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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Hundreds of French Schools Hit by Violent Unrest

PARIS, France - October 5, 2026 (STL.News) French Schools - Hundreds of high schools across France were disrupted…

Colombo’s Cafe Expands St. Louis Directory Presence

ST. LOUIS, MO - October 5, 2026 (STL.News) Colombo’s Cafe & Tavern, a longtime family-owned neighborhood establishment on…

Woman Charged in Murder of 7-Year-Old Chicago Girl

CHICAGO, IL - October 5, 2026 (STL.News) A 48-year-old Chicago woman has been charged with first-degree murder after…

Sylvie Dee’s Expands With Clayton Location

CLAYTON, MO - October 5, 2026 (STL.News) A locally owned St. Louis-area sweets shop that began with a…

Katie’s Pizza Plans Major St. Louis Expansion

ST. LOUIS, MO - October 5, 2026 (STL.News) Katie's Pizza - A frozen-pizza business created during the COVID-19…

How New Business Owners Can Fund Daily Operating Costs

(STL.News) Being financially ready to begin a new business is an exciting journey, but keeping constant liquidity over…

US Pulls B-1 Bombers From UK Base Amid Terror Probe

LONDON - October 5, 2026 (STL.News) The United States has prudently withdrawn B-1 bombers from RAF Fairford in…

Girl’s Fatal Chicago Stabbing Raises System Questions

CHICAGO, IL - October 5, 2026 (STL.News) The broad-daylight stabbing death of a 7-year-old girl walking with her…

Asian Stocks Rally as Fed Rate Fears Ease

ST. LOUIS, MO - October 5, 2026 (STL.News) Stocks - Asian stocks rallied Monday, led by strong gains…

Officer Reported Injured in Olivette Building Crash

OLIVETTE, MO - October 5, 2026 (STL.News) A man identified in local television reporting as a law enforcement…

How a Luxury Senior Community Combines Comfort With Expert Care

October 5, 2026 (STL.News) A luxury senior community must make daily life comfortable while matching care with changing…

What Makes High-Quality Tungsten Bands So Resistant to Scratches

October 5, 2026 (STL.News) A wedding band faces daily contact with tools, desks, door handles, and other hard…

How to Handle a Pharmacist License Defense Case With Experts

October 5, 2026 (STL.News) Pharmacists facing a Board of Pharmacy accusation must protect patient records, professional licenses, and…

FBI Arrests Woman Accused of Spying for China

LOS ANGELES, CA - October 5, 2026 (STL.News) The FBI has arrested a California woman accused of secretly…

2 Dead, 35 Injured in Georgia Block Party Shooting

VIENNA, GA - October 4, 2026 (STL.News) Two men were killed, and 35 other people were injured early…