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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Trump Calls for Minimum Sentences for Fraudsters

WASHINGTON, DC - October 3, 2026 (STL.News) President Donald Trump is calling on Congress to impose mandatory minimum…

Missouri Businesses Warned About $92 Certificate Mailer

Business Document Center in Kansas City, MO, is asking for Missouri Certificates of Good Standing at eight times…

US Sends More Warships and Troops Toward Iran

WASHINGTON, DC - October 3, 2026 (STL.News) The United States is sending thousands of additional sailors and Marines,…

Trump Taps Medicare Fund for $90 Senior Payments

WASHINGTON, DC - October 3, 2026 (STL.News) President Donald Trump has announced that his administration will distribute one-time…

FBI Captures Top 10 ATM Jackpotting Suspect

Anibal Alexander Canelon Aguirre has been apprehended. OMAHA, NE - October 3, 2026 (STL.News) A Venezuelan man accused…

Brooklyn – Ahsan Ijaz Pleads Guilty in $65M Medicaid Fraud

BROOKLYN, NY - October 3, 2026 (STL.News) A Brooklyn social adult day care owner has pleaded guilty to…

St. Louis Alderwoman Tyus Censured Over Bullet Remark

ST. LOUIS, MO - October 3, 2026 (STL.News) St. Louis Alderwoman Sharon Tyus has been formally censured by…

St. Louis Tax Preparer Latasha L. Frison Gets 56 Months

ST. LOUIS, MO - October 3, 2026 (STL.News) A former downtown St. Louis tax preparer has been sentenced…

Three Sentenced in St. Louis Mail Check Fraud

ST. LOUIS, MO - October 3, 2026 (STL.News) Three men have been sentenced to federal prison for a…

Dr. Jonathan Decker Convicted in 2 Million Stimulant Pill Scheme

GRAND RAPIDS, MI - October 3, 2026 (STL.News) A Michigan physician who made more than $1 million prescribing…

Couple Convicted in $13M Federal Fraud Scheme

Jael Watts of New Jersey and Luis Pino-Copete have been convicted. UTICA, NY - October 3, 2026 (STL.News)…

G7 Moves to Release Oil and Diesel Reserves

PARIS, October 3, 2026 (STL.News) The Group of Seven nations has agreed to coordinate the release of up…

U.S. Disrupts Alleged Hamas Finance Network

WASHINGTON, DC - October 3, 2026 (STL.News) U.S. authorities have announced a coordinated international counterterrorism operation targeting what…

Gildan Faces Growing Securities Legal Scrutiny

MONTREAL - October 3, 2026 (STL.News) Gildan Activewear Inc. is facing widening securities-law scrutiny after a short seller…

Fentanyl WMD Order Changes U.S. Fight With China

WASHINGTON, DC - October 3, 2026 (STL.News) President Donald Trump's designation of illicit fentanyl and its core precursor…