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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Webster Groves Audit Exposes Misuse of City Credit Cards

A Missouri State Auditor investigation found that two former Webster Groves employees improperly used city purchasing cards for…

Gateway Hospital Tax Debt Tops Payroll Crisis

Gateway Hospital - Gateway Regional Medical Center in Granite City is facing growing financial scrutiny after delayed employee…

Why a Missouri Town Ended Its Police Department

Carrollton, Missouri, has voted to abolish its municipal police department after years of staffing shortages and recruitment challenges.…

Teen Arrested in East St. Louis Clown Stabbing Case

A 15-year-old has been arrested in connection with the fatal stabbing of a 78-year-old man in East St.…

Laclede’s Landing: The Heart of Historic St. Louis

Introduction to Laclede's Landing ST. LOUIS, MO - August 5, 2026 (STL.News) Few places in the Midwest tell…

St. Louis Restaurant Review Adds The Cobblestone STL to Its Restaurant Directory

ST. LOUIS, MO - August 5, 2026 (STL.News) St. Louis Restaurant Review has announced the addition of The…

Overseas Overnight Trading Summary for August 5, 2026

Overseas Overnight Trading - Global markets extended their rally overnight as investors built on Wall Street's record-setting session.…

Granite City, IL Issues 1,790 Red-Light Camera Citations

Granite City police say nearly 1,800 red-light camera citations have been issued at the Maryville Road and Pontoon…

Global Markets Rise as Oil Rebounds Overnight

Global Markets - Overseas markets were mostly higher early Tuesday, August 4, 2026, as European shares advanced, several…

How Long After a Car Accident Can You File a Lawsuit?

(STL.News) Car accidents remain one of the most common sources of personal injury claims in the U.S. According…

Ship Strike Near Hormuz Threatens Iran Diplomacy

MIDDLE EAST - August 3, 2026 (STL.News) A commercial vessel reported being struck by an unknown projectile near…

Cahokia Heights Teachers Enter Second Year Without Contract

Teachers in Cahokia Unit School District 187 remain without a ratified labor contract as negotiations continue into a…

Trump Gives Iran ‘Last Chance’ as Tehran Denies New Talks

President Donald Trump said Iran has a "last chance" to reach an agreement with the United States before…

Ritenour Schools Adopt ICE Response Protocol Ahead of New School Year

Ritenour School District says it has implemented a new "Prepared and Protected" safety protocol ahead of the 2026-27…

St. Louis County Enters New Era With Executive Race

St. Louis County voters are choosing a new county executive for the first time since 2019 after Sam…