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.

Fatal Crash

CORRECTION: This was not a car crash, rather an accident occurred while they were fixing a car. Report of a fatal car crash at the intersection of William Street and Roosevelt Street in Bridgeport. Police are at this time confirming one fatality but the investigation is still ongoing.

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Overturned Boat

UPDATE: Everyone has been rescued. Report of an overturned vessel "in the middle of Long Island Sound" with 4 people onboard. Location possibility is Stratford "Shoal" (spelling?). The boat left from Stratford. There are no further details. Area emergency vessels, along with the Coast Guard, are being deployed. 2025-07-12@11:40pm-- #Stratford CT

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Teen Seriously Injured in Trumbull E-Bike Crash

Trumbull, CT – July 11, 2025 – A 15-year-old Trumbull boy suffered life-threatening injuries after being struck by a vehicle while riding an electric bike Thursday evening on Main Street near Whitney Avenue. According to police, the teen was traveling southbound on Main Street when he was hit by a northbound vehicle. The impact caused significant injuries to the boy, who was transported to a local hospital by Trumbull EMS. First-responding officers administered medical aid at the scene before EMS arrived. The driver of the vehicle, a Trumbull man, was uninjured and remained on scene, cooperating fully with police. He was the only person in the vehicle. The identities of those involved are currently being withheld. The Trumbull, Fairfield, and…

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