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Discuss the Kansas National Guard's efforts in the hurricane-damaged South with Tod Bunting
Friday, September 26, 2008, 9:00 a.m.
First came Hurricane Gustav, then came Ike, resulting in an overwhelming need for relief aid and manpower in the Gulf Coast states this month. The Kansas National Guard answered that call, with members responding to both disasters. Want to know when our troops will come home? Curious about what it was like on the ground, or whether Kansas would be prepared for a disaster of that magnitude? Participate in this Web chat with Maj. Gen. Tod Bunting. He answers viewers' questions and discusses what he saw as recovery began in the South. Submit your question and then take a look at this photo gallery taken when 49 News traveled to Louisiana to cover the Guard's mission in response to Gustav. Submit a question
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
Chat postponed: You can still submit your question to Lt. Ron Jeanneret, of Topeka Code Enforcement.
Monday, April 21, 2008, 10:45 a.m.
This chat has been postponed -- to be announced later. KTKA.com and 49 ABC News is sincerely sorry to anyone who was looking forward to participating in this chat. In conjunction with Topeka's efforts to fight blight and crime, KTKA.com brings you this opportunity to visit with a local code enforcement officer and receive professional feedback on the property maintenance issues that affect you. Lt. Ron Jeanneret cannot discuss pending or potential grievances about specific addresses, but rather will provide answers to questions about the state of the community and what's new with Topeka's codes. If you have a general question about the state of a property or need help understanding Topeka property codes, submit your question now. Submit early to make certain we will get to you. Learn more about the city's property code compliance department on Topeka.org. Submit a question
