Kansas Data Center Expansion Rises | Kansas City News

Kansas City News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now! · Jul 9, 2026 · 1m

A massive hyperscale data center project in De Soto, Kansas, is exploding in scale—growing from 1.14 million to nearly 3 million square feet. Developers say early figures were just revenue estimates, not final designs, and the new size still fits city codes. But locals are alarmed over noise, environmental impact, and whether the city’s ready for such a giant leap. Officials downplay concerns, noting no size cap in the agreement and highlighting potential tax windfalls. City council is now scrambling to update noise regulations—this one’s a balancing act between progress and community peace…