Fitchburg greenhouse owner, former News 3 Now contributor dies after attack in Antigua

FITCHBURG, Wis. — A Fitchburg woman known for years as a local greenhouse owner and beloved News 3 Now contributor has died in an apparent murder on the Caribbean island of Antigua.

Karen Johannsen, 66, was attacked on December 19 while on a horseback riding tour, according to police on the island. She was treated for injuries following the attack.

Many viewers will remember Johannsen’s segments on News 3 Now, where she appeared as the “Green Gardener,” sharing her expertise and passion for plants and gardening with the community…

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