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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Garbage Truck Explodes Near St. Louis County School

BALLWIN, MO - September 3, 2026 (STL.News) A garbage truck caught fire and was involved in a dramatic…

Trump Approves Missouri Disaster Declaration

JEFFERSON CITY, MO - September 3, 2026 (STL.News) President Donald Trump has approved Missouri Gov. Mike Kehoe’s request…

Kehoe Signs Downtown St. Louis Redevelopment Bills

ST. LOUIS, MO - September 3, 2026 (STL.News) Missouri Gov. Mike Kehoe joined St. Louis Mayor Cara Spencer…

Cobblestone STL Adds Online Ordering on the Landing

ST. LOUIS, MO - September 3, 2026 (STL.News) Cobblestone STL - The transformation of Laclede’s Landing continues as…

Overseas Markets Stabilize as Oil and Bond Fears Ease

ST. LOUIS, MO - September 3, 2026 (STL.News) Overseas Markets - Overseas financial markets showed signs of stabilization…

Trump Says US Ready to Strike Iran Again

WASHINGTON, DC - September 3, 2026 (STL.News) President Donald Trump said the United States is prepared to launch…

Play Anywhere, Win Everywhere: The Rise of Mobile Casino Gaming

ST. LOUIS, MO - September 3, 2026 (STL.News) There’s definitely an undeniable charisma when it comes to traditional…

Hyliion Hit With Securities Fraud Lawsuits

AUSTIN, TX - September 2, 2026 (STL.News) - Hyliion Holdings Corp. (NYSE American: HYLN), Chief Executive Officer Thomas…

Global Bond Market Sends Warning to Investors

ST. LOUIS, MO - September 2, 2026 (STL.News) The global bond market is sending investors a message that…

Overseas Markets Slide as Oil and Bond Yields Surge

ST. LOUIS, MO - September 2, 2026 (STL.News) Overseas Markets - Global financial markets came under renewed pressure…

Trump Urges Iranians to Rise Up as US Strikes Iran

WASHINGTON, DC - September 2, 2026 (STL.News) President Donald Trump has openly challenged the Iranian people to turn…

Onto Innovation Faces Shareholder Investigation

NEW YORK - September 2, 2026 (STL.News) Semiconductor equipment company Onto Innovation Inc. is the subject of a…

Chicago Police Face Staffing Crisis After Deadly Weekend

CHICAGO, IL – September 1, 2026 (STL.News) Chicago's political leaders are again facing uncomfortable questions about public safety…

Overseas Markets Overnight — September 1, 2026

ST. LOUIS, MO - September 1, 2026 (STL.News) Overseas markets were broadly cautious overnight and into Tuesday, with…

St. Louis County Officer Shoots Man on Weidman Road

ST. LOUIS COUNTY, MO - September 1, 2026 (STL.News) St. Louis County Police are investigating an officer-involved shooting…