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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Fort Bend County Tax Assessor Indicted in Fraud Case

Federal prosecutors accuse elected official Carmen Turner and two others of using taxpayer-funded jobs for personal benefit in…

Virginia Sen. Louise Lucas Indicted in Drug Case

Federal prosecutors allege a $4.5 million marijuana trafficking operation involving the powerful Virginia lawmaker, family members, and business…

U.S. Stock Market Today: Nasdaq Plunges 2.60% on AI Fears

NEW YORK - Oct. 22, 2026 (STL.News) U.S. stocks finished Thursday sharply mixed as concerns about the rising…

Iran Threatens Attacks on U.S. Military Bases

STL.NEWS | WORLD NEWS | MIDDLE EAST Iran's Revolutionary Guard warns American military installations could become targets as…

St. Louis County Man Convicted of Gun, Drug Crimes

ST. LOUIS, MO - October 22, 2026 (STL.News) A 44-year-old St. Louis County man with a previous federal…

Who Can Be Held Liable in a Personal Injury Case?

(STL.News) Every injury case begins with one question: who must pay for the harm? Texas law allows multiple…

Overseas Stocks Tumble as Oil Tops $110

Asian technology stocks fell sharply Thursday as oil prices surged, while European markets reversed an earnings-driven rally amid…

Dr. Oz Confronts NYC Day Care Operators in Fraud Probe

NEW YORK, NY - October 22, 2026 (STL.News) Federal and New York state authorities have launched a sweeping…

Man Killed in Steak ’n Shake Parking Lot in St. Louis

ST. LOUIS, MO - October 22, 2026 (STL.News) A man was shot and killed in the parking lot…

The $10 Welcome That Asks for $2,000: Inside a 200x Wagering Bonus

(STL.News) Minimum deposit bonuses look like the safest way to get acquainted with an online casino: just $10,…

eBay to Cut 1,000 Jobs in Second Round of 2026 Layoffs

SAN JOSE, CA - October 22, 2026 (STL.News) Online marketplace giant eBay Inc. (NASDAQ: EBAY) is preparing to…

FBI Raids NYC Adult Day Cares in Medicaid Fraud Probe

NEW YORK, NY - October 22, 2026 (STL.News) FBI - NYC - Fraud - Federal and state investigators…

Police Board President Defends Chief Tracy’s Raise

ST. LOUIS, MO - October 22, 2026 (STL.News) St. Louis Board of Police Commissioners President Chris Saracino is…

Chicago Violence Prevention Workers Shot Outside Office

Three members of New Life Centers were among four men wounded in a drive-by shooting in Chicago's Little…

Teen Shootings Alarm St. Louis Community Activists

ST. LOUIS, MO - October 22, 2026 (STL.News) A series of shootings involving teenagers across the St. Louis…