Developer Denies Leading Emporia Data Center | Lawrence News

A massive data center project in Emporia, Kansas, called the Flint Hills Digital Campus, is sparking outrage after its supposed developer, Gary Pinkston, publicly denies any involvement—sworn under oath. Pinkston, who’s been touring town as the face of the $1 billion-plus project, claims he doesn’t even know about it and denies writing an open letter to the community. His daughters are tied to the company behind the project, Kanza Park Place LLC, yet Pinkston insists he’s just helping them for free. Compounding the mystery, Pinkston filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy around the same time the project was announced, raising alarms about hidden ownership and due diligence. Local officials push forward while residents demand transparency, exposing a brewing crisis of trust as the town braces for change—and questions who’s really pulling the strings. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/416dfedd27c6e8dd