Dossier
Kenner
Coverage of Kenner in the Nexus archive.
- Kenner takes gut punch as floodwater from Arthur stalls dozens of vehicles
Kenner, Louisiana, experienced severe flooding from remnants of storm Arthur, stalling 50-70 vehicles and causing road closures. Police Chief Keith Conley noted the city received 6-10 inches of rain in two hours, overwhelming drainage systems despite functioning pumps. Major affected areas included Loyola Drive, West Esplanade Avenue, and Airport Access Road.
- Accused trafficker raped girl to resolve debt owed by family, US police say
Juven Pineda, 34, faces charges of second-degree rape and human trafficking after allegedly raping a 16-year-old girl to resolve a $13,500 debt he claimed her family owed. Police in Louisiana report he treated the girl as a 'prisoner' and threatened her family in Honduras.