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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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 …
Bethel Man Charged In Home Invasion In New Milford Bethel Man Charged In Home Invasion In New Milford Bethel Man Charged In Home Invasion In New Milford
Bethel Man Charged In Home Invasion In New Milford NEW MILFORD, Conn. — A 45-year-old Bethel man is facing multiple charges after attacking people he knew in a New Milford home late Wednesday, according to the News-Times.  Mark Benoit was charged with home invasion, stalking, third-degree assault and interfering with a police officer and held on $300,000 bond Thursday, the News-Times reported.  Benoit fought with the residents and with police who responded before he was taken into custody with the help of a police K-9, the News-Times said.  His attorney said he abusing alcohol and Klonopin, used to treat anxiety disorders and panic attac…
NBC Connecticut Won't Air Megyn Kelly's Interview With Alex Jones NBC Connecticut Won't Air Megyn Kelly's Interview With Alex Jones NBC Connecticut Won't Air Megyn Kelly's Interview With Alex Jones
NBC Connecticut Won't Air Megyn Kelly's Interview With Alex Jones The NBC station in Connecticut will not broadcast Megyn Kelly’s controversial interview with Alex Jones, a conspiracy theorist who claims the mass killing at Sandy Hook Elementary School didn't happen, according to EW.com.  A firestorm erupted in Connecticut and across the nation over the interview, which is to be broadcast on "Sunday Night With Megyn Kelly" at 7 p.m. Families of Sandy Hook victims have been calling on NBC all week to cancel the interview.  EW.com said it obtained an internal memo outlining the reasons why Hartford-based WVIT-TV is pulling the episode.  "Pain resurfaces fo…
Four People Sent To Hospital After Crash On I-84 In Newtown Four People Sent To Hospital After Crash On I-84 In Newtown Four People Sent To Hospital After Crash On I-84 In Newtown
Four People Sent To Hospital After Crash On I-84 In Newtown NEWTOWN, Conn. — 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.
Danbury Driver Blames Cats After Car Becomes Impaled Upright On Wire Danbury Driver Blames Cats After Car Becomes Impaled Upright On Wire Danbury Driver Blames Cats After Car Becomes Impaled Upright On Wire
Danbury Driver Blames Cats After Car Becomes Impaled Upright On Wire DANBURY, Conn. — A Danbury woman blamed two cats for forcing her to swerve and crash into a utility pole guide wire on New Street, leaving her car suspended above the road, according to the WLAD-AM website.  The driver, Francoise St. Pierre, 52, suffered a minor facial injury and was charged with driving without insurance, failure to drive right and operating an unregistered vehicle, WLAD said. New Street was closed between Stevens Street and West Street for the cleanup after the crash on Tuesday. Click here to read the story at the WLAD-AM website.
Keeping It Outdoors: Weather Won't Force Darien High Graduation Indoors Keeping It Outdoors: Weather Won't Force Darien High Graduation Indoors Keeping It Outdoors: Weather Won't Force Darien High Graduation Indoors
Keeping It Outdoors: Weather Won't Force Darien High Graduation Indoors DARIEN, Conn. — Grab a towel and head to graduation: Despite some damp conditions on Friday, the Class of 2017 at Darien High School will celebrate its commencement outside at the stadium on Friday afternoon.  The ceremony will begin at 5:15 p.m., a 15-minute delay, school officials announced.  "The stadium is damp. Stadium seats may be wet. Bring a towel to dry your seat," the school announced on the website. "You may want to bring an umbrella but please be considerate of sight lines of those around you."  Worried about getting wet? "The ceremony will be simulcast in the dry, Main Gym an…
Newtown Man, 67, Charged With Making Pipe Bombs At Trailer Park Newtown Man, 67, Charged With Making Pipe Bombs At Trailer Park Newtown Man, 67, Charged With Making Pipe Bombs At Trailer Park
Newtown Man, 67, Charged With Making Pipe Bombs At Trailer Park NEWTOWN, Conn. — A 67-year-old Newtown man was arrested Friday on charges of manufacturing multiple explosive devices at a mobile home park in town in what police called a "most serious and dangerous case." Larry Bailey of 301 S. Main St. Newtown was arrested on a state warrant by Detective Daniel McAnaspie and Officer Steven Borges, along with FBI Special Agent Keith Hall at 6:30 a.m. Friday at his home without incident.  The investigation was initiated in March after the pipe bomb was located at Bailey's residence at the Newtown Village Mobile Home Park on Route 25 near Monroe, police sai…
NBC, Megyn Kelly Overhaul Interview With Sandy Hook Hoaxster After Backlash NBC, Megyn Kelly Overhaul Interview With Sandy Hook Hoaxster After Backlash NBC, Megyn Kelly Overhaul Interview With Sandy Hook Hoaxster After Backlash
NBC, Megyn Kelly Overhaul Interview With Sandy Hook Hoaxster After Backlash NBC News is scrambling to put out the firestorm surrounding Westchester resident Megyn Kelly's interview with Alex Jones after outraged Sandy Hook families slammed the network for giving a platform to the conspiracy theorist who claims the mass killing at the Newtown elementary school was a hoax. Kelly, who lives in Rye, has "completely overhauled" the Jones interview, scheduled to be broadcast on her show "Sunday Night," and invited Sandy Hook families to take part, Page Six reported.   Kelly and other NBC staffers reached out to Sandy Hook families to appear on the show to describe how Jo…
NBC, Megyn Kelly Overhaul Interview With Sandy Hook Hoaxster After Backlash NBC, Megyn Kelly Overhaul Interview With Sandy Hook Hoaxster After Backlash NBC, Megyn Kelly Overhaul Interview With Sandy Hook Hoaxster After Backlash
NBC, Megyn Kelly Overhaul Interview With Sandy Hook Hoaxster After Backlash NEWTOWN, Conn. — NBC News is scrambling to put out the firestorm surrounding Megyn Kelly's interview with Alex Jones after outraged Sandy Hook families slammed the network for giving a platform to the conspiracy theorist who claims the mass killing at the Newtown elementary school was a hoax. Kelly has "completely overhauled" the Jones interview, scheduled to be broadcast on her show "Sunday Night," and invited Sandy Hook families to take part, Page Six reported.   Kelly and other NBC staffers reached out to Sandy Hook families to appear on the show to describe how Jones' beliefs have cause…
Free Totes, Special Deals As Danbury's Pour Me Cafe Celebrates Opening Free Totes, Special Deals As Danbury's Pour Me Cafe Celebrates Opening Free Totes, Special Deals As Danbury's Pour Me Cafe Celebrates Opening
Free Totes, Special Deals As Danbury's Pour Me Cafe Celebrates Opening DANBURY, Conn. — After celebrating with a ribbon-cutting ceremony Thursday night, Pour Me Coffee & Wine Cafe will keep the party going with special events all day Friday for its grand opening.  Pour Me Coffee & Wine Cafe is the creation of downtown entrepreneur Andrea Gartner, former executive director of CityCenter Danbury.  Pour Me features grab-and-go in the morning, quick-serve lunches, and becomes a full-service neighborhood bistro by night — and it pours beverages from coffee and tea to wine. "Pour Me Coffee & Wine Cafe will provide best-ingredient food and drink to fuel …
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