Riley Connell
Multimedia Journalist
Lansing, MI
Riley Connell started her journalism career as a print reporter in Cadillac but made the switch to broadcasting when she joined the WILX team in January 2023. Born and raised in the Metro Detroit area, Riley has a passion for local news and strives to tell stories that matter. When she's not at the station, you can probably find her trying new foods, digging through the rack at the thrift store, or exploring the Lansing area with her boyfriend.
Whether it’s bumping helmets on the field, or on the ice, concussions are common in the world of sports, but new research from the University of Michigan Concussion Center shows they threaten more than just bodily health.
A proposal to eventually raise Michigan’s minimum wage to $15 an hour will be on the November 2024 ballot.
Michigan’s industry leaders are joining forces to advocate for the needs of businesses across the state, as worker tensions continue to climb.
The three people have been charged in an investigation of fraudulent petition signatures that spoiled the candidacies of five Republican candidates.
The Michigan Civil Service Commission is considering an amendment of the state’s pre-employment marijuana testing policy.
More Michigan voters aged 18 to 24 turned up at the polls last year than in any other state.
Suicide prevention advocates from across the state of Michigan gathered in Heritage Hall in hopes of inspiring legislative change.
