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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Missouri AG Orders St. Charles Contractor to Repay $257K

Missouri Attorney General Andrew Bailey has secured a major victory for consumer rights, obtaining a court order requiring…

U.S. Strikes Iran for 9th Night After Troop Fatalities

The conflict between the United States and Iran has intensified significantly after U.S. Central Command (CENTCOM) executed its…

Stevie’s Jailhouse Kitchen: St. Louis Restaurant Success

ST. LOUIS, MO - July 19, 2026 (STL.News) Stevie Gilliam, a former inmate who served eight years on…

St. Louis Vacant Home Collapse Triggers Emergency Demolition

ST. LOUIS, MO - July 19, 2026 (STL.News) A structural collapse in a residential neighborhood triggers an immediate…

Why U.S. Grocery Sales Are Dropping: Inflation & Debt

U.S. Grocery Sales - A landmark economic shift is taking place across American supermarkets as prolonged, multi-year inflation,…

U.S. Home Foreclosures Climb in First Half of 2026 as Market Normalizes

A recent market report reveals that U.S. home foreclosure filings reached 227,548 in the first half of 2026,…

U.S. Launches New Airstrikes on Iran After Troops Killed

The United States military has dramatically accelerated its air campaign against the Islamic Republic of Iran following a…

U.S. Strikes Iran for 8th Night After Deadly Jordan Base Attack

The United States military has launched its eighth straight night of intense airstrikes against Iranian targets following a…

Iran Indicts Trump on War Crime Charges Amid Escalating Gulf Airstrikes

Iran's judiciary has formally indicted U.S. President Donald Trump on war crime charges following the total collapse of…

US Strikes Hit Iran for 7th Straight Night: Strait of Hormuz Blockade Escalates

MIDDLE EAST - July 18, 2026 (STL.News) The United States has launched its seventh consecutive night of airstrikes…

Geopolitical Brinkmanship: How a Daring Iranian Plan to Kidnap U.S. Troops Could Trigger Total War

Iranian Plan - Geopolitical tensions in the Persian Gulf have escalated sharply following public remarks from former Iranian…

The Geopolitical Chokepoint: Why Three Disputed Islands Matter in the Strait of Hormuz

Strait of Hormuz - The territorial dispute between Iran and the United Arab Emirates over three micro-islands in…

Trump to Address Nation Tonight Amid Collapsing Iran Ceasefire and Looming Midterms

President Donald Trump is set to deliver a high-stakes, primetime address to the nation tonight at 9:00 PM…

Why Quality Content Opens New Backlink Opportunities

(STL.News) Creating content has become easier than ever. Building content that earns backlinks is a completely different challenge.…

Changing Trends in St. Louis Gun Violence: Carondelet Incident Sparks Deeper Look at 2026 Crime Rates

Following the shooting of a 12-year-old on Wednesday in the south St. Louis Carondelet neighborhood, public focus has…