Posts tagged government corruption

Illustration depicting a tense council meeting in a steamy room with attendees looking concerned.

Trading Bays and Catching Rays: How Superior’s City Council Mistook City Hall for a Sauna

in City Council Superior Wisconsin City of Superior Garner Moffat Lindsey Graskey Mayor Jim Paine on May 12, 2025 May 28, 2025

In a hot meeting, Mayor Jim Paine joked that attendees were practically marinated. Meanwhile, the Parks and Recreation Committee proposed a $1 million budget for a new skate park.

Two men in suits holding signs with text about tax hikes and funding, with a fiery background.

Exposing Broadband Lies: Taxpayer Funds Drive Expensive Non-Competition

in City Hall City of Superior Garner Moffat Jenny Van Sickle Lindsey Graskey Mayor Jim Paine Nick Ledin Ruth Ludwig Tylor Elm on March 16, 2025 March 18, 2025

The City of Superior is misleading taxpayers about its broadband project’s costs, hiding millions in expenses and perpetuating old telecom issues, leading to higher bills and taxes for residents.

A somber, detailed image captures a courtroom scene in a small, dimly lit municipal building. Officer Kirk Michael Babic, middle-aged with a tired expression, stands at the defendant’s table, facing charges of felony theft. He is dressed in a formal civilian outfit, contrasting with the presence of uniformed officers observing the proceedings from behind. The courtroom is modest, with a wood-paneled interior and an air of subdued tension. At the prosecutor’s table sits District Attorney Kelly J. McKnight, his expression determined as he holds a file with evidence against Babic. In the background, a few citizens look on, their faces a mix of disappointment and curiosity. The atmosphere conveys the weight of repeated corruption scandals, as shadows and low lighting highlight the gravity of the proceedings and the tarnished reputation of local government.

Superior Police Officer Accused of Felony Theft: A Deepening Crisis of Corruption in Law Enforcement

in City Hall City of Superior District Attorney Douglas County Police Department on November 10, 2011 June 12, 2025

A veteran Superior Police officer faces felony theft charges, accused of misappropriating $11,000 from a fitness fund, amidst ongoing local corruption issues.