Sarah Cummings discusses data centers in Missouri

News Clip0:43KRCG 13·MO·5/21/2026

Missouri is experiencing a statewide boom in data center projects, driven by the increasing demand for artificial intelligence infrastructure. This surge in development has sparked controversy across the state. The KRCG 13 report highlights the situation without specifying particular projects or companies.

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Reporter Sarah Cummings discusses data centers in Missouri A boom of data center projects statewide has sparked controversy. The exploding use of artificial intelligence and the resulting demand for data storage has resulted in a surge in storage centers across the nation. Read more here: https://krcgtv.com/news/local/surge-in-data-center-projects-statewide-spurs-controversy _______________ 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