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.
Updated: Nov. 30, 2023 at 9:37 PM EST
|By Riley Connell
In a Facebook livestream announcement Wednesday, Fain announced that he and thousands of union workers are pushing to double UAW membership.
Updated: Nov. 4, 2023 at 10:56 PM EDT
|By Riley Connell
Employees returned to work at General Motors plants across the U.S. this week, but whether they stay there, depends on their vote.
Updated: Aug. 18, 2023 at 6:38 PM EDT
|By Riley Connell
Those living in Michigan are familiar with advertisements that highlight its many tourist attractions, but the organization behind the “Pure Michigan” campaign is hoping to attract workers by emphasizing the state’s more progressive laws.
Updated: Jul. 12, 2023 at 6:03 PM EDT
|By Riley Connell
The Michigan Civil Service Commission unanimously voted Wednesday to get rid of pre-employment drug testing for marijuana.
Updated: May. 24, 2023 at 5:39 PM EDT
|By Riley Connell
The Michigan Civil Service Commission is considering an amendment of the state’s pre-employment marijuana testing policy.