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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Mexican Barrel House Invites St. Louis to Celebrate

CREVE COEUR, MO - November 3, 2026 (STL.News) With the holiday season approaching, families and businesses across the…

Tony’s K-Food Launches Catering for St. Louis Events

CHESTERFIELD, MO - November 3, 2026 (STL.News) Tony’s K-Food, a locally owned Korean restaurant in Chesterfield, Missouri, has…

Police Drones Could Transform St. Louis 911 Response

ST. LOUIS, MO - November 3, 2026 (STL.News) The St. Louis Metropolitan Police Department is preparing to introduce…

St. Louis Ranks 3rd in Halloween Shooting Review

ST. LOUIS, MO - November 2, 2026 (STL.News) St. Louis emerged among the communities with the highest documented…

Halloween 130 Shootings Reveal Nationwide Gun Violence

ST. LOUIS, MO - November 2, 2026 (STL.News) Halloween weekend 2026 brought a disturbing wave of gun violence…

7 Shot Near Indiana University as Gun Violence Grows

BLOOMINGTON, IN - November 2, 2026 (STL.News) Seven people were injured in a shooting near Indiana University early…

Walmart Employee Shot and Killed in Indiana

HAMMOND, IN - November 2, 2026 (STL.News) A female Walmart employee was shot and killed Monday morning inside…

Stock Market Today: Monday, November 2, 2026

Nasdaq Falls as Dow Gains NEW YORK, NY - November 2, 2026 (STL.News) Stock Market - The U.S.…

Downtown Washington MO Announces 2026 Holiday Events

WASHINGTON, MO - November 2, 2026 (STL.News) Historic downtown Washington, Missouri, is preparing for a festive holiday season…

Lee’s Famous Recipe Chicken Debuts Next-Generation Restaurant

Lee's Famous Recipe Chicken Debuts Next-Generation Restaurant in St. Louis Area with FREE Chicken for a Year Giveaway…

Teen Shot Near Indianapolis Monument Circle

INDIANAPOLIS, IN - November 2, 2026 (STL.News) A teenage boy was wounded in a shooting near Monument Circle…

Missouri DWI Suspensions and the 15-Day Hearing Deadline

ST. LOUIS, MO (STL.News) A Missouri DWI license suspension can open two cases on the same day after…

Two Shot at Central West End Halloween Party

Halloween weekend shootings across St. Louis leave four dead and six injured in reported incidents, while police investigate…

St. Louis Police Drones Could Answer 911 Calls Friday

ST. LOUIS, MO - November 2, 2026 (STL.News) The St. Louis Metropolitan Police Department could begin deploying drones…

Madison High School Shooting Prompts Investigation

MADISON, IL - November 2, 2026 (STL.News) Madison High School - Police are investigating reports of a shooting…