Local residents urge fact‑finding on data centers; petition presented to Letcher County court

Jun 15, 2026

A resident presented a petition opposing data centers in eastern Kentucky and asked the court to back a fact‑finding committee on infrastructure and environmental impacts; county officials said no company has formally approached them but indicated willingness to learn more.

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Michael Wine, identifying himself as a resident and representative of a citizen group, told the Letcher County Fiscal Court on June 15 that his group has circulated a petition opposing data centers in eastern Kentucky and asked the court to support a fact‑finding process.

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