Stage being set for intense campaigns in Kenner as election qualifying opens

Kenner’s municipal elections officially kicked off Wednesday, though there have been some pre-qualifying skirmishes in recent weeks as city leaders prepare for what is expected to be a protracted and intense campaign ahead of the March 26 elections. During the first few hours of qualifying Wednesday, the group seeking city office featured a number of familiar faces and set the …

Kenner crash kills three, knocks out power to thousands

KENNER, La. — The Kenner Police Department is investigating a deadly crash that knocked out power to thousands of people Saturday. It happened around 10 p.m. on Airline Highway at Jackson Street. Investigators say one vehicle was traveling the wrong way on an Airline when it collided with another vehicle crossing the intersection. The crash forced both vehicles into a …

‘Win-win’: Kenner mayor, businesses praise plan for larger, land-based Treasure Chest Casino

KENNER, La. — There are fish-out-of-water stories. Then there are casino-out-of-water stories. And folks at Kenner’s Treasure Chest Casino are planning their next chapter. The casino, perched on a riverboat docked on Lake Pontchartrain since 1994, plans to move into a new land-based building as part of a $95 million expansion. The facility will rise on what is currently a …