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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Mexican Citizen Pleads Guilty To Trafficking Heroin In Bridgeport Area Mexican Citizen Pleads Guilty To Trafficking Heroin In Bridgeport Area
Mexican Citizen Pleads Guilty To Trafficking Heroin In Bridgeport Area BRIDGEPORT, Conn. — A Mexican citizen could spend the rest of his life in prison after pleading guilty Friday to federal charges of trafficking large amounts of heroin in the Bridgeport area, prosecutors said.  Jose David Silva Pestano, 33, pleaded guilty to one count of conspiracy to distribute and to possess with intent to distribute one kilogram or more of heroin, and one count of possession with intent to distribute one kilogram of heroin. He made his plea before U.S. District Judge Vanessa L. Bryant in Hartford. According to court documents, Silva Pestano and others conspired to traffi…
Package Stores Closed On Christmas Day In Connecticut Package Stores Closed On Christmas Day In Connecticut
Package Stores Closed On Christmas Day In Connecticut Need to pick up libations for the Christmas holidays? The Connecticut Liquor Control Division reminds shoppers that package stores are closed on Christmas Day, and normal Sunday hours apply on Christmas Eve. It’s also important for permittees at bars and restaurants to remember that there are laws that apply to drink specials that must be followed.  "We would like to remind our restaurants and bars that the offering and serving of “Bottomless Mimosas” in Connecticut runs afoul of liquor regulations," the Liquor Control Division said in a statement. State regulations say no permitt…
Police: Shoplifting Suspect Threatens To Kill Clerk At New Canaan Rest Area Police: Shoplifting Suspect Threatens To Kill Clerk At New Canaan Rest Area
Police: Shoplifting Suspect Threatens To Kill Clerk At New Canaan Rest Area NEW CANAAN, Conn. — Connecticut State Police are searching for a man who shoplifted items at a rest area on the Merritt Parkway in New Canaan, then threatened to shoot a store clerk.   The incident began at 4:25 a.m. Thursday, Dec. 21, when a male suspect entered the Alltown convenience store and Dunkin' Donuts located at the rest area on the northbound Merritt Parkway in New Canaan, state police said.  The male suspect stole several miscellaneous items from the Alltown sales floor without the knowledge of the cashier, then walked over to Dunkin' Donuts and attempted to steal a plastic coffe…
Missing 17-Year-Old Girl From Milford Found Safe Missing 17-Year-Old Girl From Milford Found Safe
Missing 17-Year-Old Girl From Milford Found Safe UPDATE: The missing 17-year-old girl from Milford has been found safe, police said.  MILFORD, Conn. — The Milford Police Department is asking for the public's help in locating a missing 17-year-old on Friday afternoon.  Kira Ortoleva, 17, of Milford, was last seen wearing a black-hooded sweatshirt, torn black jeans and sneakers. "There is concern for Kira’s well-being," police said. "She left her residence with her bicycle and did not take her cellphone with her." Anyone with information on her possible whereabouts is asked to call Milford police at 203-878-6551.
Caught On Fence, Missing Police Bloodhound Found Near Ridgefield Pond Caught On Fence, Missing Police Bloodhound Found Near Ridgefield Pond
Caught On Fence, Missing Police Bloodhound Found Near Ridgefield Pond UPDATED: DANBURY/RIDGEFIELD, Conn. — The missing Connecticut State Police bloodhound was found with his leash entangled in a fence near a pond in Ridgefield on Friday morning, according to multiple media and police reports.  His rescuer was Jeff Kehlenbach, who was identified by state police as a special agent with U.S. Department of Homeland Security. Kehlenbach, who was out searching on an ATV, found the dog, a 3-year-old bloodhound named Texas, off Limestone Road at about 10:20 a.m. Friday and freed him. Laura Stabell of Ridgefield spotted the pair on the side of the road and gave them a…
Six Stamford Police Officers Graduate From POST Academy Six Stamford Police Officers Graduate From POST Academy
Six Stamford Police Officers Graduate From Post Academy STAMFORD, Conn. — Six new officers from the Stamford Police graduated Thursday from the Police Officers Standards and Training Council Academy. They are part of the POST's 358th session, and they were among 49 members of the graduating class. These six officers in Stamford are among the 22 newly hired officers who are in various stages training, the department said.  "We wish them long and healthy careers," the Stamford Police Department said in a Facebook post. 
Missing State Police K9 Texas Found Healthy & Safe In Ridgefield Missing State Police K9 Texas Found Healthy & Safe In Ridgefield
Missing State Police K9 Texas Found Healthy & Safe In Ridgefield Update: Connecticut State Police have released more details on the rescue of Texas. Click here for the latest news from Daily Voice.   DANBURY, Conn. — A Connecticut state police bloodhound that had been missing since Wednesday evening in Danbury was found safe and healthy Friday morning, state police said.    "K9 Texas is FOUND!!" Connecticut state police announced via Twitter on Friday morning. "Here's K9 Texas. Healthy and well!!," Mayor Mark Boughton posted on Instagram at about 10:40 a.m. Friday.  Related story: Search Suspended For Missing Police Dog In Danbury, …
Schools Call For Early Dismissal As Icy Rain Heads For Fairfield County Schools Call For Early Dismissal As Icy Rain Heads For Fairfield County
Schools Call For Early Dismissal As Icy Rain Heads For Fairfield County FAIRFIELD COUNTY, Conn. — Because of slippery road conditions expected Friday afternoon from a storm, a few school districts in Fairfield County have announced early dismissals. These school districts will dismiss students early on Friday, Dec. 22: Bethel Public Schools Danbury Public Schools Henry Abbott Tech in Danbury New Fairfield Public SchoolsA number of area districts were already on early dismissal for the start of the holiday break. A storm is expected to roll in by late Friday morning, bringing snow and freezing rain to much of Connecticut. The area is under a Winter Weather Advis…
Greenwich Foundation Borne Of Tragedy Marks Decade Of Teaching Water Safety Greenwich Foundation Borne Of Tragedy Marks Decade Of Teaching Water Safety
Greenwich Foundation Borne Of Tragedy Marks Decade Of Teaching Water Safety GREENWICH, Conn. — The Greenwich-based ZAC Foundation, which was borne out of the tragic drowning death of a 6-year-old boy, is marking the 10-year anniversary of improving water safety for all people.  The Virginia Graeme Baker Pool and Spa Safety Act became federal law a decade ago this month — and there is no question that many lives have been saved, the foundation says. Enacted after the granddaughter of former Secretary of State James Baker tragically drowned after becoming trapped by a pool drain, the VGB law put into place federal requirements for public swimming pools aimed at preve…
Norwalk Community College Launches African-American STEM Scholarships Norwalk Community College Launches African-American STEM Scholarships
Norwalk Community College Launches African-American STEM Scholarships NORWALK, Conn. — Norwalk Community College and its foundation have launched a new scholarship that will be awarded for the first time this spring to 10 African-American male students majoring in STEM-related fields.  The scholarships — created by Kenton Clarke, the founder and CEO of OMNIKAL — addresses the lack of opportunities for African-American males to enter fields in technology, according to the NCC Foundation.  “There is a shortage of building a strong pool of talent within this community.” said Clarke, a Fairfield resident and NCC alum. “The formation of this scholarship is just on…
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