A Meijer pharmacist in Petoskey refused for religious reasons to fill a customer's prescription that was medically necessary to treat her miscarriage, according to a letter of complaint filed yesterday with Meijer by the American Civil Liberties Union of Michigan on behalf of the customer.

The letter says the pharmacist, Richard Kalkman, also refused to let the customer, Rachel Peterson, talk to another Meijer pharmacist or transfer her prescription to another pharmacy.

Southeast Michigan’s largest water system is turning to new technology to detect faulty water mains before they fail.

A year ago, a massive water main break disrupted 11 communities in western Oakland County.

In order to avoid similar problems in the future, the Great Lakes Water Authority is launching a pilot program to use acoustic technology to inspect the interior of large water mains. The sensors will try to detect leaks, gas pockets and structural weakness.

We’re three weeks out from Election Day, and Michigan’s U.S. House races have already broken state records.

The Michigan Campaign Finance Network, a watchdog group, released a new analysis of fundraising and spending disclosures.

Craig Mauger is with the network. He says one race in particular stands out.

“The 8th Congressional District race is going to be the most expensive U.S. House race that Michigan has ever seen,” he said. “That’s the race between Elissa Slotkin and Mike Bishop, and we can already say that because it’s already attracted about $16 million.”

A new state law in Michigan makes the sale of marijuana-infused alcoholic drinks illegal.

This passage of the law comes before voters weigh in on Proposal 1 next month. That’s the ballot initiative that will decide whether or not to make recreational marijuana use legal in Michigan.

Josh Hovey is the spokesperson for Yes on 1. He said the no marijuana in drinks law is a way for legislators to subtly voice their opinions against the proposal.

Detroit and Buffalo will each receive $50 million from the Ralph C. Wilson Jr. Foundation to improve waterfront parks.

The West Riverfront Park in Detroit will be renamed for Wilson, who lived in Metro Detroit and was best known for owning the NFL's Buffalo Bills.