Lucas Henkel is a Reporter & Strategic Communications Producer for COURIER based in mid-Michigan, covering community stories and public policies across the country. His award-winning work shows his passion for local storytelling and amplifying issues that matter to communities nationwide.
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Latest from Lucas Henkel
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This Wisconsin mom fought back against proposed data center construction in her neighborhood—and won
Jayne Black of Greenleaf explains how she transformed her outrage into activism, and how other Wisconsinites can do it, too.
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Wisconsinites are losing a lot more money to online scams than we thought
A new report reveals that Wisconsin residents are losing $1.2 billion annually to online fraud—and Meta is banking on it.
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3 ways Wisconsinites can get involved as data centers try to creep into their communities
As more data centers flood Wisconsin, local community organizations are working together to empower residents looking to protect their communities.
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AI chatbots are spreading abortion misinformation to Wisconsinites—and lawmakers are fighting back
Cybersecurity experts and state lawmakers want to ensure that Wisconsin residents have access to accurate abortion information online—even if that means pushing back against federal restrictions.
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Meta’s ‘teen safety’ tools are failing Wisconsin kids—and Republicans aren’t helping
Parents and cybersecurity experts want Wisconsin lawmakers to hold companies like Meta accountable when their platforms fail to keep kids safe.
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You’re paying taxes today—but are billionaires and big corporations dodging theirs?
Congress is prioritizing the ultra-wealthy and corporate greed over everyday American people this tax season. Now, community organizations across the US are fighting back—here’s how you can get involved.
