Riley Connell is a Multimedia Journalist at KARE 11. With a focus on construction and real estate, education, healthcare, and business, Riley explores themes such as corporate finance, entrepreneurship, and energy policy. Riley's work has been featured in KARE 11, WNEM TV 5, Northwest Michigan's Second Wave, WILX-TV, WDBJ7, and WITN-TV.
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Riley's reporting predominantly covers local news, particularly focusing on government announcements, politics, and community-related topics in Michigan. Based on this coverage pattern, Riley is likely to be interested in pitches related to local government actions or policies that have a direct impact on the community.
Given the focus on winter weather and its effects locally, stories pertaining to how businesses or communities are affected by weather conditions would likely be of interest. Additionally, insights from experts regarding law enforcement matters and political developments within Michigan could also attract her attention.
Relevance to the local area is key when reaching out to Riley; therefore, any pitches should directly relate to Michigan or Lansing specifically.
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By: Riley Connell
In a letter to district staff Monday, Interim Superintendent Jessica Benavides said the layoffs were a “difficult decision” brought on by the expiration of the federal Elementary and Secondary School Emergency Relief Fund.
By: Riley Connell
The possibility of a gas tax pause comes as prices skyrocket in Michigan and across the country.
Trustee Mike Balow was in the minority when he and two of his colleagues voted against a policy Sunday that would penalize board members who speak publicly about disagreements on university issues.
After about a year of construction, Tabitha House will become the final steppingstone. The new facility will house women who are at the end of their two-year stay at House of Promise.
By: Riley Connell
The new facility will house women who are at the end of their two-year stay at House of Promise.
LANSING, Mich. (WILX) - Former Detroit Mayor Mike Duggan dropped out of the race for governor in Michigan on Thursday, ending an 18-month campaign as an independent candidate.
By: Riley Connell
Bipartisan proposal would shift board selection from elections to gubernatorial appointments
By: Riley Connell
Guskiewicz's departure comes despite efforts by the MSU Board of Trustees to keep him in East Lansing by doubling his salary.
“We are significantly reducing involvement in the very costly child welfare system,” Hanna said.
According to a new survey from the Small Business Association of Michigan, nearly eight out of 10 small business owners have reported double-digit increases in employee health care premiums.
