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Submit your fireworks question to Topeka Fire Department Fire Inspector Vicki Zielinski
Friday, June 27, 2008, 11:30 a.m.
From understanding why some fireworks are illegal to easy ways to keep children safe this Independence Day, a variety of questions is expected for this chat with Topeka Fire Department’s Fire Inspector Vicki Zielinkski. Submit your question early to ensure we will get to it. Then, log back on at 11:30 Friday to see the chat live on ktka.com. Remember, Friday is the first day you can purchase fireworks within the city of Topeka. We've posted a list of where you can find Topeka's fireworks stands. Find it by tapping into this story. Note: We initially had booked Sr. Fire Marshal Greg Bailey, but at his urging we changed to have Vicki Zielinski as our guest. She is who he turns to for all things fireworks, he said, a kinda expert's expert, so we are happy to have her. Submit a question
Curious about movies coming out on DVD or at the theater? Film Critic Keith Van Sickle answers your movie questions here
Friday, May 30, 2008, 11:30 a.m.
You see him on 49 News' Good Morning Kansas Tuesdays and Fridays. And, this Friday, May 30, Film Critic Keith Van Sickle will be available online. He'll be taking viewers' feedback and questions during an online discussion about what to watch this summer. Learn what blockbusters are coming out and what movies are already expected to flop as the summer movie season gears up. It's easy to participate. Just sign up for an account and type in your question. Advance questions or comments are encouraged. Or you can submit a question while the chat is taking place. Join a live online discussion at 11:30 a.m. Friday. Submit a question
Chat with publisher of GoPowerCat.com and Powercat Illustrated Tim "Fitz" Fitzgerald about KSU athletics
Friday, December 14, 2007, 3:30 p.m.
The Web chat has been moved to 3:30 p.m. We apologize for any inconvenience this may have caused. Join the 49 Sports Team for a live chat with Tim Fitzgerald, the publisher of Powercat Illustrated and GoPowercat.com, a magazine and Web site covering Kansas State athletics. "Fitz" is also a panelist on 49 ABC KTKA's The Drive Show, a fast-paced, no-holds barred local sports program that airs at 10:30 p.m. Sunday nights. Disagree with something he said on The Drive Show? Here's your opportunity to confront him on the issue. Since graduation from K-State in 1986, this K-State athletics know-it-all has been a professional journalist and author. The former sports editor of the Salina Journal, "Fitz" has covered K-State athletics for more than 20 years. Fitzgerald has written two books covering the history of K-State athletics and also co-hosts two radio shows related to K-State sports. So, put his knowledge to the test. Submit your question now. The earlier you do, the more likely we'll get to your question. Submit a question
Chat with 49's Jessica Lovell about men's health. She'll tell you five reasons why men should see a doctor.
Wednesday, May 2, 2007, 11:20 a.m.
In the month of May, 49's Jessica Lovell is investigating the myths surrounding a male stereotype: Men don't like going to the doctor. Jessica promises to help inform the online community of men -- who are brave enough to log on and chat or just read this chat -- the five reasons they should see a doctor. Jessica has been covering the health beat for a year and a half at 49 News. She also anchors the news on Good Morning Kansas, which airs from 5:30 to 7 a.m. weekdays. She's covered issues that affect men and will continue to do so each Wednesday throughout the month. Learn more about men's health and learn a little more about our morning anchor in this online chat. And, don't forget to watch 49 News at 11 for an on-the-air interview with Jessica Lovell. Ask her a question online or weigh in with a comment on your personal experiences and philosophies on facing your health. And, make sure to tune in to 49 News at 10 for Jessica's report. Submit a question
Chat with Martin Hawver, a non-partisan political analyst, about Tuesday's election results
Wednesday, November 8, 2006, 8:00 a.m.
Martin Hawver is the editor and publisher of Hawver’s Capitol Report, the respected, non-partisan newsletter that reports on Kansas government and politics. He's a Washburn University alumni and has worked for the Topeka Capital-Journal. He covers the Kansas Statehouse for his own publication, Hawver’s Capitol Report. Martin will chat with 49 News Web users at 7:30 Nov. 8. Submit your question early. Submit a question
