Golfers at country club not violating governor's orders, prosecutor says   A photo of golfers crowding a Grand Rapids-area country club golf course caused a stir on social media recently. Many who commented on the photo were certain the golfing was against the rules established in Gov. Gretchen Whitmer's Stay Home, Stay Safe executive order. The Kent County prosecutor has now weighed in with an explanation of why golfers are not violating the order by teeing off at the club. MORE ►Michigan golfers banned from using Toledo golf courses ►Course owners, workers feel financial pinch with golf industry shut down

  

Michigan senator calls for state employee layoffs to balance budget   Jim Stamas, chairman of the Michigan Senate Appropriations Committee, is urging Gov. Gretchen Whitmer to lay off "non-essential" state employees to help limit the financial strain caused by COVID-19. The Midland Republican also echoed the sentiments of some of his colleagues by calling Whitmer's stay-home order "excessively restrictive." MORE ►Whitmer on frustrations over stay-home order: 'We will get through this' ►Group trying to get LGBT initiative on ballot will collect electronic signatures

Fsta Michigan nurse sings 'Amazing Grace' on 'Good Morning America' hat  During a shift break last week, Lori Marie Kay was recorded by a coworker as she sang "Amazing Grace" at the hospital where she works in Livonia. The video got so much attention that Kay was asked to sing for viewers of "Good Morning America." She isn't the only musical Michigander using her skills to spread positive energy to those around her. A Bay City music teacher and her sons are having nightly concerts from their front porch. MORE ►Bay City music teacher performing songs from her porch to cheer up the neighborhood

  

Parents, we want to hear how your family is dealing with social isolation     Most family units are used to interacting with others outside the home. Kids get to see classmates and friends. Adults see coworkers. That's not happening right now, as Michiganders distance themselves. We want to hear from parents -- how is your family responding to social isolation during the coronavirus pandemic? Record a short video and send it into us. MORE ►High school seniors discuss what they'll miss most after Michigan schools shut down