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🌱 West Salem couple faces expanding child abuse case with no bond set
Spotted on the West Salem calendar: 2026 | Oktoberfest | Day 1
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In today's newsletter:
- West Salem couple faces expanding child abuse case with no bond set
Also on today's calendar: 75th Fall Wisconsin Antiques Dealers Assn. Show & Sale and 9 more events.
Today's riddle: What do you call a belt that is made of watches? 🤔 (Answer below!)
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- Thursday: Sun through high clouds, with a high of 68 and low of 40 degrees.
- Friday: Mostly sunny, temps: high: 65, low: 39.
- Saturday: Rather cloudy, with a high of 65 and low of 50 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
• West Salem man facing new child abuse charge, while waiting for trial in similar case (wizmnews.com) — New child abuse and sexual misconduct charges are being filed against Kevin Arndt of West Salem, who is already awaiting trial next April in an earlier child abuse case. Arndt is being held in the La Crosse County Jail without bond, and both he and his wife Shayna, also of West Salem, face ongoing allegations involving abuse of their children. 
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🗓 Upcoming Events in West Salem
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★ Featured events ★
- 2026 | Oktoberfest | Day 1 →
La Crosse Fairgrounds Speedway, N4985 Co Rd M, West Salem
2:55 pm
Thursday October 8
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Other local events
- 13th Annual American Legion Craft Show →
West Salem American Legion, 148 S Leonard St, West Salem
9:00 am - 75th Fall Wisconsin Antiques Dealers Assn. Show & Sale →
Waukesha County Expo Center, 1000 Northview Rd, Waukesha
10:00 am - LAST CALL LIVE AT FEATURES FIELDHOUSE →
Features Sports Bar, 1425 WI-16, West Salem
7:00 pm - PACKER GAMEDAY CRUISE GIVEAWAY →
Features Sports Bar, 1425 WI-16, West Salem
12:00 pm - Luther Knights Invitational →
West Salem WI - Wicked Wine & Potion Walk West Salem 2026 →
American Legion Post 51-West Salem, WI 54669, 148 Leonard St S, West Salem
5:00 pm - Wicked Wine & Potion Walk 2026 →
West Salem American Legion, 148 S Leonard St, West Salem
5:00 pm - 2026 | Oktoberfest | Day 2 →
La Crosse Fairgrounds Speedway, N4985 Co Rd M, West Salem
2:55 pm - Coulee Region Christian vs Varsity Opponent →
230 W Garland St, West Salem
7:15 pm - Varsity Opponent at Coulee Region Christian →
Coulee Region Christian High School, 230 W Garland St, West Salem
7:15 pm - Nekoosa at Coulee Region Christian →
Coulee Region Christian, West Salem
6:00 am
Saturday October 3
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Monday October 5
Thursday October 8
Friday October 9
Saturday October 10
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💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- Your emergency plan should include every member of the family—including your pets!
During #NationalPreparednessMonth, take some time to put together an emergency kit for your pet. Include food, water, medications, important records,… (Nextdoor ) - Wisconsin's forests cover nearly half our state and are a vital part of our collective history, culture and economy.
Likewise, the Forest Products industry provides valuable jobs and contributes significantly to the economy. Forest Products Week, coming up Oct. 18… (Nextdoor )
- First Supply, LLC posted a job opening for Inventory Associate - 2:30 pm - 11:00 pm in West Salem. Apply here.
- Performance Food Group Company posted a job opening for Sanitation, Meat in West Salem. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near West Salem here.
🗞 Nearby News
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- Breaking down all things art happening this week in La Crosse (wizmnews.com)
- Cooke-Van Orden debate talks derail, 2026 forum unlikely (wxow.com)
- Beverly Irene (Page) Mahlum (couleecremation.com)
La Crosse
- La Crosse Symphony Orchestra launces 'Endow the Encore' (wiproud.com)
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