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.

Fairfield House Fire

A Fairfield home was left uninhabitable after a fast-moving fire caused heavy damage throughout the structure, though crews got it under control in about 15 minutes. A cat was rescued, one firefighter was injured when stairs collapsed, and the cause remains under investigation. 2026-04-16@8:45pm-- #Fairfield CT #ctfire

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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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