Kehoe announces Amazon to build $10b data center in Montgomery County

Gov. Mike Kehoe’s office announced that Amazon was going to build a data center in Montgomery County. In a press release, Kehoe’s office said that Amazon would spend $10 billion on the center. “Today’s announcement represents more than a major investment in Missouri’s future—it represents new opportunities for Montgomery County and the surrounding region,” said Gov. Mike Kehoe, in a release. “Projects like this create lasting benefits for local communities by supporting critical infrastructure improvements, generating new tax revenue for schools and public services, and strengthening the foundation for future economic growth. Amazon’s continued investment in our state demonstrates confidence in Missouri’s workforce, business climate, and communities, and we’re proud to celebrate this milestone alongside our local partners and residents.” In May 2026, Kehoe announced that Google was going to spend $15 billion on infrastructure, including a data center, in New Florence, Mo. _______________ Follow KRCG on social media: KRCG CBS 13 News on Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/krcgtv/ KRCG CBS 13 News on Twitter: http://twitter.com/KRCG13/ KRCG CBS 13 News on Instagram: http://instagram.com/krcg13news Subscribe to KRCG on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/user/KRCGNewsroom/?sub_confirmation=1 Watch more top local news stories: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLHs2_IaMRAQ1buw_H3u6fzZRRv_KSNt-L For all of the day’s top local and national news, visit http://www.krcgtv.com/ Watch our live newscasts and other live video at https://krcgtv.com/watch Have a news tip? Send it directly to us: Email us: news@krcg.com Call the Newsroom: 573-896-5144 KRCG CBS 13 News offers coverage of news, sports, weather and local events in the Columbia and Jefferson City, Missouri area, including the community of New Bloomfield. #krcg #krcgnews #missourinews #cbs13news