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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Franklin County Man Gets 25 Years for Child Exploitation

Federal prosecutors say Justin E. Faldon produced and distributed child sexual abuse material through an online messaging platform,…

St. Louis Pauses Police Chief Robert Tracy’s Pay Raise

City officials halt a controversial $112,000 salary increase as Missouri's governor requests an investigation into possible Sunshine Law…

The Hill Drone Patrol Misses 14 Car Break-Ins

Residents question the effectiveness of a privately funded security program after overnight vehicle break-ins in St. Louis' historic…

Healthcare Should Be a Birthright, Not a Business

America spends trillions on healthcare while families struggle with medical bills, insurance premiums and long-term care. It's time…

Overseas Stocks Fall Despite Friday Rebound

Overseas Stocks - Asian markets recover from early losses, but all seven major indexes finish lower in the…

Sarasota Massage Therapist Faces Sexual Battery Trial

SARASOTA, FL - October 23, 2026 (STL.News) A Florida massage therapist accused of sexually assaulting a woman during…

LA Doctor, Chiropractor Indicted in $135M Fraud

LA Doctor, Chiropractor Indicted in $135M Fraud Federal prosecutors allege two Los Angeles-area medical professionals billed Medicare for…

Former Missouri Assistant Principal Faces Federal Charge

October 23, 2026 | St. Charles County, Missouri ST. CHARLES COUNTY, MO - October 23, 2026 (STL.News) A…

The Paperwork Worth Reading Before Moving Across State Lines

(STL.News) Nobody wants to sit down with a stack of moving paperwork while a half-packed house surrounds them,…

92 Election Ballots Found in Seattle Dumpster

Federal postal investigators examine undelivered election ballots found at Golden Gardens Park as King County officials issue replacements…

Who Can Be Held Liable for a Crane Accident in New York?

(STL.News) When a crane drops its load or collapses, anyone nearby has only seconds to get clear. These…

Minnesota Sheriff Says 18 Subpoenas Threaten Her Arrest

Hennepin County Sheriff Dawanna Witt says federal immigration authorities have threatened her with criminal prosecution as a dispute…

Operation Central Valley Blues Leads to 146 Arrests

California law enforcement operation targets online drug and firearms trafficking, seizes $7.4 million in narcotics and removes hundreds…

Missouri Targets Fraud With Operation Show-Me the Money

JEFFERSON CITY, MO - October 22, 2026 (STL.News) Missouri Governor Mike Kehoe joined state and federal law enforcement…

Pennsylvania Police Chief Charged in Payroll Fraud Case

LANCASTER, PA - October 22, 2026 (STL.News) A Pennsylvania police chief has been charged with multiple criminal offenses…