Colorado Springs father says he'll clean house to get son back

COLORADO SPRINGS - Hazmat crews were at a home where a boy with autism was found naked, living in a home littered with human waste.

Denver Colorado Weather Forecast

Last updated by Forecaster Belen De Leon

TODAY:  Partly cloudy, breezy and mild with a chance for isolated storms after 2pm. Afternoon highs will be from 74 to 82 degrees.

TONIGHT: Shower activity ending around sunset along the urban corridor, with a continued chance for storms on the Eastern Plains. Partly cloudy, breezy and mild. Overnight lows from 43 to 46 degrees.

Traffic, road closures for Colfax Marathon

KUSA - The Colfax Marathon celebrates a vibrant street and encourages healthy and fit communities.

Clean out your home office for the 9NEWS Shred-a-thon

KUSA - The 2013 Shred-a-thon will be held at five metro-area locations on May 18. The Shred-a-thon will run from 7 a.m. to noon on May 18.

NM mom: I followed instincts in chasing abductor

ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (AP) -- Melissa Torrez didn't even think when teenagers in her apartment complex said a man had just grabbed her 4-year-old girl and drove away.

Winning numbers drawn in 'Mega Millions' game

DENVER - The winning numbers in Friday evening's drawing of the "Mega Millions" game were:

Escaped inmate caught in Denver

DENVER (AP) - A convict who walked away from a minimum security facility a month age has been apprehended in Denver.

Colfax Marathon jumps major hurdle

DENVER- Colfax Marathon coordinators had to jump over a major hurdle on Friday. 

Colorado sheriffs sue over new gun restrictions

DENVER (AP) - Most of Colorado's elected sheriffs are trying to strike new gun restrictions with a federal lawsuit against the state that argues the laws violate the right to bear arms.

Healthcare rates expected to increase in Colo.

DENVER - Colorado insurance companies submitted their new plans to the Colorado Division of Insurance on May 15. The initial analysis of those new rates will be released to the public on May 22. 

DU issues warning after date rape drug reports

DENVER - Women have been slipped date rape drugs at multiple bars around the University of Denver, according to an alert issued by the university.

Report: Michael Phelps planning comeback

(AP) - Is Michael Phelps planning a comeback?

Former director of Larimer County Child Advocacy Center accused of stealing thousands from organization

FORT COLLINS - The former director of the Larimer County Child Advocacy Center is accused of stealing more than $14,000 from the organization.

'The Voice' brings back Aguilera, Cee Lo Green

NEW YORK (AP) -- "The Voice" is leaving the judging drama to its rivals

Death highlights mental health concerns of family

DENVER - Denver prosecutors have decided not to charge anyone with the death of a 33-year old man at the corner of 20th and Larimer Streets earlier this year despite the fact that early on the Denver Coroner's Office ruled the death a homicide. 

Refinery woes cause nationwide gas price spike

USA TODAY - Troubles at several oil refineries are driving gasoline prices sharply higher in the Midwest, and the regional shortages are expected to boost pump prices nationwide.

Putting Western Union to the test

DENVER - Romance scam victims in the U.S. reported losing $56 million last year. Crooks like to siphon that money from their unsuspecting love interests through international money transfer services. 

Pa. coffee run leads to hatchet hitchhiker arrest

ELIZABETH, N.J. (AP) -- Two cups of coffee ended life on the run for an Internet sensation known as Kai the hatchet-wielding hitchhiker.

Jodi Arias victim's family makes dramatic statement

PHOENIX (AP) - Steven Alexander stood before the jury, looked up at a family picture and grimaced and cried as he ticked off the list of problems that have befallen him in the five years since his brother was murdered: ulcers, depression, a separation from his wife, nightmares.

More than 90 death certificates lost

DENVER - More than 90 death certificates were lost and the Colorado Department of Public Health says they have no idea where they are.