An annual report that measures the well-being of children showed slight improvement for Arizona kids, but the Grand Canyon state remained among the lowest-ranked states. According to the 2023 Kids Count Data Book, published Wednesday by the Annie E. Casey Foundation, the data book ranked Arizona 39th overall. Read more about the data and the well-being of children in the state.

While Arizona is known for its summer heat, several Southern U.S. states saw triple-digit temperatures over the weekend. Meteorologists said that dangerous and potentially record-breaking temperatures would continue into midweek over southern Texas and much of the Gulf Coast. Storms producing damaging winds, hail and possibly tornadoes could strike the lower Mississippi Valley.

Lastly, the city of Maricopa celebrated culture and freedom at the Juneteenth event. Check out this gallery, where attendees gave speeches, danced and recognized the significance of the holiday.