Stories tagged: "James Babler"

Bartender James Martine talks with longtime patrons Mamie and Steve Detert of Waterloo at Pedro's Mexican Restaurant in Madison at the end of September. Dane County announced Tuesday it is restricting all indoor gatherings. This new ordinance will not apply to restaurants, which will still be allowed to operate at 25% capacity. (Photo © Andy Manis)

Courts Appeals Court Kills Indoor Capacity Limits on the Day the Order Expires

The order was meant to slow the state’s unprecedented spread of coronavirus.

Jonathon Sadowski

Jonathon Sadowski November 6, 2020 1:33 pm CST

The Dairyland Brew Pub opens to patrons in Appleton. A Wisconsin judge on Monday, Oct. 19, reimposed an order from Gov. Tony Evers’ administration limiting the number of people who can gather in bars, restaurants and other indoor venues to 25% of capacity. That decision was overturned in October. The issue of capacity limits was back before the Wisconsin Supreme Court Friday, Dec. 17. (William Glasheen/The Post-Crescent via AP File)

Coronavirus Appeals Court Blocks Gov. Evers’ Capacity Limits Indefinitely

The coronavirus safeguard is back off less than a week after a judge upheld it.

Jonathon Sadowski

Jonathon Sadowski October 23, 2020 6:41 pm CDT