PHOENIX - Arizona issues 1st Turquoise Alert; officer jumps into Glendale canal to save dog; and more - here's a look at some of your top stories on FOX10Phoenix.com for Wednesday, July 23, 2025.
1. Arizona issues first Turquoise Alert
Violet Coultas (Courtesy: Arizona Department of Public Safety)
What we know:
Officials with the Arizona Department of Public Safety have issued a Turquoise Alert for Violet Coultas, a girl from Hawaii who was last seen with her non-custodial mother at Phoenix Sky Harbor Airport on July 12.
Big picture view:
DPS officials have confirmed with us that this is the first time a Turquoise Alert was issued in Arizona since it was launched earlier in July.
2. West Valley police officer jumps in canal to save dog
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What we know:
A Glendale police officer is being praised for rescuing a dog from a canal in the West Valley city.
The backstory:
The incident happened on July 16, when a 7-month-old French poodle mix got scared and ran into the canal.
3. RFK Jr.'s hiking attire choice continues to generate chatter
(Photo Courtesy: Robert F. Kennedy, Jr.)
What we know:
Secretary of Health and Human Services Robert F. Kennedy Jr. was spotted hiking Camelback Mountain on July 19, and his choice of attire for the hike - jeans - is still getting attention online.
What One Hiker Said:
"I remember thinking, ‘that wouldn’t be my choice of hiking apparel in this weather,’ but you know, kinda a generational thing," said Matt Larson, who met RFK Jr. on the trail that day.
4. Phoenix Police seeks help amid ongoing murder investigation
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What we know:
Phoenix Police officials are asking for the public's help, as they work to track down the person who allegedly shot and killed a woman in broad daylight.
The backstory:
According to a statement released by Phoenix Police, 34-year-old Alisha Hale was shot and killed on June 3, 2021, and her body was left in a desert area near I-10 and Baseline Road.
5. Story 5
What we know:
A couple's decision to join the "mile-high club" on a flight to Florida reportedly landed them in jail.
Dig deeper:
The couple, identified as Christopher Arnold and Trista Reilly, are accused of engaging in sexual activity during a flight from New York to Sarasota, Fla.
A look at your weather for tomorrow
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