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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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Milford Cops: Man Found Passed Out At Truck Stop Assaulted First Responders Milford Cops: Man Found Passed Out At Truck Stop Assaulted First Responders
Milford Cops: Man Found Passed Out At Truck Stop Assaulted First Responders MILFORD, Conn. — A man who was found drunkenly passed out at a truck stop in Milford was arrested after the assaulted first responders, police said. A complaint was made of an "unwanted person" at 10:10 p.m. Sunday at the Pilot Travel Center at 433 Old Gate Lane off I-95.  Officers found Christopher Peckham, 48, of 583 Anderson Ave., Milford, "unconscious and intoxicated inside the building," police said.  Peckham was transported to the hospital due to his condition, police said.  He struck a fireman in the face with a closed fist and the kicked a police officer at the …

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Rep. Himes Talks About Russia & Donald Trump Jr. On 'Meet The Press' Rep. Himes Talks About Russia & Donald Trump Jr. On 'Meet The Press'
Rep. Himes Talks About Russia & Donald Trump Jr. On 'Meet The Press' FAIRFIELD COUNTY, Conn. — As a Democratic member on the House Intelligence Committee, U.S. Rep. Jim Himes says, 'we've seen a lot of contact' between Russia and Trump campaign.On Sunday's "Meet the Press," host Chuck Todd did an exclusive interview with Himes (D-4th District) about  Donald Trump Jr.'s recent appearance in front of the House Intelligence Committee. In the closed door hearing before the committee, Trump Jr. tried to claim attorney client privilege to avoid describing his conversations with President Donald Trump about his conversations last year with a Russian lawyer…

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Mario Batali, Owner Of Westport's Tarry Lodge, Accused Of Sexual Harassment Mario Batali, Owner Of Westport's Tarry Lodge, Accused Of Sexual Harassment
Mario Batali, Owner Of Westport's Tarry Lodge, Accused Of Sexual Harassment WESTPORT, Conn. — Famous chef Mario Batali, who owns the popular Tarry Lodge in Westport, is the latest man to come under fire after accusations of sexual harassment and misconduct. Batali has been removed as co-host of the afternoon talk show "The Chew" while ABC reviews the allegations, and The Food Network has put "Molto Mario" on hold, according to multiple media reports. He will also step away from operations involving his company's restaurants, ABC said.  The allegations came to light in an over 3,000-word article published at the Eater website.  The headline ther…

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Homeless Man, 39, Charged With Threatening To Kill New Canaan Residents Homeless Man, 39, Charged With Threatening To Kill New Canaan Residents
Homeless Man, 39, Charged With Threatening To Kill New Canaan Residents NEW CANAAN, Conn. — A 39-year-old homeless man was arrested Monday after he sent text messages threatening to kill New Canaan residents and violated a protective order, police said.  The case began Monday, Nov. 27, when an unspecified number of New Canaan residents and a Seattle resident reported they had received threatening text messages from Keith A. Wolfe, New Canaan police said in a statement.  In the texts, Wolfe made threatens that consisted of "traveling to New Canaan and inflicting bodily harm and death to the victims," police said. Wolfe is barred from contacting the vic…

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Mario Batali, Owner Of Westchester Eatery, Accused Of Sexual Harassment Mario Batali, Owner Of Westchester Eatery, Accused Of Sexual Harassment
Mario Batali, Owner Of Westchester Eatery, Accused Of Sexual Harassment Celebrity chef Mario Batali, who owns the popular Tarry Market in Port Chester and Tarry Lodge in Westport, Conn., is the latest well-known male figure to come under fire after accusations of sexual harassment and misconduct. Batali has been removed as co-host of the afternoon talk show "The Chew" while ABC reviews the allegations, and The Food Network has put "Molto Mario" on hold, according to multiple media reports. He will also step away from operations involving his company's restaurants, ABC said.  The allegations came to light in a more-than 3,000-word article pub…

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Police & Fire
Police: Two From Bridgeport Offered To Sell Drugs To Police Detectives Police: Two From Bridgeport Offered To Sell Drugs To Police Detectives
Police: Two From Bridgeport Offered To Sell Drugs To Police Detectives BRIDGEPORT, Conn. — Two people from Bridgeport were busted on narcotics charges after they tried to sell drugs to detectives in a hotel parking lot in Milford, police said. The incident occurred at about 7 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 7, as the Milford Police Department's TAC Unit was conducting an anti-crime patrol in the parking lot of the Motel 6 at 111 Schoolhouse Road, police said.  Detectives were approached by a man and woman — identified later as Lester Morris and Anita Thompson — who offered to sell them drugs, police said.  As detectives approached their vehicle, Morris and Thompson fled t…

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New Canaan Man, 55, Charged With Disorderly Conduct In Domestic Dispute New Canaan Man, 55, Charged With Disorderly Conduct In Domestic Dispute
New Canaan Man, 55, Charged With Disorderly Conduct In Domestic Dispute NEW CANAAN, Conn. — A 55-year-old New Canaan man was arrested early Sunday after a domestic dispute, police said.  Miguel Vila was charged with disorderly conduct after a dispute with another occupant of his residence, police said. Officers were dispatched at 2:57 a.m. Sunday on a report of the dispute, police said. Vila was arrested and held on $5,000 bond for a court appearance on Dec. 11, police said.

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Dog Teams Trained To Detect Explosives For Connecticut State Police Dog Teams Trained To Detect Explosives For Connecticut State Police
Dog Teams Trained To Detect Explosives For Connecticut State Police Eight K9 teams have graduated from the Connecticut State Police Canine Training Unit — including one dog that came to national attention as he was raised on the "Today" show. The ceremony was held last week for the K9 teams in 190th Explosive Detection Class. The canine teams, five of which are Connecticut State Police, are all trained in explosive detection.  Four of the Connecticut State Police K9 teams are assigned to the Mass Transit Unit and will patrol Metro-North train stations and trains from New Haven to New York.  The fifth state police team will remain at the Canine T…

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Norwalk Police Offer An E-Commerce Safe Zone For Buyers & Sellers Norwalk Police Offer An E-Commerce Safe Zone For Buyers & Sellers
Norwalk Police Offer An E-Commerce Safe Zone For Buyers & Sellers NORWALK, Conn. — Are you looking for a safe place to finish an internet sale? The Norwalk Police Department can help with that.There is an E-Commerce Safe Zone located at the The Norwalk Police Department. "We encourage community members to use the South Main Street parking of Police Headquarters to conduct E-Commerce transactions this holiday season. We want you to have a safe and happy holiday season," Norwalk police said in a Facebook post.

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Do You Know Them? Milford Police Seek To Identify Suspects In Car Break-Ins Do You Know Them? Milford Police Seek To Identify Suspects In Car Break-Ins
Do You Know Them? Milford Police Seek To Identify Suspects In Car Break-Ins MILFORD, Conn. — The Milford Police Department is asking for help in identifying two suspects who might have been involved in a recent spree of vehicle thefts and break-ins. Milford police released a photo of the suspects via Twitter.   The suspects used credit cards stolen from one vehicle at the Post Mall in Milford, police said. Stolen credit cards were also used at businesses in New Haven. Anyone who recognizes the men is asked to call the Milford Police Department at 203-878-6551.

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