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The Afternoon Rundown: Understanding Data Centers
19+ hour, 22+ min ago (73+ words) WKYT The Afternoon Rundown: Understanding Data Centers Legal expert breaks down Fayette County Public Schools' handling of Liggins situation Former FCPS budget director claims retaliation, law violations in demotion Court records indicate long criminal history for Madison jail escapee Undue…...
Kentucky lawmaker proposes data center transparency legislation
17+ hour, 11+ min ago (146+ words) LEXINGTON, Ky. (WKYT) - A Kentucky state representative is working on legislation to address transparency concerns surrounding data center development in local communities. State Rep. Adam Moore is proposing new rules that would increase transparency and local control when data centers…...
WKYT Investigates: Kentucky data center boom raises concerns over costs, transparency
1+ day, 17+ hour ago (1364+ words) LEXINGTON, Ky. (WKYT) - Kentucky is in the middle of a data center rush that has left some community members feeling blindsided and worried about who will pay for the infrastructure needed to support the massive facilities. The state currently has…...
Urban County Council passes data center moratorium
3+ day, 18+ hour ago (145+ words) LEXINGTON, Ky. (WKYT) - The Lexington Urban County Council unanimously passed a data center moratorium during a Tuesday work session, according to a social media post from Councilmember Emma Curtis. Curtis also said that the council initiated a zoning ordinance text…...
Dart Points data center coming to Lexington, won't get city incentives
4+ day, 17+ hour ago (57+ words) WKYT Dart Points data center coming to Lexington, won't get city incentives Emergency management official warns of danger flash flooding poses to drivers Man facing list of charges after crashing car, injuring several High gas prices are driving up garbage…...
Lexington mayor says data center developer will not receive city money
5+ day, 2+ hour ago (139+ words) LEXINGTON, Ky. (WKYT) - Lexington Mayor Linda Gorton said the city would not grant public incentives to a data center developer that recently bought property on New Circle Road. Dart Points Operating Company bought Lexmark's former land for $29 million. The company…...
Kentucky report: Data centers could bring billions, but state must protect ratepayers
1+ week, 1+ day ago (337+ words) LEXINGTON, Ky. (WKYT) - A new policy analysis says Kentucky is well-positioned for data center investment'but warns existing electric customers could pay for costly infrastructure without clear rules up front. The report was produced by the Kentucky Energy Planning and Inventory…...
Former Lexmark property sold to Texas data center developer
1+ week, 3+ day ago (67+ words) WKYT Former Lexmark property sold to Texas data center developer White Hall historic site in Richmond now reopen for tours Drowning risks increase in warmer months, CDC says WKYT Investigates: Defense attorney reveals new details in 1992 cold case murder Railbird…...
Good Question: Why am I getting political texts if I'm on the Do Not Call list?
3+ week, 4+ day ago (282+ words) WKYT GEORGETOWN, Ky. " For today's Good Question, Matt asks, "I am on the no-call list. Why am I getting spam text messages from political campaigns? How did they get my number if I never gave it to them?" The Do…...
Gray Media, DISH reach agreement to restore all programming
1+ mon, 1+ week ago (49+ words) WKYT Gray Media, DISH reach agreement to restore all programming Community hosts Sunset Social and honors deadly bank robbery victims Suspect in deadly Berea bank shooting now facing federal charges Into Mischief's Derby Legacy: Lexington Stallion Could Make History Again...