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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Prostitution Bust At Spa, Uncle's Murder Top Week's News In Fairfield Prostitution Bust At Spa, Uncle's Murder Top Week's News In Fairfield Prostitution Bust At Spa, Uncle's Murder Top Week's News In Fairfield
Prostitution Bust At Spa, Uncle's Murder Top Week's News In Fairfield FAIRFIELD COUNTY, Conn. – in case you missed it — here are some of the top stories of the past week from across Fairfield County as reported by Daily Voice. Tynisha Hall, a 35-year-old woman charged with murdering her disabled uncle in Bridgeport, bashed him in the back of his head in the bathroom and propped up his dead body with a cigarette in his hand, police said. Guishun Li of Queens, N.Y., blurted out: “We in trouble” to her customer — who was an undercover cop — as other police officers burst into her spa on a prostitution bust in Norwalk and arrested her. Two moms, inspired by the …
Police Report Two Car Thefts, More Break-Ins In Norwalk Police Report Two Car Thefts, More Break-Ins In Norwalk Police Report Two Car Thefts, More Break-Ins In Norwalk
Police Report Two Car Thefts, More Break-Ins In Norwalk NORWALK, Conn. — A number of cars were entered and two other vehicles — unlocked with the keys left inside — were reported stolen in Rowayton early Saturday, Norwalk police said. One of the stolen vehicles was recovered in Waterbury, police said.  Norwalk officers also located a vehicle that had been stolen in Torrington that had been abandoned in Rowayton, police said.  Norwalk police are reminding all residents to lock their vehicles and remove the keys and any other valuables.  Additional patrols have been added to area, police said. Residents are also reminded to report suspicious peo…
Newtown Police: Two Suspected Pipe Bombs Found In Trailer Park Newtown Police: Two Suspected Pipe Bombs Found In Trailer Park Newtown Police: Two Suspected Pipe Bombs Found In Trailer Park
Newtown Police: Two Suspected Pipe Bombs Found In Trailer Park NEWTOWN, Conn. — The Newtown Police Department and the FBI are investigating two suspected pipe bombs found Friday evening in a trailer park in Newtown, police said.  At 7:30 p.m. Friday, the Newtown Police were called to the area of the trailer park at 301 S. Main St. on a report of vandalism to a motor vehicle, police said.   Upon arrival, Officer Matthew Pirhala was shown two suspicious devices that appeared to be pipe bombs, police said.  The immediate area was cleared, and the Connecticut State Police Bomb Squad was called in, police said.  Members of the bomb squad arrived and safel…
Car Slams Into Naked Greens In Wilton Car Slams Into Naked Greens In Wilton Car Slams Into Naked Greens In Wilton
Car Slams Into Naked Greens In Wilton WILTON, Conn. — A car slammed into the front of Naked Greens in Wilton early Saturday, causing enough damage to close the restaurant for a few days for repairs.  The accident happened at about 2:30 a.m., the owner of Naked Greens said. There is a gaping hole in the front of the building, with siding strewn on the sidewalk and electrical meters left hanging in the strip mall building at 239 Danbury Road/Route 7.  "The building sustained significant damage and will have to close for a few days while we repair everything," Naked Greens announced on Facebook. "We will be sure to …
Stamford Police Call In K-9s To Track Down Teen Suspects In Home Burglary Stamford Police Call In K-9s To Track Down Teen Suspects In Home Burglary Stamford Police Call In K-9s To Track Down Teen Suspects In Home Burglary
Stamford Police Call In K-9s To Track Down Teen Suspects In Home Burglary STAMFORD, Conn. — Police K-9s were called in to track down two teenagers who were arrested with backpacks filled with stolen goods from a home break-in Friday afternoon, Stamford police said.  The incident began at 11 a.m. Friday, when a neighbor called police to report suspicious activity at a home on West Glen Drive in an area near the Greenwich border along the Mianus River.   Stamford officers responded, and two suspects fled from the rear of the home carrying backpacks, police said.  The suspects ran into the woods, heading north, police said. Additional Stamford officers responded and…
UConn Invades Bridgeport's Webster Bank Arena For Regional Semifinals UConn Invades Bridgeport's Webster Bank Arena For Regional Semifinals UConn Invades Bridgeport's Webster Bank Arena For Regional Semifinals
UConn Invades Bridgeport's Webster Bank Arena For Regional Semifinals BRIDGEPORT, Conn. — Thousands of fans of women's college basketball will head for the Webster Bank Arena in downtown Bridgeport this weekend for a chance to see the hometown favorite UConn Huskies make history. The arena is hosting the NCAA Women’s Bridgeport Regional Semifinals.  There are two games on Saturday:  In the first game, third-seeded Maryland (32-2) plays 10th-seeded Oregon (22-13) at 11:36 a.m. In the second game, top-seeded Connecticut (33-0) takes on fourth-seeded UCLA (25-8) at 2 p.m. The UConn women’s basketball owns a winning streak of 109 games and counting. The team is…
Fire Rips Through Vacant Home In Weston Fire Rips Through Vacant Home In Weston Fire Rips Through Vacant Home In Weston
Fire Rips Through Vacant Home In Weston WESTON, Conn. — A large fire ripped through a vacant home late Friday at 8 White Birch Road in Weston.The Weston Volunteer Fire Department said it responded to the blaze at 8 p.m. Friday.   Upon arrival, heavy fire and flames were visible from the rear of the home, the department said in a Facebook post. Flames were shooting through the roof and as high as the treetops. Arriving units quickly transitioned from a defensive operation to an interior operation, the department said.  No fire personnel or civilians were injured in the fire.  The Weston Fire Marshals Office is investigating the …
'Dodged Disaster:' Connecticut Democrats Cheer Death Of GOP Healthcare Plan 'Dodged Disaster:' Connecticut Democrats Cheer Death Of GOP Healthcare Plan 'Dodged Disaster:' Connecticut Democrats Cheer Death Of GOP Healthcare Plan
'Dodged Disaster:' Connecticut Democrats Cheer Death Of GOP Healthcare Plan FAIRFIELD COUNTY, Conn. — The Democrats who represent Connecticut in Washington, D.C., cheered Friday afternoon when the House vote was canceled on President Donald Trump's health care plan, with one senator calling it "a massive failure." House Speaker Paul Ryan pulled the plug on the American Health Care Act, the Republican substitute for Obamacare, with Trump's agreement after it was clear that Republicans did not have the votes to pass it.   “America dodged disaster today. This Republican meltdown marked a massive failure of governance by a reckless, irresponsible Administrati…
Bridgeport Police: Niece Killed Uncle, Then Propped Up Body With Cigarette Bridgeport Police: Niece Killed Uncle, Then Propped Up Body With Cigarette Bridgeport Police: Niece Killed Uncle, Then Propped Up Body With Cigarette
Bridgeport Police: Niece Killed Uncle, Then Propped Up Body With Cigarette BRIDGEPORT, Conn. — A woman charged with murdering her disabled uncle in Bridgeport slammed him in the back of his head and propped up his body with a cigarette in his hand, according to the Connecticut Post.  Tynisha Hall, 35, was arraigned Friday in Superior Court on charges of murder, tampering with evidence and interfering with police. At the hearing, her bond was reduced from $750,000 to $500,000, the Post said. Hall, a licensed nursing assistant, was the caretaker for Robert Jones, 61. At about 3:30 p.m. Feb. 8, an ambulance was dispatched to 304 Dover St. in Bridgeport, a home rente…
Lockdown Lifted At Darien High; Threatening Note Found In Bathroom Lockdown Lifted At Darien High; Threatening Note Found In Bathroom Lockdown Lifted At Darien High; Threatening Note Found In Bathroom
Lockdown Lifted At Darien High; Threatening Note Found In Bathroom DARIEN, Conn. — A brief lockdown at Darien High School was lifted Friday afternoon after police determined that a threat written on a bathroom wall unfounded, the Darien Times reported.  Darien Police responded twice Friday to the high school — for for a fire alarm and then after the threat was found written on the bathroom wall, the Times said. The note read: “Gonna shoot the school Per. 6. B ready,” police told the Darien Times. Students were released from a controlled lockdown after 20 minutes and an all-clear from police, the Times said. Related story: Rumors of a threat debunked at D…
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