St. Louis Lambert International Airport

Voters will determine in November if St. Louis Lambert International Airport should be privatized. One argument for leasing the airport: eliminating nearly a half-billion dollars in debt.Proponents argue it’s the city’s best shot at getting the money to pay off the debt and improve the airport. But others say the debt is typical for midsize airports.

Updated at 4:30 p.m. July 14th, with legal opinion from lawyers supporting St. Louis RisingLeaders behind a petition effort to put airport privatization…

The St. Louis Board of Aldermen has given its initial approval to asking voters in November whether they want to authorize a long-term lease of St.…

The aldermanic committee that oversees the city of St. Louis’ finances endorsed a proposal on Thursday that would allow voters to decide whether to lease…

Updated 9:30 p.m. Wednesday, June 24, with comments from Mayor Lyda Krewson.St. Louis could be on the hook for more than $44 million in airport…

Proponents of airport privatization are back with a new message — and it’s about helping north St. Louis.St. Louis Rising, a joint organization involving…

Today marks 100 years since the inception of St. Louis Lambert International Airport. On June 18, 1920, Major Albert Bond Lambert and the Missouri…

Updated at 11:45 a.m. June 5 with St. Louis Mayor Lyda Krewson's letter requesting the FAA withdraw the city's application.St. Louis Mayor Lyda Krewson…

The St. Louis NAACP and the St. Louis-Kansas City Carpenters Regional Council announced plans Wednesday to force a public vote on whether the city can…

Updated May 4 with more answers to audience questionsCoronavirus has disrupted many aspects of everyday life. Sporting events are postponed, businesses…