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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Knife-Wielding Milford Man Charged With Robbing 7-Eleven After Chase Knife-Wielding Milford Man Charged With Robbing 7-Eleven After Chase Knife-Wielding Milford Man Charged With Robbing 7-Eleven After Chase
Knife-Wielding Milford Man Charged With Robbing 7-Eleven After Chase MILFORD, Conn. — A 38-year-old man displayed a large knife when he robbed a 7-Eleven in Milford of money in the cash register, two drinks and a pack of cigarettes, Milford police said.   At about 1:05 a.m. April 28, a man entered the store at 517 Boston Post Road and selected two drinks and a pack of cigarettes, police said.  Hen then displayed a large knife and told the clerk to give him the money in the register, police said.  After the clerk put the money in a plastic bag, the suspect fled, police said. Through video surveillance and an investigation, an arrest warrant was obtained for…
5-Year-Old Geography Expert From Stratford Takes On Food In 'Ellen' Return 5-Year-Old Geography Expert From Stratford Takes On Food In 'Ellen' Return 5-Year-Old Geography Expert From Stratford Takes On Food In 'Ellen' Return
5-Year-Old Geography Expert From Stratford Takes On Food In 'Ellen' Return STRATFORD, Conn. — Nate Seltzer, a 5-year-old from Stratford, made a name for himself in a March visit to "The Ellen DeGeneres Show” for his amazing geography skills — and for his snarky joke about President Donald Trump.  Ellen DeGeneres welcomed Nate back on Monday, May 1, as he reveals that he wants to be a grocery store manager when he grows up because he "loves food." (If you missed the show, you ca watch above.) Related story: 5-Year-Old Geography Whiz From Stratford Stars In Meet-Cute Moment On Ellen He also shows off more of his U.S. geography knowledge by identifyin…
Stratford Man Charged With Negligent Homicide In Fatal Crash With Moped Stratford Man Charged With Negligent Homicide In Fatal Crash With Moped Stratford Man Charged With Negligent Homicide In Fatal Crash With Moped
Stratford Man Charged With Negligent Homicide In Fatal Crash With Moped STRATFORD, Conn. — A Stratford man was charged with negligent homicide in a fatal crash involving a Bridgeport man riding a moped back in February, the Connecticut Post reported.  Idis Wilson, 27, was charged Monday with negligent homicide with a motor vehicle and reckless driving, then held on $150,000 bond. Related story: Moped Driver Hit By Car In Stratford Dies From Injuries Wilson, driving a 2015 Toyota Camry, struck a moped driven by Richard Rodriguez, of Bridgeport on Feb. 17. Rodriguez died of his injuries on Feb. 21 at Bridgeport Hospital.  The moped was traveling south on Mary A…
Judge Triples Bond For Man Who Shot Into Closing-Time Crowd In Stamford Judge Triples Bond For Man Who Shot Into Closing-Time Crowd In Stamford Judge Triples Bond For Man Who Shot Into Closing-Time Crowd In Stamford
Judge Triples Bond For Man Who Shot Into Closing-Time Crowd In Stamford STAMFORD, Conn. — A judge tripled the bond on a felon from Waterbury who was charged with firing a gun into a crowd at closing time early Sunday in downtown Stamford, according to the Stamford Advocate. Deandre Greene, 28, was charged with criminal possession of a firearm by a felon, carrying a pistol without a permit, unlawful discharge of a firearm and first-degree reckless endangerment and held on $100,000 bond.  On Monday, Judge Auden Grogins ordered a $350,000 bond for Greene, who is on probation and has 13 criminal convictions, the Advocate said. At 1:50 a.m. Sunday, Stamford Police O…
Couple In Their 50s Charged With Murder In Bridgeport Stabbing Couple In Their 50s Charged With Murder In Bridgeport Stabbing Couple In Their 50s Charged With Murder In Bridgeport Stabbing
Couple In Their 50s Charged With Murder In Bridgeport Stabbing Updated: BRIDGEPORT, Conn. — A married couple in their 50s were charged with murder and conspiracy in a fatal stabbing Sunday night at the Fairbridge Commons housing complex in Bridgeport, police said. The suspects were acquaintances of the victim, and the fatal attack was the result of an ongoing dispute, city spokeswoman Rowena White said in a statement. Police responded at 8:27 p.m. Sunday to 50 Freemont St., Apt. #E1, on a report of an assault.  Related story: Man dies of injuries in Bridgeport stabbing When officers arrived, they found Carlos Ribot, 51, of 920 Norman St., suffering f…
Rollover Crash Of Jeep Cleared From Busy Intersection In Norwalk Rollover Crash Of Jeep Cleared From Busy Intersection In Norwalk Rollover Crash Of Jeep Cleared From Busy Intersection In Norwalk
Rollover Crash Of Jeep Cleared From Busy Intersection In Norwalk Updated: NORWALK, Conn. — A rollover accident involving a Jeep that ended up on its side jammed traffic in Norwalk Monday afternoon near the Norwalk Green.  The Jeep rolled over near the intersection of Westport Avenue and East Avenue near St. Paul's on the Green after a collision.  Norwalk police kept the message simple on Twitter: "Avoid the area." The crash was reported at about 2:20 p.m. Monday. The Jeep colliding with another vehicle while making the turn from Westport Avenue to East Avenue, according to The Hour. The driver of the overturned Jeep was found at fault and iss…
Award-Winning Children's Author To Speak On New WWII Book In Darien Award-Winning Children's Author To Speak On New WWII Book In Darien Award-Winning Children's Author To Speak On New WWII Book In Darien
Award-Winning Children's Author To Speak On New WWII Book In Darien DARIEN, Conn. — Patricia Reilly Giff, author of many beloved children's novels including "Lily’s Crossing" and "Pictures of Hollis Woods," will visit the Darien Library on Tuesday.  Giff will discuss her latest work, "Genevieve’s War," a companion story to "Lily’s Crossing." Her talk will be followed by a book signing with books from Barrett Bookstore on sale at the event. After spending over 20 years as a full-time teacher, Giff began writing and specializes in children's literature. She lives in Trumbull. She earned the Newbery Honor for "Pict…
Mill Hill Principal Refutes Rumors Of Police Activity At Fairfield School Mill Hill Principal Refutes Rumors Of Police Activity At Fairfield School Mill Hill Principal Refutes Rumors Of Police Activity At Fairfield School
Mill Hill Principal Refutes Rumors Of Police Activity At Fairfield School Updated: FAIRFIELD, Conn. — The principal at Mill Hill Elementary School in Fairfield was reassuring parents that there was no police activity at the building Monday morning.   Principal Kevin Chase sent an email to parents Monday after reports of social media of "significant amount of police activity" at the school. Chase told parents that those reports are not true.  Related story: Fairfield Police Investigate Snapchat Post About Potential School Violence Chase reiterated that student safety is of the utmost importance at the school.  It was not clear whether the rumors at Mil…
Police: Father, Daughter Dead After Apparent Murder-Suicide in Norwalk Police: Father, Daughter Dead After Apparent Murder-Suicide in Norwalk Police: Father, Daughter Dead After Apparent Murder-Suicide in Norwalk
Police: Father, Daughter Dead After Apparent Murder-Suicide in Norwalk Update: Police have identified the man and woman killed in the overnight murder-suicide. Click here for an updated story from Daily Voice. NORWALK, Conn. — A father and daughter are dead in an apparent murder-suicide after a police standoff overnight in Norwalk, according to police and multiple media reports. Police believe a man in his 50s shot his daughter, 33, on Sunday and killed himself early Monday at 66 Wilton Ave., WABC-TV said.  The incident forced an overnight evacuation of residents in the neighborhood, police said. Police‏ confirmed the incident was an apparent murder-suicide.…
Greenwich Police Release New Photos As Search For Bank Robber Continues Greenwich Police Release New Photos As Search For Bank Robber Continues Greenwich Police Release New Photos As Search For Bank Robber Continues
Greenwich Police Release New Photos As Search For Bank Robber Continues GREENWICH, Conn. — Greenwich detectives are still working the case of a brazen bank robber who struck the same branch twice in two days and later led officers on a wild door-to-door search, police said.  The suspect hit the Chase Bank on East Putnam Avenue on Tuesday and Wednesday, after robbing the Citgo gas station on Monday, Capt. Kraig Gray said. Police released new photos of the suspect taken from security footage at a nearby business. He appears to have a tattoo on his neck and short blonde hair. Anyone with information is asked to call the department’s tipline at 1-800-372-1176 or em…
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