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.

Bridgeport firefighter climbs 41 stories for charity

Bridgeport Press Release Report and Bridgeport  Video Report: #Bridgeport, Conn. (February 13, 2015) – City Firefighter Gregory Prior didn’t exactly describe climbing 41 stories of stairs in an office building while wearing about 70 pounds of equipment as enjoyable. He did however use the word fun.  Prior, who became a Bridgeport Firefighter in August, climbed the 789 steps at One Boston Place in Boston in an annual fundraiser for the American Lung Association. “I’m one of the new guys , so it made me very proud to be wearing their name on my back,” said Prior, who ascended the stairs wearing his Bridgeport turn-out gear and an air pack. “For me to be able to represent Bridgeport and wear that gear,…

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Bridgeport News: Fire In Da Hollow

3:40am--#Bridgeport CT--Firefighters on scene of a shed on fire in the back of 35 Washington Terrace.  Firefighters taking care of business.   This report sponsored by:   Bomberos en escena de un cobertizo en el fuego en la parte posterior de 35 Washington Terrace. Los bomberos cuidando de los negocios. Bombeiros na cena de um galpão em chamas na parte traseira de 35 Washington terraço. Bombeiros cuidando dos negócios.

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Bridgeport News: Wants Everyone Else Ticketed

1:30am--#Bridgeport CT-- A person parked on Fairfield near Whittier Street received a ticket for parking on a snow emergency street has called police demanding everyone else parked on the street get a ticket........   This report sponsored by: Una persona estacionado en Fairfield cerca de Whittier Calle recibió un boleto para el estacionamiento en una calle de la nieve de emergencia ha llamado a la policía exigiendo que todos los demás estacionado en la calle conseguir un boleto ...... .. Uma pessoa estacionadA em Fairfield perto de Whittier ST recebeu uma multa por estacionar em uma rua de neve de emergência chamou a polícia exigindo todos os outros estacionados na rua obter uma multa.

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Bridgeport News: Fight At Wendy’s

12:39am--#Bridgeport CT--The beef IS at Wendy's.  Police were called to the Wendy's at 2162 Fairfield Avenue for a fight between two employees.  The fight was over headphones and one was hit in the head from a basket on the frialator according to radio reports.   This report sponsored by: La carne es en de Wendy. La policía fue llamada a la Wendy de 2162 en Fairfield Avenue durante una pelea entre dos empleados. La lucha fue a través de auriculares y uno fue golpeado en la cabeza de una cesta en la frialator acuerdo con reportes de la radio. A polícia foi chamada ao Wendys em 2162 Fairfield Avenue para uma briga entre dois empregados. A briga era por fones de…

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Fairfield News: Fire in a Stove

7:19pm--#Fairfield CT--Residents evacuate their Valentine Dinner after a stove fire at 600 Cedar Road.  Firefighters on arrival reporting the fire is out .   This report sponsored by: Los residentes evacuar su Cena de San Valentín después de un fuego de la estufa a 600 Cedar Road. Bomberos en la llegada de informes el fuego se haya extinguido. Moradores evacuaam de seu Jantar dos Namorados depois de um incêndio em estufa a 600 Cedar Road. Bombeiros na chegada relataram o fogo estava apagado.

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Bridgeport Snow Emergency

#Bridgeport, Conn. (February 14, 2015) – Bridgeport Mayor Bill Finch declared a snow emergency, which started at midnight. During the snow emergency, there will be no parking on any of the designated Snow Emergency Streets, which are clearly marked, and all vehicles on other streets across the city are to park on the “even-side” of the street starting at midnight. A list of Snow Emergency Streets can be found here: http://www.bridgeportct.gov/snowemergencystreets.   "This latest storm is projecting between four and six inches of snow, and some of our secondary streets already are narrowed by snow from previous storms,” said Mayor Bill Finch. “We will continue to monitor updated forecasts. We're preparing for the worst and hoping for the best. And,…

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Bridgeport News: Street Fight

12:44pm--#Bridgeport CT--Report of a street fight in the 700 block of Lindley Street.  Radio reports now say they are trying to pull one of the victims of the fight into a house.   This report sponsored by: Informe de una pelea callejera en la cuadra 700 de la calle Lindley. Informes de radio ahora dicen que están tratando de tirar de una de las víctimas de la lucha en una casa. Relatório de uma briga de rua no bloco 700 de Lindley Street. Reportagens de rádio agora dizem que estão tentando puxar uma das vítimas da luta em uma casa.

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Bridgeport News: Odor Of Smoke Indoors

1:39am--#Bridgeport CT-- Report of an odor of smoke indoors at 60 Kennedy Drive.  Here come the fire trucks to wake you!   This report sponsored by: Informe de un olor a humo en el interior a 60 Kennedy Drive. Aquí vienen los camiones de bomberos para despertarle! Relatório de um odor de fumaça dentro de casa a 60 Kennedy Drive. Aí vêm os caminhões de bombeiros para acordá-lo!

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Rollover Accident Route 8/25 Exit 5

8:44pm--#cttraffic #Bridgeport CT--First responders on scene at Route 8/25 northbound at exit 5 with a rollover accident with injuries.   This report sponsored by: Los primeros en responder en escena en la ruta 8/25 en dirección norte en la salida 5 con una volcadura con lesiones. Os primeiros intervenientes na cena na Route 25/08 norte na saída 5 com um capotamento acidente com ferimentos.

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