Bernero Asks Lansing Attorney to Research Marijuana Decriminalization

From WILX

Lansing Mayor Virg Bernero is asking the city attorney to look into the impact and legalities of decriminalizing marijuana. He told wilx.com it's just a matter of time until there's a referendum on the issue, so he wants to know how cities like Grand Rapids and Kalamazoo have implemented it and how they're complying with state law.

Also statewide:

Representative Jeff Irwin of Ann Arbor is sponsoring a bill that would require first time offenders caught with an ounce or less of marijuana to pay a $25 fee.

Pig Causes Traffic Problems On Mt. Hope Ave

More here.

Attention M-40 Commuters: Traffic Alert - Black Cow Loose

Dispatchers in Van Buren County report that a black cow is loose on M-40, spotted at 7:50 a.m.

The animal was last seen on the east side of the road in the 35000 block, north of Paw Paw city limits.

From here. Now back to your scheduled blog silence.

Turkey Causing Traffic Back-Ups At Mt. Hope and Aurelius

From WLNS:

"It wont leave...it just will not leave," said Kirk Sulzman, a neighbor in the area who has seen the turkey every morning for the past few weeks.

Ingham County Animal Control and Lansing Police have both been out after numerous calls about this bold yet mysterious turkey that has taken over the corner.

Dash cam video from Lansing Police shows images from at least eight different times they've been called out there.

"Stands right in the middle of the road or right in the middle of the lane so you can't get through. You can't make a left or a right, can't go straight through. It has been bothering traffic for weeks," said Sulzman. "The last time I saw it, it was pecking at a car.

I wish this video was on Youtube so I could double it up and put some Benny Hill music to it. Just try to imagine it instead.

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Vote Tomorrow Lansing!

Finally, it will all be over tomorrow. And then we can breathe a sigh of relief for a year or two before it all starts again. Go find your ballot here, and the League of Women Voters info here. I've been a bit too busy lately to weigh in, but if you are really struggling on your ballot go check out the City Pulse endorsements.

Statewide Manhunt for Car Shooter

From WLNS:

A man hunt is underway for a person authorities say is shooting at cars as they drive by.

Ingham County Sheriff's Officials tell us five cars were hit last night, near Webberville.

Officials say he's also suspected of the same crime in Oakland, Shiawassee, and Livingston Counties as well.

Police say he appears to be targeting the vehicles, and not the drivers.

So far, no injuries have been reported.

Authorities say he's a white man, believed to be driving a dark 4-door mid-sized car, possibly a Chevy Cavalier.