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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Yellow Tap Water Alarms West St. Louis County Residents

Missouri American Water attributes the discoloration to heavy rainfall in the Missouri River watershed, but residents question communication…

Small Business Cyber Insurance for St. Louis Owners

(STL.News) Customer files, payments, and schedules are now available online, but a single mistake could bring everything to…

Rise of Sweepstakes Apps: What’s Driving America’s Mobile Gaming Boom

(STL.News) About 80% of sweepstakes casino players spend money each month, according to the American Gaming Association, and…

Overseas Markets Mixed as Oil Prices Swing

Overseas Markets: South Korean stocks fell sharply while European banks advanced as investors weighed energy prices, inflation, and…

New Jersey Massage Parlor Raided Again, $10K Seized

MAYS LANDING, NJ - October 12, 2026 (STL.News) A New Jersey massage parlor is facing renewed scrutiny after…

Fox News Traces Groups Behind France Protests

PARIS, France - October 12, 2026 (STL.News) A Fox News Digital investigation has identified a network of 50…

Two Women Charged in Attack on Off-Duty Officer

ST. LOUIS COUNTY, MO - October 12, 2026 (STL.News) Two 20-year-old women from Florissant face felony charges following…

Massive Minneapolis Fire Threatens Native Records

MINNEAPOLIS, MN - October 11, 2026 (STL.News) A massive three-alarm fire tore through commercial buildings along East Franklin…

Two Children Killed in Los Angeles Shooting

LOS ANGELES, CA - October 11, 2026 (STL.News) Two children were killed Sunday afternoon in a shooting in…

Alabama Races to Restore Power After Hurricane Isaias

MONTGOMERY, AL - October 11, 2026 (STL.News) Alabama utility crews raced Sunday to restore electricity to thousands of…

Bike Fire Burns 172 Acres, Forces Evacuations

SANTA CLARITA, CA - October 11, 2026 (STL.News) A fast-moving brush fire swept hillsides near Santa Clarita on…

Las Vegas Storms Cause Crashes, Flooding Across Valley

LAS VEGAS, NV - October 11, 2026 (STL.News) Heavy rainfall and dangerous road conditions caused widespread traffic disruptions…

West Virginia Drug Bust Uncovers $1.5M in Narcotics

BARBOURSVILLE, W.Va. - October 11, 2026 (STL.News) West Virginia Drug Bust - A major drug trafficking investigation in…

Eden Prairie Shooting Suspect Freed on Bond

EDEN PRAIRIE, MN - October 11, 2026 (STL.News) An 18-year-old Minnesota man accused of shooting two teenagers outside…

Seattle Nightclub Shooting Kills Security Guard

SEATTLE, WA - October 11, 2026 (STL.News) A 36-year-old nightclub security guard was killed, and a 27-year-old woman…