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.

ATTORNEY GENERAL TONG SUES TRUMP ADMINISTRATION FOR HALTING DEVELOPMENT OF WIND ENERGY

(Hartford, CT) – Attorney General William Tong today joined a coalition of 19 attorneys general in filing a lawsuit against the Trump Administration over its unlawful attempt to freeze the development of wind energy. “This is yet another lawless effort by Donald Trump to enrich the fossil fuel industry and illegally micromanage state business. Connecticut has the right to secure our energy future, and one that makes the most sense for our costs and climate,” said Attorney General Tong. On January 20, President Trump issued a Presidential Memorandum that, among other things, indefinitely halted all federal approvals necessary for the development of offshore and onshore wind energy projects pending federal review. Pursuant to this directive, federal agencies have stopped all permitting and approval…

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Fairfield Police Investigate Large-Scale Vehicle Gathering at Local Business Lot

Fairfield, CT — On Friday, May 2, 2025, at approximately 10:55 p.m., a Fairfield Police officer observed a group of individuals and vehicles gathering in the parking lot of Stop & Shop located at 760 Villa Avenue.As the officer began coordinating a law enforcement response, the Fairfield Police Department was simultaneously managing several significant emergency calls. Due to the nature and urgency of those calls, an immediate full-scale response to the parking lot was not initiated. As there was no active threat to the public, the officer on scene monitored the situation while awaiting additional units to ensure a coordinated and safe approach.Once the other emergency calls were stabilized, a team of several officers proceeded into the parking lot as…

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Crash-Cars Trapped In Fallen Wires

https://youtu.be/A2SqkED12M0 Fairfield Emergency Communicators received a number of calls for a crash with downed wires and utility poles. When firefighters arrived, they found two cars ensnared in the power lines. The victims needed to remain in their cars for about 20 minutes for UI to arrive and turn off the power. All occupants refused medical treatment on the scene.

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Golden Luxe Salon Brings Full-Service Beauty Experience to Westport

https://youtu.be/XLWBPXsa588 Westport, CT – Golden Luxe, a new full-service beauty salon located at 1779 Post Road East, is now open and welcoming clients to a luxurious and relaxing experience. Led by owner Carla, the salon specializes in hair extensions, color, color corrections, haircuts, makeup, and men's grooming services. Golden Luxe prides itself on using top-tier color lines such as Goldwell and Redken, and offers a curated extension corner featuring high-quality hair for clients looking to add volume or length. The salon is designed with comfort in mind, offering cozy robes and a calming atmosphere where guests can unwind and feel their best. Conveniently situated across from Stop & Shop, Golden Luxe offers ample parking in the front, side, and rear…

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