Sarah Cwiek joined Michigan Radio in October, 2009. As our Detroit reporter, she is helping us expand our coverage of the economy, politics, and culture in and around the city of Detroit.
Before her arrival at Michigan Radio, Sarah worked at WDET-FM as a reporter and producer.
Contributions from Sarah Cwiek
- Macomb sheriff pitches millage proposal for new jail
Macomb County urgently needs a new jail and voters should get to decide the matter, County Sheriff Anthony Wickersham told county commissioners on Wednesday. He’s urging commissioners to approve ballo … - Protesters again target Detroit ICE office as U.S. quietly moves to deport Iraqis
Protesters are back at U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement Offices in Detroit, trying to stop the potential deportation of more Iraqi nationals. The U.S. has deported a small number of people bac … - Detroit police searching abandoned homes in investigation of possible serial killer
Detroit police have started searching abandoned homes as part of an investigation into a possible serial killer and rapist. Detroit Police Chief James Craig says the killer appears to be targeting sex … - Crews have begun replacing 25,000 defective Detroit streetlights
Crews are at work replacing defective streetlights across Detroit. About one-third—roughly 25,000—of the city’s new LED streetlights are prematurely burning out . Crews have replaced about 1,000 so fa … - Elizabeth Warren outlines green manufacturing plan in Detroit
Massachusetts Senator and Democratic presidential hopeful Elizabeth Warren kicked off her first campaign swing through Michigan in Detroit Tuesday, unveiling a plan to boost U.S. manufacturing and job …