Mid-Michigan News: Saginaw County Undersheriff Placed on Leave, Hemlock Opens New Performing Arts Center

President Donald Trump says his administration's deportation policy may have gone too far. During an interview on 60 Minutes, Trump acknowledged that his sweeping immigration crackdown was too tough and ultimately hurt him politically.

Trump also voiced his support for Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth as efforts to impeach him gain momentum. Republican Representative Thomas Massie says he plans to trigger an impeachment vote in the House this week.

Saginaw County Undersheriff Placed on Administrative Leave

Saginaw County Undersheriff Miguel Gomez has been placed on administrative leave.

Sheriff William Federspiel confirmed the move in a statement, saying Gomez's leave is pending the outcome of an investigation being conducted by outside independent counsel.

The Sheriff's Office has not released any additional details about the investigation.

Michigan Gas Prices Remain Above $4 a Gallon

Michigan drivers are seeing some relief at the gas pump following the midterm election, but prices remain higher than the national average.

According to GasBuddy's Patrick De Haan, the average price for a gallon of regular gasoline in Michigan is around $4.25, compared to the national average of $4.04.

GasBuddy reports Michigan drivers are still paying more than a dollar per gallon compared to this time last year.

Hemlock Opens New Performing Arts Center

The Hemlock Public School District is celebrating the opening of its new performing arts center.

The 670-seat facility officially opened Friday, marking a major investment in arts education and cultural programming in Saginaw County.

The center features a 670-seat theater and an art gallery. District leaders say the new facility will benefit students while also providing a cultural destination for the wider Great Lakes Bay Region.

Mid-Michigan Sports

The Saginaw Spirit picked up a 6-4 victory over the Brampton Steelheads.

In the NBA, the Lakers defeated the Detroit Pistons, 121-116.

The Detroit Lions also came away with a win, beating the Miami Dolphins 19-9.

The Lions are back in action next Sunday when they take on the New England Patriots in Munich, Germany. Kickoff is scheduled for 9:30 a.m. Eastern.

Mid-Michigan Weather

Expect partly sunny skies today with a high near 56 degrees.

Tonight will start mostly cloudy before gradually becoming mostly clear, with a low around 42.

Tuesday looks sunny and breezy, with a high near 61.

For Veterans Day, expect cloudy skies and a high around 54 degrees.