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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St. Louis Mourns the Loss of Renowned Jazz Musician Gary Dammer

Maryville, IL - September 24, 2026 (STL.News) The St. Louis music community is mourning the loss of Gary…

Overseas Markets Mixed – Bond Yields Surge – Sept. 24

ST. LOUIS, MO - September 24, 2026 (STL.News) Overseas Markets - Overseas stock markets were mostly lower Thursday…

Illegal Gaming Machines Return Across Missouri

JEFFERSON CITY, MO - September 24, 2026 (STL.News) Missouri Attorney General Catherine Hanaway is warning businesses and gaming-machine…

Ballpark Village Business Grows as Cards Crowds Fall

ST. LOUIS, MO - September 24, 2026 (STL.News) Ballpark Village generated a substantial increase in tax collections in…

The Shield Around Your Home: Knowing When Your Siding Needs Attention

September 24, 2026 (STL.News) Siding is easy to overlook when it is doing its job. Day after day,…

The Factors That Truly Shape a Surgical Mesh Injury Settlement

ST. LOUIS, MO - September 24, 2026 (STL.News) Settlement values in medical device litigation are rarely based on…

Iran Threatens Wider Conflict as U.S. Talks Continue

WASHINGTON, DC - September 24, 2026 (STL.News) Iran has threatened to disrupt airports in neighboring countries that cooperate…

Which Desk Shapes Work Best for Group Pods?

ST. LOUIS, MO - September 24, 2026 (STL.News) Classroom pods work best when desk shapes support movement, teamwork,…

Trump Welcomes Xi Jinping to U.S. for Major Summit

WASHINGTON, DC - September 23, 2026 (STL.News) President Donald Trump personally welcomed Chinese President Xi Jinping to the…

6 Best Kratom Strains In Canada For Quality & Purity 

ST. LOUIS, MO - September 23, 2026 (STL.News) The first time you enter the kratom market is quite overwhelming.…

What Is A Business Coach? A Complete Guide 

ST. LOUIS, MO - September 23 (STL.News) Running a business can leave you with questions and few answers. You…

Midtown Data Center Site Faces $2.4M Tax Sale

ST. LOUIS, MO - September 23, 2026 (STL.News) The Midtown St. Louis warehouse at the center of a…

Trump Gives Iran Two Paths in UN Address

NEW YORK - UNITED NATIONS - September 23, 2026 (STL.News) President Donald Trump used his address to the…

Overseas Markets Mixed as AI Rally Supports Asia

ST. LOUIS, MO - September 23, 2026 (STL.News) Overseas markets were mixed Wednesday as technology and artificial intelligence…

Man Killed in Berkeley Road-Rage Shooting

BERKELEY, MO - September 23, 2026 (STL.News) A 58-year-old man was shot and killed late Tuesday night following…