Alcohol

The Ypsilanti Bourbon Fest is coming to the Michigan Firehouse Museum on January 17. The event provides a sampling of high-end whiskeys and bourbon from both local and national distilleries, as well as great food and live music. Lee Van Roth gives a preview of the 2026 Bourbon Fest with the event's organizer, Paul Starr.

Depot Town has been designated as a "Social District" by the Ypsilanti City Council. It gives the area the opportunity to apply for special permits from the state. WEMU’s Kevin Meerschaert reports.

The Michigan Court of Appeals upheld the state’s anti-hazing law this week in the first appellate challenge to its constitutionality. Colin Jackson has more.

Michigan bills dealing with alcohol branding and distribution advanced out of committee to the full House of Representatives on Thursday. Colin Jackson has more.

Although spring is not quite here just yet, there is always new growth sprouting up around Ypsilanti, including in the small business community. Ypsilanti will soon have three more business options for you to quench your thirst. Skott Schoonover is the owner at the incoming Water Tower Distilling Company. He joined Rylee Barnsdale to talk about what folks can look forward to on this week's "On the Ground Ypsi."

Eastern Michigan University’s Board of Regents met Thursday to revise several school policies and establish the presidential search and search advisory committees. Ana Longoria reports.

University of Michigan Football opens the defense of its national championship on Saturday against Fresno State. It’s the first time alcohol will be sold in the Big House, but as WEMU’s Kevin Meerschaert reports, Ann Arbor Police say they’re ready for any situation.

The UM Regents approved a Class C liquor license for the Big House at this month's meeting. WEMU's Taylor Bowie has more.

Public universities are now allowed to sell beer, wine and cocktails at sporting events. This is after Governor Gretchen Whitmer signed a new law. But, as WEMU’s Josh Hakala reports, this is something Eastern Michigan University has been doing for a few years.

A new law signed Wednesday by Governor Gretchen Whitmer will allow public universities to sell beer, wine and cocktails at sports events. We have more from Rick Pluta.