Here’s what’s happening around St. Louis today — flight disruptions lingering at Lambert, a push to modernize the nation’s air traffic system, and the holiday lights switching on at the Missouri Botanical Garden.
Flight disruptions linger at Lambert after Friday’s nationwide shutdown
Air travel disruptions continued across the country on Sunday as airlines worked to restore normal schedules after Friday’s nationwide flight shutdown, with federal officials predicting a full recovery by Monday. At St. Louis Lambert International Airport, 86 flights had been canceled and 108 delayed as of Sunday morning, according to flight-tracking service FlightAware. The Federal Aviation Administration halted departures nationwide for nearly five hours on Friday after a telecommunications malfunction disrupted air traffic control communications, and officials said they found no evidence of a cyberattack.
Why it matters: If you’re flying out of Lambert in the next day or two, check your flight status before heading to the airport — crews and aircraft are still being repositioned after Friday’s shutdown.
Schmitt pushes $30 billion aviation modernization bill after FAA ground stop
An FAA ground stop affecting 11,000 flights on Friday prompted Missouri Sen. Eric Schmitt to push for his $30 billion Modern Skies Act, a bill to upgrade the nation’s aging air traffic infrastructure.
Why it matters: Friday’s communications failure showed how fragile the current system is — and a Missouri senator is now using it to argue for a major federal investment.
Suspect shot and killed in south St. Louis officer-involved shooting
A suspect was shot and killed in an officer-involved shooting Saturday evening in south St. Louis, according to FOX 2. It was the second shooting involving a law enforcement officer in the city on Saturday.
Read more: https://fox2now.com/news/missouri/suspect-shot-in-south-st-louis-officer-involved-developing/
Why it matters: Two officer-involved shootings in one day in the city will draw close attention to how both incidents unfolded.
Final meetings announced for tornado recovery plans
The city has released draft recovery plans covering 10 north St. Louis neighborhoods affected by the May 16 tornado, and final public meetings on the plans have now been announced. Officials say the plans focus on long-term recovery, revitalization, and investment in the affected communities.
Read more: https://fox2now.com/news/missouri/final-meetings-announced-for-tornado-recovery-plans/
Why it matters: These plans will shape how tornado-damaged neighborhoods rebuild for years — the final meetings are residents’ last formal chance to weigh in.
St. Louis tries to push the Gateway Arch — seven inches to the left
A spirited crowd gathered downtown on Sunday in an attempt to push the Gateway Arch “seven inches to the left,” inspired by a similar stunt at Chicago’s Bean.
Why it matters: It didn’t move, obviously — but it’s a reminder that St. Louis knows how to have fun with its most famous landmark.
Garden Glow lights up the Missouri Botanical Garden
The Missouri Botanical Garden’s nationally recognized holiday light show, Garden Glow, returned on Saturday, Nov. 14. The walk-through show features more than two million lights and runs through Jan. 2, with tickets from $6 to $25. It opens for the season Nov. 14–15, then pauses public entry until Nov. 20.
Read more: https://discoverandshare.org/2026/11/11/visitors-guide-garden-glow/
Why it matters: Garden Glow is one of the region’s signature holiday traditions — and opening weekend is your first chance to see it this year.
That’s St. Louis today. Check back tomorrow afternoon for the next roundup.
