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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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…

Trump DOJ Crackdown: Thousands Arrested Across America

WASHINGTON, D.C. - October 17, 2026 (STL.News) The Trump administration's federal law enforcement initiatives have produced significant enforcement…

DOJ Charges 16 Noncitizens With Illegal Voting

WASHINGTON, D.C. - October 17, 2026 (STL.News) DOJ - Illegal Voting - The U.S. Department of Justice has…

St. Louis Crime Crackdown: What Happens Next?

Federal authorities report 435 arrests, but the real test will be whether St. Louis can keep neighborhoods safer…

Zapp Thai Celebrates 13 Years in Edwardsville

EDWARDSVILLE, IL - October 17, 2026 (STL.News) Zapp Thai Restaurant, a longtime favorite among Thai food enthusiasts in…

Mexican Barrel House Offers 7 Days of Specials

CREVE COEUR, MO - October 17, 2026 (STL.News) Mexican Barrel House, located at 1085 North Mason Road in…

6 Best GEO Agencies for Improving AI Citation Quality

(STL.News) Getting mentioned in an AI-generated answer is valuable. Getting cited as a trusted source is even more…

Casa Juarez Mexican Town Offers Happy Hour Deals

MARYLAND HEIGHTS, MO - October 16, 2026 (STL.News) Casa Juarez Mexican Town in Maryland Heights, Missouri, offers local…

Azitra (AZTR) Announces 1-for-10 Reverse Stock Split

BRANFORD, CT - October 16, 2026 (STL.News) Azitra Inc. (NYSE American: AZTR), a clinical-stage biotechnology company developing treatments…

GoDaddy Expands AI Platform for Online Businesses

TEMPE, AZ - October 16, 2026 (STL.News) GoDaddy Inc. (NYSE: GDDY) announced a major expansion of its Developer…

How to Choose a Divorce Lawyer in St. Louis

14 essential tips for finding the right divorce attorney in St. Louis City and St. Louis County, understanding…

When Should You Hire an Injury Attorney in Kansas City?

(STL.News) After a sudden accident, an injured person often sits at home in pain, wondering who to call.…

What Is the Difference Between MSHA Part 46 and Part 48 Training?

(STL.News) Mine operators regularly ask which MSHA training rule applies to their workers and sites. The answer depends…

Elon Musk Unveils Flying Tesla Roadster

McGREGOR, TX - October 16, 2026 (STL.News) Tesla CEO Elon Musk unveiled the company's long-awaited next-generation Roadster on…