Lucas Henkel is a Reporter and Strategic Communications Producer for COURIER based in mid-Michigan, covering community stories and public policies across the country.
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Ottawa County named ‘drunkest’ county in Michigan
Houghton, Livingston, and Kent counties were also named as some of the “drunkest” counties in the Great Lakes State, according to data.
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Animal tranquilizer medetomidine is killing Michiganders—here’s what to know
Overdose deaths have recently identified new animal tranquilizers during postmortem toxicology testing in three Michigan counties since March.
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3 University of Michigan athletes once graced the cover of a big video game franchise. Where are they now?
From 1993 to 2014, EA Sports featured some of the most prolific names in collegiate football to grace the covers of their games—including several players from the University of Michigan.
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Pride is more than just a party for rural Michiganders—it’s about community
As Michigan’s government continues to pass laws protecting the rights of LGBTQ+ people, rural residents are finding ways to build more inclusive communities.
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Kids and farmers are at the heart of a clean air crusade in rural Michigan
A motley crew of Michiganders is behind the latest efforts to improve air quality across the state.
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7 Michigan things that Detroit Lions QB Jared Goff could buy with his $212 million contract extension
Goff is set to be one of the highest-paid quarterbacks for the upcoming 2024 NFL season. Here’s what The Detroit Lions quarterback could buy to prove he’s a real Michigander.
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A Ferndale woman used IVF to have a family—and to help others in Michigan have kids, too
A Michigander built the family she always dreamed of thanks to in-vitro fertilization—how lawmakers want to protect her children and others.
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Michigan parents and lawmakers want to help teachers help dyslexic kids
Getting Michigan’s teachers more concrete resources to help students with dyslexia—through new legislation.
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These students are protecting the ‘coral reefs’ of Michigan—and you can too
Vernal pools are a critical part of Michigan’s natural ecosystem—but they’re not protected by state regulations. Here’s how Michiganders are helping.
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How Nik and his classmates across Michigan are succeeding post-COVID
Michigan’s public school students need a community to make a post-COVID comeback. That’s happening right now—and it’s working.
