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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Fans Of Alpaca Gnomes Mourn Death Of Bass Player In Newtown Crash Fans Of Alpaca Gnomes Mourn Death Of Bass Player In Newtown Crash Fans Of Alpaca Gnomes Mourn Death Of Bass Player In Newtown Crash
Fans Of Alpaca Gnomes Mourn Death Of Bass Player In Newtown Crash NEWTOWN, Conn. — The members of the Alpaca Gnomes and its fans are mourning the death of the band's bass player in a motorcycle crash in Newtown.  Martin V. Amidon IX, 37, a Newtown resident, died late Tuesday afternoon in one-vehicle crash at 195 Riverside Road in Sandy Hook, police said. "Thank you for your kindness and outpouring of support and love during this difficult time," says a post on the Facebook page for the Alpaca Gnomes. "We love you." The scheduled performances at The Acoustic on Friday night and at Olive's on Saturday night were canceled by the Bridgepo…
Bethel Police: Wrong-Way Driver From Brookfield Charged With DUI Bethel Police: Wrong-Way Driver From Brookfield Charged With DUI Bethel Police: Wrong-Way Driver From Brookfield Charged With DUI
Bethel Police: Wrong-Way Driver From Brookfield Charged With DUI BETHEL, Conn. — A 58-year-old Brookfield man was busted on drunken-driving charges after driving the wrong way on Shelter Rock Road in Bethel, police said.  Officers were called to the area of Plumtrees Road and Whittlesey Drive for a report of an erratic motor vehicle at about 7 p.m. Sunday, police said.  Officers located the car as it made a left turn to stay on Shelter Rock Road, police said. As the car made the turn, it traveled north in the southbound lane, police said.  Officers stopped the vehicle and saw the driver had blood shot eyes, and slurred speech, police said. Officers a…
Want A Swiss Army Knife? Victorinox Opens Monroe Warehouse For Sale Want A Swiss Army Knife? Victorinox Opens Monroe Warehouse For Sale Want A Swiss Army Knife? Victorinox Opens Monroe Warehouse For Sale
Want A Swiss Army Knife? Victorinox Opens Monroe Warehouse For Sale MONROE, Conn. — Have you always wanted an authentic Swiss Army knife? Do you like the Victorinox brand and its high-tech outdoorsy products?  Shoppers looking for bargains will find that prices have been slashed at the spring warehouse sale at the Victorinox Swiss Army's headquarters in Monroe "Our Spring Warehouse sale has begun! We hope those who live nearby are able to join us." Victorinox said on Facebook. "Great deals on Swiss Army knives, luggage, cutlery, watches, fragrance and apparel." All sales are final and merchandise is sold “as is,” so check items carefull…
Police: Stratford Man Tosses $20K In Heroin As He Runs From DEA Officers Police: Stratford Man Tosses $20K In Heroin As He Runs From DEA Officers Police: Stratford Man Tosses $20K In Heroin As He Runs From DEA Officers
Police: Stratford Man Tosses $20K In Heroin As He Runs From DEA Officers STRATFORD, Conn. — A suspected drug dealer from Stratford was arrested after he discarded $20,000 worth of heroin as he was chased by federal DEA agents outside a Milford hotel on Thursday, police said.  Officers from the Drug Enforcement Agency, assisted by the Milford Police Department Tactical Unit, attempted to apprehend Anthony Parowski, 29, who is suspected of selling heroin in Milford and surrounding towns, police said. Parowski, of 45 Marsh Way, threw a large amount of heroin on the ground outside the hotel as he ran, police said.  He was taken into custody after a short foot pursu…
Family, Friends Mourn 33-Year-Old Stamford Man Killed In Bridgeport Family, Friends Mourn 33-Year-Old Stamford Man Killed In Bridgeport Family, Friends Mourn 33-Year-Old Stamford Man Killed In Bridgeport
Family, Friends Mourn 33-Year-Old Stamford Man Killed In Bridgeport BRIDGEPORT, Conn. — A GoFundMe effort was launched Thursday afternoon to pay for the memorial service for a 33-year-old Stamford man who was shot to death just hours earlier in downtown Bridgeport. Bridgeport police identified the victim of the fatal shooting as Max Antoine. He was shot in the torso while crossing McLevy Green in downtown Bridgeport after a party at an undisclosed location, police said. "We are truly saddened a father a son a brother an uncle and a friend was lost. We need your help and support," the GoFundMe said. (Click here to donate.) "Love you my brotha…
Best Birthday Ever: Trumbull Teacher Celebrates With Unicorn Frappuccino Best Birthday Ever: Trumbull Teacher Celebrates With Unicorn Frappuccino Best Birthday Ever: Trumbull Teacher Celebrates With Unicorn Frappuccino
Best Birthday Ever: Trumbull Teacher Celebrates With Unicorn Frappuccino TRUMBULL, Conn. — At Starbucks, you get a free drink on your birthday. On Thursday, Heatherly Law made the most of that offer by picking up a special limited-edition Unicorn Frappuccino.   The preschool teacher even matched her outfit — and her glittery nail polish — to the multi-colored sugary drink, which has been causing quite a commotion on social media since its debut Wednesday. "It's my birthday and I had to treat myself," said Heatherly, a resident of Stratford. "I thought about getting a free grande coffee, but then I heard about the Unicorn Frappuccino yesterday ... …
I-95 Reopens After Two-Vehicle Crash In Norwalk I-95 Reopens After Two-Vehicle Crash In Norwalk I-95 Reopens After Two-Vehicle Crash In Norwalk
I-95 Reopens After Two-Vehicle Crash In Norwalk Update: I-95 reopened after a serious two-vehicle crash in the Norwalk-Westport area, DOT said. A 9-year-old boy from Maine died after suffering serious injuries in the crash. Click here to read the story at Daily Voice. NORWALK, Conn. — Northbound I-95 was closed late Thursday because of a two-vehicle crash in Norwalk, according to the state Department of Transportation.  The highway was closed between Exits 16 and 17 because of the accident. I-95 was congested for nearly 3 miles between Exits 14 and 17. Traffic was also heavy on side streets with cars and trucks diverted from I-95 onto Ro…
Fire In Laundry At Westport's Earthplace Ruled An Accident Fire In Laundry At Westport's Earthplace Ruled An Accident Fire In Laundry At Westport's Earthplace Ruled An Accident
Fire In Laundry At Westport's Earthplace Ruled An Accident WESTPORT, Conn. — The fire at Earthplace in Westport last week that started in a pile of laundry was ruled an accident, according to the Westport News.  The animals were all safe after the fire during the early morning of Friday, April 14. The blaze was sparked by the spontaneous combustion of a linseed oil-soaked cloth that was a bin of laundry, the Westport News said. Fire Marshal Edward Zygmant confirmed the fire in the Animal Hall prep room was an accident, the News said.  Earthplace thanked the community for its support and asked for help.  "We are grateful to the Westport Fire …
Bridgeport Police Investigating Fatal Shooting Near McLevy Green Bridgeport Police Investigating Fatal Shooting Near McLevy Green Bridgeport Police Investigating Fatal Shooting Near McLevy Green
Bridgeport Police Investigating Fatal Shooting Near McLevy Green Update: Bridgeport police have identified the man shot to death at McLevy Green. Click here to read the updated story at Daily Voice. UPDATED: BRIDGEPORT, Conn. — A Stamford man in his 20s was found shot to death across from McLevy Green in downtown Bridgeport overnight, according to the Connecticut Post. The block of downtown Bridgeport around McLevy Green was closed to traffic during rush hour Thursday morning as police gathered evidence, the Post said. Police Chief Armando Perez said the unidentified man was shot while walking to his car after a party at an undisclosed location, the Pos…
Principal At Greenwich's Hamilton Avenue School Leaving For Job In Chicago Principal At Greenwich's Hamilton Avenue School Leaving For Job In Chicago Principal At Greenwich's Hamilton Avenue School Leaving For Job In Chicago
Principal At Greenwich's Hamilton Avenue School Leaving For Job In Chicago GREENWICH, Conn. — Hamilton Avenue School Principal Cindy C. Rigling is resigning to take a new position out of state.  She has been appointed as the head of the lower school for GEMS World Academy in Chicago, an International Baccalaureate World School.  Her last day with the Greenwich School District will be June 30.  "It has been my honor and privilege to serve in the role of principal at Hamilton Avenue for the past two years," Rigling said in a statement Wednesday. "I could not have imagined working with a more talented team of teachers and staff. I am extremely gratefu…
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