Author: Compiled by Mark Harden, Colorado Politics

ELIZABETH Growth concerns prompt recall attempt in town Residents of a town in Elbert County want to recall their elected officials, saying they aren’t doing enough to regulate growth. The town clerk in Elizabeth recently verified signatures on recall petitions for the six town trustees and mayor. Recall proponents accuse the town leaders on a…

STATEWIDE Colorado confirms more cases of vaping-related illness Colorado health officials have confirmed six cases of vaping-related illness since the state announced its first case in August. The state Department of Health previously announced four known reports before confirming two more Sept. 18. Officials say the illness has hospitalized four in Colorado and is affecting…

COLORADO SPRINGS FBI reviewing police shooting of black teen The FBI says it’s reviewing the fatal police shooting of a black teenager in Colorado Springs to determine whether it involved a civil rights violation. The FBI is looking into the Aug. 3 shooting of 19-year-old De’Von Bailey. Bailey was shot in the back and elbow…