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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Dell Says Trump Accounts Can Build a Better Future

WASHINGTON, DC - October 7, 2026 (STL.News) Dell Technologies founder and CEO Michael Dell says Trump Accounts could…

Police Seek Other Victims in Lindbergh Teacher Case

ST. LOUIS COUNTY, MO - October 7, 2026 (STL.News) St. Louis County Police are asking other potential victims…

U.S. Seizes $2.8M in Cuba-Bound Fuel Shipments

MIAMI, FL - October 7, 2026 (STL.News) Federal authorities have intercepted 90 shipments containing more than 600,000 gallons…

U.S. Stock Market Today: Wednesday, October 7, 2026

NEW YORK - October 7, 2026 (STL.News) US Stock Market Today - U.S. stocks finished lower Wednesday as…

Coldstuff Ice Cream Goes Viral for Defending Workers

BLACKSTONE, MA - October 7, 2026 (STL.News) A Massachusetts ice cream shop owner has turned a blunt defense…

Federal Bankruptcy Rules Change Dec. 1

ST. LOUIS, MO - October 7, 2026 (STL.News) Americans considering bankruptcy will encounter a revised set of federal…

20 Charged in Massive Georgia Gun Trafficking Case

ATLANTA, GA - October 7, 2026 (STL.News) Twenty people have been indicted on federal firearms and drug charges…

Rubio: Iran Has Lost Control of Strait of Hormuz

ATHENS, Greece - October 7, 2026 (STL.News) U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio said Wednesday that Iran has…

Teacher Sex Crime Cases Put Focus on School Safety

Multiple educators have faced serious child sex or exploitation allegations in recent months, bringing renewed attention to student…

Tabitha Bundrick Gets 27 Years to Life for Drugging, Killing Men

NEW YORK - October 7, 2026 (STL.News) Tabitha Bundrick - A New York woman who admitted to giving…

St. Louis County Plan Would Cut 28 Park Rangers

ST. LOUIS COUNTY, MO - October 7, 2026 (STL.News) St. Louis County could eliminate 28 park ranger positions…

Wednesday Is Missouri Voter Registration Deadline

JEFFERSON CITY, MO - Oct. 7, 2026 (STL.News) Wednesday is the final day for eligible Missouri residents to…

Former NORAD Chief Warns War Could Reach St. Louis

ST. LOUIS, MO - October 7, 2026 (STL.News) A former commander responsible for defending North America is warning…

Inside Anduril’s $3.7B Arsenal-2 Shipyard

SPARROWS POINT, MD - October 6, 2026 (STL.News) Defense technology company Anduril Industries is preparing to transform part…

Washington County Case Tests Trump Immigration Policy

WASHINGTON COUNTY, MO - October 6, 2026 (STL.News) The arrests of two men accused of kidnapping and sexually…