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Community Neighbor Nights is coming to the Johnstown Community YMCA on Friday, June 19.The free event will include food ...
06/15/2026

Community Neighbor Nights is coming to the Johnstown Community YMCA on Friday, June 19.

The free event will include food trucks, live music, games, bounce houses, family activities, and more. It’s a chance for Johnstown families, neighbors, and community members to enjoy a summer evening together.

The event runs from 6 to 9 p.m. at the Johnstown Community YMCA, located at 165 Settler Way. No registration is required.

Read more from Johnstown Republic:
https://www.johnstownrepublic.com/community-neighbor-nights-coming-to-johnstown-ymca-on-june-19/

Larimer County health officials are reminding residents to take precautions outdoors after tularemia, also known as “rab...
06/15/2026

Larimer County health officials are reminding residents to take precautions outdoors after tularemia, also known as “rabbit fever,” was detected in a dead rabbit near Berthoud.

While the confirmed case was not in Johnstown, Berthoud is nearby and the county says tularemia is naturally present in Larimer County, meaning residents in surrounding communities should use caution when mowing, gardening, walking pets, or spending time outdoors.

The county says residents should avoid handling sick or dead wildlife, keep children and pets away from rabbits and rodents, use insect repellent, check for ticks, and wear gloves or a mask when doing yard work in areas where dead animals may have been present.

Read more from Johnstown Republic:
https://www.johnstownrepublic.com/larimer-county-health-officials-warn-of-tularemia-after-dead-rabbit-tests-positive-near-berthoud/

🚧 Safety upgrades are coming to a busy Weld County intersection.Weld County is adding two additional stop signs and rumb...
06/11/2026

🚧 Safety upgrades are coming to a busy Weld County intersection.

Weld County is adding two additional stop signs and rumble strips at Weld County Road 34 and Weld County Road 17, turning the intersection into a four-way stop.

County officials say the changes are intended to improve safety and reduce broadside crashes at the intersection, which sees more than 5,600 vehicles each day.

Read more here:
https://www.johnstownrepublic.com/safety-upgrades-coming-to-weld-county-road-34-and-road-17-intersection/

Johnstown-area voters will participate in the June 30 Primary Election, with ballots beginning to go out as early as Jun...
06/09/2026

Johnstown-area voters will participate in the June 30 Primary Election, with ballots beginning to go out as early as June 8th.

We put together a local voter guide with key dates, voting methods, rules for unaffiliated voters, county election links, and helpful resources for Weld and Larimer County voters.

Read more from Johnstown Republic:
https://www.johnstownrepublic.com/voter-guide-for-the-june-30-primary-election/

Voters should always verify the most current information through GoVoteColorado.gov or their county clerk’s office before voting.

Johnstown BBQ Day 2026 brought another full day of small-town tradition, with the parade, car show, downtown vendors, mu...
06/08/2026

Johnstown BBQ Day 2026 brought another full day of small-town tradition, with the parade, car show, downtown vendors, music, food, family activities, and fireworks.

We put together a follow-up article with photos from the day and a recap of the celebration.

Now we want to hear from you — what was your favorite part of BBQ Day this year?

Share your best photos, favorite moments, or memories from the day in the comments. We’d love to see the celebration through the eyes of the community.

Read the recap here:
https://www.johnstownrepublic.com/johnstown-bbq-day-celebrates-local-tradition-with-parade-car-show-music-and-fireworks/

Johnstown BBQ Day returns this Saturday, June 6, as the town celebrates this year’s America 250 and Colorado 150 theme.T...
06/04/2026

Johnstown BBQ Day returns this Saturday, June 6, as the town celebrates this year’s America 250 and Colorado 150 theme.

The annual celebration is one of Johnstown’s longest-running community traditions and is expected to include the parade, vendors, live music, food, fireworks, and more.

Read more from Johnstown Republic:
https://www.johnstownrepublic.com/johnstown-bbq-day-returns-saturday-as-town-celebrates-america-250-and-colorado-150/

Are you planning to attend BBQ Day this year? What part of the celebration are you most looking forward to?

A Larimer County man has been sentenced to 48 years in prison following a 2023 standoff at a self-storage facility near ...
06/04/2026

A Larimer County man has been sentenced to 48 years in prison following a 2023 standoff at a self-storage facility near the Johnstown exit on I-25, according to the Weld County District Attorney’s Office.

Prosecutors said Zachary Widener barricaded himself inside a storage unit, threatened law enforcement, and later drove a truck through the storage unit door, narrowly missing deputies. No deputies were injured.

Read more from Johnstown Republic:
https://www.johnstownrepublic.com/48-year-sentence-issued-in-2023-storage-unit-standoff-near-johnstown/

Johnstown Town Council Approves Sunrise Park Playground Replacement ContractThe Johnstown Town Council unanimously appro...
06/02/2026

Johnstown Town Council Approves Sunrise Park Playground Replacement Contract

The Johnstown Town Council unanimously approved a contract with Go Play, LLC for the Sunrise Park Playground Equipment Replacement project during its June 1 meeting.

The project will replace aging playground equipment in both the north and south playground areas at Sunrise Park. Plans include a Rustic Fort theme, new play structures, swings, climbing features, slides, poured-in-place rubber surfacing, and additional play options for children of different ages.

The approved contract totals $550,840.55 and is part of the town’s ongoing effort to update playground equipment at local parks.

Read more:
https://www.johnstownrepublic.com/johnstown-approves-contract-for-sunrise-park-playground-replacement/

Image credit: Rendering courtesy of the Town of Johnstown agenda packet. Design prepared by Go Play, LLC and Superior Recreational Products.

Johnstown residents — who is your preferred internet provider?For years, many residents relied heavily on TDS for high-s...
05/28/2026

Johnstown residents — who is your preferred internet provider?

For years, many residents relied heavily on TDS for high-speed internet. When outages happened, one of the biggest frustrations was the lack of another comparable high-speed option in some areas of town.

Since Comcast/Xfinity became available in Johnstown in 2024, many residents have had another provider to consider.

Johnstown Republic is gathering local feedback.

Please vote in our website poll:
https://www.johnstownrepublic.com/johnstown-internet-provider-poll/

Then comment below with your experience.

We are especially interested in:

Reliability
Outages
Speed
Customer service
Pricing
Installation experience
Whether you switched providers
Whether internet service has improved since Comcast/Xfinity became available

The poll also includes other provider options, including Quantum Fiber, CenturyLink, Rise Broadband, Vistabeam, T-Mobile Home Internet, Verizon 5G Home Internet, Starlink, and Other.

Johnstown Republic is not affiliated with TDS, Comcast, Xfinity, or any internet provider. This is an informal community feedback poll.

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