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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Oscar Lopez Charged in Washington County Teen Case

WASHINGTON COUNTY, MO - October 6, 2026 (STL.News) Oscar Baltodano Lopez (Oscar Lopez) faces six criminal charges in…

2 Men Charged in Washington County Teen Assault

WASHINGTON COUNTY, MO - October 6, 2026 (STL.News) Two men face felony charges in Washington County after authorities…

Suspected Plague Case: Trump Offers Russia U.S. Help

WASHINGTON, DC - October 6, 2026 (STL.News) President Donald Trump says the United States is prepared to help…

Kansas City’s Momentum Renews St. Louis Questions

ST. LOUIS, MO - October 6, 2026 (STL.News) More than three months after STL.News examined why Kansas City…

Missouri Amendments 7 and 8 Explained

JEFFERSON CITY, MO - October 6, 2026 (STL.News) Missouri voters heading to the polls Nov. 3 will decide…

Ex-St. Louis Sheriff Nears Year in Federal Custody

ST. LOUIS, MO - October 6, 2026 (STL.News) Former St. Louis Sheriff Alfred Montgomery returned to federal court…

Trump Announces $6.6B Submarine Production Push

SPARROWS POINT, MD - October 6, 2026 (STL.News) President Donald Trump on Tuesday promoted a major expansion of…

How a Step-by-Step OMS Guide Helps Distributors Choose Correctly

October 6, 2026 (STL.News) Distributors manage quotes, supplier details, inventory information, production updates, shipping records, and invoices for…

Iran Drone Threat Prompts U.S. B-1 Bomber Withdrawal

WASHINGTON, DC - October 6, 2026 (STL.News) The United States removed all 12 B-1B Lancer bombers deployed at…

Army IG Overhaul Restores Command Authority

WASHINGTON, DC - October 6, 2026 (STL.News) The U.S. Army has fundamentally tightened the way misconduct complaints move…

Albus & Boyce: Cops, Prosecutors and Justice

ST. LOUIS, MO - October 5, 2026 (STL.News) The criminal justice system is often described through its institutions…

Trump Approves Firing Squad for Fort Hood Shooter

WASHINGTON, DC - October 6, 2026 (STL.News) President Donald Trump has approved the execution of Army Maj. Nidal…

Overseas Markets Rise on October 6, 2026

ST. LOUIS, MO - October 6, 2026 (STL.News) Overseas stock markets were mostly higher Tuesday as investors carried…

William F. Vatterott Former Priest Arrested – Federal Case

ST. LOUIS, MO - October 6, 2026 (STL.News) A former St. Louis Catholic priest who served federal prison…

Nasdaq Hits Record as Tech Leads Wall Street Higher

NEW YORK - October 5, 2026 (STL.News) U.S. stocks finished higher Monday, with the Nasdaq Composite closing at…