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.

Norwalk News: I-95 Crash

2:50pm--#cttraffic--#Norwalk CT--I-95 accident northbound near exit 16 in the left lane should start backing up traffic.  First responders on the way. Accidente de la I-95 hacia el norte, cerca de la salida 16 en el carril de la izquierda debe empezar a respaldar el tráfico. I-95 norte acidente perto da saída 16 na pista da esquerda deve iniciar o backup de tráfego.

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Fairfield News: Bikes Stolen

#Fairfield CT--Fairfield continues with being plagued of bicycle thefts in town   Report of two bikes stolen on Rosedale Street. Fairfield continúa con está plagada de robos de bicicletas en la ciudad Presentación de dos bicicletas robadas en Rosedale Street. Fairfield continua sendo atormentado com furtos de bicicletas no Relatório da cidade duas bikes roubadas em Rosedale Street.

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Trumbull News: Motorcyclist Down Merritt Parkway

1:57pm--#cttraffic #Trumbull CT-- Report of a motorcyclist accident on Merritt Parkway northbound between exits 48 and 49.  No word on injuries, first responders on the way.  UPDATE: Minor injuries. Black 2006 Suzuki motorcycle according to radio reports. Informe de un accidente motociclista en Merritt Parkway en dirección norte entre las salidas 48 y 49 hay una palabra sobre las lesiones, los primeros en responder en el camino. ACTUALIZACIÓN: Las lesiones menores. Negro 2006 Suzuki motocicleta de acuerdo con reportes de la radio. Relato de um acidente de motociclista na Merritt Parkway norte entre as saídas 48 e 49 Nenhuma noticia sobre os ferimentos, socorristas no caminho. UPDATE: ferimentos leves. 2006 Suzuki preta de acordo com relatos de rádio.

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Trumbull News: Westfield Mall Evacuated for Fire

1:19pm--#ctfire--#Trumbull CT--The Westfield Mall on Main Street has been evacuated due to a fire.  Firefighters isolated located the fire to a construction work light near the the old Abercrombie and Fitch storefront now under construction.  The all clear has been given according to Twitter reports.  Thanks Kat Cooney for providing this photo. El centro comercial Westfield en la calle principal ha sido evacuado debido a un incendio. Los bomberos aislaron encuentran el fuego a una luz de trabajo de construcción cerca del viejo Abercrombie y Fitch tienda, actualmente en construcción. El claro se ha dado de acuerdo a los informes de Twitter. Gracias Kat Cooney por proporcionar esta foto. O Westfield Mall, na Main Street foi evacuado devido a um…

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Trumbull News: Fire at the Mall

1:01pm--#Trumbull CT--The Trumbull Mall has been evacuated for a fire in the ceiling at the Westfield Trumbull Mall.  Anyone with pictures post to this thread. UPDATE: Turns our to be a construction light and has been isolated. El Trumbull centro comercial ha sido evacuado por un incendio en el techo en el Westfield Trumbull Mall. Cualquier persona que tenga Publicar imágenes a este hilo. ACTUALIZACIÓN: Activa nuestro ser una luz de la construcción y se ha aislado. O Trumbull Shopping foi evacuado por causa de um incêndio no teto do Westfield Trumbull Mall. Qualquer pessoa com imagens poste nesta discussão. UPDATE: Parece ser uma lampada de construção leve e foi isolado.

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Route 8/25 Roll Over

12:42pm--#cttraffic--#Bridgeport CT--Report of a rollover accident on Route 8/25 just before exit 2.  First responders on the way. Informe de un accidente con vuelco en la Ruta 8/25 justo antes de la salida 2. Los primeros en responder en el camino. Relato de um acidente de capotamento na Rota 8/25 pouco antes da saida 2. Socorristas no caminho.

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Mayor Applauds 9-year-old Bridgeport Resident on Food Drive Efforts

How about some likes for Jeremy!  Some GREAT news indeed! “I’m incredibly proud of the efforts of Jeremy Rosa, a young person from Bridgeport who is working hard to improve the lives of those who are less fortunate. His food drive continues to grow thanks in large part to the generosity of our Bridgeport residents who come together to support Jeremy’s mission.” – Bridgeport Mayor Bill Finch Bridgeport, Conn. (September 19, 2014) – Background: In 2012, Bridgeport resident Jeremy Rosa at the age of seven decided to host is very own food drive. With support from family, friends and neighbors in the community Jeremy collected a total of 997 pounds of food in 2012. In recognition of his efforts, Mayor Bill Finch, City…

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Bridgeport Police Investigate 7th Homicide

VIDEO REPORT--11:01pm--#Bridgeport CT--Just after 11pm Saturday night police received a call of a man being shot on his porchin the 300 block of Monroe Street.  Witnesses tell me 3 shots rang out and then they heard children crying mommy mommy! Police and EMS were on scene within minutes and the EMS workers worked very hard to save the man. They worked on him for over a half hour before pronouncing him dead. Neighbors said he is a Mexican male who keeps to himself. They said the neighborhood is a very quiet one. As a reporter I don't recall ever covering a call in this neighborhood. As I said witnesses said there were 3 shots in rapid succession and a man…

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Stratford News: I-95 Crash

2:11am--#cttraffic--#Stratford CT--Police and EMS on scene of a two car crash in the right lane I-95 southbound near exit 35.  There were a total of four in both cars, EMS determining the injuries. La policía y el ccsme en la escena de un accidente de dos coches en el carril de la derecha I-95 hacia el sur cerca de la salida 35 Hubo un total de cuatro en los dos coches, EMS determinar las lesiones. Polícia e EMS na cena de um acidente de dois carros na pista da direita I-95 sul perto da saída 35 Havia um total de quatro em ambos os carros, EMS determinação das lesões.

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