Due to an accident, please avoid the area of Steutermann Road and Highway 47.

about 4 hours ago, Sherri Klekamp
🌸🌿 The VIPs Are Back in Action! 🌿🌸

Washington in Bloom’s Volunteers in the Parks (VIPs) kicked off their season yesterday! They got a great start with trimming, pruning, and weeding—prepping the beds for another stunning display of flowers that will be planted in the coming months. 🌼✨

Love gardening or know someone who does? Come be part of something beautiful and help our community bloom!

👉 Sign up and join Washington in Bloom’s VIPs today!

#WashingtonInBloom #Volunteer #Gardening #CommunityBeautification
about 8 hours ago, Ashley Newman
VIP Volenteers In the Park - WashMO.gov/Parks - Be a VIP Volenteer and Make a Difference - QR to link to fill out the VIP application. four images of the VIP team trimming and weeding the flower beds around Washington Parks areas.
Great news! Washington Public Library patrons can now access archives of the Missourian from 1965 to 2018 in PDF format. This service can only be accessed from within the library. You can use the library's public computers or your own portable laptop/tablet, so long as you are in the library building. This database can be found under Magazines & Newspapers in our Research & Learn webpage: https://www.washmolib.org/o/wpl/page/research-learn .
about 10 hours ago, Nelson Appell
Washington Missourian Archive 1869-2018 with a photo of an old Missourian front page

Night Shift Summary 04/08/26

Minor injury vehicle crash on Highway 100 at Highway A.

Property damage reported in the area of East 6th Street and Hooker Street.

Assault reported on Elbert Drive.

Vehicle was reported crossing the center line and running off the roadway. Subject was contacted and found to be intoxicated. Subject was arrested.

Hazards removed from the roadway on Highway 47 at Highway 100.

Vehicle was witnessed driving on a damaged wheel. Vehicle was located in the 700 block of West 7th Street. The driver was located and was found to be intoxicated. Subject was arrested.

Peace disturbance reported in the 600 block of West 7th Street. The dogs that were barking were brought inside.

about 12 hours ago, Casey Hill
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Day Shift Summary. 4/8/26:

A verbal domestic was reported in the area of Southwinds.

A peace disturbance was reported in the 400 block of E. 5th St.

A private property motor vehicle crash occurred in the 800 block of Washington Corners.

A motor vehicle crash occurred in the area of Hwy 47 and E. 8th St.

A motor vehicle crash occurred in the area of Hwy A and Steutermann Rd.

A female was arrested for operating a vehicle without a valid license in the area of Hwy 47 and E. 1st St.

ARRESTS DO NOT IMPLY GUILT

1 day ago, Chad Sloan
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✅ The Half-Cent Transportation Sales Tax has been extended!

The City of Washington is grateful to our residents for their continued investment in our roads, infrastructure, and community safety. These funds will support ongoing transportation improvements that benefit everyone.

Thank you for your continued support of our community!

1 day ago, City of Washington
City of Washington River Bridge with text reading: Transportation sales tax passes! Thank you Washington!
✅ The Half-Cent Capital Improvement Sales Tax renewal has passed!

The City of Washington is grateful to our residents for their continued investment in our community's infrastructure, services, and public spaces. These funds go directly toward improvements that benefit everyone.

Thank you for your continued support of our community!
1 day ago, City of Washington
City of Washington River Skyline with text reading  Capital Improvement Sales Tax Passes! Thank you Washington!

Night Shift Summary. Date:04-07-2026

A missing person report was taken.

A female subject was arrested in the area of 5th Street and Washington Ave.

Traffic crash reported in the area of Highway 100 and West Pride Drive.

Arrests do not imply guilt.

1 day ago, Matt Cooper
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The City has its Stormwater Management Plan available from March 26th to May 2nd online for public comments. This is part of the requirement for the City’s stormwater operating permit renewal through DNR. Click on the link below for more information.

https://www.washmo.gov/stormwater

#SWPPP #washmo #waterwisewednesday

2 days ago, Charles Stankovic
Stormwater running along curb into grated inlet
Please join us in welcoming our newest officer, Ryan Rapert (DSN 295)! Officer Rapert graduated from the police academy on Thursday, April 2nd, and was officially sworn in as a patrol officer last night. We’re proud to have him on our team!
2 days ago, Elizabeth Broeker
graduation
swearing in
signing the oath
pinning
Chief and mayor

Night Shift Summary. Date:04-06-2026

Suspicious person in the area of Washington Square.

Suspicious person in the area of A Roy drive.

2 days ago, Matt Cooper
Police car lights with the text "Night Shift Summary"
♻️ E-Cycle Event – April 11 ♻️

Got old electronics collecting dust? Bring them to the Washington Fairgrounds (Swine Pavilion) on Saturday, April 11 from 9 AM–Noon for safe, responsible recycling.

💻 Computers | 📱 Phones | 🖨️ Printers & more

Help keep e-waste out of landfills and support a cleaner, more sustainable community. Staff will be on-site to assist and answer questions! 🌎✨
3 days ago, City of Washington
Electronics Recycling Event flyer with list of recycling fees

📢 NOTICE

All City of Washington Park bathrooms are now OPEN for the season!

We’re happy to welcome residents and visitors back to enjoy the park with full access to facilities. Please help keep our parks clean and safe for everyone.

🌳 Enjoy the season!

3 days ago, Ashley Newman
Image of a playground taken from a parking lot looking up a hill. Reads, Bathrooms open at all parks.
🚛 Dumpster Bulk Pickup Schedule

Bulk item collection for properties served by dumpsters will occur during the following weeks:

April 20–24
October 19–23

Pickup will take place on each property’s regularly scheduled dumpster service day only, not throughout the entire week. Please place bulk items at the designated collection area prior to your normal service day.
3 days ago, City of Washington
dumpster service notice

Night Shift Summary 04/05/2026

Non-injury traffic crash on Highway A at Highway 100.

Questions regarding an attempted scam on Nickridge Drive. Reporting party did great and did not give any personal information to the scammers.

Property damage reported in the 400 block of West 5th Street.

Peace disturbance on Windy Hills Drive. Subject causing the disturbance stopped for the night.

Assault reported in the 600 block of East 9th Street.

3 days ago, Casey Hill
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Day Shift Summary. 4/5/26:

Check the well being conducted in the area of Hwy 100 and Hwy 47.

Peace disturbance was reported in the 600 block of Penn St.

Found property was located and turned into the PD.

A traffic complaint was reported in the 2200 block of Brookview Dr.

3 days ago, Chad Sloan
Police Car Lights with the text "Day Shift Summary"

Night Shift Summary 04/04/26

Subject came into the PD with questions regarding a possible scam. They did not give any information or money to the scammers.

Peace disturbance reported on Whispering Oaks Drive. Subject causing the disturbance left.

Hazards removed from the roadway in the 500 block of East 5th Street.

Alarm on Vernaci Drive. Accidental.

Peace disturbance in the 6000 block of Highway 100. Subjects agreed to keep the noise down.

Fraud reported in the 500 block of West Front Street. Subject passed a counterfeit $20.00 bill.

5 days ago, Casey Hill
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Day Shift Summary 04/04/26

Trespassing was reported in the 900 block of E. 5th St.

A female was arrested for driving while intoxicated in the area of Washington Square.

Assisted EMS with a sick case in the 1000 block of E. 5th St.

A peace disturbance was reported in the 1300 block of Stafford St.

ARRESTS DO NOT IMPLY GUILT

5 days ago, Chad Sloan
Police Car Lights with the text "Day Shift Summary"

Night Shift Summary 04/03/26

Subject came into the PD with questions about child custody.

Peace disturbance in the 900 block of East 5th Street. Subject was needed medical attention and was left in care of hospital staff.

Peace disturbance, dogs barking, in the 1100 block of West 9th Street. Dogs were brought inside.

Suspicious vehicle was checked on in the 500 block of Alberta Lane. Subjects were asked to move along.

Intoxicated subject was located in the 300 block of West Front Street. Subject was unable to find someone to pick them up and was taken into protective custody.

Checked on a subject in the 5000 block of Highway 100. Subject was given a ride home by a family member.

5 days ago, Casey Hill
Police car lights with the text "Night Shift Summary"

Day Shift Summary 04/03/26

Check the well being conducted in the 200 block of E. 14th St.

Fraud was reported in the 1900 block of High St.

Check the well being conducted in the area of Jefferson St. and 14th St.

A private property motor vehicle crash occurred in the 900 block of E. 1st St.

A motor vehicle crash occurred in the area of Hwy 100 and Clay St.

Officers responded to an alarm sounding in the 6200 block of Bluff Rd.

5 days ago, Chad Sloan
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