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1. New task force announces 3 arrests in Colorado Springs for suspected child sex crimes (kktv.com) — A new FBI-led task force based in Colorado Springs has already helped police arrest three local men on child sex-crime charges after a July undercover operation. The joint effort between CSPD, the FBI, and the El Paso County Sheriff's Office is tackling a surge in Internet Crimes Against Children cases, with 116 investigations opened in just the first seven months of 2026.
2. Meet Java! The HSPPR Pet of the week (krdo.com) — If you're looking to adopt in Colorado Springs, Java is a 1‑year‑old longhair cat at the Humane Society of the Pikes Peak Region whose adoption fee is waived this week. She's a bit shy but does well with gentle handling and has lived with cats and dogs. You can meet her at HSPPR's Abbot Lane shelter or browse other adoptable pets online.
3. Colorado Springs tattoo expo is a sensuous feast of ink and art (gazette.com) — Tattoo fans can head to the Norris-Penrose Event Center in Colorado Springs today for the Villain Arts Tattoo Festival, running 11 a.m. to 8 p.m. The national touring expo brings artists from across Colorado and beyond, with locals like Robert Valencia turning their bodies into elaborate canvases. Tickets are $25, and walk‑ins are welcome for new ink.
4. These Are the Best Colorado Cities for First-Time Homebuyers (wearemontrose.com) — Colorado Springs ranks among WalletHub's top 50 U.S. cities for first-time homebuyers, joining Centennial and Longmont as standout Colorado markets. The ranking weighs affordability, real estate conditions, and quality of life, with several other Front Range cities also scoring well. The piece also notes Thornton and Arvada as particularly strong options for new buyers.
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