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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Mexican Barrel House Brings Premium Spirits to Creve Coeur

CREVE COEUR, MO - October 20, 2026 (STL.News) Mexican Barrel House, located at 1085 North Mason Road near…

Brighter Side of Blue Revisits St. Louis Sports Scandals

ST. LOUIS, MO - October 20, 2026 (STL.News) The Brighter Side of Blue, a St. Louis-based podcast featuring…

8 Essential Cybersecurity Tips for Small Businesses in St. Louis

(STL.News) A Soulard bakery. Downtown law office. A dentist's office in Clayton. The customers are different, but the…

GutterPros & Exteriors – St. Louis Gutter Services

ST. LOUIS, MO (STL.News) GutterPros & Exteriors provides professional gutter installation, replacement, repair, inspections, leaf protection, and exterior…

Police Search for Grease Thieves in Soulard

ST. LOUIS, MO - October 19, 2026 (STL.News) Police - Grease Thieves - Soulard - Police are searching…

St. Louis Is Living Through Its First Full NFL Season of Legal Bonus Bet Ads. Read the Terms Before You Tap

(STL.News) St. Louis hasn't had an NFL team since the Rams left after the 2015 season, but this…

What Happens When Your Car Accident Injuries Take Time to Heal?

October 19, 2026 (STL.News) Not every car accident injury shows up right away. Some of the most serious…

Massive Fire at Cahokia Heights Spa Leaves 1 Missing

Fuji Super Spa Fire in Cahokia Heights, Illinois CAHOKIA HEIGHTS, IL - October 19, 2026 (STL.News) Cahokia Heights…

I-64 to I-70 Ramp Closing for 30 Days in St. Charles

ST. CHARLES COUNTY, MO - October 19, 2026 (STL.News) Ramp Closing - St. Charles - Drivers traveling through…

Overseas Markets Mixed as Oil Falls, Europe Slides

Global Financial Markets Report | Monday, October 19, 2026 ST. LOUIS, MO - October 19, 2026 (STL.News) Overseas…

National Guard Member Shot During D.C. Street Fight

WASHINGTON, DC - October 19, 2026 (STL.News) A National Guard member was wounded late Sunday night after troops…

Global Affordability Crisis Fuels Public Frustration

As working families struggle with stubbornly high prices, slowing wage recovery, and economic uncertainty, the growing affordability crisis…

Canada Military Base Fire Kills 4, Injures 39

WAINWRIGHT, Alberta - October 19, 2026 (STL.News) Four Canadian soldiers were killed, and 39 other military personnel were…

House prices in Cyprus in 2026: the district ladder and the gap with apartments

(STL.News) The single most useful fact about house prices in Cyprus at present is that they are not…

North Philadelphia Shooting Kills 1, Injures 4

Police investigate deadly early-morning gunfire near a Fairhill bar and lounge as investigators search for answers and residents…