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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Newtown Police K9 Saint Michael Passes Away Weeks After Cancer Diagnosis Newtown Police K9 Saint Michael Passes Away Weeks After Cancer Diagnosis Newtown Police K9 Saint Michael Passes Away Weeks After Cancer Diagnosis
Newtown Police K9 Saint Michael Passes Away Weeks After Cancer Diagnosis NEWTOWN, Conn. — The Newtown Police Department was mourning Sunday evening after the death of K9 Officer Saint Michael. Saint Michael had been diagnosed with a rare form of cancer during the first week of April.  "We sincerely appreciate the medical staff at NVS Animal Hospital of Newtown, for doing everything in their power, to give K9 Saint a fighting chance," the Newtown Police Department said in a Facebook post. RELATED STORY: Newtown Rallies To Help Police Dog Diagnosed With Cancer Saint Michael had been with the Newtown Police Department since 2014, serving the community wi…
Brookfield Police Investigating Serious Accident On Route 25 Brookfield Police Investigating Serious Accident On Route 25 Brookfield Police Investigating Serious Accident On Route 25
Brookfield Police Investigating Serious Accident On Route 25 BROOKFIELD, Conn. — Brookfield police were investigating a serious crash Sunday night that closed down Route 25 for a couple of hours. The Brookfield Accident Investigation Team was on the scene of what police called a "serious accident" in the area of West Whisconier and Whisconier Road/Route 25, police said in a Facebook post at about 8 p.m. The accident scene was cleared about two hours later, and Route 25 was reopened.  The incident remains an ongoing investigation by the Brookfield Accident Investigation Team. Traffic was diverted while the road was closed, with northbound t…
Let's Dance: Westport's Nile Rodgers Joins Jimmy Fallon On 'SNL' Let's Dance: Westport's Nile Rodgers Joins Jimmy Fallon On 'SNL' Let's Dance: Westport's Nile Rodgers Joins Jimmy Fallon On 'SNL'
Let's Dance: Westport's Nile Rodgers Joins Jimmy Fallon On 'SNL' WESTPORT, Conn. — To celebrate the first-ever coast-to-coast broadcast of "Saturday Night Live," guest host Jimmy Fallon led a flash mob in a jubilant performance of David Bowie's classic "Let's Dance."  And joining in the segment, which featured Fallon, Harry Styles and dozens of dancers parading through the hallways at 30 Rock, was Westport's Nile Rodgers, who produced the hit song from April 1983.  Rodgers grabbed a guitar to play along on the 1983 hit song, the title song on the album "Let's Dance," which he produced for Bowie. It was his biggest selling al…
Sen. Blumenthal Introducing Passenger Bill Of Rights After United Incident Sen. Blumenthal Introducing Passenger Bill Of Rights After United Incident Sen. Blumenthal Introducing Passenger Bill Of Rights After United Incident
Sen. Blumenthal Introducing Passenger Bill Of Rights After United Incident FAIRFIELD COUNTY, Conn. — In response to the shocking incident on United Airlines in which a passenger was dragged off an overbooked plane, U.S. Senator Richard Blumenthal will announce new legislation for a passenger bill of rights on Monday.  Blumenthal’s proposal will address bumping, unreasonable delays, excessive fees and other anti-consumer practices.  “The brutal and shocking incident on board United Flight 3411 was the latest disturbing evidence supporting the urgent need for a Passenger Bill of Rights. Whether it is overbooked planes, delayed flights or lost-luggage, laws in place …
39-Year-Old Man Suffers Gunshot Wound In Bridgeport 39-Year-Old Man Suffers Gunshot Wound In Bridgeport 39-Year-Old Man Suffers Gunshot Wound In Bridgeport
39-Year-Old Man Suffers Gunshot Wound In Bridgeport BRIDGEPORT, Conn — A 39-year-old man was shot in the abdomen late Saturday at Boston Avenue and Helen Street, according to the Connecticut Post. He underwent surgery at Bridgeport Hospital and was expected to survive. Click here to read the story at the Connecticut Post website. 
Weston Firefighters Tackle Burning Shed Weston Firefighters Tackle Burning Shed Weston Firefighters Tackle Burning Shed
Weston Firefighters Tackle Burning Shed WESTON, Conn. — Firefighters from the Weston Volunteer Fire Department doused a burning shed in town recently. The shed fire was reported on Godfrey Road West.  E-3, E-2, Car 2 and Car 3 responded to the blaze.
Every Dog Has His Day: Fairfield Police K-9 Officer Maverick Turns 3 Every Dog Has His Day: Fairfield Police K-9 Officer Maverick Turns 3 Every Dog Has His Day: Fairfield Police K-9 Officer Maverick Turns 3
Every Dog Has His Day: Fairfield Police K-9 Officer Maverick Turns 3 FAIRFIELD, Conn. — Fairfield police K-9 Officer Maverick made the most of his Sunday morning off as he celebrated his 3rd birthday.The Fairfield Police Department posted happy birthday wishes for Maverick on Facebook. "I got a couple new @kongcompany toys and some sirloin steak treats. Relaxing this morning and then off to work this evening. Happy Easter!," Maverick posted on Instagram and Facebook.  Maverick joined the Fairfield Police Department in October 2015 and is partnered with Officer Evan Kaesmann, has been a member of the Fairfield force since August 2009. 
Police: Man Arrested After Popping Wheelies On Stolen Dirt Bike On I-84 Police: Man Arrested After Popping Wheelies On Stolen Dirt Bike On I-84 Police: Man Arrested After Popping Wheelies On Stolen Dirt Bike On I-84
Police: Man Arrested After Popping Wheelies On Stolen Dirt Bike On I-84 DANBURY, Conn. — A 20-year-old Bethel man was caught riding a stolen dirt bike after troopers spotted him doing wheelies on I-84 in Danbury, according to state police. The incident occurred at 3 p.m. Saturday, April 15, when troopers from Troop A in Southbury were parked near Exit 4 on I-84 westbound in the right shoulder, assisting with a disabled motor vehicle. As the troopers were assisting with the disabled vehicle, two dirt bikes traveling at a slow speed on I-84 did "wheelies" as they passed the troopers, state police said. A trooper pulled out behind the dirt bikes w…
Police: Danbury Man Busted On Speeding Motorcycle With Illegal Weapons Police: Danbury Man Busted On Speeding Motorcycle With Illegal Weapons Police: Danbury Man Busted On Speeding Motorcycle With Illegal Weapons
Police: Danbury Man Busted On Speeding Motorcycle With Illegal Weapons BROOKFIELD, Conn. — A Danbury man was busted after Connecticut State Police troopers found illegal weapons in his motorcycle during a traffic stop on Route 7 in Brookfield. At 11 a.m. Saturday, April 15, troopers from Troop A in Southbury were northbound on Route 7 when a motorcycle approached in the left lane at a high rate of speed, state police said. Upon seeing the state police cruisers, the motorcyclist slowed to 35 mph and would not pass the cruisers, police said. Troopers pulled the motorcycle over near Exit 12 in Brookfield, state police said. During the motor vehicle sto…
Boater Dies After Falling Overboard Into Long Island Sound Boater Dies After Falling Overboard Into Long Island Sound Boater Dies After Falling Overboard Into Long Island Sound
Boater Dies After Falling Overboard Into Long Island Sound A man died after falling into Long Island Sound near Charles Island in Milford, Conn., on Saturday evening, according to multiple media reports and the Coast Guard. First-responders from Milford, West Haven and Stratford as well as the Coast Guard responded just after 6 p.m. to Silver Sands State Park after a woman called 911 to report that her husband had fallen overboard, NBC Connecticut said. The Coast Guard found him about 55 minutes later in the cold water, WTNH-TV said. The man, identified as 43-year-old Richard Melucci of Mount Sinai in Suffolk County, was taken him to Milford Hospit…
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