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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Bridgeport Police Investigating Late-Night Fatal Shooting Bridgeport Police Investigating Late-Night Fatal Shooting Bridgeport Police Investigating Late-Night Fatal Shooting
Bridgeport Police Investigating Late-Night Fatal Shooting RIDGEPORT, Conn. — Police are investigating after a 26-year-old man found shot on Berkshire Avenue late Friday night died of his injuries at Bridgeport Hospital, the Connecticut Post reported. Emergency responders called to an assault found Michael Watkins, who had been shot, at the scene, the Post said. It was unclear whether the fatal shooting was related to an earlier non-life-threatening shooting earlier in the evening, the Post said. It was the second homicide of the day in Bridgeport. Early Friday, Oscar Hernandez, 39, is accused of stabbing to death Nidia Gonzalez, 26, in their home…
Man, 32, Charged In Strong-Arm Robbery At Bethel Convenience Store Man, 32, Charged In Strong-Arm Robbery At Bethel Convenience Store Man, 32, Charged In Strong-Arm Robbery At Bethel Convenience Store
Man, 32, Charged In Strong-Arm Robbery At Bethel Convenience Store BETHEL, Conn. — A 32-year-old Brookfield man was arrested Friday and charged with shoving a store clerk and grabbing money out of the cash register of a Bethel convenience store, police said.  The suspect, Maxwell N. Mulligan of 128 Whisconier Road was identified from surveillance video footage of the robbery at 9:30 p.m. Wednesday, Feb. 22, at the Wheels convenience store at 82 Stony Hill Road, police said.  In the footage, the suspect was seen paying for items at the register. When the clerk opened the cash drawer for change, the suspect jumped across the counter, pushing the clerk’s hands…
Westport Police: Contractor Failed To Even Start Home Improvement Project Westport Police: Contractor Failed To Even Start Home Improvement Project Westport Police: Contractor Failed To Even Start Home Improvement Project
Westport Police: Contractor Failed To Even Start Home Improvement Project WESTPORT, Conn. — A home contractor was arrested after taking over $32,000 from a customer last fall but failing to even begin the promised project, police said.  Jeffrey Chirillo, 36, of Milford was arrested Thursday on charges of first-degree larceny and offering to make home improvement without registration, police said. He was held on $75,000 for a March 7 court date.  The case began in early October, when the victim signed a proposal with Chirillo of Chirillo Contracting, for remodeling work, police said. The victim has paid Chirillo a total of $32,579 in cash and checks since Oct. 8, …
State Trooper From Bridgeport Risks Life To Save Another On The Q Bridge State Trooper From Bridgeport Risks Life To Save Another On The Q Bridge State Trooper From Bridgeport Risks Life To Save Another On The Q Bridge
State Trooper From Bridgeport Risks Life To Save Another On The Q Bridge BRIDGEPORT, Conn. — A Connecticut state trooper from Troop G in Bridgeport put his own life on the line as he moved to stop a man from jumping from the I-95 southbound Q Bridge in New Haven late Friday afternoon. The incident began at about 5:25 p.m. Friday when troopers responded to a report of a man threatening to jump off the bridge, state police said.  When they arrived, troopers found the man on the opposite side of a safety wall/barrier and tried to talk him to safety, state police said.  But the man refused and moved closer to the edge of the bridge in an attempt to jump, state polic…
Traffic Jam Grows As Two-Vehicle Crash Closes Lanes On I-95 In Fairfield Traffic Jam Grows As Two-Vehicle Crash Closes Lanes On I-95 In Fairfield Traffic Jam Grows As Two-Vehicle Crash Closes Lanes On I-95 In Fairfield
Traffic Jam Grows As Two-Vehicle Crash Closes Lanes On I-95 In Fairfield Update: The accident scene has been cleared. FAIRFIELD, Conn. — A two-vehicle crash has closed two southbound lanes of I-95 in Fairfield late Friday morning, the DOT said.  The accident is between Exits 23 and 22, closing the left and center lanes, DOT said.  The traffic backup is nearly 4 miles back into Bridgeport as of noon, DOT said.   The accident was reported at about 11:35 a.m. It was not known when the scene would be cleared or whether there are any injuries. 
Amber Alert That Included Area Canceled After 6-Year-Old Found Safe Amber Alert That Included Area Canceled After 6-Year-Old Found Safe Amber Alert That Included Area Canceled After 6-Year-Old Found Safe
Amber Alert That Included Area Canceled After 6-Year-Old Found Safe Amber Alert Fatal Stabbing Suspect Had Been Deported, ICE Says Update, Friday, 11:30 a.m. The Amber Alert issued early Friday morning has been canceled after both the missing 6-year-old girl and the suspect were located near midday in Pennsylvania, according to an announcement by Pennsylvania State Police. Both the suspect and the girl, located in State College, Pa., are in police custody. Original report, Friday, 8 a.m. An Amber Alert has been issued Friday morning for 6-year-old Aylin Sofia Hernandez of Bridgeport, Conn., who might be with her father, who is a suspect in an overnight f…
Amber Alert Issued For 6-Year-Old Bridgeport Girl After Fatal Stabbing Amber Alert Issued For 6-Year-Old Bridgeport Girl After Fatal Stabbing Amber Alert Issued For 6-Year-Old Bridgeport Girl After Fatal Stabbing
Amber Alert Issued For 6-Year-Old Bridgeport Girl After Fatal Stabbing UPDATE: Aylin Sofia Hernandez has been found safe in Pennsylvania and her father is in police custody. Click here for updated story. Original story: BRIDGEPORT, Conn. — Connecticut State Police have issued an Amber Alert for 6-year-old Aylin Sofia Hernandez, of Bridgeport, who might be with her father, according to State Police. He is a suspect in an overnight fatal stabbing in Bridgeport, police said.  The Bridgeport Police Department activated the Amber Alert and is investigating the child abduction that occurred on Greenwood Street at about 3:30 a.m. Friday, Feb. 24. Missing is Aylin So…
Amber Alert That Included Area Canceled After 6-Year-Old Found Safe Amber Alert That Included Area Canceled After 6-Year-Old Found Safe Amber Alert That Included Area Canceled After 6-Year-Old Found Safe
Amber Alert That Included Area Canceled After 6-Year-Old Found Safe Amber Alert Fatal Stabbing Suspect Had Been Deported, ICE Says Update, Friday, 11:30 a.m. The Amber Alert issued early Friday morning has been canceled after both the missing 6-year-old girl and the suspect were located near midday in Pennsylvania, according to an announcement by Pennsylvania State Police. Both the suspect and the girl, located in State College, Pa., are in police custody. Original report, Friday, 8 a.m. An Amber Alert has been issued Friday morning for 6-year-old Aylin Sofia Hernandez of Bridgeport, Conn., who might be with her father, who is a suspect in an overnight…
Norwegian Air Launches Bradley Airport Service With $65 Fares To Scotland Norwegian Air Launches Bradley Airport Service With $65 Fares To Scotland Norwegian Air Launches Bradley Airport Service With $65 Fares To Scotland
Norwegian Air Launches Bradley Airport Service With $65 Fares To Scotland Itching to take a trip overseas and looking for an alternative airport? Norwegian Air International is coming to Bradley International Airport in Windsor Locks this summer. Starting June 17, the airline will offer  nonstop service from Bradley to Edinburgh, Scotland, at its trademark low-cost fares, with flights starting at $65 one way.  Gov. Dannel P. Malloy, officials from the Connecticut Airport Authority, and representatives from Norwegian Air made the announcement Thursday. “With the addition of these flights, travelers flying internationally for business or pleasure have even more co…
500 Danbury High Students Stage Walkout Over End Of Trump Harassment Case 500 Danbury High Students Stage Walkout Over End Of Trump Harassment Case 500 Danbury High Students Stage Walkout Over End Of Trump Harassment Case
500 Danbury High Students Stage Walkout Over End Of Trump Harassment Case DANBURY, Conn. — About 500 Danbury High students staged a peaceful walkout Thursday, with kids streaming out of classes at about 9:30 a.m. in protest of a decision not to press charges against a Trump supporter who harassed minority students at the end of the school day on Inauguration Day.    The Danbury Police Department dispatched several officers to Danbury High for the protest, which it called "non-eventful." Principal Dan Donovan could be seen and heard in the crowd, using a blowhorn to urge students to return to class. Other students hung out and watched from open windows.  …
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