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Why Superior’s Malicious Prosecution Could Cost Taxpayers Millions

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The Fourth Amendment Does Not Ban Looking Around Even In Superior Here’s what the federal complaint lays out. Ian Cuypers made a wrong turn down a one-way street while delivering DoorDash. That’s a traffic ticket….

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“This Is Not a Close Case”: Superior Police Try to Hide Behind Qualified Immunity—Federal Judge Shreds It Like a Parking Ticket at a Frat Party

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Qualified Immunity Gets the Electric Chair You ever see someone try to talk their way out of a mess they created, only for a judge to basically respond, “Oh, no”? That’s exactly what happened when…

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Game show titled 'Who Wants to Replace a Councilman?' featuring contestants Natasha, Kate, and Garner.

Superior’s New Game Show: Who Wants to Replace a Councilman?

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Three Ways to Lose One Seat Look alive, 3rd District! Incumbent Garner Moffat isn’t just defending his title this April — he’s duking it out with two fresh challengers, both of whom bring real‑world grit…

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Krampus Jim Strikes Again: Superior’s Naughty List Is Getting Longer

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Welcome to Christmas in the Paine, where the lights are bright, the debt is brighter, and City Hall keeps singing carols while quietly setting fire to the balance sheet. This year’s holiday hit isn’t from…

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Top 50 Highest-Paid Public Workers: 2023 Government Salaries & Benefits

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Explore key financial metrics of the top 50 payrolls over $5 million and benefits over $7.7 million. Discover visual insights that reveal these important figures for the industry.

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