Stephen Krauchick

DoingItLocal is run by Steve Krauchick. Steve has always had interest with breaking news even as an early teen, opting to listen to the Watergate hearings instead of top 40 on the radio. His interest in news spread to become the communities breaking news leader in Connecticut’s Fairfield County. He strongly believes that the public has right to know what is happening in their backyard and that government needs to be transparent. Steve also likes promoting local businesses.

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Here are our numbers from Facebook tonight.  This doesn't include our audience from Twitter or our website that the ONLY news source translated in Spanish and Portuguese by a real person. This is like filling the Arena at Harbor Yard TEN TIMES a week!  How cool is that?  Thanks everyone!~  You proved you want get your news on your phone, not on an expensive subscription to cable TV!  You still get me for FREE! A big thank you to our sponsors who made this possible. If it weren't for them it would not be possible to bring you breaking news as it is breaking! Aquí están nuestros números de Facebook esta noche. Esto no incluye a nuestro Twitter pública o…

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Fairfield News: Black Rock Turnpike Closed Due To Serious Crash

3:13am--#cttraffic--#Fairfield CT--Route 58 Black Rock Turnpike is closed until further notice as police investigate a very serious accident between Candlewood Road and Burroughs Road.  Police say the car was traveling on Burroughs Road and crashed under the truck owned by A&M Bronx Baking of Mount Vernon New York.  You can see the drive axle has been snapped and entry marks just above that on the box portion of the truck above that axle.  Firefighters told me the driver of the car has been transported to the hospital in a "serious accident".   As with ALL breaking news facts and information can change quickly.  If I get any further information I will let you know.   Ruta 58 Rock Negro Turnpike…

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Fairfield News: Woman On Tracks Killed By Train

UPDATE & Corrections: As with ALL breaking news it is subject to change. 1. The train involved was Amtrak Regional 88 which runs from Norfolk, Virginia to Boston. 2. PD received the first 911 call at 5:35 PM.3. The New York-bound track (track 3) was opened at 6:07 PM, but had a "restricted speed" speed restriction in place until 8:43 PM (restricted speed means to proceed at a speed that the engineer can stop the train in half the line of their sight but not greater than 15 MPH)   5:35pm--#Fairfield CT--A 31 year old woman was on the north side platform at the Fairfield train station downtown Fairfield, she realized she need to be on the south side to…

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Bridgeport News: Road Rage With A Gun

3:50pm--#Bridgeport CT--Police are looking for a black SUV, possibly a Saturn with no front plate in connection with a road rage incident on Madison Avenue.  The SUV was last seen fleeing down Pequonnock Street.   This report sponsored by:   La policía busca a un SUV negro, posiblemente un Saturno sin placa frontal en relación con un incidente de la rabia del camino en la avenida Madison. El SUV fue visto por última vez huyendo hacia abajo Pequonnock Street. A polícia está à procura de um SUV preto, possivelmente um Saturn sem placa frontal em conexão com um incidente de briga de rua, na Madison Avenue. O SUV foi visto pela última vez fugindo para Pequonnock Street.

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I-95 Traffic Delay

1:00pm--#cttraffic--#Fairfield CT--An ambulance had a tire blowout on I-95 northbound between exits 24 and 25.  The patient in that ambulance had to be transported into another ambulance then have the tire changed.  That was the delay you may have seen.  And now you know!   House hunting today?  Our sponsor Nima is available to help you with your mortgage needs! Una ambulancia tuvo un reventón del neumático en la I-95 hacia el norte entre las salidas 24 y 25. El paciente en la ambulancia tuvo que ser transportado a otra ambulancia luego tener el neumático cambiado. Esa fue la demora que puede haber visto. Y ahora que sabes! Uma ambulância teve um pneu furado na I-95 norte entre as saídas…

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Bridgeport News: City Plow Hit

2:02am--#Bridgeport CT--If you are going to hit a city plow and then flee the scene, make sure you didn't leave your marker plate behind in the crash.  Police are certainly investigating at the intersection of Catherine and Washington Avenue.   This report sponsored by: Si se va a golpear un arado ciudad y luego huir del lugar, asegúrese de que no salga de su placa marcador detrás en el accidente. La policía está investigando desde luego en la intersección de Catherine y Washington Avenue. Se você for bater em um plower da cidade e, em seguida, fugir do local, certifique-se que você não deixou a sua placa para trás no acidente. A polícia está investigando certamente no cruzamento da Catherine…

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Bridgeport News: Smoke On Third Floor

1:30pm--#Bridgeport CT--Firefighters called to 2135 Old Town Road for a structure fire.  On arrival the find smoke on the third floor, no updates other than they have requested the fire marshal to the scene.   This report sponsored by: Los bomberos llamados a 2135 la ciudad vieja de Ruta para un fuego de la estructura. A su llegada el humo hallazgo en el tercer piso, no hay actualizaciones que no sean ellos han solicitado al jefe de bomberos a la escena. Bombeiros chamados para 2135 Old Town Road por uma estrutura em fogo. Na chegada encontraram fumaça no terceiro andar, nao há outras atualizações do chefe de bombeiros para o local.

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Bridgeport News: Home Invasion

11:47pm--#Bridgeport CT--Police are investigating a home invasion at 42 Ashley Street off Noble Avenue.  Two black males both with firearms forced their way into the home and ransacked the home.  There were then chased by four other people.    There is also a person shot in the hand on Dupont Place that may be related.  Police are investigating.  Remember this is breaking news as it is unfolding and the information can change.   This report sponsored by: La policía está investigando un allanamiento de morada a 42 Ashley Street off Noble Avenue. Dos hombres de raza negra, tanto con armas de fuego irrumpieron en la casa y saquearon la casa. Había entonces perseguido por otras cuatro personas. También hay una…

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Fairfield News: Chimney Fire

9:40pm--#Fairfield CT--Firefighters are on scene of chimney fire at 199 Toilsome Hill Road, flames and sparks are seen.  Assistant Fire Chief George Gomola leading the attack!   This report sponsored by: Los bomberos están en escena del incendio en la chimenea de 199 penoso camino de la colina, se ven llamas y chispas. El subjefe de bomberos George Gomola líder del ataque! Os bombeiros estão no local do incêndio na chaminé em 199 toilsome Hill Road, chamas e faíscas são vistos. Chefe assistente George Gomola liderando o ataque!

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