Court arguments continue over Independence data center and referendum effort
News Clip2:00KMBC 9·Independence, Jackson County, MO·3/24/2026
A lawsuit is currently underway regarding a proposed AI data center in Independence, Missouri. Simultaneously, residents of Independence are actively advocating for a referendum vote concerning the data center project.
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A lawsuit over a proposed Independence AI data center is underway as residents push for a referendum vote.
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