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Yard waste, such as grass clippings and leaves, do not belong in a storm drain. Not only do they clog the storm system and cause unnecessary flooding, but organic debris also pollutes our waterways and can cause eutrophication – a reduction in oxygen levels in our rivers and lakes which harms and kills aquatic wildlife. #cleanthedrains #recycleyardwaste #SWPPP #washmo #waterwisewednesday

7/16/2024 Dayshift Summary Lots of calls regarding the flash flooding Water rescue near Borgia HS Major traffic crash at HWY 47/E14th St Civil matter handled on Lakeview Drive Code enforcement activities CIT transport conducted Minor traffic crash nHWY 100/Bedford center Found property Check the well being Traffic enforcement activities Report writing activities Vehicle maintenance

The Agnes Nolting Aquatic Center will remain CLOSED for the rest of the day, July 16. Swim lessons are still on for 6:45 p.m., weather permitting.

Due to the weather, the pool will not open until 3 p.m. today, July 16.

Night shift 7/15/2024 vehicle vs deer near Hwy 100 and Rabbit Trail Drive directed patrols, traffic stops, business checks

7/15/2024 Dayshift Summary Subject caught illegally dumping trash Homeless subject arrested for urinating in public Wildlife call at Washington West Elementary Assisted hospital security with the check of the well-being of a recent patient Walk in Fraud report Suspicious person reported in the area of the fairgrounds Peace disturbance reported in the area of 200 West Front St Traffic enforcement activities Code enforcement follow-ups Ordinance violation at the riverfront Civil standbys requested at 2 separate addresses Child custody dispute on Rand St.

Thank You to Peggy for guiding the Teens/Tweens through a Paint & Pizza session last Friday at the Library. Look at these amazing paintings!

This week’s theme for #ParksandRecMonth is to “Fit In” and highlight our health and wellness programs. While the Parks Department does not operate and run the little league programs, we do maintain the fields they play on. These programs are essential for youth and adolescence development through sports and our department takes pride in keeping the fields in pristine condition. #WhereYouBelong #ParksandRecMonth24

This Imperial Moth was trying to beat the heat at the library side entrance this morning. Come see us today, we have a lot to offer and it's a great way to cool off!

REMINDER! We are in a heat advisory till 8:00 p.m. this evening. Please stay hydrated and take frequent breaks if you are doing any outdoor activities.

Night Shift Summary 7/14/2024 A peace disturbance occurred in the 600 block of W 5th. Officers checked the wellbeing of a subject in the area of Washington Square. Officers checked the wellbeing of a subject in the 1100 block of Horn Street, who was later transported to the hospital for a mental health evaluation.

Day Shift Summary 07/14/2024 Removed hazards from the roadway on Highway 100 at A. Roy Drive. Intoxicated subject was reported in the area of East 5th Street and Highway 47. Subject was taken into protective custody. 2 dogs were reported in a vehicle with the windows up on Vernaci Drive. The windows were up, but the vehicle was running with the A/C on.

Yesterday we had the solemn honor of assisting with the funeral of former Union FPD and Boone County Assistant Chief Matthew Tobben. He was a training partner, mentor, friend and cousin to members of our department. He was a good man who died while saving others in a swiftwater flooding event, and he will be missed. This scripture was read at his funeral service: “Then I heard the voice of the Lord saying, ‘Whom shall I send, and who will go for us?’ And I said, ‘Here am I; send me!’ " -Isiah 6:8-13 Asst. Chief Tobben was a man that lived the meaning of "send me". Rest in peace, Brother. WFD call summary July 8-13 7/8: alarm, High St. assist WPD, Jade Ln. train derailment, Old Hwy 100 7/9: assist EMS, A. Roy Dr. alarm, Blue Jay Dr. alarm, Dawn Dr. wires, Hwy KK vehicle accident, Hwy KK vehicle accident, Hwy 100 7/11: assist EMS, Clark Dr. assist EMS, Clark Dr. alarm, Lange Dr. river rescue, Missouri river 7/12: wires, W. 7th St. 7/13: funeral duty, Union Professional Volunteer Service since 1852 #wfd #volunteerfiredepartment #washmo

Night Shift Summary 7/13/2024 A subject was issued a citation in the area of W 5th Street and Birchwood Court for No Valid Operators License. A subject was arrested in the area of Jefferson Street and Market Street for Driving While Intoxicated and No Valid Operators License. The subject also had several warrants for their arrest.

Dangerous heat expected today and tomorrow. Please stay hydrated, take frequent breaks and avoid prolonged outdoor exposure.

Shift Summary, Day Shift 7/13/24 A suspicious vehicle was reported in the 1800 block of Vernaci. A male was arrested on warrants in the 1300 block of Stafford Street. An alarm was sounding in the 800 block of Fieldcrest. Officers handled a child custody issue on Fair Street. A traffic accident occurred in the 500 block of Washington Square. Hazards were reported in the roadway on Westlink Drive. A stealing report was taken on Rose Lane. A business alarm was sounding in the 1800 block of Hwy A. An animal complaint was taken on Vossbrink Drive. A male was arrested for protective custody on Elbert Drive. A peace disturbance was reported in the 200 block of Fair Street. A peace disturbance was reported in the 2000 block of Eckelkamp Court. A stealing report was taken in the 1700 block of A Roy drive. An animal complaint was handled in the 800 block of W 2nd Street.

Night Shift Summary 7/6/2024 A leaving the scene occurred in the 2600 block of Stonecrest Drive. A subject was arrested in the area of Stafford Street and W 9th Street for Driving While Intoxicated and Driving While Revoked. A peace disturbance occurred in the area of Front Street and Elm Street.

Day Shift Summary 07/12/2024 Homeless activity on Phoenix Center Drive. Subjects had left prior to our arrival. Assist EMS on Wenona Court. Found property on Tiemann Drive. Keys were turned in and later returned to the owner. Hazards were removed from the roadway on Highway 100 near High Street. Homeless activity, checked on a male subject lying in the grass in the 5800 block of Highway 100. Subject was fine. Derelict vehicle was tagged in the 600 block of Cedar Street.

Save the date for the 3rd Annual Witches on Main Street - Thursday, October 3, 2024!

Look at the new board games the library will have available soon for checkout! Lots of kid-friendly games for family fun time! You can put a hold on these games in the Library Online Catalog or the Missouri Evergreen App.