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King cake, parades, and beads…Fat Tuesday is coming next week, but for our Friday Feel Good we head to Lousianna. It’s not Bourbon Street we are hanging out on though, our first stop is Louisiana State University. For a new twist on a classic tradition, researchers have created biodegradable beads, which contain seeds, so once they break down, they can sprout plants.  LSU graduate student researcher Alexis Strain explains what it’s all about. Now that iconic Mardi Gras color scheme of purple,

Eau Claire County Highway seasonal weight restrictions taking effect March 6, 2025. Per Wisconsin State Statute 349.16, the Eau Claire County Highway Department will impose seasonal weight limits on several Eau Claire County Trunk Highways (CTHs) effective on or after March 6, 2025, upon posting of required signs. These weight restrictions are in effect for posted County Trunk Highways only. Weight restrictions on State, township, city, or village roads may be imposed by the respective governmental units. CLICK HERE FOR MORE

Cody Anderson, who tried to steal an airplane from the La Crosse Airport in 2023, is being given a conditional release from a mental health facility. Anderson met the standards for his conditional release plan earlier this month. The court now ruled that Anderson was no longer a risk to himself or others. Back in 2023, he faced five felony counts, including making terrorist threats. He was found not guilty by reason of insanity last year.

A house fire in Onalaska leaves one person dead. Firefighters arrived on scene and immediately started an offensive attack on the flames. As crews searched the home, they pulled one person out, who later died of their injuries. The fire caused significant damage, but crews were able to bring it under control within 30 minutes. Thankfully, no other injuries were reported. The cause of the fire remains under investigation.

Governor Evers was in La Crosse to talk with community members on how he plans to lower costs for families. Evers along with DWD Secretary Amy Pechacek held a community round table. This comes after a week after the Governor gave his budget proposal and is now going across the state. Community members were able to speak about what they would like to see in this budget.

Four older buildings on the U-W Eau Claire campus have been approved for demolition. The State Building Commission along with Governor Evers approved this measure, along with others for public building projects. Zorn Arena, Brewer Hall, Campus School and Kjer Theater are the four buildings that will be set for demolition. All four were built in 1951 and will now be turned into green space.

An educational event is taking place this weekend as the Good Fight Community Center is hosting a community book swap. The event is free and goes from 10 a.m. to Noon this Saturday. Unwanted books should be brought by 9:30 a.m. Anyone then can pick out new books. Officials have asked that you don’t bring textbooks or magazines. CLICK HERE FOR MORE.

When Milton Massaquoi arrived at the University of Wisconsin-River Falls as a first-year student, he struggled to find a barbershop that knew how to cut and style his hair.   Massaquoi, a senior computer science major from Blaine, Minn., is Black, and most barbers aren’t trained to cut and style the hair of Black people. Local options are limited, and prices are often above the budget for college students.  “I didn’t really feel like I had a good haircut option here in

Two Wisconsin cities are among the U.S. cities with the least amount of credit cards.  A new report by WalletHub compares more than 180 large U.S. cities based on the average number of cards owned by residents, and the number of cards opened in the past year. Madison ranks eighth for the lowest number of cards in the country, with Milwaukee following behind at ninth. Juneau, Alaska, and Detroit, Michigan have the least, and Winston-Salem, North Carolina has the most.     

Eau Claire Energy Cooperative is proud to announce the renewal of the  Director Gold certification for Frank Neibauer, Jeff Frieburg, and Judi Anibas, all of whom  continue their commitment to professional development and leadership excellence in the  electric utility industry.  The Director Gold program is designed for cooperative directors who are dedicated to  continuing their education and staying informed about the evolving electric utility landscape. By  renewing this prestigious certification, Neibauer, Frieburg, Anibas reaffirms their ongoing  commitment to the cooperative