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.
Editor in Chief
Follow:
4933 Articles

St. Charles County Council Unanimously Eliminates County Share of Personal Property Tax

ST. CHARLES COUNTY, MO - July 29, 2026 (STL.News) — In a major relief measure for local taxpayers,…

Pentagon Briefing: Hegseth and Caine Detail Global Strategy

Pentagon Briefing - Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth and Joint Chiefs Chairman General Dan Caine outlined new force readiness…

US Bill of Rights: Historical Origins, Constitutional Mechanics, and Modern Digital Implications

The Bill of Rights comprises the first ten amendments to the United States Constitution, ratified on December 15,…

US Stock Market Today: Dow Plummets 1,100 Points on AI Sell-Off

US stock markets suffered a sharp sell-off on July 29, 2026, driven by retreating artificial intelligence leaders, a…

Understanding the Fifth Amendment: Public Perception, Legal Protections, and High-Stakes Oversight

Understanding the Fifth Amendment - The right against self-incrimination is one of the most fundamental tenets of American…

Motorcyclist Killed in Downtown St. Louis Crash Involving MetroBus

Downtown St. Louis - Motorcyclist Killed ST. LOUIS, MO - July 29, 2026 (STL.News) A fatal early morning…

Panera Bread’s Exit Highlights St. Louis’s Heartbreaking Corporate Exodus

ST. LOUIS, MO - July 29, 2026 (STL.News) Panera Bread - For generations, the aroma of freshly baked…

Dr. Fauci Pleads the Fifth in Senate Standoff as GOP Demands Accountability

Dr. Fauci - In a high-stakes Senate hearing, Dr. Anthony Fauci invoked his Fifth Amendment right against self-incrimination,…

Dr. Anthony Fauci Invokes Fifth Amendment at High-Stakes Senate COVID-19 Hearing

Dr. Anthony Fauci invoked his Fifth Amendment right against self-incrimination during a tense Senate Homeland Security and Governmental…

Trump Vows Severe Retaliation After Iran Ballistic Missile Attack Shatters Ceasefire Lull

President Donald Trump promised a devastating military response following an attempted surprise ballistic missile barrage targeting U.S. forces…

St. Louis County Fiscal Fiasco: How Can a $40M Swing Be Believable?

ST. LOUIS COUNTY, MO - July 29, 2026 (STL.News) St. Louis County is once again caught in a…

Missouri Amendment 5: Governor Kehoe Touts State Income Tax Elimination Plan Ahead of August Primary

Missouri - As Missouri voters prepare for the August 4, 2026 primary election, Governor Mike Kehoe is leading…

Garden Paving: A Tale of Two Landscapes – Irish and American Approaches to Outdoor Design

(STL.News) When it comes to transforming outdoor spaces, garden paving serves as the foundation upon which entire landscapes…

Operation Sentinel: CENTCOM Intercepts Fresh Iranian Ballistic Salvo as Regional Tensions Surge

Regional stability in the Middle East faces renewed strain following a surprise ballistic missile barrage launched by Iran's…

Overseas Overnight Trading Summary for July 29, 2026

Overseas Overnight Trading - Dive into the details of the latest overnight trading session. This comprehensive STL News…