
Crews will be coming around November 4 and December 2 to pick up your leaves. Please rake excess leaves to the curb but leave them in your yard. Leaves in the street and in gutters are both unsafe for motorists and a detriment for stormwater control.
#pileupyourleaves #recycleyardwaste
#SWPPP #washmo #waterwisewednesday


To help with efficiency of waste collection, Windy Hills Subdivision and properties along West Fifth Street near Highway 100, waste and recycling collection will change from Friday to Thursday. This will be a permanent change starting Thursday, October 31. The contractor will continue for two weeks to check on Fridays after the start of this change. After that, waste will only be collected on Thursdays if placed at the curb on time. Addresses affected include those located on the following streets: Windy Ridge Drive Windy Hills Drive West Fifth Street addresses 1559 - 1701 West Fifth Villas The attached map indicating the location of the change.

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We will be in an area of elevated fire danger this afternoon due to gusty south winds, low relative humidity, and dry dead fuels.
City of Washington Emergency Management


Shift Summary - Nights 10/28/24
Suspicious activity was reported on the Washington Bridge.
Check the well being in the 5800 block of Hwy 100.
Assisted WFD with an alarm in the 600 block of MacArthur St. A female was arrested on fugitive warrants.
Assisted WAAD with an involuntary commitment order.
A domestic was reported in the area of Southwinds.
ARRESTS DO NOT IMPLY GUILT

Day Shift Summary 10/29/2024
Non-injury private property crash in the 100 block of East 5th Street.
Stealing reported on Vernaci Drive.
Peace disturbance reported on Norwood Court.
Leaving the scene reported on Elbert Drive.
Non-injury traffic crash on Highway 47 at East 5th Street.
Assisted with traffic control due to a crash on the bridge. MSHP worked the injury crash.

‼ NOTICE ‼ The City's first round of curbside leaf vacuum pickup will begin on Monday, November 4th. Street crews will begin on the east side of town and proceed west until complete. Our next and last pickup will begin on December 2 and follow the same path.


Dress up in your favorite costume for a Halloween Bone Hunt. Pick up a scavenger hunt entry form at the lower circulation desk on Thursday, October 31, 8:00 a.m.-8:00 p.m. Find all the bones in the children's section and win a festive treat. Fun for all ages! All Ages.


Day Shift Summary 10/28/2024
Non-injury traffic crash on Highway 47 at Heritage Hills Drive.
Peace disturbance reported in the 1800 block of East 9th Street.
Checked on a female panhandling on A. Roy Drive.

All questions about the Election can all be directed to Franklin County at (636) 583-6364. Early voting takes place through November 4th in Union at the Franklin County Clerk's Office located at 400 East Locust Street.
If you are voting on November 5th and need to know what ward you are in, check out our interactive ward map: https://arcg.is/1KWyHv


Congratulations to the winners of our annual Fire Prevention poster contest!
This year’s theme is: “Smoke Alarms- Make Them Work For You!”
Laila Alfermann, Olivia Breen, Lynleigh Breitenbach, Blake Brinker, Cameron Busch, McKinley Dobsch, Annabeth Gildehaus, Nora Holdmeyer, Sadie Klutenkamper, Kohen Koirtyohann, Darcy Kuenzel, Claire Leesmann, Anna Pelster, Mackenzie Peters, Grace Rettke, Lainey Russel-Neier, Emma Thornton, and Grace Weber.





Please come by to see us on Halloween night! We would love to see your costumes! 5-8 p.m., 200 E. 14th St.
WFD call summary Oct. 13-26
10/14: alarm, Whispering Woods Ct.
vehicle fire, Carriage Ct.
10/15: mutual aid, Boles
check area, High St.
10/18: vehicle accident, Hwy 100
alarm, E. 5th St.
10/19: alarm, Elm St.
check area, High St.
10/20: assist EMS, E. 6th St.
vehicle accident, Hwy 100
blocked roadway, Kopp Ln.
10/21: outdoor fire, E. 8th St.
assist EMS, Julie Marie Ln.
10/22: alarm, W. 5th St.
THANK YOU to crews from
Union and Pacific, assisting
with funeral
10/23: alarm, E. 6th St.
10/24: assist EMS, High St.
10/25: alarm, E. 3rd St.
10/26: vehicle accident, Hwy 100
check area, Boone St.
alarm, E. 5th St.
Professional Volunteer Service since 1852 #wfd #volunteerfiredepartment #washmo


Summary Nights 10/26/24
A male and female were issued trespass warnings in the area of Phoenix Center Drive.
Officers responded to an overdose in the area of Valley Trailer Court.
Officers responded to the area of Southwinds for a report of a peace disturbance. Ultimately, a male subject was taken into custody for resisting arrest/detention.

10/25/2024 Dayshift Summary
Property damage report taken in the 1000 Block of Washington Heights Drive
Assault report taken at the station from a walk-in complainant
Domestic assault report taken at the East city limits of town
Stealing suspect apprehended at Walmart
Domestic assault report taken at the station from a walk-in complainant
Trespassing complaint handled on the parking lot of Washington Crossing
Peace disturbance resolved at Mercy Hospital
Civil matter handled in the 1000 Block of East 5th St
Homeless activity handled on High St
Walk-in complaint of fraud handled at the station
Traffic enforcement activities and report writing
and follow ups from previous reports.

Happy Halloween from the Washington Public Library! It was great to see all the costumes at the YMCA Trunk or Treat! May the Force be with You this Halloween!





Today, many family and friends of Terry Sullentrup had the honor of attending his induction into the Missouri Veterans Hall of Fame. We miss Terry and are so proud of his service to our country and our fire department.



Did you know that the library is a Franklin County drop-off location for the Warners' Warm-Up Winter Coat Drive? The donation box is located in the main entrance and donations will be accepted through Sunday, November 3.


Washington voters:


Please avoid any outdoor burning!


Night Shift Summary 10/23/2024
A report was taken for a runaway juvenile.
A report was taken for found property.