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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After-school programs may be a game changer for Michigan students
An after-school program changed this Michigander’s life. New out-of-school grant funding will allow other students to share the success.
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VIDEO: Three Michigan headlines you may have missed last week
@gandernewsroom While you’re preparing for this weekend’s winter storm, check out these headlines from around the state. #michigan #michigannews #michganlife #michiganders ♬ original sound – The Gander Did you catch these, ‘Ganders?
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Michigan’s weird winter ducks and how to spot them
Whether you’re a budding bird enthusiast or an ornithologist, here’s how you can tell the difference between each of Michigan’s weird winter ducks.
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VIDEO: Three Michigan headlines you may have missed last week
@gandernewsroom Happy New Year, Michiganders! Here’s three Michigan news headlines you may have missed while kicking off 2024. #michigan #Michigander #michigannews #puremichigan #michiganheadlines #Mperks #Meijer #gop #Michigangop #dananessel #karamo #kristinakaramo ♬ original sound – The Gander Did you miss these?
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A Michigan university has just banned these 10 words
This year’s submissions are truly cringe-worthy.
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VIDEO: Dr. Kari Beth Watts addresses maternity deserts in Michigan, fills gaps in rural reproductive care
@gandernewsroom Ever heard of a maternity desert? You might even live in one. These are counties in Michigan with no obstetric care or providers. While statewide initiatives and groups work on the problem of maternity deserts, family physicians are working on filling the gaps in care for people of reproductive age. Dr. Kari Beth Watts…
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Maternity deserts in Michigan prompt local family physicians to bridge healthcare gaps in rural communities
@gandernewsroom Ever heard of a maternity desert? You might even live in one. These are counties in Michigan with no obstetric care or providers. While statewide initiatives and groups work on the problem of maternity deserts, family physicians are working on filling the gaps in care for people of reproductive age. Dr. Kari Beth Watts…
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Maternity wards are closing in Michigan—this local doctor is looking for solutions
A family physician looks for ways to fill the health care gap for rural patients.
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VIDEO: Dedicated park ranger Dave Fenlon brings Sleeping Bear Dunes educational programs to Michigan students in need
Meet Dave Fenlon—he’s a park ranger at Sleeping Bear Dunes. When Dave learned that many Michigan students couldn’t afford to go to the Dunes for education programs, he decided to bring the Dunes to them. @gandernewsroom Meet Dave Fenlon—he’s a park ranger at Sleeping Bear Dunes. When Dave learned that many Michigan students couldn’t afford…
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Save the strays: how a new mobile veterinary program is helping Michiganders
A new mobile veterinary program being developed in Michigan will soon help local animal shelters in underserved communities across the state.
