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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Norwalk, CT
Breaking News
Overturned Car Cleared From Merritt In Norwalk Overturned Car Cleared From Merritt In Norwalk Overturned Car Cleared From Merritt In Norwalk
Overturned Car Cleared From Merritt In Norwalk update: The crash scene has been cleared and all lanes of the Merritt are open. NORWALK, Conn. — A rollover crash was blocking one lane of the Merritt Parkway in Norwalk at midday on Wednesday, according to the Connecticut Department of Transportation. The crash occurred on the Merritt Parkway northbound between Exit 40B and Exit 41, DOT said. The right lane is closed.  The crash was reported at 11:40 a.m. It was not clear how long it would take to clear the scene. 

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Bridgeport, CT
Breaking News
Side Roads Slippery In Fairfield County; Metro-North On Reduced Schedule Side Roads Slippery In Fairfield County; Metro-North On Reduced Schedule Side Roads Slippery In Fairfield County; Metro-North On Reduced Schedule
Side Roads Slippery In Fairfield County; Metro-North On Reduced Schedule FAIRFIELD COUNTY, Conn. — As Fairfield County continues to dig out from a huge nor'easter, overnight freezing temps have left many roads ice-covered and slippery on Wednesday morning.  Residual snow and slush on roads and sidewalks will remain frozen Wednesday, as temperatures struggle to reach the mid-20s by the afternoon, the National Weather Service warned.  As a result, untreated surfaces will be very slippery, and extra caution should be used while out and about Wednesday. In addition, west winds will gust to 30 to 40 mph Wednesday, making it feel even colder and possibly bringing dow…

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by Daily Voice
Bridgeport, CT
Weather
How Did The Blizzard Stack Up In Bridgeport? How Did The Blizzard Stack Up In Bridgeport? How Did The Blizzard Stack Up In Bridgeport?
How Did The Blizzard Stack Up In Bridgeport? FAIRFIELD COUNTY, Conn. — It was billed as a blizzard, expected to drop up to 2 feet of snow across Fairfield County on Tuesday. In the end, while it was certainly the worst storm of the season, it came up short in the snowfall totals.  And it was still causing problems early Wednesday. Residual snow and slush was refreezing overnight, resulting in hazardous conditions on roads and walkways, the National Weather Service said. Residents were urged to use extra caution when venturing out. But the daylong snowstorm Tuesday was a mixed bag. Schools and workplaces were closed. The state issued a…

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Fairfield, CT
Breaking News
I-95 Pileup Began When Truck Hit Light Pole; Driver From Greenwich Injured I-95 Pileup Began When Truck Hit Light Pole; Driver From Greenwich Injured I-95 Pileup Began When Truck Hit Light Pole; Driver From Greenwich Injured
I-95 Pileup Began When Truck Hit Light Pole; Driver From Greenwich Injured FAIRFIELD, Conn. — A massive 10-vehicle chain-reaction pileup occurred as drivers swerved to try to avoid a light pole that was knocked onto I-95 in Fairfield in a previous crash early Tuesday, state police said.       Tom Barberino, 44, of Greenwich, was taken to Bridgeport Hospital with serious injuries after his Hyundai Sonata became wedged under a tractor-trailer as part of the crash, state police said. The crash occurred at about 1:15 a.m. on I-95 north near Exit 19, state police said.  The crash began when a tractor-trailer drove over a metal guardrail, onto the grass shoulder and hi…

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Norwalk, CT
Breaking News
Tractor-Trailer Jackknifes On I-95 In Norwalk Despite Travel Ban Tractor-Trailer Jackknifes On I-95 In Norwalk Despite Travel Ban Tractor-Trailer Jackknifes On I-95 In Norwalk Despite Travel Ban
Tractor-Trailer Jackknifes On I-95 In Norwalk Despite Travel Ban NORWALK, Conn. — Crews were clearing the scene of a jackknifed tractor-trailer on I-95 in Norwalk on Tuesday afternoon, according to the Connecticut Department of Transportation.  The accident occurred on I-95 south between Exits 15 and 14 at about 1:30 p.m., DOT said.  I-95 was closed at the time of the accident due to a statewide travel ban on state highways as a winter storm raged. The tractor-trailer apparently should not have been traveling on the road.    Anyone who violates the travel ban is subject to a $92 ticket, although it was not known whether the tractor-trailer driver was ci…

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Darien, CT
Breaking News
Connecticut To Lift Highway Travel Ban At 5 P.M. As Snowstorm Tapers Off Connecticut To Lift Highway Travel Ban At 5 P.M. As Snowstorm Tapers Off Connecticut To Lift Highway Travel Ban At 5 P.M. As Snowstorm Tapers Off
Connecticut To Lift Highway Travel Ban At 5 P.M. As Snowstorm Tapers Off FAIRFIELD COUNTY, Conn. – The travel ban on state roads that went into effect early Tuesday morning will be lifted effective at 5 p.m. Tuesday, Gov. Dannel P. Malloy announced. But Malloy is still urging motorists to stay off the roads if possible Tuesday evening as travel conditions remain treacherous as snow continues to fall statewide in a late winter blizzard. “By limiting travel on state roads to only essential personnel, we dramatically reduced the potential for accidents, and it has provided road crews with much greater access to clear the roads faster,” Malloy said.   “As the stor…

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by Daily Voice
Darien, CT
Breaking News
Malloy: Grab A Shovel And Stay Ahead Of The Storm With New Snowfall Totals Malloy: Grab A Shovel And Stay Ahead Of The Storm With New Snowfall Totals Malloy: Grab A Shovel And Stay Ahead Of The Storm With New Snowfall Totals
Malloy: Grab A Shovel And Stay Ahead Of The Storm With New Snowfall Totals FAIRFIELD COUNTY, Conn. — Stay off the roads and stay ahead of the shoveling. That was the message Tuesday morning from Gov. Dannel Malloy to Connecticut residents, who are quickly becoming snowbound by a blizzard. "it's a good day to make brownies," said Malloy. "A good day to read a book."  But first, you may want to tackle that shoveling, with up to 2 feet of snow expected in parts of Fairfield County.  As of 8:30 a.m., the National Weather Service reported the following snowfall amounts, after just a few hours of snow: Danbury: 10.0 inches Norwalk: 5.0 inches Br…

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Danbury, CT
Breaking News
Metro-North Suspending All Train Service Metro-North Suspending All Train Service Metro-North Suspending All Train Service
Metro-North Suspending All Train Service FAIRFIELD COUNTY, Conn. — Metro-North will suspend train service into and out of Grand Central Terminal at noon due to the anticipated impact of the blizzard and due to low ridership Tuesday morning, the MTA announced. The last trains will depart their originating terminals starting at 9:30 a.m. and arrive in Grand Central and at their final outlying destinations by noon. No trains will operate after that time until further notice. Here are the last trains:  Last New Haven Line trains: Inbound: 9:46 a.m. from New Haven; 10:02 a.m. from Stamford Outbound: 10:02 to New Haven; 10:36 a.m. to…

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Bridgeport, CT
Breaking News
Metro-North Operating On Reduced Schedule, No Branch Service Metro-North Operating On Reduced Schedule, No Branch Service Metro-North Operating On Reduced Schedule, No Branch Service
Metro-North Operating On Reduced Schedule, No Branch Service FAIRFIELD COUNTY, Conn. — As a blizzard began to pound the region on Tuesday, Metro-North Railroad‏ is running on a reduced Sunday schedule. Extra trains will be added as needed on the reduced schedule, the MTA announced via Twitter.  Also, there will be no train service on the New Canaan, Danbury, Waterbury, Wassaic branches. A blizzard slamming the entire metro area is expected to drop up to 2 feet of snow in Connecticut.  Riders are urged to check their Apps or the Metro-North schedule page for train information.   Train service is suspended Tuesday on Shore Line East in Connecticut. …

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Stamford, CT
Breaking News
Blizzard Hits Before Dawn, May Drop 2 Feet Of Snow In Stamford Blizzard Hits Before Dawn, May Drop 2 Feet Of Snow In Stamford Blizzard Hits Before Dawn, May Drop 2 Feet Of Snow In Stamford
Blizzard Hits Before Dawn, May Drop 2 Feet Of Snow In Stamford FAIRFIELD COUNTY, Conn. — Residents across Fairfield County woke up Tuesday morning to find snow falling and whiteout conditions as a blizzard began to pound the East Coast while they slept.   And by the time it stops snowing when you go to bed Tuesday night, there could be up to 2 feet of snow on the ground, according to the latest forecast from the National Weather Service.  Related story: Shoppers cram the aisles at grocery stores to stock up for storm. Here's what you need to know about the storm, dubbed #StellaBlizzard by the Weather Channel and #BlizzardEugene by WFSB-TV:  The stat…

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