The Latest Breaking News from Wilton

In 2023, Connecticut removed Strong Pond Dam after 20 years of planning. 3 years later, 10 upstream miles are open to fish, reconnecting 20 miles of habitat for wildlife

The removal of Strong Pond Dam in Wilton, Connecticut, marks a significant achievement in river restoration. This initiative has revitalized natural stream flows and established vital riparian buffer areas. Additionally, it has mitigated risks linked to the dam structure, enabling fish and aquatic life to access upstream habitats. Anticipated benefits…

The Economic Times · Sep 7

Tornado weather tears through Capital Region, toppling trees and shutting down county fair

A powerful storm swept through New York's Capital Region on Thursday. Downed trees and scattered debris caused significant disruptions in several communities. The Washington County Fair closed early for safety due to the severe weather. Power outages created traffic problems and darkened intersections in Wilton. Rensselaer County also continued recovering…

The Economic Times · Aug 28

Connecticut town manager loses $210k-a-year job after officials discover her side hustle — 2,000 miles away in Wyoming

Dawn Norton, the chief financial officer for a Connecticut town, resigned last week after officials discovered she was also employed as a town administrator in Wyoming

The Independent UK · Aug 9, 2025

Earl of Pembroke’s step-dad found shot dead hours after £25m Scots castle listed for sale

An inquest was told that Stuart Wyndham Murray Threipland died instantly from the blast and was discovered close to his vehicle in the grounds of Wilton House, near Salisbury, Wiltshire on June 12.

Daily Record · Jun 30, 2023

Earl of Pembroke's stepdad found shot dead hours after £25m castle listed for sale

Stuart Wyndham Murray Threipland, 76, was found dead on the grounds of 14,000 acre Wilton House, near Salisbury, Wiltshire, earlier this month, with a shotgun found nearby

Daily Mirror · Jun 30, 2023

Gardaí seeking assistance in locating teen missing from Cork for more than 10 days

Killian Atkins was last seen in the Wilton area of Cork at 6.30pm, on Friday, May 12 wearing a black hoodie and grey tracksuit pants

Irish Mirror · May 23, 2023

Five men charged after 52kg of meth found on 'black flight' from PNG to Australia

Five men are charged after allegedly trying to fly 52kg of methamphetamine from Papua New Guinea to Australia on a plane that couldn't be tracked on radars.

ABC News · Mar 22, 2023

Rezone more land to get more housing, NSW government says – but that could be a recipe for disaster

Fast-tracking development in the Macarthur region will give Sydney a massive new infrastructure challenge

The Guardian - AU · Feb 26, 2023

‘It will be a disaster’: mayor’s dire warning over developer-led housing outside Sydney

Agreement to provide infrastructure ‘at no cost to government’ in Wilton has resulted in muddled roads, blocks sold with no sewerage service – and it’s set to get worse

The Guardian - AU · Feb 25, 2023

California’s aging levees are being pushed to the breaking point by climate whiplash

LOS ANGELES — The pounding rains of New Year’s Eve had ceased, but the pastures, freeways and neighborhoods surrounding the tiny community of Wilton continued to disappear beneath a vast, growing ocean of muddy water that left only the roofs of sunken vehicles visible to rescue helicopters.

Los Angeles Times · Jan 5, 2023