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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Westport, CT
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Weston Republican Town Committee Welcomes Newest Member Weston Republican Town Committee Welcomes Newest Member Weston Republican Town Committee Welcomes Newest Member
Weston Republican Town Committee Welcomes Newest Member WESTON, Conn. — The Weston Republican Town Committee has unanimously approved Brooke Valenti to join its membership and fill a vacant position.   The vote was taken by the RTC at its regular meeting Jan. 10.   “I am gratified to have Brooke join our committee," RTC Chair Bob Ferguson said. "She brings a lifelong dedication to the Republican Party as well as knowledge and skills that will help move our party forward in Weston.” Valenti has lived in Weston for 16 years.  She grew up in Westport and helped to found the Young Republican Club at Staples High School. Her son, Thomas, i…

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Westport, CT
Breaking News
Two Sent To Hospital After Rollover Crash In Weston Two Sent To Hospital After Rollover Crash In Weston Two Sent To Hospital After Rollover Crash In Weston
Two Sent To Hospital After Rollover Crash In Weston WESTON, Conn. — Two people were taken to Norwalk Hospital with injuries after a rollover crash on Weston Road on Sunday afternoon, the Weston Volunteer Fire Department said on Facebook.Weston Police are investigating the single-vehicle crash, which closed Weston Road between School Road and Newtown Turnpike for about an hour on Sunday, the post said.  Weston Volunteer EMS transported the two injured people to the hospital.  Eversource also responded to the scene because a power pole was struck. 

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Wilton, CT
Weather
Storm Will Bring Wintry Mix, Freezing Rain To Wilton Storm Will Bring Wintry Mix, Freezing Rain To Wilton Storm Will Bring Wintry Mix, Freezing Rain To Wilton
Storm Will Bring Wintry Mix, Freezing Rain To Wilton FAIRFIELD COUNTY, Conn. — "Wintry mix" are two of the most dreaded words when it comes to February weather in Fairfield County.  That is exactly what is headed our way with a storm system expected to hit Fairfield County from Monday night through early Wednesday, the National Weather Service said. The mixed bag of precipitation will vary from wintry mix, to freezing rain to rain, and back, over the duration of the storm, according to the weather service.  Monday will be mostly sunny, with a high near 37, but wind chills will make it feel like 20 to 30 degrees.  Clouds will incre…

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Trumbull-Monroe, CT
Breaking News
Top To Bottom: Easton Firefighters Extinguish Blazes In Chimney, Basement Top To Bottom: Easton Firefighters Extinguish Blazes In Chimney, Basement Top To Bottom: Easton Firefighters Extinguish Blazes In Chimney, Basement
Top To Bottom: Easton Firefighters Extinguish Blazes In Chimney, Basement EASTON, Conn.— The Easton Volunteer Fire Department responded to fires both high and low on Saturday, according to a Facebook post from Easton EMS.  Two calls came in, about 30 minutes apart, for a basement fire and then for a chimney fire, said Easton EMS, which also responded with Ambulance 851 to assist.  Firefighters responded first to the basement fire, then were flagged down on their way back to headquarters by the homeowners for the chimney fire, the Facebook post said.  Members ensured the home had been evacuated and gave an update to Easton engines that were already enroute to the…

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Newtown, CT
Breaking News
Firefighters From Bethel & Stony Hill Quickly Take Down Blaze In Chimney Firefighters From Bethel & Stony Hill Quickly Take Down Blaze In Chimney Firefighters From Bethel & Stony Hill Quickly Take Down Blaze In Chimney
Firefighters From Bethel & Stony Hill Quickly Take Down Blaze In Chimney BETHEL, Conn. — Firefighters from the Stony Hill and Bethel Fire Departments made quick work of a chimney fire Saturday evening on Walnut Hill Road, the Stony Hill Volunteer Fire Department said on Facebook.  At 5:55 p.m., firefighters were dispatched to a house on Walnut Hill Road, the post said.  Upon arrival, firefighters found the chimney contents had been removed by an off-duty firefighter. Members used a ladder to access the roof and used chains to clear remaining soot and debris from the chimney liner, firefighters said.  The house was ventilated and checked for carbon monoxide level…

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by Daily Voice
Fairfield, CT
Breaking News
Child Hit By Car In Parking Lot At Tomlinson Middle School In Fairfield Child Hit By Car In Parking Lot At Tomlinson Middle School In Fairfield Child Hit By Car In Parking Lot At Tomlinson Middle School In Fairfield
Child Hit By Car In Parking Lot At Tomlinson Middle School In Fairfield FAIRFIELD, Conn. — A child hit by a car in the parking lot at Tomlinson Middle School in Fairfield on Saturday was taken to Bridgeport Hospital for treatment, the Connecticut Post reported.  The child, hit by the car's front left fender, was in stable condition, police told the Post as the investigation continued. Click here to read the story at the Connecticut Post.

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Greenwich, CT
Breaking News
Firefighters Tackle Blaze At The National On Greenwich Avenue Firefighters Tackle Blaze At The National On Greenwich Avenue Firefighters Tackle Blaze At The National On Greenwich Avenue
Firefighters Tackle Blaze At The National On Greenwich Avenue GREENWICH, Conn. — A fire in the ductwork of The National restaurant on Greenwich Avenue was quickly doused Sunday morning, firefighters said.  The fire shut down the bottom of the Ave as firefighters tackled the blaze, fire officials said on Facebook. The fire was in the ductwork of the restaurant at 374 Greenwich Ave. near Fawcett Place, firefighters said. The National in Greenwich said there was minimal smoke in the duct, and the restaurant will reopen sometime this week.

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Stratford, CT
Breaking News
Connecticut State Police Say: Don't Ruin Super Bowl Sunday By Driving Drunk Connecticut State Police Say: Don't Ruin Super Bowl Sunday By Driving Drunk Connecticut State Police Say: Don't Ruin Super Bowl Sunday By Driving Drunk
Connecticut State Police Say: Don't Ruin Super Bowl Sunday By Driving Drunk FAIRFIELD COUNTY, Conn. — State Troopers across Connecticut are prepared for Super Bowl Sunday, one of the biggest and most entertaining national sporting events in the nation.  On Sunday, friends and families will gather to watch the big game and to enjoy the festivities surrounding the game.  But parties and gatherings can make Super Bowl Sunday one of the year’s most dangerous days on the roads and highways due to impaired driving-related accidents, state police say.  Super Bowl Sunday is an unofficial holiday in the U.S., and troopers urge all Connecticut residents to proceed with cauti…

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Bridgeport, CT
Breaking News
Bridgeport Man Killed In Crash On I-95 On 20th Birthday Bridgeport Man Killed In Crash On I-95 On 20th Birthday Bridgeport Man Killed In Crash On I-95 On 20th Birthday
Bridgeport Man Killed In Crash On I-95 On 20th Birthday BRIDGEPORT, Conn. — A Bridgeport man was killed on his 20th birthday in a crash on Interstate 95 in Milford on Saturday morning, according to the Connecticut Post. Ricardo Phagoo lost control of a 2016 Hyundai Elantra on southbound I-95 at 5:26 a.m., crashing into a light poll and a tree, Connecticut State police told the Post. Phagoo, who was alone in the car, was pronounced dead at Bridgeport Hospital, police said. Click here to read the story at the Connecticut Post.

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Wilton, CT
Breaking News
Water Main Break, Icy Conditions Close Danbury Road In Wilton Water Main Break, Icy Conditions Close Danbury Road In Wilton Water Main Break, Icy Conditions Close Danbury Road In Wilton
Water Main Break, Icy Conditions Close Danbury Road In Wilton WILTON, Conn. — Motorists were urged Saturday to avoid Danbury Road/Route 7 because of a water main break, Wilton police said. The break is at the intersection with Grumman Hill Road, near the Outdoor Sports Center, police said.  Water and ice were reportedly covering the entire intersection. Repairs crew were on the scene, police said.  The location is near the Norwalk border, just south of Route 33, in a busy retail area. 

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