LANSING, Mich. — Mid-Michigan residents are preparing for a stretch of hot weather this week as temperatures are expected to climb into the 90s across the Lansing area.

According to the National Weather Service, heat index values could approach 100 degrees on Wednesday and Thursday. Forecasters say chances for showers and thunderstorms on both days could provide some relief from the intense heat.

Meanwhile, several road projects are beginning this week and could impact local traffic.

In Lansing, Saginaw Street has been reduced to two lanes between Grand Avenue and the railroad bridge near Pruden Street as sewer work gets underway. The project is expected to continue through June 24.

In Eaton County, lane restrictions are in place on M-78 in Bellevue between Sharkey Street and the Battle Creek River. Road improvement work is expected to continue through late August.

Drivers are also seeing some relief at the pump. AAA Michigan reported Sunday that the average price of gasoline in the Lansing area has dropped to $3.96 per gallon, down 19 cents from a week ago. The statewide average also fell 19 cents but remains above the $4 mark at $4.16 per gallon.

The Lansing City Council is scheduled to meet Monday evening to consider accepting $600,000 in grant funding from Ingham County for 50 modular housing units, known as “Mod Pods,” for unhoused individuals. The funding was allocated by the Ingham County Board of Commissioners through the county’s 2024 and 2025 Housing and Homeless Millage programs. The meeting is set for 7 p.m. at Lansing City Hall.

Authorities in Clinton County continue investigating a shooting incident that occurred Sunday afternoon in DeWitt. Officials said Herbison Road was temporarily closed between Airport and Chavey roads shortly after noon following reports of shots fired. Investigators say there is no ongoing threat to the public.

Michigan’s online gaming industry continues to generate significant revenue for the state. Since the launch of iGaming in 2021, online casino revenue has grown steadily. In 2025, online casinos generated more than $2.9 billion in revenue, nearly 32% higher than in 2024.

The Michigan Gaming Control Board reported that revenue sharing from online gaming provided $597.5 million to the state, $152.6 million to the City of Detroit, and $71.9 million to tribal governments.

The week marks the start of summer vacation for students in Lansing and East Lansing public schools. The districts wrapped up the academic year Friday, with Lansing holding commencement ceremonies over the weekend at the Breslin Center.