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.

I-95 Exit 33 Closed

I-95 exit 33, both north and southbound, is closed due to a crash involving a motorcycle. According to unconfirmed reports, the motorcyclist had agonal breathing. Dispatch wanted to give CPR instructions but the civilians that were on scene did not feel comfortable giving CPR. When help arrived, EMS helped stabilize him, but did not have a transport vehicle, so they called Stratford to assist. 2026-04-15@1:11pm-- #Milford CT #cttraffic

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DOJ Sues Connecticut Over Trust Act as CT Leaders Defend “Sovereign State” Rights

Attorney General William Tong, Governor Ned Lamont, and New Haven Mayor Justin Elicker released the following statements after the U.S. Department of Justice filed a lawsuit targeting Connecticut’s Trust Act. “This is the sovereign state of Connecticut, and it is my honor to be its Attorney General. The sovereign people of Connecticut have exercised our right to pass state laws like the Trust Act that prioritize public safety and ensure that all people can trust and rely on law enforcement to keep us safe. “It is our policy and the law of the state of Connecticut to respect and honor immigrant workers and families, and we welcome their contributions to our state. It is a shame that the President and…

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4 Alarm Fire In Bridgeport

Bridgeport firefighters responded to a large fire in the 1600 block of East Main Street that started in the back of a building and spread to the adjacent building. Crews worked quickly to bring the fire under control and stayed on scene to make sure everything was fully out. No injuries were reported, and everyone inside—including pets—was able to get out safely. The cause of the fire is under investigation, and additional crews were called in to give firefighters a break during the long response. Multiple fire marshals are on scene investigating. 2026-04-14@12:41PM #BridgeportCT #BridgeportFire #StructureFire #WorkingFire #2AlarmFire #Firefighters #BreakingNews #EmergencyResponse #EastMainStreet #FireDepartment #CTNews #LocalNews #FirstResponders #FireScene #DevelopingStory #PublicSafety #MultipleBuildings Report of multiple buildings on fire in the area of…

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Juvenile Arrested in Connection with 2022 Fairfield Church Shooting

https://youtu.be/XJFKh1KqqAI Fairfield Police have made an arrest in connection with a 2022 shooting at a local church that left a 15-year-old Stratford boy dead and another juvenile injured. According to police, officers responded on July 9, 2022, to multiple 911 calls reporting gunfire at the Calvin United Church of Christ on Kings Highway East, where a large gathering of several hundred people was underway. Officers entered the building and located two juveniles suffering from gunshot wounds. Both victims were transported to area hospitals, where one later succumbed to his injuries. An extensive investigation followed, led by Fairfield Police detectives with assistance from the Connecticut State Police Major Crimes Unit. Investigators ultimately identified a suspect who was 16 years old at…

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