Category: News
Category: News
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KUA Seeks Utility Board Candidates
KISSIMMEE, Fla., Feb. 6, 2020 – Kissimmee Utility Authority is seeking individuals interested in filling an open seat on the utility’s board of directors. The deadline for completed applications is 5 p.m. on April 24. The outgoing director, Kathleen Thacker, has completed two terms on the board and is not eligible for reappointment. Applicants must…
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KUA Warns Against Viral ‘Outlet Challenge’
KISSIMMEE, Fla., January 23, 2020 – Kissimmee Utility Authority is warning parents of a dangerous viral internet challenge currently circulating on the social media app TikTok. It’s called the “outlet challenge,” and it involves partially inserting the plug of a cell phone charger into an outlet, then placing a penny onto the exposed prongs. The…
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Safety, Conservation Encouraged During Cold Snap
KISSIMMEE, Fla., January 21, 2020 – Kissimmee Utility Authority encourages residents to be prepared for the cold temperatures that will blanket the Central Florida region through Wednesday. A wind chill advisory has been issued by the National Weather Service for Osceola County, including Kissimmee. The advisory will be in effect from 1 a.m. until 9…
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KUA to Host Free Movie in the Park Featuring ‘The Lion King’
KISSIMMEE, Fla., January 14, 2020 – Kissimmee Utility Authority, in partnership with the City of Kissimmee, will host a free Movie in the Park event on Friday, Feb. 7 on the veterans lawn of Kissimmee Lakefront Park. The event will feature Disney’s 2019 animated musical film “The Lion King,” shown on a giant 50-foot screen.…
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Utility Offices Closed for Martin Luther King Jr. Day
KISSIMMEE, Fla., January 14, 2020 – Kissimmee Utility Authority’s customer service center and administrative offices will be closed on Monday, Jan. 20 in observance of Martin Luther King Jr. Day. Regular office hours will resume on Tuesday, Jan. 21. Customers wishing to make a bill payment during the holiday weekend can do so through the…
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Kissimmee Utility Releases 2020 Energy Conservation Calendar
KISSIMMEE, Fla., Jan. 3, 2020 – Kissimmee Utility Authority has released its 2020 calendar of energy conservation, featuring the winning entries from its 26th annual student art contest. The calendar, available free of charge at the utility’s customer service center at 1701 W. Carroll Street in Kissimmee, features an assortment of energy conservation tips and…
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KUA to Host Free Movie in the Park Featuring ‘Toy Story 4”
KISSIMMEE, Fla., Dec. 19, 2019 – Kissimmee Utility Authority, in partnership with the City of Kissimmee, will host a free Movie in the Park event on Friday, Jan. 3 on the veterans lawn of Kissimmee Lakefront Park. The event will feature the Disney/Pixar animated comedy film “Toy Story 4,” shown on a giant 50-foot screen.…
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Field Service Specialist Honored as KUA Employee of the Year
KISSIMMEE, Fla., Dec. 18, 2019 – Field service specialist Michelle Daughtrey has been named Kissimmee Utility Authority’s 2019 employee of the year. The award recognizes and rewards exemplary performance by a KUA employee based on performance of their responsibilities as outlined in their job description and on their specific contributions to the mission and core…
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Utility Offices Closed for Christmas, New Year’s
KISSIMMEE, Fla., December 17, 2019 – Kissimmee Utility Authority’s customer service center and administrative offices will be closed in observance of Christmas on Tuesday, December 24 and Wednesday, December 25. Regular business hours will resume on Thursday, December 26. Utility offices will also be closed for New Year’s Day on Wednesday, January 1, 2020. Regular…
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Winners of KUA 2020 Energy Conservation Calendar Contest Announced
KISSIMMEE, Fla., November 26, 2019 – Kissimmee Utility Authority today announced the winners of its 26th annual student calendar art contest. Open to Osceola County students in kindergarten through sixth grade, the contest is designed to promote energy conservation among students and their families. This year, a total of 1,149 entries were received from 26…