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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You're Fired: Trump Demands Resignation Of U.S. Attorney Daly Of Fairfield You're Fired: Trump Demands Resignation Of U.S. Attorney Daly Of Fairfield You're Fired: Trump Demands Resignation Of U.S. Attorney Daly Of Fairfield
You're Fired: Trump Demands Resignation Of U.S. Attorney Daly Of Fairfield FAIRFIELD, Conn. — Deirdre Daly of Fairfield was abruptly ordered by the Trump administration to hand in her resignation as U.S. attorney for the District of Connecticut on Friday.  She was one of 46 U.S. attorneys fired without warning Friday.  Daly announced in a statement late Friday that her resignation was effective immediately. “It has been a great honor and privilege to serve as Connecticut’s United States Attorney. In fact, it has been a gift of a lifetime," Daly said. "I am extremely proud of the tremendous accomplishments of the men and women of this office during my te…
Bring Your Dog As Pet Valu Celebrates Grand Opening In New Canaan Bring Your Dog As Pet Valu Celebrates Grand Opening In New Canaan Bring Your Dog As Pet Valu Celebrates Grand Opening In New Canaan
Bring Your Dog As Pet Valu Celebrates Grand Opening In New Canaan NEW CANAAN, Conn. — It will be a grand opening fit for a dog as Pet Valu celebrates its New Canaan store with special events on Saturday, March 11. Pet Valu opened its doors in New Canaan —its 300th store — just before Christmas. The community is invited to celebrate at the grand opening — along with their dogs — from 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. Saturday at the store at Heritage Square, 21 Forest St.  Pet Valu is a specialty retailer of premium pet foods and accessories. Related story: Pet Valu opens its 300th store — in New Canaan Guests can enjoy fun with a balloon artist/magician, as well as raff…
Police: Burglars Cut Hole In Roof Of Danbury Liquor Store Police: Burglars Cut Hole In Roof Of Danbury Liquor Store Police: Burglars Cut Hole In Roof Of Danbury Liquor Store
Police: Burglars Cut Hole In Roof Of Danbury Liquor Store DANBURY, Conn. — Danbury police were investigating after burglars cut a hole in the roof of a liquor store on Mill Plain Road overnight and stole cash and cigarettes, according to WLAD-AM. Detectives were checking surveillance video footage of the incident, which was reported at 6 a.m. Thursday, WLAD said.  Click here to read the story at the WLAD-AM website.
Stamford Teen Charged In Murder Of Longtime Friend In Bridgeport Stamford Teen Charged In Murder Of Longtime Friend In Bridgeport Stamford Teen Charged In Murder Of Longtime Friend In Bridgeport
Stamford Teen Charged In Murder Of Longtime Friend In Bridgeport BRIDGEPORT, Conn. — A Stamford teenager was arrested Friday in the shooting death of a friend back in August in a Bridgeport parking lot, the Connecticut Post reported.  Jeremy Middleton, 19,  was charged and arraigned Friday on charges connected with the death of Shane Slinsky, 18, the Post said. He is also facing a number of charges in Norwalk and Stamford in unrelated cases. Related story: Suspect from Stamford is one of four arrested in robbery, shooting of food delivery drivers Slinsky was shot twice in the head in broad daylight Aug. 27 in a parking lot on Wood Avenue Terrace in Brid…
Bitter Cold To Follow Snow In Stamford — With Another Storm On The Way Bitter Cold To Follow Snow In Stamford — With Another Storm On The Way Bitter Cold To Follow Snow In Stamford — With Another Storm On The Way
Bitter Cold To Follow Snow In Stamford — With Another Storm On The Way FAIRFIELD COUNTY, Conn. — As the weather continues its up-and-down roller coaster pattern, we hit another low point with Friday's snowstorm in Fairfield County. And we may see an even bigger storm next week.  Last weekend was bitterly cold with strong winds and temps in the single digits. The middle of this week was sunny and warm with highs near 60. And Friday's snow, which began to fall early across Fairfield County, will be followed by a return of frigid temperatures, according to the National Weather Service.    Related story: Dog enjoys the snow day as much as her owner does The morn…
Police: Missing Bridgeport 15-Year-Old Girl Found Safe Police: Missing Bridgeport 15-Year-Old Girl Found Safe Police: Missing Bridgeport 15-Year-Old Girl Found Safe
Police: Missing Bridgeport 15-Year-Old Girl Found Safe Update: The Bridgeport Police Department reports: "Ashanti has been found and is home safe! Thank you all for your help!" The information was posted on the police department's Facebook page late Saturday.  original story: BRIDGEPORT, Conn. — Police are searching for a 15-year-old girl from Bridgeport who has been missing since Tuesday, March 7.  The missing girl is Ashanti Tyler, 15, and she lives at 275 Harmony St. in Bridgeport, police said in a Facebook post.   She is 5-foot-2 and weighs 100 pounds. Ashanti was last seen wearing a blue jacket, dark pants, and black and white sh…
Slippery Roads Across Fairfield County As Snow Moves Into Area Slippery Roads Across Fairfield County As Snow Moves Into Area Slippery Roads Across Fairfield County As Snow Moves Into Area
Slippery Roads Across Fairfield County As Snow Moves Into Area FAIRFIELD COUNTY, Conn. — Drivers are facing a slippery morning commute as a winter storm system begins to move into Fairfield County and across Connecticut early Friday. Anywhere from 3 to 5 inches of accumulation is expected across Fairfield County, according to the National Weather Service.  A Winter Weather Advisory, issued by the National Weather Service, is in effect until 2 p.m. Friday. The snow is expected to taper off by about noon with temperatures in the mid-30s. Snow, sleet and/or freezing rain could cause travel difficulties. Drivers should be prepared for slippery roads and …
Fairfield County Schools Announce Closures Due To Snow Fairfield County Schools Announce Closures Due To Snow Fairfield County Schools Announce Closures Due To Snow
Fairfield County Schools Announce Closures Due To Snow FAIRFIELD COUNTY, Conn. — The following colleges and school districts in Fairfield County are closed for Friday, March 10, as a result of the winter storm. Bethel Public Schools Bridgeport Public Schools Brookfield Public Schools Danbury Public Schools Darien Public Schools Easton-Redding-Region 9 Public Schools  Fairfield Public Schools  Greenwich Public Schools Housatonic Community College in Bridgeport Monroe Public Schools New Canaan Public Schools New Fairfield Public Schools Newtown Public Schools Norwalk Community College Norwalk Public Schools Ridgefield Public Schools Shelton Publi…
Greenwich Tightens Water Restrictions On Irrigation Due To Ongoing Drought Greenwich Tightens Water Restrictions On Irrigation Due To Ongoing Drought Greenwich Tightens Water Restrictions On Irrigation Due To Ongoing Drought
Greenwich Tightens Water Restrictions On Irrigation Due To Ongoing Drought GREENWICH, Conn. — With the ongoing drought, the Greenwich Board of Selectmen voted Tuesday to unanimously adopted new water restrictions.  The new rules focus on restricting water use for outdoor irrigation and are in keeping with the Emergency Water Supply Order recently issued by the Connecticut Department of Public Health.  "The new restrictions recognize that reservoir levels are improving but are still below average," the town said in a statement.  As of Feb. 22, the Greenwich reservoir system was 73 percent full. The average is normally around 88 percent at this time of ye…
Cheese Linked To Deadly Listeria Outbreak Sold At Whole Foods In Fairfield Cheese Linked To Deadly Listeria Outbreak Sold At Whole Foods In Fairfield Cheese Linked To Deadly Listeria Outbreak Sold At Whole Foods In Fairfield
Cheese Linked To Deadly Listeria Outbreak Sold At Whole Foods In Fairfield FAIRFIELD, Conn. — A soft cheese linked to a deadly multi-state outbreak of listeria was sold at the Whole Foods in Fairfield, and one death has been reported in Connecticut, according to the state Department of Public Health.  The DPH announced Wednesday it is involved in the investigation of six confirmed cases of Listeria monocytogenes.  Sickened people were reported in Connecticut, Florida, New York, and Vermont and range in age from 0 to 89. Two of the six people have died, one of whom was a Connecticut resident.  The U.S Food and Drug Administration, with the help of the Centers for …
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