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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The Cobblestone STL Earns Top Reviews in Downtown St. Louis

ST. LOUIS, MO - August 6, 2026 (STL.News) Downtown St. Louis has long been home to some of…

Advantes Group Helps Reimagine Laclede’s Landing

For years, Laclede's Landing struggled with vacant buildings and declining foot traffic after its heyday as one of…

Laclede’s Landing: A Historic District Ready for Its Next Chapter

Laclede's Landing is experiencing one of the most significant revitalization efforts in its history. Millions of dollars in…

St. Louis County Voters Reject Proposition U

St. Louis County voters have rejected Proposition U, a ballot measure that would have authorized a countywide local…

Overseas Financial Markets Update – August 6, 2026

Overseas Financial Markets - Global financial markets delivered a mixed overnight session as European stocks climbed to fresh…

Webster Groves Audit Exposes Misuse of City Credit Cards

A Missouri State Auditor investigation found that two former Webster Groves employees improperly used city purchasing cards for…

Gateway Hospital Tax Debt Tops Payroll Crisis

Gateway Hospital - Gateway Regional Medical Center in Granite City is facing growing financial scrutiny after delayed employee…

Why a Missouri Town Ended Its Police Department

Carrollton, Missouri, has voted to abolish its municipal police department after years of staffing shortages and recruitment challenges.…

Teen Arrested in East St. Louis Clown Stabbing Case

A 15-year-old has been arrested in connection with the fatal stabbing of a 78-year-old man in East St.…

Matt Tesreau Takes Viewers Inside U.S. Marshals Task Force

ST. LOUIS, MO - August 6, 2026 (STL.News) Matt Tesreau - US Marshals Task Force - Behind the…

Laclede’s Landing: The Heart of Historic St. Louis

Introduction to Laclede's Landing ST. LOUIS, MO - August 5, 2026 (STL.News) Few places in the Midwest tell…

St. Louis Restaurant Review Adds The Cobblestone STL to Its Restaurant Directory

ST. LOUIS, MO - August 5, 2026 (STL.News) St. Louis Restaurant Review has announced the addition of The…

Overseas Overnight Trading Summary for August 5, 2026

Overseas Overnight Trading - Global markets extended their rally overnight as investors built on Wall Street's record-setting session.…

Granite City, IL Issues 1,790 Red-Light Camera Citations

Granite City police say nearly 1,800 red-light camera citations have been issued at the Maryville Road and Pontoon…

Global Markets Rise as Oil Rebounds Overnight

Global Markets - Overseas markets were mostly higher early Tuesday, August 4, 2026, as European shares advanced, several…