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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Going deer hunting with a firearm in Michigan? Here’s what to know
Firearm deer hunting season kicks off soon—here’s what Michiganders need to know.
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Meet the Okemos woman helping nearby feral cats live better lives
Rural communities across Michigan are co-existing with feral cats—here’s how.
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We asked, you answered: Here are 38 of the best locally-owned bookstores in Michigan
‘Gander readers weighed in with their favorite locally-owned bookstores from around the Great Lakes State.
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‘See you next year’: How Michigan students benefit from repeating teachers
Learn how this elementary school teacher in East Lansing is keeping her students “in the loop”.
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Yes, Bat Week is a real thing. Here’s how to protect them in Michigan
Move over Shark Week—it’s time to celebrate Michigan’s most fascinating and misunderstood mammal: the bat.
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15 stops on Lansing’s beer and wine trail to satisfy your thirst
Get your drink on at these award-winning breweries, distilleries, and wineries around Greater Lansing.
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Gun buyback programs: Do they reduce gun violence in Michigan?
A Lansing gun buyback event was part of a growing trend: Community members coming together to reduce the number of guns in their communities.
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We asked, you answered: Here are 22 of the best cider mills in Michigan
Whether you’d rather pick your own apples off of the tree or enjoy a fresh glass of apple cider straight from the press, there’s something for everyone at one of the many cider mills that can be found in the Mitten State.
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‘Squish it’: MI officials ask locals to help eliminate invasive bug
Why it’s “light’s out” for this newly spotted invasive species in Michigan. Grab the flyswatter, because an invasive species has been, well, spotted in the Mitten State and officials with the Michigan Invasive Species Program are urging Michiganders to squish it and report any potential sightings. The spotted lanternfly, a bug that shares familial ties…
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11 things you might not have known about Michigan-raised James Earl Jones
He was known for his silky smooth voice that brought characters in hits like Star Wars and The Lion King to life, but this beloved actor also had deep ties to the Mitten State.
