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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Will You Be Playing, Darien? Powerball Jackpot Eclipses $500 Million Will You Be Playing, Darien? Powerball Jackpot Eclipses $500 Million Will You Be Playing, Darien? Powerball Jackpot Eclipses $500 Million
Will You Be Playing, Darien? Powerball Jackpot Eclipses $500 Million Feeling lucky? Connecticut residents are lining up to buy Powerball tickets as the jackpot for Saturday's drawing jumped to $535 million. But if you won, the $535 million jackpot would have a cash payout of $340.1 million. The jackpot is the fifth largest prize in the game’s history. The jackpot has jumped $25 million as sales soared after no winning ticket was sold for last Wednesday's drawing. The odds of winning are one in 292.2 million — but you never know. The drawing will be at 10:59 p.m. Saturday, Aug 19. Click here to find a location near you that sells Powerball tickets.
Stamford Man, 89, Known For His Garden, Killed While Crossing High Ridge Stamford Man, 89, Known For His Garden, Killed While Crossing High Ridge Stamford Man, 89, Known For His Garden, Killed While Crossing High Ridge
Stamford Man, 89, Known For His Garden, Killed While Crossing High Ridge STAMFORD, Conn. — Police have identified the man who died after he was struck by a Prius late Thursday while crossing a road in Stamford, but was not releasing his name until his extended family was notified, according to the Stamford Advocate.  Neighbors said it was an 89-year-old man who lives in the area and is known for maintaining beautiful gardens on his property, the Advocate said.   The fatal accident occurred at 11:25 p.m. on High Ridge Road near Olga Drive on a retail section of the busy road near the Merritt Parkway, Stamford police said, A 2008 Toyota Prius traveling north on H…
Trumbull Police Arrest 3 Teens In Car Stolen Out Of Stamford Trumbull Police Arrest 3 Teens In Car Stolen Out Of Stamford Trumbull Police Arrest 3 Teens In Car Stolen Out Of Stamford
Trumbull Police Arrest 3 Teens In Car Stolen Out Of Stamford TRUMBULL, Conn. — Three teenagers found driving around town in a stolen car in the middle of the night on Thursday have been arrested, Trumbull police said Friday.  At 2:20 a.m. Aug. 17, a Trumbull officer on patrol spotted a 2008 Chevy Cobalt traveling on Old Town Road with the rear plate not illuminated, police said.  After the Cobalt was stopped for the equipment violation, the officer determined the car had been stolen July 31 in Stamford, police said.  The three juvenile occupants of the car — two 16-year-olds and one 17-year-old — were ordered out and all complied, police said.  The…
Police: Stratford Man, 21, Charged In Fatal Shooting Of His Niece, 27 Police: Stratford Man, 21, Charged In Fatal Shooting Of His Niece, 27 Police: Stratford Man, 21, Charged In Fatal Shooting Of His Niece, 27
Police: Stratford Man, 21, Charged In Fatal Shooting Of His Niece, 27 UPDATE: STRATFORD, Conn. — A 21-year-old Stratford man has been arrested in the fatal shooting of his 27-year-old niece early Sunday, the Stratford Police Department said Friday. Michael “Buddha” Catchings was charged with manslaughter in the death of Raenetta Catchings, who was pronounced dead at Bridgeport Hospital, Stratford police Capt. Frank Eannotti said.  Michael Catchings is the uncle of the deceased victim, Reanetta Catchings, Eannotti said.  Michael Catchings turned himself in to officers as a result of a warrant for his arrest, he said. The shooting occurred shortly after midni…
Update: Missing 70-Year-Old Man From Milford Found Safe Update: Missing 70-Year-Old Man From Milford Found Safe Update: Missing 70-Year-Old Man From Milford Found Safe
Update: Missing 70-Year-Old Man From Milford Found Safe UPDATE: MILFORD, Conn. —  The missing 70-year-old man from Milford was found safe Friday afternoon after he went missing in the morning, according to the Greenwich Fire Department. . He was being evaluated but appeared to be in good condition, officials said.   MILFORD, Conn. — A State Police K-9 is on the scene assisting as the Milford Police Department searches for a missing 70 year-old man on Friday.  Richard James of Christopher Drive, Milford, was last seen at about 7 a.m. Friday, police said.  He is 5-foot-10 and weighs about 180 pounds, police said. He was last seen wearing a brown…
State Closes Swim Areas At Indian Wells, Silver Sands Due To Bacteria State Closes Swim Areas At Indian Wells, Silver Sands Due To Bacteria State Closes Swim Areas At Indian Wells, Silver Sands Due To Bacteria
State Closes Swim Areas At Indian Wells, Silver Sands Due To Bacteria FAIRFIELD COUNTY, Conn. — If you're planning to hit the beach this weekend, you may need to change your plans: The state of Connecticut has closed the swim areas at four state parks due to water quality issues.  The Connecticut Department of Energy and Environmental Protection released the following beach closure information:    The swim area at Indian Wells State Park in Shelton is closed due to bacteria levels. Water there will be retested Wednesday, Aug. 23. The swim area at Kettletown State Park in Southbury is closed due to the presence of blue green algae blooms. The swim area will …
Police: Danbury Man With Gun Busted Selling Drugs Out Of White St. Business Police: Danbury Man With Gun Busted Selling Drugs Out Of White St. Business Police: Danbury Man With Gun Busted Selling Drugs Out Of White St. Business
Police: Danbury Man With Gun Busted Selling Drugs Out Of White St. Business DANBURY, Conn. — A Waterbury man was found with a loaded pistol as he was busted on multiple drug charges Thursday at a business on White Street in Danbury, police said.  Officers executed a search warrant at Imperial Sound Studios at 248B White St. and arrested  Omar “Gucci” Thomas, 30, police said. They seized Thomas as he parked a vehicle in front of the business, police said.  He had cocaine, heroin and marijuana in his possession along with was a loaded pistol, which had the serial number altered, police said.  Investigators also seized Tyreek Wallace, 21, of Waterbury, who was drivin…
Unidentified Man Struck, Killed While Crossing Road In Stamford Unidentified Man Struck, Killed While Crossing Road In Stamford Unidentified Man Struck, Killed While Crossing Road In Stamford
Unidentified Man Struck, Killed While Crossing Road In Stamford STAMFORD, Conn. — A pedestrian was struck by a car and killed on High Ridge Road late Thursday, and Stamford police are asking for help in identifying the man.The fatal accident occurred at 11:25 p.m. on High Ridge Road near Olga Drive on a retail section of the road near the Merritt Parkway, Stamford police said,  A 2008 Toyota Prius traveling north on High Ridge Road hit the unidentified pedestrian, who was crossing High Ridge Road from west to east near the Burger King restaurant, police said.   The Prius struck the man, who was not within a crosswalk, police said. The pedestrian suffer…
Murphy Wraps Up 105-Mile Walk With Sore Feet, Meet-And-Greet In Danbury Murphy Wraps Up 105-Mile Walk With Sore Feet, Meet-And-Greet In Danbury Murphy Wraps Up 105-Mile Walk With Sore Feet, Meet-And-Greet In Danbury
Murphy Wraps Up 105-Mile Walk With Sore Feet, Meet-And-Greet In Danbury DANBURY, Conn. — As U.S. Chris Murphy set out Thursday morning for the last 2 miles of his 105-mile walk across Connecticut, he reflected on the differences — and similarities — between the eastern and western sides of the state.  "As you're walking through Eastern Connecticut, it's much more agricultural. People there are worried about an aging population and the future of education in their towns," Murphy said as he set out from Jacqueline's restaurant in Bethel for Rogers Park in Danbury.      "When you get to the Western side of the state, the concerns are more about heal…
Traffic Detour: Bridge Work Closes Route 7 This Weekend In Ridgefield Traffic Detour: Bridge Work Closes Route 7 This Weekend In Ridgefield Traffic Detour: Bridge Work Closes Route 7 This Weekend In Ridgefield
Traffic Detour: Bridge Work Closes Route 7 This Weekend In Ridgefield RIDGEFIELD, Conn. — Drivers on Route 7 will be unhappy to find out that the major road will be closed all weekend in Ridgefield — starting Friday night — for a bridge construction project.   The closure of Route 7 — part of a major bridge repair project in Branchville — is scheduled for 8 p.m. Friday, Aug. 18, to 6 a.m. Monday, Aug. 21. Precast concrete bridge abutments will be installed this weekend during the closure — all part of a $3.5 million bridge repair project. And that won't be the end of the detours: Another closure is scheduled for 8 p.m. Friday, Aug. 25, to 6 a.m. Monday, Aug.…
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