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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Cahokia Superintendent Faces Questions Over Relative’s Job

CAHOKIA HEIGHTS, IL - September 11, 2026 (STL.News) Questions surrounding payroll, employment practices and financial oversight at Cahokia…

Riverview Police Dissolves as County Takes Over

RIVERVIEW, MO - September 11, 2026 (STL.News) The Riverview Police Department has dissolved, leaving the St. Louis County…

Viral Video Raises Concerns at Georgia LongHorn

EAST POINT, GA - September 11, 2026 (STL.News) A viral video recorded inside a LongHorn Steakhouse kitchen in…

Hawaii Couple Sentenced in Nationwide IRS Fraud Scheme

HONOLULU, HI - September 10, 2026 (STL.News) A Hawaii husband and wife have been sentenced to federal prison…

Wall Street Falls on Thursday, Sept. 10, 2026

NEW YORK - September 10, 2026 (STL.News) Wall Street - U.S. stocks closed lower Thursday as another sharp…

Fed Eases Examination Rules for Community Banks

WASHINGTON, DC - September 10, 2026 (STL.News) Federal banking regulators are expanding the number of community banks that…

Aardvark Therapeutics Faces Investor Class Action

SAN DIEGO, CA - September 10, 2026 (STL.News) Aardvark Therapeutics, Inc. (NASDAQ: AARD) is facing a federal securities…

Why Banks Treat Hemp Products Differently During Merchant Underwriting

September 10, 2026 (STL.News) The 2018 Farm Bill separated qualifying hemp from marijuana under federal law. A measure…

UP Fintech Faces Securities Investigations Over China Penalties

NEW YORK - September 9, 2026 (STL.News) UP Fintech Holding Limited (NASDAQ: TIGR), the online brokerage company behind…

Centerspace Buyout Draws Shareholder Investigation

MILWAUKEE, WI - September 9, 2026 (STL.News) A proposed $8.1 billion combination of Centerspace and Independence Realty Trust…

The Hidden Financial Impact of Long-Term Injuries After Vehicle Accidents

(STL.News) A vehicle accident can leave lasting consequences that extend well beyond physical recovery. When an injury prevents…

Rideshare Driver Shot Overnight in Jennings

JENNINGS, MO - September 9, 2026 (STL.News) A rideshare driver was hospitalized after being shot early Wednesday morning…

Overseas Markets Mixed as Oil Tops $100 – Sept. 9

ST. LOUIS, MO - September 9, 2026 (STL.News) Overseas Markets - Overseas stock markets delivered a mixed performance…

The Top 5 Leading Supplement Companies in Europe

(STL.News) The European health and wellness industry has grown significantly over the past decade, with the supplement market…

Brighter Side of Blue Features SLMPD Chief Tracy

ST. LOUIS, MO - September 9, 2026 (STL.News) A St. Louis-based podcast created by current and retired law…