Washington City Council

Washington police dog Styx loves his tennis ball. So much that he accidentally swallowed it and had to have it surgically removed. But he's OK. Police Chief Jeff Stevens said Styx is recovering well.

The chief legal officer for the company that wants to open the first adult-use cannabis dispensary in Washington assured city council members Monday that the building will be discreet and safe.

The city of Washington is named after George Washington. A silhouette of Washington's face is a prominent part of the city's logo. A focus group is exploring whether it's time to ditch the silhouette for a more modern logo.

Washington City Council members heard Monday from opponents of what would be the city's first adult-use cannabis dispensary. The dispensary is planned for the intersection of Centennial and McClugage.

Catastrophic engine failure has taken the Washington Police Department's current canine vehicle out of commission, perhaps forever. The Washington City Council came to the rescue this week.

Washington voters don't want golf carts being driven on city streets. At least the nearly 19% of registered voters who weighed in on the issue in a nonbinding referendum on primary election ballot.

The Washington City Council took a detour from city business Monday to salute the state champion Washington Community High School girls basketball team and to receive recognition for the Nofsinger Road realignment project.

The Washington Police Department's new deputy chiefs were sworn in this week. Steve Smith and Brian Simpson are only the third and fourth people to hold the position since it was created in 2007.

An intersection on one on Washington's busiest roads will be made safer for pedestrians. City council on Monday approved the installation of flashing beacons at Dallas Road and Westminster Drive.

The Washington Police Department will be adding to its command structure. The city council approved a recommendation from Chief Jeff Stevens to add a second deputy chief to his department's roster.