Aileen Wingblad

Aileen Wingblad is a seasoned multimedia journalist at Digital First Media/MediaNews Group, covering crime and courts for The Oakland Press since May 2017. Wingblad also contributes as a writer for the Michigan Opera Theatre since 2011. Previous experience includes a role as a staff writer at Gannett, USA TODAY NETWORK from December 2002 to November 2016, where responsibilities encompassed various topics including local government, crime, and community events, alongside managing digital content. Wingblad's freelance work at Thomson Reuters involved reporting Michigan news for broader audiences, while earlier freelance efforts spanned multiple publications from 1985 to 2002 in journalism, marketing, and advertising. Wingblad holds a B.A. in Journalism and Economics from Oakland University and is recognized for fair, balanced reporting and a strong work ethic.