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.

I-95 Crash

2020-02-26@11:19pm--#cttraffic--#Bridgeport CT-- A two-car crash with heavy damage on I-95 southbound, nothing on the traffic cams to see though.   [caption id="attachment_81517" align="aligncenter" width="1920"] Visit Great Oak Charter School at:https://bridgeport.greatoakscharter.org/[/caption]

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2020-02-26@6:20am--#Fairfield CT--The Fairfield Fire Department responded to a reported vehicle fire on I-95 SB just prior to Exit 23 (Meadowbrook Road) off-ramp. The vehicle was located in the right break down lane and was fully involved when firefighters arrived on the scene. Under the direction of Lt. Denis Eannotti, firefighters from Engine 2 and Ladder 2 quickly extinguished the blaze.  Traffic on I95 SB was disrupted for approx. 30 minutes while firefighters completed extinguishment and waited for the tow truck operator to remove the vehicle.  The owner reported the check engine light had gone on in his Volvo SUV and immediately after he noticed fire in the engine compartment. With the help of a UCONN Police Officer on his way…

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Bridgeport News: School Threat At Central High

#Bridgeport CT-- Late last night and early this morning the Bridgeport Police Department was made aware of a preliminary report of a Snapchat threat that was made against one of our high schools overnight. Police are aware of the threat and all agencies were notified internally immediately. We have a police presence at the school as a precaution. We have no information other than the Snapchat post to suggest that an incident may occur today. The investigation last night and early this morning did not produce any other information to suggest that the threat was legitimate and targeted in Bridgeport specifically. The Bridgeport Police in collaboration with the Superintendent and the Office of Emergency Management has implemented their emergency protocols…

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