The logjam in Washington over immigration reform has led to an unintended consequence: Fraud. For years, the federal government in San Antonio has targeted so-called “notarios,” or scammers who promise miracles to immigrants who need legal papers.

If someone asked you, “How do you define American?” what would you say?

Arizona is taking in more money than had been expected this year and that has led to a projected budget surplus for fiscal year 2012. But  State Schools Superintendent John Huppenthal is not asking for more dollars for education.

The City of Phoenix is issuing its annual warning today against shooting guns into the air this holiday season.

Phoenix is a great place to study climate change, scientists say -- because it's hot here in a way that they predict other American cities soon will be.

A local pro sports team is taking the use of social media to another level. The Phoenix Suns begin their regular season tonight at US Airways Center with a team on the floor, and another in cyberspace.

The federal government doesn’t know if they have enough Mexican gray wolves to successfully save the species in the southwest.

Maricopa County Sheriff Joe Arpaio says he wants to avoid a court battle with the Department of Justice.

No lawmakers or lobbyists will be charged with breaking any laws after an eight-month investigation by the Maricopa County Attorney’s Office. 

The federal government has approved two large renewable energy projects near Phoenix and San Diego. And in Nevada, Clark County announced a land deal with a Chinese company to build a massive solar project.