Douglas County
Lakeside town clerk unable to obtain town documents from previous clerk
On April 8, 2025, the board of supervisors meeting Lakeside, Wisconsin, was unusually crowded. Citizens were concerned because longtime Town Clerk Ruthann Schnepper had unexpectedly resigned after going on...
Superior public defender offers baffling interpretation of statute
When Wisconsin courts issue a summons to someone to appear for a criminal matter, the summons is supposed to be served on the intended party by a member of...
Lakeside town clerk unexpectedly resigns, board appoints replacement
In January, the Town of Lakeside, Wisconsin (pop. 691) was shaken by the unexpected resignation of long-time Town Clerk RuthAnn Schnepper, who had held the office for more than...
National Bank of Commerce account holder loses $4,000 to text scam
On Nov. 15, 2024, a Superior resident (who wishes to remain anonymous) visited the website of the National Bank of Commerce (NBC), his financial institution, in order to obtain...
After six crashes in 2024, Superior Public Safety Committee recommends four-way stop at 18th Street and Cumming
On Dec. 19, 2024, at the regular monthly meeting Superior’s Public Safety Committee, City Councilor Ruth Ludwig introduced a resolution which would establish a four-way stop at the North...
As public records requests proliferate, Superior invests in data compliance software
On Nov. 19, 2024, the Superior Common Council approved an $11,591 annual contract with JustFOIA, a Florida company whose software will help the city track and promptly fulfill public...
