Agriculture takes focus in Barren County zoning draft
The Aug. 20 meeting is part of the county’s ongoing effort to develop a range of zoning regulations.
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Beshear signs executive order placing new requirements on potential data centers
The executive action comes as demand for data centers and energy resources continues to increase nationwide, with communities across Kentucky considering how to handle potential large-scale technology projects.
Barren County turns to consultant for high-intensity tech infrastructure regulations
Reese True has been hired to advise Barren County officials as they develop planning and zoning regulations for future developments, including high-intensity technological infrastructure.
Hyperscale data center, natural gas-fired project planned for Paducah’s former nuclear plant
The data center project is among a flurry of activity surrounding the Paducah Gaseous Diffusion Plant over the past 12 months, spurred by the Trump administration’s two-pronged push to promote the siting of data centers and promote the development of nuclear energy.
Barren County leaders begin process of drafting first countywide zoning ordinance
Barren County leaders have taken the first step toward creating a countywide zoning ordinance, beginning a months-long process to develop land-use regulations for unincorporated areas of the county.
A Mercer County city wants to annex land for a potential data center. Another city has concerns.
In addition, the county’s planning and zoning commission is also holding a public hearing on July 23 on a draft ordinance to site and regulate data center construction in the county.
KLC says claim Cave City leaders signed NDAs was a ‘fact checking error’
The organization apologized after incorrectly stating Cave City officials signed nondisclosure agreements during data center discussions.
Protest against data centers planned Saturday in Cave City
Organizers say the event is part of a nationwide day of action, with demonstrations planned in more than 50 cities.
Injunction request remains pending as Cave City lawsuit hearing is delayed
The court also has not yet ruled on the merits of the lawsuit.