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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Fairfield, CT
Your Community
Sign Of The Times: Fairfield's Iconic Hi-Ho Switches Off Neon, Turns On LED Sign Of The Times: Fairfield's Iconic Hi-Ho Switches Off Neon, Turns On LED Sign Of The Times: Fairfield's Iconic Hi-Ho Switches Off Neon, Turns On LED
Sign Of The Times: Fairfield's Iconic Hi-Ho Switches Off Neon, Turns On LED FAIRFIELD, Conn. — A crew was hard at work last week, replacing the iconic sign atop the roof of the Hotel Hi-Ho along the Merritt Parkway in Fairfield.  It was just a few days earlier that the old landmark sign came down from the roof of the hotel.    The recently refurbished hotel on Black Rock Turnpike is replacing the over 55-year-old neon sign with a more modern LED model. Oh, and an "H" — for Hotel — will replace the "M" — for Motel.  Though it looks a lot like its predecessor, the new sign will replace “Motel” with “Hotel” and “Restaurant Cocktail Lounge” will become “Barcelona Wine…

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by Karen Tensa
Newtown, CT
Breaking News
Tick-Free Hide Tips Off EnCon Police To Illegally Harvested Deer In Newtown Tick-Free Hide Tips Off EnCon Police To Illegally Harvested Deer In Newtown Tick-Free Hide Tips Off EnCon Police To Illegally Harvested Deer In Newtown
Tick-Free Hide Tips Off EnCon Police To Illegally Harvested Deer In Newtown NEWTOWN, Conn. — How did authorities determine that a 24-point buck was shot out of state and illegally brought into Connecticut? There were no tick bites on the hide, the State Environmental Police said in a Facebook post. A 65-year-old Newtown man was charged with illegally harvesting the 24-point buck and importing it from Pennsylvania, State Environmental Police said.  In February, an anonymous tip was reported to the Environmental Conservation Police about a 24-point buck that was reportedly taken in Bridgewater.  "The buck had a very large non-typical rack and the cape was clear of a…

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by Daily Voice
Norwalk, CT
Breaking News
Norwalk Man, 54, Charged With Sexually Assaulting Juvenile Norwalk Man, 54, Charged With Sexually Assaulting Juvenile Norwalk Man, 54, Charged With Sexually Assaulting Juvenile
Norwalk Man, 54, Charged With Sexually Assaulting Juvenile NORWALK, Conn. — A 54-year-old Norwalk man was arrested Friday on charges of sexually assaulting a juvenile earlier this month, police said. Rafael Reyes-Santos was picked up by Special Victims Unit detectives in the parking lot at 1 Muller Park. He was charged with first-degree sexual assault and risk of injury to a minor, police said. Reyes-Santos, of 133 Monterey Place B-10 Apt. 103 , was held on $500,000 bond.  The Special Victims Unit investigated the sexual assault of a juvenile that occurred in June. As a result of the investigation conducted by Detective Kristina LaPak, an arrest w…

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by Karen Tensa
Bridgeport, CT
Weather
Weekend Washout Likely As Fog Rolls In Across Bridgeport Weekend Washout Likely As Fog Rolls In Across Bridgeport Weekend Washout Likely As Fog Rolls In Across Bridgeport
Weekend Washout Likely As Fog Rolls In Across Bridgeport FAIRFIELD COUNTY, Conn. — The dreary weekend weather continued Saturday evening with a Dense Fog Advisory issued until Sunday morning for Fairfield County and southern Connecticut, the National Weather Service.  The fog rolled in across the area after Saturday that delivered some wet weather.  The fog will worsen into the overnight hours, with visibility of a quarter mile or less. Drivers should slow down and leave plenty of distance ahead because the heavy fog will make travel difficult, the weather service said.  On Sunday, there is a 20 percent chance of showers, with thunderstorms also…

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by Daily Voice
Bridgeport, CT
Breaking News
Bridgeport Police Investigating ‘Suspicious’ Death Of Man Found In Driveway Bridgeport Police Investigating ‘Suspicious’ Death Of Man Found In Driveway Bridgeport Police Investigating ‘Suspicious’ Death Of Man Found In Driveway
Bridgeport Police Investigating ‘Suspicious’ Death Of Man Found In Driveway BRIDGEPORT, Conn. — Bridgeport police were investigating the death of a man early Saturday who may have fallen from a third-floor porch, the Connecticut Post reported.  Police called the death on Pequonnock Street “suspicious,” the Post said. The man was found dead in a driveway at 3 a.m., police told the Post.  Click here for the Connecticut Post website.

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Armonk, NY
Breaking News
Two Trapped In I-95 Crash Involving Tow Truck Two Trapped In I-95 Crash Involving Tow Truck Two Trapped In I-95 Crash Involving Tow Truck
Two Trapped In I-95 Crash Involving Tow Truck One person was trapped under a AAA tow truck and a second stuck in a commercial truck in a big crash Friday night on I-95 in Fairfield, Conn., firefighters said.  Fairfield firefighters were called to the scene at about 10:15 p.m. Friday on I95 south between Exits 19 and 18. The crash involved several vehicles, including the truck and the tow truck. Fire crews from Fairfield and Westport worked to extricate one person from the commercial truck and to free the person trapped under the tow truck. The condition of the two people, who were taken to the hospital, was unknown Saturday, firefight…

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by Karen Tensa
Norwalk, CT
On Your Side
Stew Leonard Predicts Amazon Purchase Of Whole Foods Will Be Game Changer Stew Leonard Predicts Amazon Purchase Of Whole Foods Will Be Game Changer Stew Leonard Predicts Amazon Purchase Of Whole Foods Will Be Game Changer
Stew Leonard Predicts Amazon Purchase Of Whole Foods Will Be Game Changer NORWALK, Conn. — Amazon's $13.7 billion proposed purchase of Whole Foods will shake up the food industry as the retail giant brings technology and delivery to the table, the president of Norwalk-based Stew Leonard's told NBC Connecticut.   Stew Leonard Jr. said his chain of dairy stores has been looking at new delivery options and more prepared foods — as demanded by millennial customers, NBC Connecticut reported.  Stew's built its business on enticing customers to enjoy its stores, including those in Danbury and Norwalk, with fun displays, fresh produce, a butcher's counter and bakery, NBC…

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by Daily Voice
Danbury, CT
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Danbury Students Saluted As They Head To West Point Danbury Students Saluted As They Head To West Point Danbury Students Saluted As They Head To West Point
Danbury Students Saluted As They Head To West Point The Connecticut delegation to Washington announced the slate of students from Connecticut who have been appointed to the U.S. Military Academy at West Point, N.Y; the U.S. Naval Academy in Annapolis, Md.; the U.S. Air Force Academy in Colorado Springs; and the U.S. Merchant Marine Academy in Kings Point, N.Y. The announcement was made by Sens. Richard Blumenthal and Chris Murphy and Reps. John Larson, Joe Courtney, Rosa DeLauro, Jim Himes and Elizabeth Esty. “It’s an honor to announce the Connecticut students who will attend our nation’s prestigious service academies. Nominating incredibly …

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by Karen Tensa
Mahopac, NY
Breaking News
I-84 Crash Sends Four To Hospital I-84 Crash Sends Four To Hospital I-84 Crash Sends Four To Hospital
I-84 Crash Sends Four To Hospital Four people were sent to the hospital after a three-car crash Thursday on westbound I-84 in Newtown, according to WLAD-AM.  The 11:45 a.m. crash near the Church Hill Road overpass caused backups for about 3 miles, according to WLAD. The crash occurred as one car slowed for traffic and the car behind it could not stop in time and rear-ended the vehicle, state police told WLAD.   Click here to read the story at the WLAD-AM website.

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by Daily Voice
Trumbull-Monroe, CT
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2 Tons Of Fun: Monroe Church Dishes Up Its Annual Strawberry Festival 2 Tons Of Fun: Monroe Church Dishes Up Its Annual Strawberry Festival 2 Tons Of Fun: Monroe Church Dishes Up Its Annual Strawberry Festival
2 Tons Of Fun: Monroe Church Dishes Up Its Annual Strawberry Festival MONROE, Conn. — Monroe will welcome summer with the 46th edition of its annual Strawberry Festival on the Monroe Green this weekend. The old-fashioned festival run by the Monroe Congregational Church will dish up over 2 tons of tasty treats featuring the fresh fruit. The modern Strawberry Festival follows a tradition started in the late 1800s.  What's your favorite way to enjoy strawberries? Some of the choices include freshly picked strawberries served in a tasty shortcake, whole berry pies, smoothies and chocolate-dipped creations, along with the award-winning strawberry jams.  There are …

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