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
- State Rep. Posthumus sentenced to 15 days in jail for drunk driving
Republican state representative Bryan Posthumus has been sentenced to a 15-day jail stay for drunk driving. Posthumus represents West Michigan’s 73 rd District. In April, he flipped his car and was ar … - Nessel: Michigan could get up to $800 million in national opioid settlement
State attorneys general have settled a number of lawsuits against opioid makers and distributors—and Michigan could get up to $800 million as a result, state Attorney General Dana Nessel said on Wedne … - Former Detroit Police Chief James Craig announces exploratory committee for 2022 gubernatorial run
Former Detroit Police Chief James Craig says he's launching an exploratory committee to run for governor in 2022. That committee allows a candidate to begin fundraising and spending money. - Community group sheds some light – and Wi-Fi – on Highland Park
Highland Park now has 18 streetlights powered by the sun. That’s thanks to a community solar group called Soulardarity. Soulardarity has been installing solar street lights across Highland Park since … - EPA Administrator talks flooding, touts water system investments in infrastructure package
The intense rainstorms and flooding that wreaked havoc on southeast Michigan last month are a sign of things to come with climate change—and President Joe Biden’s infrastructure plan will jumpstart a …