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.

Shelton News: Cottage Fire

6:02pm--#Shelton CT--Firefighters battled another cottage fire tonight at 141 Indian Wells.  Last week firefighters battled a blaze at 145 Indian Wells where a dog died inside his cage inside the cottage.  Photo from Echo Hose Hook & Ladder Co. 1 Facebook page. Los bomberos lucharon contra otro fuego casa esta noche a 141 Indian Wells. La semana pasada, los bomberos combaten un incendio en 145 Indian Wells, donde un perro muerto dentro de su jaula en el interior de la casa de campo Bombeiros combateram um outro fogo hoje à noite no 141 Indian Wells.bombeiros combateram um incêndio em 145 Indian Wells semana passada, onde um cão morreu dentro de sua gaiola dentro da casa

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Today’s Vehicle Fire

6:47pm--#cttraffic--#Westport CT--Today's car fire is being hosted by Westport on I-95 northbound near exit 18. Fuego del coche de hoy está siendo organizada por Westport en la I-95 hacia el norte, cerca de la salida 18. Incêndio do carro de hoje está sendo organizada pela Westport na I-95 norte perto da saída 18.

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Watch Out For Black Ice!

All those nice warm temperatures this afternoon caused a lot of melting snow.  The temperatures have dropped since the sun went down and causing black ice.  Be careful not just driving but also walking tonight! Todas esas agradables temperaturas cálidas esta tarde causaron una gran cantidad de nieve de fusión. Las temperaturas han bajado desde el sol se puso y causando hielo negro. Tenga cuidado de no sólo la conducción, sino también caminar esta noche! Todas essas temperaturas quentes agradáveis esta tarde causou um monte de neve derretida. As temperaturas caíram desde que o sol se punha e causando gelo negro. Tenha cuidado para não apenas dirigir, mas também caminhar hoje à noite!

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Bridgeport News: 3 Car Crash

6:09pm--#Bridgeport CT--There is a 3 car crash at Iranistan and Wood Avenue.  One person has fled the scene.  Police are looking for a 6'2" white male with long hair wearing all black.   This report sponsored by:   No es un accidente de coche en 3 Iranistan y la avenida de madera. Una persona ha huido de la escena. La policía busca a un "hombre blanco de 6'2 con pelo largo que desgasta todo negro. Há um acidente de carro em Iranistan e Wood Avenue. Uma pessoa teria fugido do local. A polícia está à procura de um "homem branco 6'2 com cabelo longo vestido de preto.

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Bridgeport News: Unresponsive in the Street

12:48am--#Bridgeport CT--A man has been found unresponsive in the road in front of 429 Hollister Avenue.  Police on scene EMS on the way.   This report sponsored by: Un hombre se ha encontrado que no responde en el camino frente a 429 Hollister Avenue. La policía en la escena del ccsme en el camino. Um homem foi encontrado inconsciente na rua em frente a 429 Hollister Avenue. Polícia em cena EMS a caminho.

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Tonight’s Vehicle Fire

12:21pm--#Shelton CT--Tonight's vehicle fire is being hosted in the valley in Shelton at Joseph Court.  The car is in the middle of the road on fire according to radio reports.  Firefighters on the way.   This report sponsored by: Esta noche vehículo fuego está alojado en el valle en Shelton a Joseph Corte. El coche está en el medio de la carretera en el fuego de acuerdo con reportes de radio. Bomberos en el camino. Incêndio do veículo de hoje à noite está sendo hospedado no vale em Shelton em Joseph Tribunal. O carro está no meio da estrada em chamas de acordo com relatos de rádio. Bombeiros a caminho.

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Bridgeport News: Kitchen Fire

2:03pm--#Bridgeport CT--Firefighters put out a kitchen fire at 60 Evans Street.  The stove fire extended into the cabinetry but firefighters quickly knocked it down before it could extend elsewhere.   This report sponsored by:   Los bomberos apagan un incendio en la cocina a 60 Evans Street. El fuego de la estufa se extendió a los gabinetes pero los bomberos rápidamente lo tiró hacia abajo antes de que pudiera extenderse a otra parte. Bombeiros apagaram um incêndio na cozinha a 60 Evans Street. O fogo no fogão se estendeu para os armários, mas os bombeiros rapidamente o apagou antes que pudesse estender em outros lugares.

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Bridgeport, Conn. Declares a Snow Emergency for 6:00PM Tonight

#Bridgeport, CT – Bridgeport Mayor Bill Finch has declared a Snow Emergency, starting at 6:00PM tonight, in the state’s largest city.   “As always, we're preparing for the worst, and hoping for the best. Our city has rallied together time and time again this winter to successfully beat back potentially harmful road conditions caused by the snow. And, we know we're up for the challenge yet again. In order to keep kids and families safe across the city, we're asking everyone to abide by the snow emergency. Stay safe, stay home, and if you are traveling tonight or tomorrow, be smart,” said Mayor Finch.   The Snow Emergency will be in effect beginning at 6:00PM Saturday, Feb. 21 and last throughout…

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Bridgeport News: Structure Fire

5:13am--#Firefighters were called to 135 Park Street for a structure fire.  The building was vacant except for some homeless people who took up residence.  It is possible the fire started when they started a fire to keep warm.  Firefighters found heavy smoke when they arrived.  Firefighters searched for anyone inside the building but found no one.  Firefighters said this fire had the potential to be bigger but within a half hour firefighters had the upper hand on the blaze.  The fire marshal was called to the scene to investigate  the exact cause.  Special thanks to Garth Trotto for updates and David Purcell of Post Road Photos for the pictures. [caption id="attachment_36041" align="aligncenter" width="487"] Photo provided by David Purcell of Post…

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