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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Is This Your Pup? Westport Police Seek Owner Of Dog Found At CVS Is This Your Pup? Westport Police Seek Owner Of Dog Found At CVS Is This Your Pup? Westport Police Seek Owner Of Dog Found At CVS
Is This Your Pup? Westport Police Seek Owner Of Dog Found At CVS WESTPORT, Conn. — Westport police are calling him Dudley, but do you know him by another name? This 1-year-old American pit bull terrier was found Sunday at the rear parking lot of the CVS Pharmacy at 397 Post Road E., police said. The dog is described as a 60-pound, intact male American pit bull terrier who is about a year old, police said.  "He has scars on his neck and face and beautiful light-colored eyes," police said. Police are trying to locate his owner, but the dog may be available for adoption in two weeks if no one has come forward to claim him, police said.  Contact …
Himes Vows To Stand Up To Trump On Issues That 'Erode Our Democracy' Himes Vows To Stand Up To Trump On Issues That 'Erode Our Democracy' Himes Vows To Stand Up To Trump On Issues That 'Erode Our Democracy'
Himes Vows To Stand Up To Trump On Issues That 'Erode Our Democracy' BRIDGEPORT, Conn. — U.S. Rep. Jim Himes was making the rounds last week and holding town hall-styled meetings to hear from voters who are concerned about the policies of President Donald Trump.  The meeting held by Himes (D-4th District) at Bridgeport City Hall on Wednesday was attended by a standing-room-only crowd of about 250 people. Himes, unlike many colleagues who made the news, answered questions from his constituents. He hosted a socially liberal, predominantly Democratic crowd who received the assurances they sought, that Himes will resist efforts by the new administration to unwin…
New Canaan Man, 43, Dies In Snowboarding Accident In California New Canaan Man, 43, Dies In Snowboarding Accident In California New Canaan Man, 43, Dies In Snowboarding Accident In California
New Canaan Man, 43, Dies In Snowboarding Accident In California NEW CANAAN, Conn. — A 43-year-old man from New Canaan died in a snowboarding accident last week at Northstar California Resort in the Lake Tahoe area, KTVN-TV said.  The snowboarder, identified as Michael North, was a guest at the resort, KTVN-TV said. He was found unresponsive in a tree well and pronounced dead at the scene, KTVN-TV said. There were no witnesses to the accident on the resort's advanced terrain, KTVN-TV said.  "Northstar, Northstar Ski Patrol and the entire Vail Resorts family extend our deepest sympathy and support to our guest's family and friends," said Nadia G…
26-Year-Old Bridgeport Man Charged With Murder In Late-Night Shooting Death 26-Year-Old Bridgeport Man Charged With Murder In Late-Night Shooting Death 26-Year-Old Bridgeport Man Charged With Murder In Late-Night Shooting Death
26-Year-Old Bridgeport Man Charged With Murder In Late-Night Shooting Death BRIDGEPORT, Conn. — A 26-year-old man has been charged with murder in a shooting Friday night that sprang from an altercation between two men on Berkshire Avenue in Bridgeport, the Connecticut Post said.   Jovanne Brown of 302 Glenwood Ave. was charged with felony murder, robbery and weapons offenses and held on $1 million bond in the death of 26-year-old Michael Watkins, police told the Post.  Brown shot Watkins multiple times, and Watkins fired back, striking Brown in the chest, the Post said.  Related story: Bridgeport police investigate late-night fatal shooting While being treated for…
SUV Slams Into DOT Dump Truck In Construction Zone On I-95 In Bridgeport SUV Slams Into DOT Dump Truck In Construction Zone On I-95 In Bridgeport SUV Slams Into DOT Dump Truck In Construction Zone On I-95 In Bridgeport
SUV Slams Into DOT Dump Truck In Construction Zone On I-95 In Bridgeport BRIDGEPORT, Conn. — A Toyota 4Runner slammed into a state Department of Transportation dump truck in a construction zone on I-95 on Sunday, snarling traffic in the area and prompting warnings from the Connecticut State Police to "move over."   The crash occurred at 10:48 a.m. Sunday as a DOT dump truck with a crash trailer was parked on the right-side shoulder in a working construction zone near Exit 29 on I-95 south in Bridgeport. "Road Work Ahead Fines Doubled" signs were activated. The 4Runner was traveling in the right lane and drifted into the right shoulder when it…
Westport Police Identify Elderly Man Killed When Car Plunges Into Saugatuck Westport Police Identify Elderly Man Killed When Car Plunges Into Saugatuck Westport Police Identify Elderly Man Killed When Car Plunges Into Saugatuck
Westport Police Identify Elderly Man Killed When Car Plunges Into Saugatuck WESTPORT, Conn. — Police have identified the elderly man who died when his car plunged into the Saugatuck River but had no explanation as to how the car ended up in the cold waters of the tidal river Saturday evening.  Richard Lamendola, 76, of Syosset, N.Y., was pulled from the river and pronounced dead at Norwalk, Hospital, police said Sunday morning. But an unidentified woman, whose screams prompted 911 calls and brought first responders, was pulled from the water first and survived the accident, police said. The car entered the river from from the State Boat Launch off Elaine Road, near…
Sen. Duff On Needed Norwalk School Fixes: Not Waiting 15 Years Sen. Duff On Needed Norwalk School Fixes: Not Waiting 15 Years Sen. Duff On Needed Norwalk School Fixes: Not Waiting 15 Years
Sen. Duff On Needed Norwalk School Fixes: Not Waiting 15 Years NORWALK, Conn. — This op-ed was submitted by Senate Majority Leader Bob Duff in response to the debate in Norwalk over how to best deal with student enrollment and building repairs in the city's schools.  To the editor:   Do you think it is fair that most of Norwalk's 11,000 students have to wait up to 15 years before their school repair needs are addressed? As some of you may know, Mayor Harry Rilling, Rep. Bruce Morris, Rep. Chris Perone, Board of Education members, community activists, parents and I gathered recently to propose a "Fix It First" plan to immediately and quickly …
ICYMI: Murder-Abduction, Doodle 4 Google Top The Week's News In Bridgeport ICYMI: Murder-Abduction, Doodle 4 Google Top The Week's News In Bridgeport ICYMI: Murder-Abduction, Doodle 4 Google Top The Week's News In Bridgeport
ICYMI: Murder-Abduction, Doodle 4 Google Top The Week's News In Bridgeport FAIRFIELD COUNTY, Conn. — In case you missed it, here are some of the top news stories and most popular feature stories in the past week across Fairfield County.  A 39-year-old Bridgeport man stabbed his girlfriend to death in their home and kidnapped their 6-year-old daughter, prompting an Amber Alert throughout the metro region, police said. The girl was found safe about eight hours later and over 300 miles away after a police chase and crash near State College, Pa., police said. Oscar After Hernandez was taken into police custody in connection with the homicide, it was learned that he had…
Westport Police: Man Dies, Woman Saved After Car Goes Into Saugatuck River Westport Police: Man Dies, Woman Saved After Car Goes Into Saugatuck River Westport Police: Man Dies, Woman Saved After Car Goes Into Saugatuck River
Westport Police: Man Dies, Woman Saved After Car Goes Into Saugatuck River WESTPORT, Conn. — A man died after a car went into the Saugatuck River in Westport, but the actions of diners at a riverside restaurant who called 911 after hearing a woman's screams saved one life Saturday night, police said. At about 7:40 p.m. Saturday, patrons from the Whelk Restaurant at 575 Riverside Ave. heard a woman screaming for help, said a statement from Westport police Lt. David Farrell. They could not see the woman, but heard screams coming from the Saugatuck River and called 911, Farrell said. The area is along the river and near I-95.  Westport police officers and firefighter…
Storm Causes Power Outages In Danbury Storm Causes Power Outages In Danbury Storm Causes Power Outages In Danbury
Storm Causes Power Outages In Danbury Update: The power outages have been repaired. FAIRFIELD COUNTY, Conn. — A quick-moving storm that dumped heavy rain on Fairfield County has resulted in a number of power outages across the region Saturday night. As of 9:15 p.m., Eversource and United Illuminating were reporting the following outages:  Bridgeport: 215 customers Danbury: 200 customers Shelton: 30 customersIt was not known when the outages would be restored.
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