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Virtual job fair being held today through Thursday

The KansasWorks statewide virtual job fair is being held today, July 28, through Thursday, July 30.

“We need to maintain a strong, healthy workforce in our state, and getting Kansans back to work safely is one of my top priorities,” Gov. Laura Kelly said. “The KansasWorks virtual job fair has proven to be a creative and effective way to connect Kansans with jobs opportunities, and will be important as our economy recovers from the challenges of COVID-19.”

The virtual fair will allow job seekers to easily live chat with employers from across the state through computers and mobile devices. This is the third KansasWorks virtual job fair so far in 2020, with four more planned later this year.

The virtual job fair is online at https://kansasworksvirtualjobfair.easyvirtualfair.com/.

The Department of Commerce moved its statewide job fairs online this year to eliminate the public health risks associated with mass gatherings, while continuing to provide job opportunities for job seekers and maintain a ready workforce for Kansas businesses.

“Increasing employment opportunities and keeping our economy strong is a top priority of the Department of Commerce,” Secretary of Commerce David Toland said. “The need for both businesses and job seekers in our state is significant, but health and safety concerns mean it’s still not safe to hold in-person job fairs. The Virtual Statewide Job Fair system is a perfect example of how our KansasWorks team is continuing to provide Kansans access to employers in a way that protects everyone involved.”

In this year’s second virtual fair in June, approximately 165 employers and 1,497 jobseekers participated. Employers represented included:

• KanEquip, Inc.
• Foley Equipment
• Fuller Industries
• Johns Manville
• National Beef
• PKM Steel Service Inc.
• Salina Regional Health Center
• Cornejo
• Russell Stover
• Reser’s Fine Foods
• Johnsonville
• Dillons
• Glassman Corporation
• CivicPlus
• ADT
• Bombardier Aviation
• Creekstone Farms
• Southwest Medical Center
• Farmers Insurance
• Goodwill Industries of Kansas
• Emprise Bank
• Wichita Public Schools
• The University of Kansas

As concerns for the health and safety of Kansans remain high due to COVID-19, the Department of Commerce will maintain the virtual job fair system for the remainder of 2020. Future statewide events are scheduled for:

• Aug. 25-27
• Sept. 22-24
• Oct. 27-29
• Dec. 8-9
Updates will be provided with employer and jobseeker registration links for each individual virtual fair.

Governor Laura Kelly Announces Department of Commerce’s Third KANSASWORKS Statewide Virtual Job Fair

Lane, ramp closures scheduled on Lewis and Clark viaduct bridge today and Thursday

Work is planned Tuesday and Thursday on the Lewis and Clark viaduct bridge, according to KDOT. There will be intermittent lane and ramp closures. (KDOT map)

According to the Kansas Department of Transportation, eastbound I-70 will have intermittent lane and ramp closures to unload bridge girders onto a trestle in the Missouri River as part of the Lewis and Clark Viaduct Bridge project. Each I-70 closure could last for approximately 15-20 minutes.

Work will occur on Tuesday, July 28, and Thursday, July 30. Two girders will be placed each day from approximately 2 p.m. to 4 p.m., weather permitting.

Traffic will be stopped on eastbound I-70 and several on-ramps to unload each girder. The following ramps will be temporarily closed; Fairfax Trafficway to eastbound I-70, Washington Boulevard, Minnesota Avenue and eastbound I-70.

Traffic will be controlled using construction trucks and digital message boards.

KDOT urges all motorists to be alert and obey the warning signs when approaching and driving through a highway work zone, a spokesman stated. To stay aware of all road construction projects across Kansas go to www.kandrive.org or call 5-1-1. Motorists are asked to drive safely and always wear their seat belts, the spokesman stated.

Voters’ guide for 2020 primary election

The contest that has generated the most interest in this year’s primary election in Wyandotte County is for Wyandotte County District Attorney, where incumbent Mark Dupree faces a challenge from Kristiane Bryant on the Democratic ballot.

The election is Tuesday, Aug. 4, with early voting ongoing at three locations and also through mail-in ballots.

Three state representative incumbents also face opposition in the Democratic primary this year.

On the Republican ballot, voters will select a candidate statewide for the GOP nomination for U.S. Senate, as U.S. Sen. Pat Roberts is retiring.

Another contest on the GOP ballot will be for the nomination for U.S. representative, 3rd District. The primary winner will challenge incumbent Rep. Sharice Davids, D-3rd Dist.

Links to stories about the candidates: