The Data Center Debate

Dewatering, Michiana politics & farmers' views on data centers

Fri, 6 Nov 2026 16:36:10 +0000

Kennedi Humble reviews WNDU's coverage of Michiana data centers and discusses dewatering in St. Joseph County, how data centers have shown up in local politics and farmers' views on the technology.

A broader look at data center news coverage

Tue, 27 Oct 2026 14:37:06 +0000

Kennedi Humble explores data center news coverage -- ranging from that at home to across the world -- to see how the debate around the technology is unfolding.

Data center news from across the country

Tue, 20 Oct 2026 20:24:21 +0000

Kennedi Humble breaks down national news coverage to show that data centers -- and the pros and cons that come with them -- aren't happening only in Michiana, but across the country.

The Data Center Debate: South Bend's draft data center framework

Tue, 13 Oct 2026 19:03:09 +0000

Kennedi Humble sits down with South Bend Common Councilwoman Sherry Bolden-Simpson to discuss the city's draft data center framework and why she feels that she and other councilmembers should have been involved.

How might data centers affect electricity bills?

Tue, 6 Oct 2026 14:29:13 +0000

Kennedi Humble sits down with a Granger resident who researched how electricity costs might be affected by nearby data centers. Together, they discuss what his findings could mean for people's power bills.

Covering AI and Data Centers as a journalist

Tue, 29 Sep 2026 15:14:23 +0000

Kennedi Humble sits down with Alex Almanza, a reporter in Indianapolis covering data centers and AI. Together, they discuss Almanza's observations, experiences and coverage related to the technology in Indiana.

St. Joseph County's Amazon Data Center, NDAs and transparency

Thu, 24 Sep 2026 12:42:57 +0000

Kennedi Humble sits down with Portage Township Trustee Jason Crithclow. They discuss St. Joseph County's Amazon data center, NDAs, government transparency, and why he took to social media to post about his concerns.

Who's really calling the shots? Environmental college professor calls for formation of data center oversight committees

Tue, 8 Sep 2026 16:29:50 +0000

St. Mary's College environmental professor and St. Joseph County council candidate Jan Cervelli says residents need a seat at the table when it comes to bringing data centers into their communities.

The Data Center Debate: St. Joseph County's filed ordinance and Granger's proposed TIF District

Thu, 3 Sep 2026 15:10:36 +0000

Kennedi Humble sits down with St. Joseph County Councilwoman Amy Drake for this episode of "The Data Center Debate." They discuss St. Joseph County's newly filed data center ordinance and Granger's proposed TIF district related to the Microsoft data center.

The Data Center Debate: St. Joseph County's noise ordinance and possible energy grid impact

Tue, 25 Aug 2026 13:46:34 +0000

Kennedi Humble sits down with St. Joseph County Council President Bryan Tanner. They discuss the county's noise ordinance, possible energy grid impact, proposed 2-year data center moratorium, environmental effects and Tanner's vision for the future.

Is a moratorium a step toward banning data centers? Notre Dame professor shares his thoughts

Tue, 18 Aug 2026 17:10:56 +0000

Notre Dame professor and St. Joseph County Council Republican candidate Jamie O'Brien has proposed a two year moratorium, or a pause, on building data centers in his community. O'Brien joins 16 News Now's Kennedi Humble on "The Data Center Debate," sharing his concerns regarding data centers - namely, the speed of construction and potential changes in utility usage and rates as well as potential water contamination and noise pollution.