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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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…

Criminal Defense for Sex Crime Charges

August 18, 2026 (STL.News) Sex crime charges are among the most complex and serious criminal allegations a person…

Ubiquiti Faces Multiple Investor Investigations

NEW YORK - August 18, 2026 (STL.News) Ubiquiti Inc. (NYSE: UI) is facing increased scrutiny from shareholder-rights attorneys,…

Iran Defiant as Hormuz Crisis Deepens

MIDDLE EAST - August 18, 2026 (STL.News) Iran hardened its position over the Strait of Hormuz on Tuesday,…

St. Louis Officer Kevin Androff Honored for Service

ST. LOUIS, MO - August 18, 2026 (STL.News) Kevin F. Androff, a longtime St. Louis police officer whose…

I-64 Closure Frustrates Metro East Drivers

EAST ST. LOUIS, IL - August 18, 2026 (STL.News) I-64 Closure - A major closure of westbound Interstate…

Two Killed in Separate Belleville, IL, Crashes

BELLEVILLE, IL - August 18, 2026 (STL.News) Two people died following separate crashes in Belleville on Monday morning,…