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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Michigan hunters are feeding their communities by donating thousands of pounds of meat to local food banks
These food drives didn’t just help feed local Michiganders—they also helped control the state’s deer population.
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Michigan weed doctor explains how to make a tolerance break tolerable
Ann Arbor-based cannabis researcher and health care provider Dr. Evangelos Litinas weighs in on how ‘Ganders can reset their weed tolerance.
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Michigan Attorney General warns Lions fans to be wary of online ticket scams
Here’s how to avoid taking an “L” when buying sports tickets online.
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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).






















