St. Louis Man Charged with First-Degree Murder in 2019 Death of 7-Year-Old Xavier Usanga
Malik Ross, currently serving a federal sentence, has been charged in the 2019 shooting death of 7-year-old Xavier Usanga in Hyde Park. He faces first-degree murder, assault, and child endangerment charges, and a trial is scheduled.
SLATE Missouri Job Center to Host Apprenticeships & Trades Career Fair in St. Louis Amid City's Post-Tornado Recovery
SLATE Missouri Job Center is hosting an Apprenticeships & Trades Career Fair on September 24 in St. Louis, offering opportunities and training to job seekers, including those affected by a recent tornado.
25-Year-Old Man Charged with First-Degree Murder in Tower Grove South Shooting Death of Darion Reed
A 25-year-old man was arrested for the murder of Darion Reed, 24, following a shooting in Tower Grove South, St. Louis. Reed died from a gunshot wound to the neck. Police are seeking public assistance in the investigation.
Missouri AG Catherine Hanaway Announces Age-Verification Rule to Protect Youth from Online Pornography
Missouri Attorney General introduces an age-verification rule for websites with significant adult content to protect minors, effective November 30, 2025, under the Merchandising Practices Act.
Northview High School Teacher Injured in Student Altercation as Florissant Police Investigate Assault
A Northview High School teacher was injured by a student, leading to a lockdown. The teacher was hospitalized with a non-life-threatening arm cut. The student was arrested, and the incident is under investigation.












