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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2 Philadelphia Officers Suffer 15 Gunshot Wounds

PHILADELPHIA, PA - October 10, 2026 (STL.News) Two Philadelphia police officers suffered a combined 15 gunshot wounds early…

Erie Mass Shooting: 9 Reported Dead, 2 Children

ERIE, PA - October 10, 2026 (STL.News) Nine people, including two children, have been reported dead following a…

North Texas Contractor Gets 30 Years for Theft

FORT WORTH, TX - October 10, 2026 (STL.News) Texas Contractor - Theft - A North Texas contractor was…

Operation Loaded Dice Nets 144 Arrests in Las Vegas

LAS VEGAS, NV - October 10, 2026 (STL.News) A major federal, state, and local law enforcement operation targeting suspected…

SEC Proposes Major Changes to Fund Trading Rules

WASHINGTON, DC - October 9, 2026 (STL.News) The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has proposed sweeping changes…

Chiropractor Gets 14 Years in $30M Medicare Fraud

An Oklahoma Chiropractor, Mark Loftis, 39, from Cushing, Oklahoma, was sentenced to 14 years for health care fraud.…

Stock Market Today: Dow Jumps 423 Points Friday

Wall Street ends the week higher as investors weigh tensions with Iran, elevated Treasury yields, oil prices, and…

Clever AI Detector Review: Is This Free AI Checker Worth Using in 2026?

September 29, 2026 (STL.News) Clever AI Detector promises a lot for a free tool: checks of up to…

Three Shot in North St. Louis County, Seek Help at Culver’s

FLORISSANT, MO - October 8, 2026 (STL.News) Three people were wounded in a shooting Wednesday evening in north…

Former Police Chief Pleads Guilty to Cocaine Sales

ARNOLD, PA - October 8, 2026 (STL.News) A former Pennsylvania police chief has pleaded guilty to five criminal…

Icelandair to Launch Nonstop St. Louis Flights in 2027

ST. LOUIS, MO - October 8, 2026 (STL.News) St. Louis Lambert International Airport is expanding its international flight…

Hyatt Centric Hotel to Open Oct. 15 in St. Louis

ST. LOUIS, MO - October 7, 2026 (STL.News) A historic downtown St. Louis hotel is preparing to reopen…

France Suspends Stun Grenades Amid Student Protests

PARIS, France - October 7, 2026 (STL.News) France temporarily suspended the use of police stun grenades during high school…

Does America Need a Medicare Fraud Audit Agency?

WASHINGTON, DC - October 7, 2026 (STL.News) America - Medicare - Federal investigators are catching health care fraudsters,…

Houston Doctor Charged in $30M COVID Fraud Scheme

HOUSTON, TX - October 7, 2026 (STL.News) Houston - Fraud Scheme - A Houston physician has been arrested…