Michigan restaurants seek help after chains gobble up initial federal funds   On April 16, the initial federal funding reserved to help small businesses amid the coronavirus-prompted economic downturn ran out. Many Michigan restaurant owners who were hoping to secure funding through the Paycheck Protection Program were unable to before the piggy bank ran dry. So, where did the funding go? Well, a big chunk went to national chain restaurants like Ruth's Chris Steak House and Potbelly. MORE ►Strip club denied aid amid coronavirus pandemic sues federal agency ►Lieutenant governors team up to call on feds for more small business loans

  

Has it been abnormally windy lately? See what the numbers show   MLive Chief Meteorologist Mark Torregrossa is always keeping track of every aspect of Michigan weather. From snow to rain to wind, he's on top of it. Wind has been one of the topics of conversations lately. Do you feel like it's been windier than usual? Torregrossa has the data to determine exactly what is up with Michigan wind and whether it really is causing an unusual stir. MORE ►Gusty winds produce large Lake Michigan waves

Fsta Scale model kit of Grand Haven pier designed from 1912 blueprints hat  Do you love the Grand Haven pier? Perhaps you live too far from it to go take a gander at it whenever the urge washes over you like the waves on Lake Michigan? If you need the ability to see this Michigan landmark every day, you can achieve that with this kit. It's a 1/96 scale model kit based on the 1912 blueprints for the foghouse and catwalk. The best part (if you ask us)? It actually lights up. MORE ►Grand Haven catwalk lights up after three years of restorations ►25 vintage photos of historic Michigan lighthouses

  

Professional cleaning tips to help avoid coronavirus     What should I disinfect? What products should I use? How often should I disinfect my home? There are so many cleaning-related questions during the coronavirus outbreak. Since the virus can stay on surfaces for long periods of time, disinfectants have become popular with shoppers. But once you have the cleaning products, how should you use them? We talked with an expert who showed us exactly how to clean when trying to avoid COVID-19. MORE ►Which surfaces does the coronavirus stay on longest? 18 expert disinfecting tips