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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Gateway Regional Faces $121M Debt, Medicare Deadline

Gateway Regional Medical Center and a sister hospital owe Illinois approximately $121 million in provider assessments and penalties…

What Types of Damages Can You Seek After a Personal Injury?

(STL.News) A personal injury in Phoenix can disrupt your health, work, and daily routine in ways you may…

How St. Louis Small Businesses Should Handle a Bad Google Review

(STL.News) A plumber in Kirkwood. A nail salon on South Grand. A family-run bakery in Florissant. Every one…

The Hidden Cost of Keeping Every Business Document Forever

(STL.News) Somewhere in almost every established business, there is a cabinet nobody wants to open. It contains old…

Lipowicz Law Firm Shares Missouri Divorce Guide

Ballwin family law firm explains contested and uncontested divorce, property division, child custody, financial support, and the legal…

HOA Complaints Raise Questions About Accountability

ST. LOUIS, MO - October 30, 2026 (STL.News) HOA - Homeowners associations across the United States face questions…

$2,500 HOA Fees Spark Warning for Homebuyers

SHERRILLS FORD, N.C. - October 29, 2026 (STL.News) Homeowners in a North Carolina subdivision face monthly homeowners association…

DOJ Unveils Major Student Loan Fraud Crackdown

Operation Ghostbusters exposes alleged international fraud networks as federal investigators identify more than $32 million in losses, 830,840…

From Riverboat Slots to Sweeps Coins: How Gambling Habits Along the Mississippi Went Mobile

(STL.News) If you grew up around St. Louis, casino gambling used to look like a place. You knew…

St. Louis Mayor Calls for Police Board Reforms

ST. LOUIS, MO - October 29, 2026 (STL.News) St. Louis Mayor Cara Spencer unveiled a four-part policing strategy…

Stock Market Today: Stocks Rise After Fed Holds Rates

ST. LOUIS, MO - October 28, 2026 (STL.News) U.S. stock markets finished Wednesday's trading session higher after the…

Fed Holds Interest Rates Steady Ahead of Midterms

Federal Reserve maintains its benchmark rate at 3.75% to 4.00% as persistent inflation, strong economic growth, and elevated…

How to Start an Online Gambling Business in 2026: Licensing, Platforms and Real Costs

(STL.News) I've talked to a fair number of people who opened casino sites, and almost none of them…

Wonton King Open as Olive Boulevard Construction Continues

UNIVERSITY CITY, MO - October 28, 2026 (STL.News) Motorists traveling along Olive Boulevard in University City may notice…

KC Firm to Investigate St. Louis Police Board

Missouri Attorney General Catherine Hanaway assigns outside counsel to investigate possible Sunshine Law violations following the police board's…