KANSAS CITY, Kan. (KCTV) – A nearly $10 million investment has transformed a decades-old Kansas City, Kansas, building into a modernized facility for National Guard members and youth education programs.
The Kansas City National Guard Readiness Center completed a top-to-bottom renovation, with federal and state lawmakers, including Gov. Laura Kelly, joining the Kansas National Guard for a ribbon-cutting ceremony Thursday morning at 100 South 20th Street.
The facility, originally built in 1956, serves as a community armory and civil support center. It is also home to Kansas City Starbase, a program that provides STEM educational opportunities to youth.
Upgrades include communication equipment, infrastructure
Renovation work started in 2023 and included full restoration of the basement and first floor. The project addressed finishes, ceilings, communication equipment and associated network cable, lighting and electrical and mechanical systems…