Karen Tensa

Managing Editor, Connecticut

ktensa@dailyvoice.com

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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Celebrate The New Year With First Day Hikes At Connecticut State Parks Celebrate The New Year With First Day Hikes At Connecticut State Parks
Celebrate The New Year With First Day Hikes At Connecticut State Parks Are you looking to go outside and get more exercise? Connecticut's Department of Energy and Environmental Protection will help you start 2018 in stride with free, guided hikes at 13 state parks on New Year's Day. It's part of America's State Parks First Day Hikes initiative taking place in all 50 states. The hikes offer individuals and families an opportunity to begin the New Year rejuvenating and connecting with the outdoors by taking a healthy hike on Jan. 1 at a state park close to home. First Day Hikes offer a great way to get outside, exercise, enjoy nature and welcome the New Year wit…
Stratford Firefighters Douse Burning Car On Success Ave. On Christmas Eve Stratford Firefighters Douse Burning Car On Success Ave. On Christmas Eve
Stratford Firefighters Douse Burning Car On Success Ave. On Christmas Eve STRATFORD, Conn. — Stratford firefighters doused a burning car on Christmas Eve on Success Avenue, according to a Facebook post. Click here to watch a video of the firefighters at work. No further details were available on the car fire. 
Fire Confined To Garage, Shed At Weston Home Fire Confined To Garage, Shed At Weston Home
Fire Confined To Garage, Shed At Weston Home WESTON, Conn. — The Weston Volunteer Fire Department responded to a structure fire on Deepwood Road on Monday night, according to a Facebook post.  The fire was confined to the garage and shed at the property, the fire department said.  The homeowners were home at the time and evacuated the residence safely, the fire department said.  No injuries were reported.  The Weston Fire Marshal is investigating the cause of the fire.  E-3, E-7, E-2, Car 1, Car 2, Car 3, Weston Volunteer EMS 552 and Medic 500 responded with 19 of Weston’s firefighters. "Thanks to our mutual aid partners from…
Woman Charged In Christmas Eve Stabbing, Assault In Stratford Woman Charged In Christmas Eve Stabbing, Assault In Stratford
Woman Charged In Christmas Eve Stabbing, Assault In Stratford STRATFORD, Conn. — A 27-year-old woman stabbed a man and punched a woman in a Stratford home just before midnight on Christmas Eve, police said.  Officers responded to 485 Greenfield Ave. in Stratford at 11:27 p.m. Sunday on a report of a stabbing, police said.  A woman — identified Karalyn M. Mikucionis — had arrived at the residence, punched a female victim and then stabbed a male victim in the chest, according to police.  Both victims were treated at Bridgeport Hospital, police said. A child was present but was unharmed during the altercation, police said. Mikucionis was placed under a…
Ivanka Trump Visit, Lost Police Bloodhound Top The Week's News In Norwalk Ivanka Trump Visit, Lost Police Bloodhound Top The Week's News In Norwalk
Ivanka Trump Visit, Lost Police Bloodhound Top The Week's News In Norwalk FAIRFIELD COUNTY, Conn. — It was a busy week of news leading up to the Christmas holiday weekend. Here are the top stories of the past seven days from Daily Voice.  Texas, a Connecticut State Police bloodhound, went missing when he pulled away from his handler during a search Wednesday night for an autistic man in the woods in Danbury. The man was found safe, but the bloodhound was missing for 36 hours. An off-duty special agent from Homeland Security found the K9 officer on Friday morning in Ridgefield, 6 miles from where he was lost, with his leash tangled in a fence. The Connecticut State…
One Person Sent To Hospital After Car Crashes Into Utility Pole In Weston One Person Sent To Hospital After Car Crashes Into Utility Pole In Weston
One Person Sent To Hospital After Car Crashes Into Utility Pole In Weston WESTON, Conn. — One person was sent to the hospital after a crash on Newtown Turnpike in Weston on Saturday. Car 3, L6, Engine 3, Rescue 5, and Ambulance 551 responded to the motor vehicle crash in the area of 239 Newtown Turnpike, according to a Facebook post from the Weston Volunteer Fire Department. "Upon arrival, we found a single vehicle vs. a utility pole with the debris, pole and support cables across the entire roadway," the fire department said.  One person was transported to a local hospital with non-life-threatening injuries from the crash.  Newtown Turnpike was closed …
'Jingle Bells' & 'Auld Lang Syne' Rank As Top Christmas Movie Songs 'Jingle Bells' & 'Auld Lang Syne' Rank As Top Christmas Movie Songs
'Jingle Bells' & 'Auld Lang Syne' Rank As Top Christmas Movie Songs It’s finally Christmas Day and even though we’ve been hearing holiday tunes from morning to night for weeks, today’s the day to turn up the volume. One place where most people are happy to hear Christmas music is on the soundtracks of their favorite holiday movies. Which Christmas songs have appeared most often on movie soundtracks down through the years? "Jingle Bells" (originally from 1857) has appeared in 373 movies, according to website FiveThirtyEight.com, which analyzed IMDB data. "Auld Lang Syne" is listed in 295 movie soundtracks, placing it second, while "…
Special Delivery: Christmas Tree Brightens Spirits At Norwalk Shelter Special Delivery: Christmas Tree Brightens Spirits At Norwalk Shelter
Special Delivery: Christmas Tree Brightens Spirits At Norwalk Shelter NORWALK, Conn. — In the spirit of Christmas, brothers Keith and Mark reached out to the Community Police Services Division in Norwalk hoping to donate a gorgeous — and huge! — Christmas tree to anyone in need in the community.  "We knew of the perfect place," the Norwalk Police Department said in a Facebook post. "We met the brothers at the Open Door Shelter and with a bit of muscle and teamwork, the tree found a home where it would lift spirits and bring joy. Good tidings to all."
Winter Weather & Wind Advisories Issued For Fairfield County For Christmas Winter Weather & Wind Advisories Issued For Fairfield County For Christmas
Winter Weather & Wind Advisories Issued For Fairfield County For Christmas FAIRFIELD COUNTY, Conn. — It will be cold and windy with a wintry mix falling as Christmas Day dawns Monday in Fairfield County, according to the National Weather Service.  Two advisories are in place, warning Fairfield County residents of the dicey weather on Monday, the National Weather Service said:    A Winter Weather Advisory remains in place until 1 p.m. Monday.  That means snow, sleet and freezing rain are expected. Residents should plan on slippery road conditions. Tree branches could fall as well due to strong winds. Total snow and sleet accumulations of 1 to 3 inches and ice accu…
Where's Santa Now? NORAD Tracks His Trip Around The Globe Where's Santa Now? NORAD Tracks His Trip Around The Globe
Where's Santa Now? NORAD Tracks His Trip Around The Globe You can follow Santa Claus online as he takes his magical journey around the world on Christmas Eve and makes his way closer to the area, thanks to the folks at NORAD. Every Christmas Eve for over 60 years the North American Aerospace Defense Command has scrambled its high-tech systems for the special mission of tracking the exact location of Santa Claus as he makes his way around the globe. You can monitor Santa's progress by clicking here — all without leaving your house or putting down your smartphone.  Santa will have already delivered billions of gifts across the world before arriving …
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