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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Northern Village Residents Demand County Help

CLAYTON, MO - October 14, 2026 (STL.News) Residents of Northern Village Apartments in north St. Louis County appealed…

CVS to Pay $315 Million in Major Opioid Settlement

Federal prosecutors alleged that CVS ignored dangerous prescription patterns, understaffed pharmacies, and billed government healthcare programs for invalid…

Cape Cod Man Admits Role in $6M Medicare Fraud Scheme

CONCORD, NH - October 14, 2026 (STL.News) Cape Cod - Fraud - A Massachusetts man pleaded guilty to…

Ballwin Police Investigate Fatal Manchester Road Crash

BALLWIN, MO - October 14, 2026 (STL.News) The Ballwin Police Department is investigating a fatal pedestrian crash that…

Carthage Traffic Stop Leads to Federal Gun Guilty Plea

SPRINGFIELD, MO - October 14, 2026 (STL.News) A routine traffic stop in Carthage, Missouri, ultimately led to a…

St. Louis Leaders Announce Civil Service Reform

ST. LOUIS, MO - October 13, 2026 (STL.News) St. Louis Mayor Cara Spencer and other city leaders announced…

St. Louis Housing Bills Target $34.1M in Renovations

ST. LOUIS, MO - October 13, 2026 (STL.News) St. Louis - Housing Bills - St. Louis lawmakers are…

St. Louis South Side Crime Stories Told by Ex-Detectives

ST. LOUIS, MO - October 13, 2026 (STL.News) The South Side of St. Louis has a colorful, sometimes…

DOJ Charges 16 in Election Crimes Across 11 Districts

Federal prosecutors announce new election-related charges nationwide, including a Missouri case involving allegations of illegal voting over two…

West Virginia Fraud Unit Exposes Public Corruption

CHARLESTON, W.VA - October 13, 2026 (STL.News) A special investigative unit in West Virginia has uncovered tens of…

Bird Flu Confirmed in St. Louis County Ducks

BALLWIN, MO - October 13, 2026 (STL.News) The St. Louis County Department of Public Health is urging residents…

Feds Tighten Pressure in Major Gambling Case

HAMMOND, IN - October 13, 2026 (STL.News) Federal prosecutors are intensifying their efforts to restrict the movements of…

Poker Tournaments and Card Room Culture in St. Louis

(STL.News) Ameristar Casino Resort Spa in St. Charles held the Mid-States Poker Tour's St. Louis stop from September 1…

Best St. Louis Date Ideas for People Who Hate Awkward First Dates

(STL.News) You are 15 minutes into a first date at a quiet bar. The drinks are half gone,…

Retired Police Sergeant Suspected in Family Killings

STRAWBERRY, CA - October 12, 2026 (STL.News) Retired Police Sergeant - A retired San Francisco police sergeant is…