Nearly four months after flooding, construction on the Oak Street Residence Hall continues with hopes for a full restoration by the start of the fall semester in August.   Freezing temperatures caused a water pipe to rupture within the building, causing significant...

Earlier this month, UMKC informed the residents of Oak Street Hall that flooding in the building had damaged many rooms on all five floors of the north and west wings. The university had to provide alternate living arrangements for about 150 students affected by the incident. “I...