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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8 things you didn’t know about Flint native and pro boxer Claressa Shields
This fierce Michigander is a fighter in every sense of the word.
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Hoot, there it is: Michigan’s winter owls and how to spot them
Whether you’re in the forest or at your neighborhood park, there’s a chance you’ll be able to spot one of these birds of prey.
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3 after-school programs Michigan students (and parents) should know about
“Out-of-school time programs” (OST) aren’t just keeping students busy before and after the school day and over school breaks—they’re helping them gain tools to succeed.
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Here’s how Michiganders can make this winter less ‘ruff’ for their pets
As temperatures drop to below freezing, here’s what Michiganders can do to keep their pets warm and safe this winter.
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Michigan Attorney General warns families to be on the lookout for puppy scams
Learn how to avoid the heartbreak of puppy scams this holiday season.
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How shopping at these local businesses can help keep Michigan beautiful
Learn how these Michigan businesses are giving back to our state’s great outdoors through the “These Goods are Good for Michigan” program.
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Shop, drop, and roll: 50+ Black Friday weed deals happening at Michigan dispensaries
We scoured dispensary menus across Michigan to find the best weed deals to maximize your savings (and stash).
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Tattoos for Tampons: Lansing tattoo shop finds unique way to give back to its community
Val Magee, tattoo artist and co-owner of Devils Day Tattoo in Lansing, talks about an upcoming collaboration to help underserved Michiganders access menstrual products.
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‘Ganders who give a damn: Michigan organizations to support
Local resources from across that state that every Michigander should know about.
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4 Transgender Day of Remembrance events happening across Michigan
On Nov. 20, several communities across Michigan will be hosting events to honor the lives lost by anti-transgender violence in 2024.
