Superior’s bridge detour raises accountability concerns as silence surrounds police conduct and traffic enforcement. Will drivers navigate safely?
Civil Rights Lawsuits in Superior Hit Record—Nick “LockStep” Ledin Up for Re-Election ‘Nothing to See Here’
Is Nick Ledin’s quiet partnership with Mayor Jim Paine a sign of stability or endorsement? As civil rights lawsuits rise, the South End must decide.
COURT DOCS – Cuypers v. Taylor et al – Opinion and Order on Excessive Force (Feb. 9, 2026)
Court rules on excessive force in Cuypers v. Superior officers, allowing claims against police after questionable taser use.
The Superior Police Department Federal Deposition That Reads Like a Plaintiff’s Closing Argument
In a federal court deposition, former Officer Taylor Gaard confirms that tasers shouldn’t be used on passively resisting suspects. Key policies highlighted.
COURT DOCS – Use of Force Expert Witness Coordination – Superior and Eau Claire Police (May–June 2024)
Email exchanges among Wisconsin police chiefs reveal efforts for an independent review of a disputed use-of-force incident amid public scrutiny.
Sheriff Matthew Izzard & Chairman Mark Liebart: Is Accountability on Backorder in Douglas County?
Douglas County’s refusal to fund body and dash cams raises questions about transparency and accountability in law enforcement. Are taxpayers being protected?
COURT DOCS – Ian Cuypers v. Superior Police Department Officers and City of Superior – Federal Civil Rights Complaint (October 24, 2024)
Ian Cuypers sues Superior Police for excessive force during a February 2024 traffic stop, seeking damages after wrongful charges and emotional trauma.
2019 RW Report Told Us the Dump Was Dying—So Why Act Shocked in 2026 ?
Superior’s landfill is nearing closure, yet decisions are stalled. Delaying costs more—residents deserve transparency and timely planning.
COURT DOCS – Superior Police Chief Meets Reporter on Feb. 28 Traffic Stop (March 2024)
This document is a two-page email exchange dated March 29, 2024, filed as Exhibit 27-9 in Cuypers v. Taylor et al., Case No. 3:24-cv-00743. The correspondence documents communication between Paul Winterscheidt, Chief of Police for…
COURT DOCS – Superior Police Chief Explains Taser Use to City Council (April 2024)
Explore how citizen concerns led to a detailed police response in Cuypers v Taylor, highlighting transparency and accountability.