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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First Big Storm Dumps Snow Across Connecticut, Causes Huge Traffic Pileup First Big Storm Dumps Snow Across Connecticut, Causes Huge Traffic Pileup First Big Storm Dumps Snow Across Connecticut, Causes Huge Traffic Pileup
First Big Storm Dumps Snow Across Connecticut, Causes Huge Traffic Pileup FAIRFIELD COUNTY, Conn. — The first major storm of the season moved through Fairfield County on Saturday, dropping a measurable amount of snow and causing travel difficulties. But conditions in Fairfield County did not compare to the eastern part of Connecticut, where the effects of the snowstorm were far worse.  In Middletown, I-91 southbound was shut down near Exit 21 for about seven hours after a massive crash. The pileup involved at least 20 cars, three tractor-trailers and a tanker, state police said. No serious injuries were reported, but it took hours to clear the highway, state polic…
Updated: Police: Woman In Critical Condition After Shooting In Bridgeport Updated: Police: Woman In Critical Condition After Shooting In Bridgeport Updated: Police: Woman In Critical Condition After Shooting In Bridgeport
Updated: Police: Woman In Critical Condition After Shooting In Bridgeport update: BRIDGEPORT, Conn. — The victim of the shooting on East Main Street late Saturday remained hospitalized Sunday in critical condition, according to Bridgeport police.  The police department released updated information on Sunday that contradicted earlier reports, according to a statement from Bridgeport Police Capt. Brian Fitzgerald. original story: BRIDGEPORT, Conn. — A woman was shot to death near a grocery store in Bridgeport late Saturday, according to the Connecticut Post.  The woman was taken to the hospital and declared deceased after the shooting at 9:15 p.m., city spokesman …
Detectives Investigate Shooting In South Norwalk Detectives Investigate Shooting In South Norwalk Detectives Investigate Shooting In South Norwalk
Detectives Investigate Shooting In South Norwalk NORWALK, Conn. — Police detectives were investigating a shooting Saturday evening on Garner Street in South Norwalk, according to a Tweet from the Norwalk Police Department. "Victim transported to hospital," said the Tweet via @NorwalkCTPD.  Anyone with information is asked to contact the department's Tip Line at 203-854-3111. The Stamford Advocate reported that a man was shot outside a residence near 13 Garner St. at about 7:30 p.m. Two men ran from the scene, then drove off in a car that had been in the parking lot of Walgreen’s on West Avenue, the Advocate said. Officers were…
Move Your Car: Trumbull Puts Parking Ban Into Effect For Storm Move Your Car: Trumbull Puts Parking Ban Into Effect For Storm Move Your Car: Trumbull Puts Parking Ban Into Effect For Storm
Move Your Car: Trumbull Puts Parking Ban Into Effect For Storm TRUMBULL, Conn. — A Town of Trumbull parking ban will be in effect beginning at noon Saturday and will remain until snow removal has completed, according to the Trumbull Police Department. Residents are asked to move their cars off city streets.  A total of 3 to 7 inches of snow is expected to fall Saturday afternoon.
Bridgeport Declares Snow Emergency: Move Your Car Bridgeport Declares Snow Emergency: Move Your Car Bridgeport Declares Snow Emergency: Move Your Car
Bridgeport Declares Snow Emergency: Move Your Car BRIDGEPORT, Conn. — The city of Bridgeport is declaring a snow emergency for Saturday.Residents are asked to park their cars on the odd side of the street until further notice.  No parking is allowed on snow emergency routes, according to the Bridgeport Police Department.  A total of 3 to 7 inches of snow is expected to fall Saturday afternoon.
Snow Heads Our Way, But Bridgeport May Escape Worst Of Storm Snow Heads Our Way, But Bridgeport May Escape Worst Of Storm Snow Heads Our Way, But Bridgeport May Escape Worst Of Storm
Snow Heads Our Way, But Bridgeport May Escape Worst Of Storm FAIRFIELD COUNTY, Conn. — While heavy snow is expected across southeast Connecticut on Saturday afternoon, Fairfield County should escape the worst of the storm.  Still, there is a Winter Weather Advisory in effect through 1 a.m. Sunday for Fairfield County and much of the metro New York area.   Fairfield County will see snow accumulations of 3 to 7 inches, with the highest amounts in the southeastern part of the county along Long Island Sound.        A more serious Winter Storm Warning is in effect for New Haven County and New London County, where more snow is expected. The Boston area, R…
Bethel Fire Department Names Leadership Postions For 2017 Bethel Fire Department Names Leadership Postions For 2017 Bethel Fire Department Names Leadership Postions For 2017
Bethel Fire Department Names Leadership Postions For 2017 BETHEL, Conn. — The Bethel Fire Department has appointed its officers and board of directors for the year for 2017. Here are the officers: Chief: Scott Murphy 1st assistant chief: Joe Schaad 2nd assistant chief: Ed Bruey Chief engineer: Rich Burk Fire captain: Brendan Patrick Ryan EMS captain: Andy Matturo Lt 107: Brandon Gully Lt 108: Nick Bennette Lt 109: Jay Oldham Lt 110: Chris Morris EMS Lt. 111: Corey KaecheleHere are the members of the board of directors: President: Clearance Rees Vice President: Dan Fredricks Secretary: Regina Grace Yacko Treasurer: Susan Elias Morton Assistant tr…
Bridgeport Opens Warming Centers, Overnight Shelters Due To Cold Snap Bridgeport Opens Warming Centers, Overnight Shelters Due To Cold Snap Bridgeport Opens Warming Centers, Overnight Shelters Due To Cold Snap
Bridgeport Opens Warming Centers, Overnight Shelters Due To Cold Snap BRIDGEPORT, Conn. – As a winter storm approaches and temperatures dip, Bridgeport is activating its cold weather protocol through Monday, Jan. 9, at 6 a.m., Mayor Joe Ganim and the Bridgeport Office of Emergency Management and Homeland Security announced.  “With frigid temperatures, snow and wind expected to impact our region this weekend, I want to make sure everyone who needs shelter during the day or night in Bridgeport knows they will have a warm place to go and a warm bed to sleep in,” said Ganim.  “We want to make sure everyone who needs a place to go will start making plans now. The…
Take A Hike: Norwalkers Invited To Walk Through Historic Silvermine Take A Hike: Norwalkers Invited To Walk Through Historic Silvermine Take A Hike: Norwalkers Invited To Walk Through Historic Silvermine
Take A Hike: Norwalkers Invited To Walk Through Historic Silvermine NORWALK, Conn. – Did you make a New Year's Resolution to get more exercise? The Norwalk Health Department, the Healthy for Life Project, and Silvermine NorWALKers have the perfect Saturday morning event for you.  Norwalk residents are invited to take part in a 2.5-mile neighborhood walk on Saturday, Jan. 7, beginning at 8 a.m. at Silvermine Elementary School at 157 Perry Ave. After the successful October launch of a neighborhood walking group in Silvermine, Norwalk residents Deborah Lewis and Lance Zimmerman will be guiding fellow NorWALKers on the group’s first walk of the New Year. The wa…
Delayed Openings Announced For Fairfield County Schools Due To Snow Delayed Openings Announced For Fairfield County Schools Due To Snow Delayed Openings Announced For Fairfield County Schools Due To Snow
Delayed Openings Announced For Fairfield County Schools Due To Snow FAIRFIELD COUNTY, Conn. — A number of Fairfield County schools are on delayed openings Friday morning because of the light snow overnight. The school districts with delays on Friday are:  Kolbe Cathedral High School in Bridgeport: 90-minute delay Notre Dame in Fairfield: 90-minute delay  Shelton Public Schools: Two-hour delay Trumbull Public Schools: 90-minute delay
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