Martin Smith
Stock Market Today: Overseas Stocks Mixed, Oil Falls
ST. LOUIS, MO - November 2, 2026 (STL.News) Global financial markets began November with mixed performances across Asia…
15 Best Small Towns in Missouri Worth the Drive
ST. LOUIS, MO - October 31, 2026 (STL.News) Missouri is home to charming small towns offering historic downtown…
11 Missouri Towns That Rival Branson for Less
From historic riverfront communities to scenic Ozark retreats, Missouri offers vacation destinations where travelers can enjoy memorable experiences…
Witness Statue Installed in St. Louis Amid Controversy
ST. LOUIS, MO - October 31, 2026 (STL.News) Witness Statue - A controversial bronze sculpture titled Witness has…
California Mall Shooting Leaves 1 Dead, 6 Injured
FAIRFIELD, CA - October 31, 2026 (STL.News) A shooting inside a Spirit Halloween store at Solano Town Center…
St. Louis Selected for Major DOJ Crime Funding
Federal Model Cities Initiative will direct nearly $300 million to four jurisdictions, including St. Louis, to strengthen law…
Illinois Man Pleads Guilty in $227M Medicare Fraud
Federal prosecutors say a massive COVID-19 test kit billing scheme resulted in approximately $136 million in Medicare payments…
DEA Registers Over 900 Medical Marijuana Dispensaries
Justice Department announces major federal regulatory milestone as DEA begins registering qualifying medical marijuana dispensaries in seven states.…
Stock Market Today: Wall Street Sinks on AI Fears
ST. LOUIS, MO - October 30, 2026 (STL.News) The U.S. stock market closed sharply lower Friday as disappointing…
Disney Workers Among 281 Arrested in Florida Sting
Florida authorities report 488 criminal charges, including 198 felonies, following a seven-day investigation targeting suspected child sexual predators,…
Former Imo’s Employee Dies After Police Shootout
BRIDGETON, MO - October 30, 2026 (STL.News) A former employee of an Imo’s Pizza restaurant in Bridgeton, Missouri,…
When Should You Call a Criminal Defense Lawyer After Arrest?
(STL.News) After an arrest, the instinct is to explain, cooperate, and get it cleared up quickly. Unfortunately, that…
Second Degree Sexual Exploitation of a Minor Charges: What Prosecutors Must Establish
(STL.News) A serious criminal charge can sound simple when reduced to the name of the offense. The actual…
When a Criminal Charge Threatens Your Future, Legal Guidance Helps
(STL.News) Your next job application may ask about a conviction, yet the decisions that influence that answer can…
10 Things to Know About Injury Settlements and Government Benefits
(STL.News) A settlement is supposed to make your life easier, not complicate it. But if you receive Medicare…
