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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Budget Battle Looms in St. Louis County

CLAYTON, MO - October 1, 2026 (STL.News) St. Louis County is heading into another consequential budget debate as…

Mexican Barrel House Joins Featured Directories

Mexican Barrel House in Creve Coeur has become a featured business member across STL.News, STL.Directory, and St. Louis…

St. Louis Man Learns Michael McDonald Is His Father

ST. LOUIS, MO - October 1, 2026 (STL.News) Michael McDonald - A St. Louis man who spent decades…

Can Insurance Companies Use Your AI Chats Against You After an Accident?

October 1, 2026 (STL.News) Potentially, yes. If your personal injury claim goes to litigation and your AI conversations…

2026 Midterm Election Odds: US Prices & Predictions

Are you curious about the midterm election odds everyone is searching for right now? Unlike sportsbooks, prediction markets…

The Mexican Barrel House – Creve Coeur, MO

(STL.News) The Mexican Barrel House is a large Mexican, Tex-Mex, and barbecue-inspired restaurant located at 1085 North Mason…

Officials to Discuss Berkeley Road-Rage Shooting Charges

BERKELEY, MO - September 30, 2026 (STL.News) Authorities are expected to discuss potential criminal charges stemming from a…

Peoples Bancorp to Buy Capital in $728M Deal

MARIETTA, Ohio - September 30, 2026 (STL.News) Peoples Bancorp Inc. has agreed to acquire Capital Bancorp Inc. in…

Overseas Markets Rise as Bonds, Oil Drive Trading

ST. LOUIS, MO - September 30, 2026 (STL.News) Overseas markets were mostly higher Wednesday as a powerful rebound…

Treasury Yields Flash Warning: Is Recession Next?

ST. LOUIS, MO - September 30, 2026 (STL.News) The U.S. bond market is sending an economic warning that…

Trump Unveils AI-Powered America.gov Portal

WASHINGTON, DC - September 29, 2026 (STL.News) President Donald Trump on Tuesday unveiled a redesigned, artificial intelligence-powered America.gov,…

Elliott Davis: Investigations That Defined a Career

ST. LOUIS, MO - September 29, 2026 (STL.News) For more than four decades, Elliott Davis built a television…

Overseas Markets Face Bond and Oil Pressure

ST. LOUIS, MO - September 29, 2026 (STL.News) Overseas Markets - Global financial markets faced another difficult combination…

Coastal Financial Faces Growing Investor Scrutiny

EVERETT, WA - September 29, 2026 (STL.News) Costal Financial - Coastal Financial Corporation faces a growing number of…

St. Louis Recycling Change Creates New Business

ST. LOUIS, MO - September 28, 2026 (STL.News) A major change to St. Louis' recycling program has created…