The Recycling Center is closed for the remainder of the day because the facility is currently full, and the scheduled truck that empties the center is experiencing mechanical issues.
We anticipate reopening tomorrow, Thursday, October 8, as scheduled.
We apologize for the inconvenience and appreciate your understanding.
The City of Washington is hiring for several positions:
• Maintenance Worker II – Streets
• Police Officer
• Building Maintenance Worker – Part-Time
• Maintenance Worker I – Parks – Full-time, Tuesday–Saturday
• Dispatcher
• Seasonal Street Department – Leaf Pickup Crew
Apply and view full job details at washmo.gov/jobs
As the colder weather approaches, the City of Washington Parks & Recreation Department will begin the process of winterizing and closing park bathrooms for the season.
Bathrooms will be closed at various parks as the winterization process begins. We appreciate your understanding as we prepare our facilities for the colder months ahead.
Please plan accordingly when visiting our parks this fall and winter. Thank you for helping us care for and maintain our community parks! 🍂
The Little Library at Miller-Post is officially stocked and ready for visitors! Books are available for everyone to enjoy, and we’re excited to share that it will also be receiving some field guides. 🌿📖
You can find this Little Library, along with other Little Free Libraries in the area, on the Little Free Library app!
A huge thank-you to everyone who helped make this project possible. Your time, support, and generosity helped bring this special project to life.
We know Granny Miller would be very excited to see this project come to life and bring a love of reading, learning, and community to the park. ❤️
Stop by, grab a book, leave a book, and enjoy a little reading in the park!
Trees provide many benefits especially for stormwater management and runoff. Consider adding a tree to your yard-- Fall is a great time to plant!
#Trees #SWPPP #washmo #waterwisewednesday
Night Shift Summary. 10/06/26
Officers responded to the 400 block of Windy Hills for a suspicious person.
A subject was arrested in the Washington Square shopping center for driving a motor vehicle with a revoked license.
A subject was arrested for domestic assualt in the 1100 block of E. 8th St.
A suspicious person was reported in the 200 block of W. Main St.
Officers assisted the Sheriff's Office on a traffic stop in the area of Clay St. and Wildey Way.
Officers responded to a business in the Phoenix Center shopping center for an alarm sounding.
All subjects arrested are innocent until proven guilty.
Night Shift Summary. 10/05/26
Officers responded to the 1700 block of A Roy Dr. for a check the wellbeing.
A peace disturbance was reported in the area of Hwy A and Steutermann Rd.
Officers responded to the 500 block of E. 8th St. for a check the wellbeing.
Officers responded to the area of the Lions Lake for a report of reckless driving. A subject was issued a summons for driving with no valid license.
A follow up investigation was conducted in the 1700 block of A Roy Dr. A subjet was arrested on a property damage charge.
A peace disturbance was reported in the area of 10th St. and Locust St.
Officers responded to the 1900 block of Mike Alan Dr. for several 911 hang up calls.
Officers responded to a store in Phoenix Center Two shopping center for an alarm soundiing.
All subjects arrested are innocent until proven guilty.
Join us at Los Cabos on Thursday, October 15, from 4–8 p.m. and enjoy a meal while supporting Franklin County United Way!
A portion of proceeds will benefit United Way. Bring your family and friends and help make a difference in our community!
Join us Wednesday, October 14 at 6 p.m. for live music from Savana, sponsored by the Washington Parks & Recreation Charitable Foundation.
The concert is FREE! Bring your own food, drinks, blankets and lawn chairs, and enjoy an evening of music at the Main Stage.
Day Shift Summary. 10/4/26:
Alarm sounding in the 900 block of Melton Dr.
A lost child was reported in the 500 block of E. 8th St. Child was safely located.
Check the well being conducted in the area of Krog Park.
A crisis intervention report was completed in the 300 block of State St.
Animal complaint in the area of Phoenix Center Dr.
A peace disturbance was reported in the area of Don Ave.
Alarm sounding in the 5800 block of Hwy 100.
Day Shift Summary. 10/3/26:
Assisted WFD with an alarm in the 700 block of Fremont St.
Received several reports of thefts from vehicles in the 700 block of W. 3rd St and surrounding area.
Assisted WFD with an alarm in the 900 block of Watermann Dr.
A civil standby was conducted at WPD.
A motor vehicle crash occurred in the area of W. 5th St. and Grand Ave.
A motor vehicle crash occurred in the area of W. 4th St. and Lafayette St.
An open door was reported in the 900 block of Jefferson St.
A traffic complaint was reported in the area of Earth Crest Dr.
Check the well-being was conducted in the 100 block of W. 11th St.
A motor vehicle crash occurred in the area of Hwy 47 and E. 3rd St.
Found property was reported in the 200 block of E. 5th St. and returned to the owner.
Night Shift Summary 10/03/26
Assisted a subject in the 2000 block of Highway A that was having a mental health crisis. He was transported to a facility to be evaluated.
Report of a peace disturbance on A. Roy Drive. Contacted the subject and they had lost their wallet. It had been found and turned into customer service.
Report of a subject in the area of East 5th Street and Hancock Street yelling at cars. Contacted the subject and they said someone was driving by yelling at them first. They were told to ignore it and stop yelling at cars.
Subject was stopped for a traffic violation in the 1000 block of Cherry Street. Subject was found to be intoxicated and was arrested.
Subject was stopped in the area of West 5th Street and Oak Street. Subject was found to be intoxicated and was arrested.
Report of people being loud near West 4th Street and Elm Street. Subjects left the area.
Night Shift Summary 10/02/26
Minor injury crash on Highway 47 at Blue Jay Drive.
Animal at large reported on Norwood Court. Owner was contacted and came to retrieve the dog.
Report of a suspicious person on Mike Alan Drive. Area was checked and no one was located.
Subject was stopped for a traffic violation on Highway 47 near Madison Avenue. Subject was found to have a revoked driving privilege. Subject also had outstanding warrants. Drugs were also located. Subject was arrested.
Report of suspicious persons in the area of James Street and Horn Street. Area was checked and no one was located.
Day Shift Summary 10/02/26
Assisted EMS with a sick case in the 1000 block of W. 8th St.
Provided traffic control in the area of Hwy 47 and Blue Jay Dr.
A private property motor vehicle crash occurred in the area of Image Dr.
A court order was served in the 600 block of Roberts St.
Check the well being conducted in the area of the Riverfront Trail.
Suspicious activity was reported in the area of Southwinds.
A private property motor vehicle crash occurred in the area of Washington Square.
Have unwanted electronics taking up space? Bring them to the City of Washington’s Electronics Recycling (E-Waste) Event on Saturday, October 17.
📅 Saturday, October 17
⏰ 9:00 AM–12:00 PM
📍 Washington Fairgrounds – Swine Pavilion
11 Fairgrounds Street, Washington, MO
The event will be held rain or shine and is open to the public and fees will apply.
🚗 Please enter through Veterans Drive at the south gate of the fairgrounds and follow the posted signs to the electronics recycling drop-off. After unloading, exit through the north gate onto North Park Drive.
♻️First few cars will not be charged a collection fee. This is provided through a grant awarded by East Central Missouri Solid Waste Management District - Region I.
For more information: washmo.gov/ecycle
The traffic lights at Highway 47 and Steutermann Road are currently out.
Please avoid the area if possible and use caution if traveling through the intersection.