KPTM Features American Idol Contestant

KPTM (Cox Channel 10) is maximizing the exposure of the hit FOX show "American Idol" by inviting viewers to "Ask An Idol" questions.

Tuesday and Wednesday, American Idol competitor Michael Lawson of Omaha appeared on the "News at Nine" with anchors Tracy Jacim and Taylor Wilson. (View the segments on KPTM by clicking here and here.)

Lawson made it past the primary audition process in Minneapolis, but is contractually bound not to reveal how far he advances.

"People can submit any questions they have for Michael about the audition process," says KPTM.com webmaster Brian Mattix. "We think he has the singing ability and personality to make it to the final 12, so we want to start getting the community behind him early."

"American Idol" airs on KPTM on Tuesdays at 7 p.m. and Wednesdays at 8 p.m.