseason moves impact their draft plan. In this episode of the Colts Bluezone Podcast, Hopkins fills in for Griffiths, who is busy covering March Madness. Hopkins and Chappell talk about what the Clayton Geathers resigning means for the Colts, and pin-point a few free agents they could see Indianapolis sign. The guys also speculate on […]

  • Colts Bluezone Podcast episode 2, ‘Free Agent Fallout’ available

    INDIANAPOLIS, Ind. — Mike Chappell and Dave Griffiths breakdown the Colts’ latest moves, as NFL free agency is upon us. In this episode of the Colts Bluezone Podcast, the fellas dive into the Devin Funchess signing and how that impacts Indy’s roster building strategy moving forward. We also discuss Indianapolis resigning several of their own players, and what moves they could still make. We can’t forget about the competition either. The guys take a look at some of the other […]

  • Colts Bluezone Podcast launched featuring Mike Chappell, Dave Griffiths

    INDIANAPOLIS, Ind. — Colts fans rejoice! FOX59 has launched the Colts Bluezone Podcast, featuring Mike Chappell and Dave Griffiths. Absolutely no one gets you closer to the Indianapolis Colts. For those unfamiliar, Chappell has been covering the Colts since they came to Indianapolis in 1984, and currently writes for FOX59.com. You’ve probably seen Griffiths anchor the evening sportscasts here at FOX59. The two will unite with producer Joe Hopkins every week to cover all things Colts. If you obsess over […]

  • NFL Combine guide: 25 prospects who could soon be Colts

    INDIANAPOLIS, Ind. – NFL prospects report to the Combine, or underwear Olympics as it’s sometimes called, this week. Franchises will get the chance to interview players, many of whom teams will be speaking with for the first time. Medical checks are always crucial as well. Last year we saw potential first-round pick Maurice Hurst fall to the fifth round after a medical check brought to light his heart condition. For others, medical checks will be an opportunity to show teams […]

  • Colts NFL Combine preview: defensive backs

    INDIANAPOLIS, Ind. – NFL prospects reported to the Combine, or underwear Olympics as it’s sometimes called, this week. Franchises will get the chance to interview players, many of whom teams will be speaking with for the first time. Medical checks are always crucial as well. Last year we saw potential first-round pick Maurice Hurst fall to the fifth round after a medical check brought to light his heart condition. For others, medical checks will be an opportunity to show teams […]

  • Colts NFL Combine preview: defensive tackles

    INDIANAPOLIS, Ind. – NFL prospects report to the Combine, or underwear Olympics as it’s sometimes called, this week. Franchises will get the chance to interview players, many of whom teams will be speaking with for the first time. Medical checks are always crucial as well. Last year we saw potential first-round pick Maurice Hurst fall to the fifth round after a medical check brought to light his heart condition. For others, medical checks will be an opportunity to show teams […]

  • Colts NFL Combine preview: wide receivers

    INDIANAPOLIS, Ind. – NFL prospects report to the Combine, or underwear Olympics as it’s sometimes called, this week. Franchises will get the chance to interview players, many of whom teams will be speaking with for the first time. Medical checks are always crucial as well. Last year we saw potential first-round pick Maurice Hurst fall to the fifth round after a medical check brought to light his heart condition. For others, medical checks will be an opportunity to show teams […]

  • Colts NFL Combine preview: defensive ends

    INDIANAPOLIS, Ind. – NFL prospects report to the Combine, or underwear Olympics as it’s sometimes called, this week. Franchises will get the chance to interview players, many of whom teams will be speaking with for the first time. Medical checks are always crucial as well. Last year we saw potential first-round pick Maurice Hurst fall to the fifth round after a medical check brought to light his heart condition. For others, medical checks will be an opportunity to show teams […]

  • Purdue president announces tuition freeze for another year, bonus for employees

    WEST LAFAYETTE, Ind. — Purdue University President Mitch Daniels announced Monday that tuition prices will not change for the 2020-2021 school year. In addition to the tuition freeze, Daniels announced an upcoming bonus for the majority of the university’s staff. This marks the eighth-straight year tuition prices at the university have remained constant. Indiana residents will continue to pay a tuition of less than $10,000 per year. The university says this combined with flat or decreased room and board rates […]

  • DPW will keep trucks on roads through Monday morning

    INDIANAPOLIS, Ind. — The Department of Public Works will keep salt trucks on city streets throughout Sunday, and into Monday morning. Crews patched more than 5,600 potholes Saturday, according to DPW. Their plan is to keep 40 salt trucks on the roads until about 11 p.m. Sunday, salting pavements and monitoring weather conditions throughout the day. DPW will then reduce the number of trucks to 24, but remain on roads through the Monday morning commute. The department would like to […]

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