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Unified Government’s building in KCK closed due to water damage. What caused it?

The Unified Government’s City Hall/Municipal building will be closed Wednesday because of significant water damage to the ground floor. This Google Maps Street View image shows the area in June 2022.
The Unified Government’s City Hall/Municipal building will be closed Wednesday because of significant water damage to the ground floor. This Google Maps Street View image shows the area in June 2022. Google Maps

The Unified Government of Wyandotte County and Kansas City, Kansas Municipal and City Hall offices are closed Wednesday because of extreme water damage caused by a fire line that froze and burst.

No one is allowed to enter offices at 701 N. 7th St. as water damage has affected the ground floor of the City Hall building, said Krystal McFeders, a spokesperson for the Unified Government.

The closure affects all in-person services and programs that operate out of the City Hall building, including municipal court. Some departments with the ability to work remotely will continue to operate with limited services.

Other Unified Government buildings and services are not affected.

The Unified Government is expected to provide updates on its website and social media regarding the closure and ongoing effects on services.

This story was originally published January 17, 2024 at 8:39 AM.

Andrea Klick
The Kansas City Star
Andrea Klick was a breaking news reporter for The Kansas City Star. She studied journalism and political science at the University of Southern California and grew up near Allentown, Pennsylvania.
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