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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Sandy Hook Mom Calls For NBC To Pull Interview: Don't Make This About Jones Sandy Hook Mom Calls For NBC To Pull Interview: Don't Make This About Jones Sandy Hook Mom Calls For NBC To Pull Interview: Don't Make This About Jones
Sandy Hook Mom Calls For NBC To Pull Interview: Don't Make This About Jones NEWTOWN, Conn. — The mother of a 6-year-old boy who was killed at Sandy Hook Elementary School is asking NBC News to not broadcast Megyn Kelly‘s interview with Alex Jones, who has repeatedly claimed that the mass shooting at the Newtown school is a hoax.     Nicole Hockley – co-founder and managing director of Sandy Hook Promise – made the request Tuesday in a letter to NBC News Chairman Andrew Lack. The Sandy Hook Promise, a Newtown-based gun violence prevention organization, also removed Kelly as the emcee for its annual Promise Champions Gala, which will take place Wednesday in Washingto…
Lockdown Ends At Platt Tech In Milford Lockdown Ends At Platt Tech In Milford Lockdown Ends At Platt Tech In Milford
Lockdown Ends At Platt Tech In Milford Update: The lockdown ended at Platt Technical High School in Milford in time for afternoon dismissal, according to State Police.  The lockdown was called after a man died in a nearby park of a self-inflicted gunshot wound, according to the Connecticut Post. Original story: MILFORD, Conn. — Platt Tech in Milford was in lockdown Tuesday afternoon while Milford police officers respond to an incident in the area of Eisenhower Park. Connecticut State Police are on site at the state-run technical high school. Mathewson School and Orange Avenue School are also on lockdown, police said. Eisenhow…
Car Impaled On Utility Pole's Guide Wire In Danbury Crash Car Impaled On Utility Pole's Guide Wire In Danbury Crash Car Impaled On Utility Pole's Guide Wire In Danbury Crash
Car Impaled On Utility Pole's Guide Wire In Danbury Crash DANBURY, Conn. — A car was suspended at about a 60-degree angle on the guide wire of a utility pole after a crash Tuesday morning, according to a photo Tweeted by DaniB‏ @ctdanib.  Danbury Police and firefighters were on the scene, and a female occupant was treated for injuries, according to WLAD-AM. New Street was closed between Stevens Street and West Street for the cleanup to clear the road, WLAD-AM.   Click here to read the story at the WLAD-AM website.
Cleanup Continues After Sewage Backup At Easton Town Hall Cleanup Continues After Sewage Backup At Easton Town Hall Cleanup Continues After Sewage Backup At Easton Town Hall
Cleanup Continues After Sewage Backup At Easton Town Hall EASTON, Conn. — As work continued to clean up after a septic backup, Easton Town Hall was open for business on Tuesday, according to the Easton Courier.  First Selectman Adam Dunsby said police have limited use of their space on the bottom floor of the building, which is where the overflow apparently happened, according to the Courier.  Officers were on duty Tuesday, with some working out of the firehouse and others removing gear from Town Hall, the Courier said. The 911 call center was operating normally, the Easton Courier said. The cause of the spill, which was discovered Monday night, …
Stratford Schools Dismissing Students Early On Tuesday Due To Heat Stratford Schools Dismissing Students Early On Tuesday Due To Heat Stratford Schools Dismissing Students Early On Tuesday Due To Heat
Stratford Schools Dismissing Students Early On Tuesday Due To Heat STRATFORD, Conn. — All students will be released on early dismissals Tuesday in the Stratford schools, according to a post at the district website.  Temperatures are soaring into the 90s today.  The website post said that all Stratford schools will follow the "inclement weather early dismissal schedule." Here is the schedule: All elementary schools, except for Nichols and Wilcoxson, will dismiss at 12:30 p.m.  Nichols and Wilcoxson schools as well as both Flood and Wooster middle schools will dismiss at noon.  Stratford and Bunnell high schools and the ALPHA program will dismiss at 11:25…
Car Crash Slows Traffic On Post Road In Southport Car Crash Slows Traffic On Post Road In Southport Car Crash Slows Traffic On Post Road In Southport
Car Crash Slows Traffic On Post Road In Southport FAIRFIELD, Conn. — Police are on the scene of a minor car crash in Southport at a busy intersection on Tuesday morning.  The accident occurred at Pease Avenue and Post Road at about 9:45 a.m.  Motorists can expect delays in the area near I-95. 
After-School Activities Canceled In Norwalk Due To Heat After-School Activities Canceled In Norwalk Due To Heat After-School Activities Canceled In Norwalk Due To Heat
After-School Activities Canceled In Norwalk Due To Heat NORWALK, Conn. — Due to the very high temperatures expected Tuesday, Norwalk public schools have canceled after-school activities at 11 buildings. The after-school cancellations are at Nathan Hale, Ponus Ridge, Roton, West Rocks, Cranbury, Kendall, Naramake, Rowayton, Silvermine, Tracey and Wolfpit. Students are on a previously scheduled two-hour early dismissal on Tuesday and Wednesday, which is the last day of school. (Students were also released early on Monday at those 11 buildings.) Temps are expected to soar again today into the low 90s.  The Brien McMahon High School Graduation will…
Sandy Hook Charity Fires Megyn Kelly As Gala Host Amid TV Show Fallout Sandy Hook Charity Fires Megyn Kelly As Gala Host Amid TV Show Fallout Sandy Hook Charity Fires Megyn Kelly As Gala Host Amid TV Show Fallout
Sandy Hook Charity Fires Megyn Kelly As Gala Host Amid TV Show Fallout The fallout has begun for Westchester's Megyn Kelly, who is being blasted for her upcoming interview with Sandy Hook hoaxer Alex Jones on the upcoming episode of her new NBC show, "Sunday Night."   The Sandy Hook Promise, a Newtown-based gun violence prevention organization, said Kelly, a Rye resident, was removed as the emcee for its annual Promise Champions Gala, which is set for Wednesday in Washington. “Sandy Hook Promise cannot support the decision by Megyn or NBC to give any form of voice or platform to Alex Jones and have asked Megyn Kelly to step down as our Promise Champion Gala ho…
Sandy Hook Charity Fires Megyn Kelly As Gala Host Amid TV Show Fallout Sandy Hook Charity Fires Megyn Kelly As Gala Host Amid TV Show Fallout Sandy Hook Charity Fires Megyn Kelly As Gala Host Amid TV Show Fallout
Sandy Hook Charity Fires Megyn Kelly As Gala Host Amid TV Show Fallout The fallout has begun for Westchester's Megyn Kelly, who is being blasted for her upcoming interview with Sandy Hook hoaxer Alex Jones on the upcoming episode of her new NBC show, "Sunday Night."   The Sandy Hook Promise, a Newtown-based gun violence prevention organization, said Kelly, a Rye resident, was removed as the emcee for its annual Promise Champions Gala, which is set for Wednesday in Washington. “Sandy Hook Promise cannot support the decision by Megyn or NBC to give any form of voice or platform to Alex Jones and have asked Megyn Kelly to step down as our Promise Champion Gala ho…
Sandy Hook Charity Fires Megyn Kelly As Gala Host In Fallout For Alex Jones Sandy Hook Charity Fires Megyn Kelly As Gala Host In Fallout For Alex Jones Sandy Hook Charity Fires Megyn Kelly As Gala Host In Fallout For Alex Jones
Sandy Hook Charity Fires Megyn Kelly As Gala Host In Fallout For Alex Jones Update: The mother of a Sandy Hook victim is asking NBC News to pull the interview. Click here for the latest from Daily Voice.  Original story: NEWTOWN, Conn. — The fallout has begun for Megyn Kelly, who is being blasted for her upcoming interview with Sandy Hook hoaxer Alex Jones for next week's episode of her new NBC show, "Sunday Night."   The Sandy Hook Promise, a Newtown-based gun violence prevention organization, said Kelly was removed as the emcee for its annual Promise Champions Gala, which is set for Wednesday in Washington. “Sandy Hook Promise cannot support the decision by Megy…
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