Union disputes over police discipline in Superior raise concerns about trust and morale within the department, impacting taxpayers.
FEDERAL COURT:Written Warning Paine in the LeRette Case
Investigation reveals serious policy violations by Officer LeRette, raising accountability concerns for taxpayers in Superior, Wisconsin.
FEDERAL COURT: LeRette Forces City to Produce Records
City of Superior faces scrutiny over public records in LeRette case, raising key questions on GPS data and transparency in police operations.
This Memorial Day City Hall Gets a Legal Sunburn
Memorial Day weekend reveals dramatic union tensions in Superior, WI, amid LeRette case filings and controversial city actions.
Superior’s Civil Rights Storm Clouds Are Gathering
Examining patterns in police actions reveals a troubling trend in accountability and transparency that demands urgent attention.
Soupnutz Add-On: The Weird Stuff In Mayor Jim’s Office Budget
Superior’s mayor’s office budget is costly, featuring unique line items like overtime and a Chief of Staff, raising questions about taxpayer value.
Pick The Bumper Sticker That Hurts City Hall’s Feelings
We’re putting the bumper stickers to a vote, because democracy should occasionally do something useful between potholes and press releases. Pick the one you’d actually slap on your car, truck, laptop, beer fridge, or emotionally…
Superior’s Paine Premium Strikes Again
Superior’s mayor’s office budget outpaces peers, costing residents more for less. Explore the spending disparity and its implications.
Mayor Jim Paines Re-Election Platform Is Direct Deposit
Local politics morph into a lifestyle as teachers and city workers keep communities running while politicians evade regular life.
178.5 Hours of Overtime and Not a Pothole Filled
Discover how the city’s desk job transforms into a lucrative overtime role, turning public service into a money-making sitcom. Follow the money!