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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St. Louis Restaurant Review Earns Media List 5000 Award

ST. LOUIS, MO - October 21, 2026 (STL.News) St. Louis Restaurant Review, a locally focused digital publication covering…

MoDOT Plans Yearlong I-64 Closure in St. Louis

ST. LOUIS, MO - October 21, 2026 (STL.News) The Missouri Department of Transportation (MoDOT) is preparing for a…

Retired NYPD Detective Charged in Bridge Murder

Former New York City detective Victor Romero faces a murder charge after a Con Edison employee and father…

Mayor Spencer Opposes SLMPD Reality TV Show

ST. LOUIS, MO - October 21, 2026 (STL.News) St. Louis Mayor Cara Spencer is opposing a proposed reality…

Casa Juarez Mexican Town Unveils Daily Drink Specials

MARYLAND HEIGHTS, MO - October 21, 2026 (STL.News) Casa Juarez Mexican Town, a popular Mexican restaurant at 12710…

Stock Market Today: Nasdaq Leads Wall Street Rally

NEW YORK, NY - October 21, 2026 (STL.News) Stock Market Today - U.S. stocks closed higher Wednesday as…

St. Louis Man Charged in Deadly Cahokia Heights Fires

Federal investigators say Quentin Hanks admitted to setting two massage parlors on fire after becoming angry over a…

Florida AG Details Fraud Case Against Kissimmee Mayor

KISSIMMEE, FL - October 21, 2026 (STL.News) Florida Attorney General James Uthmeier announced Wednesday that he arrested Kissimmee…

Kansas Man Charged With Threatening to Kill Trump

Federal prosecutors say a 24-year-old Kansas man threatened to shoot President Donald Trump and claimed to have mapped…

Ardelyx (ARDX) Faces Securities Class Action

WALTHAM, MA - October 21, 2026 (STL.News) Ardelyx Inc. (NASDAQ: ARDX), a Massachusetts-based biopharmaceutical company, is facing a…

Feds Bust Alleged $6M Marriage Fraud Ring

BOSTON, MA - October 21, 2026 (STL.News) Fraud - Federal prosecutors in Massachusetts announced Wednesday that authorities have…

Spanish Lake Residents Demand Abandoned Motel Cleanup

Residents question years of code violations, property neglect, and delays as north St. Louis County prepares for major…

$20M College Fraud Case Sparks Political Fallout

Ohio indictment alleges education funds were diverted through private companies as Rhode Island Democratic Party chair resigns and…

Kissimmee Mayor Arrested on Theft, Fraud Charges

KISSIMMEE, FL - October 21, 2026 (STL.News) Kissimmee Mayor Jackie Espinosa was arrested Wednesday morning on charges of…

Florida Police Unveil Nation’s First Flying Patrol Vehicle

LAKELAND, FL - October 21, 2026 (STL.News) The future of American law enforcement could soon include police officers…