Owensboro Municipal Utilities understands the coronavirus pandemic has created financial hardship for many of our customers and we continue to assist those customers throughout this crisis. OMU’s Community Cares Program is a unique partnership between OMU and the Salvation Army. OMU provides funds to the Salvation Army annually designated to assist our customers in need pay their utility bill. In addition, donations made by customers are added to those funds.…
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City Utility Commission meeting available by video teleconference on Jan. 21
The City Utility Commission of the City of Owensboro will hold its special meeting of the Commission by audio and video teleconference at 11:30 am on Thursday, January 21, 2021, as permitted by and in conformity with KRS 61.826 an SB 150. The coronavirus pandemic and the declaration of a state of emergency by the Governor of Kentucky make it infeasible for the Commission to provide meeting room conditions at…
Lighting contest winner announced
We are proud to announce the winner of the 2020 OMU Holiday Lighting Contest. The home of LeAnn Huffman, Chris and Sloan at 2904 Wesleyan Park Place was selected for its use of color, number of lights and overall appeal. The winners receive a $250 gift certificate, lighted sign, bragging rights and professional photos of their illuminated home. The family was recognized for its entry at the December 17 OMU…
City Utility Commission meeting available by video teleconference on Dec. 17
The City Utility Commission of the City of Owensboro will hold its special meeting of the Commission by audio and video teleconference at 11:30 am on Thursday, December 17, 2020, as permitted by and in conformity with KRS 61.826 an SB 150. The coronavirus pandemic and the declaration of a state of emergency by the Governor of Kentucky make it infeasible for the Commission to provide meeting room conditions at…
City Utility Commission meeting available by video teleconference on Dec. 10
The City Utility Commission of the City of Owensboro will hold its special meeting of the Commission by audio and video teleconference at 11:30 am on Thursday, December 10, 2020, as permitted by and in conformity with KRS 61.826 an SB 150. The coronavirus pandemic and the declaration of a state of emergency by the Governor of Kentucky make it infeasible for the Commission to provide meeting room conditions at…
Maintenance power outages planned in Thoroughbred Acres area
On Thursday and Friday, November 19 and 20, OMU electric crews will be making upgrades in the area shown above, which primarily includes Thoroughbread Acres. This will result in periodic outages throughout each day beginning at 9 a.m. and ending at 2 p.m. These upgrades further improve reliability and strengthen the electrical system. We appreciate your patience. If you have any questions or concerns, please call (270) 926-3200.
City Utility Commission meeting available by video teleconference on Nov. 19
The City Utility Commission of the City of Owensboro will hold its special meeting of the Commission by audio and video teleconference at 11:30 am on Thursday, November 19, 2020, as permitted by and in conformity with KRS 61.826 an SB 150. The coronavirus pandemic and the declaration of a state of emergency by the Governor of Kentucky make it infeasible for the Commission to provide meeting room conditions at…
Enter the Holiday Lighting Contest
OMU and the City of Owensboro Neighborhood Alliance Program are once again hosting the annual Golden Santa Award. This unique residential holiday lighting contest carries with it not only bragging rights, but a $250 OMU gift certificate, prize package and a lighted yard sign. Entries will be judged on originality, use of light, color, design and movement. Judging will take place December 14-15. The winner will be honored by the…
OMU to resume disconnection of services for non-payment
In accordance with Governor of Kentucky’s Executive Order issued on October 19, 2020 OMU will resume its normal disconnection process on bills with a due date on or after November 6, 2020. We understand the coronavirus pandemic has created financial hardship for many of our customers and we want to continue to assist them. Therefore, we will automatically establish pay arrangements for any past due balances eligible for disconnection as…
Routine flushing of OMU water system to begin October 26
Owensboro Municipal Utilities crews will be conducting the utility’s semi-annual water line flush for city customers starting October 26. The flushing is expected to take approximately one week. Crews will be working between 7 a.m. and 3 p.m. each of those days and will begin on the northeast end of the city and work south and west. The crews will open fire hydrants throughout the water system as part of the…