Martin Smith

Martin Smith is the founder and Editor in Chief of STL.News, an independent digital news publication owned and operated by St. Louis Media, LLC. He founded STL.News in 2016 and oversees its editorial direction and digital publishing operations. His coverage includes business, financial markets, securities litigation, government and regulatory developments, legal news, and St. Louis-area businesses and economic activity.
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St. Charles Ambulance District Seeks Sales Tax Approval

ST. CHARLES COUNTY, MO - October 18, 2026 (STL.News) The St. Charles County Ambulance District (SCCAD) is asking…

Kansas Soccer Game Crash Kills 2, Hospitalizes 11

WICHITA, KS - October 18, 2026 (STL.News) Kansas - A Saturday afternoon youth soccer game in Wichita, Kansas,…

Three Sentenced in St. Charles County Forced Labor Case

ST. LOUIS, MO - October 18, 2026 (STL.News) Three St. Charles County residents have been sentenced to federal…

St. Louis Police Warn Residents After Inmate Escape

Police launch manhunt for 29-year-old Maurio Thomas after escape from City Justice Center; residents urged to secure homes,…

Nevada Traffic Stop Leads to $2 Million Drug Bust

ASH SPRINGS, NV - October 18, 2026 (STL.News) A routine speeding stop on a remote Nevada highway has…

Indiana Woman Charged in Fake Expungement Scheme

MERRILLVILLE, IN - October 18, 2026 (STL.News) A former receptionist at a northwest Indiana law firm faces 42…

Missouri Megaprojects That Could Transform the State

From multibillion-dollar data centers to interstate expansion and manufacturing investments, Missouri is entering a new era of economic…

Tom Homan Touts Historic Surge in ICE Arrests

WASHINGTON, D.C. - October 18, 2026 (STL.News) White House border czar Tom Homan is highlighting a dramatic increase…

Clayco Founder Bob Clark Rejects AI Bubble Fears

Clayco founder Bob Clark sees unprecedented demand for artificial intelligence infrastructure, but opposition in St. Charles and rising…

St. Louis Police Chief’s New Contract Sparks Dispute

ST. LOUIS, MO - October 17, 2026 (STL.News) The St. Louis Board of Police Commissioners approved a new…

St. Louis High School Football Season Canceled

St. Louis Public Schools ends Miller-Sumner's 2026 football season as police investigate serious misconduct allegations involving students. ST.…

St. Louis Man Admits $1.5M Property Fraud Scheme

Berkeley resident pleads guilty to conspiracy involving at least 14 properties in St. Louis and St. Louis County,…

Missouri Sex Offender Pleads Guilty in Federal Court

ST. LOUIS, MO - October 17, 2026 (STL.News) A 53-year-old registered sex offender from St. Francois County, Missouri,…

Brazilian Man Gets 12 Years in $30M Laundering Case

MIAMI, FL - October 17, 2026 (STL.News) A Brazilian national, Ygor Fokin Saviolli, has been sentenced to 12 years in…

Three Charged in Federal Child Sex Trafficking Case

Federal prosecutors allege a California inmate serving 97 years in prison helped direct a trafficking operation involving three…