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.
State News

GOVERNOR LAMONT ANNOUNCES LAUNCH OF BUSINESS.CT.GOV

Jul 31, 2020 Stephen Krauchick

HARTFORD, CT) – Governor Ned Lamont today announced the launch of business.ct.gov  – an online, one-stop-shop where entrepreneurs can easily find information and quickly create a checklist with everything required to start up or manage their business in Connecticut. The online service will make it easier to do business in the state, support small business owners as a partner in their success, and improve citizens’ interactions with state government.   The governor explained that the portal aims to prevent businesses from needing to navigate the sometimes complex nature of state government by merging many of their common needs into one simplified location online. When completing transactions through the portal, users will be interacting with several state agencies all in one seamless interaction,…

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Norwalk

Today’s Vehicle Fire

Jul 30, 2020 Stephen Krauchick

2020-07-30@12:07pm--#Norwalk CT--The Norwalk Fire Department along with PD and Norwalk Hospital responded to a motor vehicle fire on Connecticut ave. This was a four-car crash with one car taking down three utility poles. The high tension wires surrounded the car and it burst into flames. The two occupants managed to get out with the help of bystanders. Due to the wires still being, charged the fire department could not extinguish it till the power was cut. Four people in total were transported to the hospital. Two with serious injuries. All four lanes were shut down and much of the area is without power.

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Norwalk

Norwalk News: Person Shot

Jul 30, 2020 Stephen Krauchick

2020-07-30@10:03pm--#Norwalk CT-- Report of a person shot on North Cedar Street.  The victim may have been transported to the hospital by a private vehicle.  Police are investigating.   This news report is made possible by:   [caption id="attachment_74834" align="aligncenter" width="960"] For more information visit: https://www.acesbailbondsct.com/[/caption]

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Bridgeport

Bridgeport News: 14 Year Old Boy’s Homicide UPDATE

Jul 30, 2020 Stephen Krauchick

#Bridgeport CT-- Bridgeport police confirmed that Diante Willoughby's bond was increased to $2 million per the court. An autopsy was completed today. The cause of death of Jose Nunez is strangulation and the manner of death is homicide. This is still a very active criminal investigation and no additional details will be released at this time. We do ask the public to contact Bridgeport Police at 203-581-5205 if they feel they have been victimized by Willoughby in the past, or have information regarding past criminal conduct involving Willoughby.  

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Bridgeport Valley

Bridgeport News” Social Media Encounters Lead To 14 Year Old’s Death

Jul 30, 2020 Stephen Krauchick

#Bridgeport, CT – On July 28, 2020, at 8:55 am a 14-year-old Bridgeport resident was reported missing by his mother. Later that same day, Bridgeport Police detectives received unconfirmed information that a homicide had been committed in Bridgeport and that the deceased body was dumped outside the city in another town. Detectives were not able to confirm that information on July 28th but did become aware of the missing 14-year-old and remained open to the possibility that this missing juvenile may be the victim of a homicide. Detectives had not yet learned where a body may have been dumped and did not have sufficient evidence at the time to confirm that a homicide occurred. On July 29th, detectives were able…

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Bridgeport Valley

Bridgeport News: Missing 14 Year Old Found Murdered In Oxford

Jul 30, 2020 Stephen Krauchick

Bridgeport Police UPDATE: On August 3, 2020, Detective Heanue secured a juvenile arrest warrant for a 14-year-old male from Bridgeport who was complicit in the murder of Jose Nunez last week. The juvenile perpetrator made an admission to detectives regarding his role in Nunez’s death and was subsequently charged today with murder and conspiracy to commit murder. The juvenile turned himself into police this evening and was ordered held at a juvenile detention center in Bridgeport pending a future court appearance.   This is the second arrest in this case. Last week, Diante Willoughby was charged with the murder of Nunez and is currently awaiting trial while being held on a $2 million bond. Bridgeport police do not anticipate additional…

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State News

CT DEPARTMENT OF MOTOR VEHICLES AMENDS DEADLINE EXTENSIONS

Jul 30, 2020 Stephen Krauchick

WETHERSFIELD, CT – The Connecticut Department of Motor Vehicles, with the approval of Governor Ned Lamont, has added to its list of extended deadlines for Connecticut residents with expiring credentials. Eligible DMV credentials that expire between August 1, 2020 and September 30, 2020 are automatically covered by this extension. In addition to extending the expiration date of DMV credentials, late fees associated with eligible expired credentials will be waived during the time period of the extension for qualifying credentials. Deadlines have been extended for the following DMV-related items: All Licenses, Permits and Identification Cards Lengthens the credential extension to 90 days for credentials that expire between August 1, 2020 and September 30, 2020. All Registrations Including International Registration Plan (IRP) and Boat…

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State News

USH FOR SUPPORT OF SCHOOL MEAL PROGRAMS AMID COVID-19 PANDEMIC

Jul 30, 2020 Stephen Krauchick

WASHINGTON—U.S. Senators Chris Murphy (D-Conn.) and Richard Blumenthal (D-Conn.) joined 32 of their senate colleagues in a letter led by U.S. Senators Maggie Hassan (D-N.H.) and Susan Collins (R-Maine) urging the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) to continue critical flexibilities that have allowed students to access much-needed meals throughout the COVID-19 pandemic. If extended throughout the 2020-2021 school year, children would maintain access regardless of school opening status, and struggling school nutrition programs would benefit from additional financial relief.   “The COVID-19 pandemic has forced schools around the country to close their buildings and shift instruction to online and distance-learning models,” the senators wrote. “For many children, school breakfast and lunch may be the only healthy and regular meals they receive.”   The senators continued, “The economic…

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