Mayor Jim Paine faces scrutiny as a flawed investigation overlaps with a federal civil rights lawsuit, raising questions about discipline and accountability.
Legal Bills – Legal Invoice for NTEC Battle (February 2024)
City of Superior pays Stafford Rosenbaum LLP $186 for legal services on NTEC’s environmental issues, promoting transparency in municipal expenses.
Can Lockstep Ledin’s Leadership Withstand Civil Rights ?
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.
Examining Taser Policies in Federal Court
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 Coordination(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
Superior’s landfill is nearing closure, yet decisions are stalled. Delaying costs more—residents deserve transparency and timely planning.
COURT DOC – Police Chief Talks to Press Controversial Stop
Police Chief Winterscheidt meets with reporter Maria Lockwood to discuss a controversial traffic stop involving Ian Cuypers, emphasizing accountability.