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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Lona’s Lil Eats Expands With New Kirkwood Location

KIRKWOOD, MO - August 20, 2026 (STL.News) Lona's Lil Eats, the acclaimed St. Louis restaurant known for its…

Trump Launches Crushing Economic Operation Against Iran

WASHINGTON, DC - August 20, 2026 (STL.News) President Donald Trump has announced what he described as the “most…

MoDOT Delays Launch of New 75 MPH Speed Limit

JEFFERSON CITY, MO — August 20, 2026 (STL.News) Missouri drivers expecting to legally travel 75 mph on some…

St. Louis Needs Federal Crime Help, Not Political Battles

ST. LOUIS, MO — August 20, 2026 (STL.News) A disagreement between St. Louis Mayor Cara Spencer and Police Chief…

St. Louis County Council Passes Panhandling Restrictions

CLAYTON, MO — August 20, 2026 (STL.News) The St. Louis County Council has approved new restrictions targeting aggressive…

US National Debt Passes $40 Trillion Mark: What It Means

WASHINGTON, DC — August 20, 2026 (STL.News) The United States has crossed a financial threshold once considered almost…

Fire Breaks Out at Millennium Hotel Site

ST. LOUIS, MO — August 20, 2026 (STL.News) A fire broke out Wednesday evening near the top of…

Move to Demolish St. Liborius Draws Pushback

ST. LOUIS, MO — August 20, 2026 (STL.News) A proposal that could lead to the demolition of historic…

Reverse Consolidation Loans Can Deepen Business Debt

ST. LOUIS, MO - August 20, 2026 (STL.News) Reverse Consolidation Loans - Small-business owners struggling under multiple merchant…

Bond Market Flashes a Warning for Stocks

ST. LOUIS, MO - August 19, 2026 (STL.News) Bond Markets - The global bond market is sending investors…

Iran Ceasefire Is Over. What Should America Do Next?

ST. LOUIS, MO - August 19, 2026 (STL.News) The United States may have reached the most important decision…

Overseas Markets Tumble as Oil and Yields Rise

ST. LOUIS, MO - August 19, 2026 (STL.News) Overseas Markets - Global financial markets came under renewed pressure…

Iran Missile Attack on UAE Deepens Gulf War

ABU DHABI, United Arab Emirates - August 19, 2026 (STL.News) The United Arab Emirates has accused Iran of…

Top 3 Sites to Buy TikTok Views to Help Your Brand Get Noticed

(STL.News) Developing the organic presence of your brand on TikTok from scratch is one of the hardest things…

What Happens After an Arrest? Understanding the Criminal Process

August 18, 2026 (STL.News) Crime data tracker Open Crime reported 1,221,345 violent crimes in the U.S., a total…