Monday, October 20, 2025

Good Morning! On this day in 1918, Arizona met its quota for selling government-issued bonds to support World War I efforts. This undated photo shows a bond sale in Tucson.

Did you know Arizona is holding about $2 billion in unclaimed money and valuables in a vault beneath the Department of Revenue? See if any of it belongs to you.

If you’re tired of mystery calls and spam texts and feeling like your personal information is floating around online, this eye-opening report explains why it’s happening and how today’s sponsor, Incogni, can help stop it.

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Taxpayers Foot $30M in DCS Settlements

Arizona taxpayers have paid more than $30 million since 2016 to settle lawsuits over alleged failures in the state Department of Child Services system.

The payouts include $750,000 to an autistic teen improperly removed from her family and abused in a group home, and $6.8 million to an unidentified abused minor.

Three recent child deaths have prompted further scrutiny of the state’s child welfare system. In one of the cases, DCS had received multiple reports of abuse and neglect over four years.

Jail Fire Prompts Call for Upgrades

A malfunctioning electric door motor sparked a fire at the Cochise County Jail in Bisbee on Friday, with 10 staff members and two inmates treated for smoke inhalation.

Sheriff Mark Dannels said the 1985-built jail is overdue for major upgrades. “For years, we have been applying band-aids to challenges that require surgery,” he said.

In the electrical fire, toxic fumes filled a loading area and a hallway leading to the kitchen, prompting a lockdown. The fire was quickly contained.

The section of the jail remains closed while repairs and safety inspections continue.

Homeownership Dreams Delayed

Rising costs continue to drive up the average age of homebuyers and force many to delay or give up on homeownership, new reports show.

Leonidas Love, 39, of Phoenix, said high housing costs forced him to rent, noting that his childhood home in Seattle, which cost $18,000 in 1970, is now valued at $875,000. “The pricing now, it’s so hard to do everything by yourself. You need a roommate,” he said.

According to the National Association of Realtors, the median age of first-time buyers rose to 38 from 35 last year.

A Bankrate survey found that one in six potential buyers abandoned their home search in the past five years due to affordability challenges.

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Unknown Number Calling? It’s Not Random

The BBC caught scam call center workers on hidden cameras as they laughed at the people they were tricking. One worker bragged about making $250k from victims. The disturbing truth? Scammers don’t pick phone numbers at random. They buy your data from brokers.

Once your data is out there, it’s not just calls. It’s phishing, impersonation, and identity theft. That’s why we recommend Incogni: They delete your info from the web, monitor for new threats, and keep erasing your data as new risks appear.

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➤ Statewide: Some Arizonans abruptly lost access to unemployment benefits due to glitches in the state’s new payment system. (Watch)

➤ Statewide: Thousands participated in No Kings protests against the Trump administration over the weekend. (More)

➤ Tucson: The FBI offered a $10,000 reward for information leading to the arrest of a masked man accused of inciting violence and damaging an immigration facility in June. (Photo)

➤ Casa Grande: A pilot suffered non-life-threatening injuries when his small plane’s engine failed, forcing an emergency landing that left the aircraft overturned. (More)

➤ Tucson: U.S. Rep.-elect Adelita Grijalva’s swearing-in remained on hold as the U.S. House remained out of session during the partial federal government shutdown. (More)

➤ Maricopa County: Thomas Brown pleaded not guilty to first-degree murder in the May shooting deaths of two Phoenix high schoolers on a camping trip. (Watch)

➤ The Arizona Cardinals dropped their fifth straight game on Sunday, falling 27–23 to Green Bay and slipping to last place in the NFC West. (More)

➤ A 33-yard pass from Sam Leavitt with less than a minute to play set up the game-winning touchdown as Arizona State beat No. 7 Texas Tech 26-22 on Saturday in Tempe. (Recap)

➤ The Arizona Wildcats’ fourth-quarter rally fell short as the team lost to Houston 31-28 on a last-second field goal Saturday in Houston. (Recap)

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➤ The Arizona Science Center in Phoenix unveiled its Dorrance Dome, a 200-seat theater wrapped in a 360-degree LED screen for immersive space, nature, and art experiences. (Photo)

➤ Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co. is pursuing a second land purchase, seeking to accelerate its expansion in Phoenix to meet growing chip demand. (Watch)

➤ A dozen local wineries offered tastings, sales, and activities this weekend at the Willcox Wine Country Fall Festival. (Watch)

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Sick of Scam Calls? Scared of Identity Theft?

Becoming truly anonymous online is hard—but it’s not impossible. Experts say there are several steps you can take:

Use a VPN all the time
Buy a burner phone instead of a smartphone
Use a secure email service instead of Gmail or Yahoo
Delete your social media accounts and associated data

Or use a data removal service like Incogni and stress less. Incogni helps you disappear online by erasing your personal data from brokers, search engines, and any site where it leaks. Build a private digital presence, layer by layer.

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➤ The Tucson Classics Car Show at The Gregory School showcased hundreds of restored vehicles while raising funds for local nonprofits. (Watch)

➤ A Phoenix Valley mother gave birth to a son after a high-risk pregnancy complicated by gestational alloimmune liver disease. (Photos)

➤ Green Valley celebrated Oktoberfest with events featuring traditional German food, beer, and music, while raising funds for Rotary Club scholarships. (Watch)

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