Karen Tensa

Managing Editor, Connecticut

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Karen has lived and worked in Connecticut for more than two decades. Her professional experience includes more than a decade of work as the news editor at The Advocate in Stamford and reporting and editing stints on the staff of The Hartford Courant, among others. She is dedicated to writing local news, enjoying winter sports and reading nonfiction books. 

Karen was formerly a managing editor at Daily Voice.

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Bridgeport, CT
Breaking News
Bridgeport Driver With Baby In Car Engages State Police In Pursuit Bridgeport Driver With Baby In Car Engages State Police In Pursuit Bridgeport Driver With Baby In Car Engages State Police In Pursuit
Bridgeport Driver With Baby In Car Engages State Police In Pursuit BRIDGEPORT, Conn. — A 26-year-old man was charged with leading Connecticut state troopers in a pursuit on Route 8/25 in Bridgeport with an infant in his car, state police said. Troopers were conducting a motor vehicle enforcement near Exit 2 of Route 8/25 at 5 p.m. Monday when Hector Lebron, 26, of Bridgeport, failed to stop and engaged the trooper in pursuit, state police said. Two passengers — one of them an infant — were in the gray Infiniti with Lebron at the time, state police said. The vehicle was stopped and Lebron was arrested, state police said.  He was charged with improper use …

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Stratford, CT
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State Police: DUI Driver Busted After Going 120 MPH On I-95 In Stratford State Police: DUI Driver Busted After Going 120 MPH On I-95 In Stratford State Police: DUI Driver Busted After Going 120 MPH On I-95 In Stratford
State Police: DUI Driver Busted After Going 120 MPH On I-95 In Stratford STRATFORD, Conn. — A 30-year-old drunken driving who was clocked at 120 mph on I-95 early Saturday was arrested on multiple charges, state police said Tuesday.   At 1:19 a.m. Saturday,  Trooper Educardo Santiago spotted the car on I-95 north near Exit 32 in Stratford, where it was “failing to maintain its lane," state police said. Santiago turned on his cruiser’s emergency lights and siren and went after the vehicle, state police said. “The vehicle engaged me in pursuit, continuing on I-95 northbound,” the state police said. “The vehicle reached reckless speeds of up to 120 mph in a p…

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Norwalk, CT
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Have You Seen This Pup? Chihuahua Goes Missing After Car Crash In Norwalk Have You Seen This Pup? Chihuahua Goes Missing After Car Crash In Norwalk Have You Seen This Pup? Chihuahua Goes Missing After Car Crash In Norwalk
Have You Seen This Pup? Chihuahua Goes Missing After Car Crash In Norwalk NORWALK, Conn. — A family from Long Island is desperately searching for their pup, Bean, an all white Chihuahua who went missing after a fender-bender in Norwalk on Sunday. A $500 reward is being offered for the male dog, according to FidoFinder.com.  Bean was last seen on the northbound side of I-95 in East Norwalk near Exit 16, according to a Facebook post. His owner, who lives on Long Island, was in a car accident and the dog jumped out of the car.  "Desperate to find, please help!" the owner posted on Facebook. Bean is an all white Chihuahua with a black spot on his back by…

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Stamford, CT
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Green Day Livestreaming Concert To Help Stamford's Americares Aid Texas Green Day Livestreaming Concert To Help Stamford's Americares Aid Texas Green Day Livestreaming Concert To Help Stamford's Americares Aid Texas
Green Day Livestreaming Concert To Help Stamford's Americares Aid Texas STAMFORD, Conn. — In an innovative way to help, Green Day is coming to the support of Stamford's Americares as it responds to help victims of Hurricane Harvey in Texas. The band will broadcast a special performance via Facebook Live at Facebook.com/GreenDay/ beginning at 4 p.m. today, Tuesday, Sept. 5.  Members of Green Day will donate $100,000 to Americares, a health-focused relief and development organization, and encourage fans to support its response as well.  “We kept seeing these terrible images of devastation coming from Texas, and we knew we had to do something to help,” said Green…

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Danbury, CT
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Gas Prices Surge Nearly 40¢ Per Gallon In Connecticut After Harvey Gas Prices Surge Nearly 40¢ Per Gallon In Connecticut After Harvey Gas Prices Surge Nearly 40¢ Per Gallon In Connecticut After Harvey
Gas Prices Surge Nearly 40¢ Per Gallon In Connecticut After Harvey Average gas prices in Connecticut and across the nation have surged over the last week in the wake of Hurricane Harvey — with a spike of 38 cents per gallon in the state in just one week, according to AAA. On Tuesday, Connecticut’s average price of $2.86 per gallon is 38 cents higher compared with this time last week, AAA said. Nationally, prices moved up 27 cents to $2.65 compared to this time last week. AAA’s weekly survey of prices in Connecticut’s four regional areas as follows: Greater Bridgeport/Stamford $2.89 per gallon  New Haven/Meriden $2.83 per gallon Gre…

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Danbury, CT
Weather
Hang On To Your Umbrella: Soggy Week Ahead For Danbury Hang On To Your Umbrella: Soggy Week Ahead For Danbury Hang On To Your Umbrella: Soggy Week Ahead For Danbury
Hang On To Your Umbrella: Soggy Week Ahead For Danbury FAIRFIELD COUNTY, Conn. – Labor Day may have been picture perfect, but the short work week that follows will be filled with rain, according to the National Weather Service.  Tuesday will begin mostly sunny and a high near 80. But clouds will increase, with rain and possibly thunderstorms moving through the area by late Tuesday evening. The chance of precipitation is 60 percent, with clouds and rain likely overnight.  Showers and more thunderstorms will continue through Wednesday, though temperatures will struggle to reach 70 degrees. The chance of rain is 70 percent. About three-quarters of…

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Newburgh, NY
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Heroic Newburgh Airman Remembered On 4th Anniversary Of His Combat Death Heroic Newburgh Airman Remembered On 4th Anniversary Of His Combat Death Heroic Newburgh Airman Remembered On 4th Anniversary Of His Combat Death
Heroic Newburgh Airman Remembered On 4th Anniversary Of His Combat Death NEWBURGH, N.Y. — It was four years ago today that a 22-year-old man who "practically grew up" at Stewart Air National Guard Base in Newburgh made the ultimate sacrifice for his country and for his comrades.  U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Todd “TJ” Lobraico was killed in action on Sept. 5, 2013, when his unit was ambushed by insurgents fire outside of Bagram Airfield in Afghanistan. Lobraico joined the 105th Base Defense Squadron at the Stewart Air National Guard Base in 2008. He went on to deploy to both Afghanistan and Iraq, and quickly rose to the position of staff sergeant — a testa…

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by Karen Tensa
Brookfield, CT
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Hero Airman From Sherman Remembered On 4th Anniversary Of His Combat Death Hero Airman From Sherman Remembered On 4th Anniversary Of His Combat Death Hero Airman From Sherman Remembered On 4th Anniversary Of His Combat Death
Hero Airman From Sherman Remembered On 4th Anniversary Of His Combat Death NEW FAIRFIELD, Conn. — It was four years ago today that a 22-year-old man with roots in New Fairfield and Sherman made the ultimate sacrifice for his country and for his comrades.  U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Todd “TJ” Lobraico was killed in action on Sept. 5, 2013, when his unit was ambushed by insurgents fire outside of Bagram Airfield in Afghanistan. "Please take a moment today to remember TJ and the sacrifice he made on 5 September 2013. He is forever on our minds and always in our hearts. #LiveforTJ," said a post on the Facebook page for the T.J. Lobraico Foundation. Lobraico w…

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Stratford, CT
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2 Bridgeport Men Charged In Late-Night Deli Robbery In Stratford 2 Bridgeport Men Charged In Late-Night Deli Robbery In Stratford 2 Bridgeport Men Charged In Late-Night Deli Robbery In Stratford
2 Bridgeport Men Charged In Late-Night Deli Robbery In Stratford STRATfORD, Conn. — Two men from Bridgeport were tracked down and arrested after a late-night burglary at a deli in Stratford, and a third suspect was being sought, Stratford police said.  The burglary occurred at about 2:35 a.m. Sunday at the Pickel Barrel Deli located at 1889 Main St. in Stratford, police said. Three suspects broke in and stole a cash register worth $900 and a $130 case, police said. They fled the area in a gray van, police said. Officers reviewed surveillance camera footage and notified surrounding towns, police said. The pair was taken into custody after a brief attempt …

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Westport, CT
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How Does Your School District Rank? Many In Fairfield County Are Among Best How Does Your School District Rank? Many In Fairfield County Are Among Best How Does Your School District Rank? Many In Fairfield County Are Among Best
How Does Your School District Rank? Many In Fairfield County Are Among Best FAIRFIELD COUNTY, Conn. — Just in time for back to school, Niche.com has come out with its newest rankings of the best school districts in Connecticut.  Schools were evaluated based on academics, teachers, clubs and activities, college readiness and health and safety and diversity. Many school districts in Fairfield County are rated among the best in the state. Check out how your hometown ranks in the new list from Niche.com:  1) Westport School District  2) New Canaan School District 3) Darien School District 4) Weston School District 5) Wilton Public Schools  6) Greenwich School Dis…

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