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Voter Guide for the June 30 Primary Election
- June 9, 2026
Johnstown voters will participate in the Primary Election on Tuesday, June 30, 2026, followed by…
Johnstown BBQ Day Celebrates Local Tradition with Parade, Car Show, Music, and Fireworks
- June 8, 2026
Johnstown’s annual BBQ Day returned Saturday, June 6, with a full day of events across…
Johnstown BBQ Day returns Saturday as town celebrates America 250 and Colorado 150
- June 4, 2026
Johnstown’s annual BBQ Day celebration returns Saturday, June 6, bringing one of the town’s longest-running…
48-Year Sentence Issued in 2023 Storage Unit Standoff Near Johnstown
- June 4, 2026
A Larimer County man has been sentenced to 48 years in the Colorado Department of…
Johnstown Approves Contract for Sunrise Park Playground Replacement
- June 1, 2026
The Johnstown Town Council unanimously approved a contract with Go Play, LLC for the replacement…
Development and Growth
UCHealth Purchases More Than 130 Acres Near Highway 56 and I-25 East of Berthoud
- May 24, 2026
UCHealth has purchased a large piece of land near Colorado Highway 56 and Interstate 25…
Johnstown Ranked Among Fastest-Growing Communities in America
- May 15, 2026
The Town of Johnstown is now officially one of the fastest-growing communities in the United…
CR 46 Now Open From Colorado Blvd (CR13) and Telep Ave (CR15)
- May 8, 2026
A newly improved section of County Road 46 is now open to traffic between Colorado…
Major Roundabout Planned for WCR 13 and 50
- May 5, 2026
The Johnstown Town Council has approved a major infrastructure project that will significantly reshape one…
Johnstown Marks 119 Years Since Incorporation
- May 13, 2026
Today marks the 119th anniversary of Johnstown's incorporation, a milestone that offers an opportunity to celebrate the community’s history and reflect on the events and people that shaped its founding.…
CR 46 Now Open From Colorado Blvd (CR13) and Telep Ave (CR15)
- May 8, 2026
A newly improved section of County Road 46 is now open to traffic between Colorado Boulevard (CR 13) and Telep Avenue (CR 15), following recent paving work connected to ongoing…
Major Roundabout Planned for WCR 13 and 50
- May 5, 2026
The Johnstown Town Council has approved a major infrastructure project that will significantly reshape one of the area’s busiest intersections, voting unanimously to move forward with a roundabout at Weld…
Winter Weather Advisory Issued for Johnstown, Up to 6 Inches of Snow Expected
- May 4, 2026
A Winter Weather Advisory has been issued for Johnstown, Colorado, with forecasters warning of accumulating snowfall and hazardous travel conditions across the area. According to the National Weather Service, the…
Proposed 10-Well Oil and Gas Project Advances in Johnstown Review Process
- April 25, 2026
A proposed 10-well oil and gas development within Johnstown town limits moved forward in the local review process this week, as the Planning and Zoning Commission considered a recommendation for…
🚧 Paving has begun on County Road 46 between Colorado Blvd and Telep Ave
- April 23, 2026
— If you’ve driven near CR 46 on CR 13 (Colorado Blvd.) or CR 15 (Telep Ave.), you’ve likely noticed that paving has started along County Road 46. Public records…
Town Says HOAs Cannot Fine Residents for Dead Lawns During Level 3 Restrictions
- April 21, 2026
Johnstown officials said Monday that homeowners' associations cannot fine residents for dead or brown lawns caused by compliance with the Town’s newly adopted Level 3 water restrictions. During Monday’s meeting…