Volunteer Day in Jena: Register Now for Volunteering Opportunities
Citizens of Jena and the surrounding area are invited to participate in this year’s Volunteer Day on September 12, 2026, featuring 35 community projects.
Saale-Holzland-Kreis
Fraud in Saale-Holzland-Kreis: Police warn against inflated craftsman invoices
A 67-year-old victim has fallen prey to allegedly overpriced repair services, prompting a police investigation in the Saale-Holzland-Kreis region.
Kahla near Jena: Man seriously injures cyclist
A 42-year-old man attacked two cyclists in Kahla on Tuesday. A 64-year-old woman sustained severe and potentially permanent injuries.
Hermsdorf: Rover destroyed by fire – Police seeking witnesses
Following a vehicle fire in Hermsdorf (Saale-Holzland-Kreis) last Wednesday evening, police suspect arson. A Rover that had been decommissioned for years was completely destroyed by fire on Industriestraße, prompting the Jena Criminal Investigation Department to urgently seek witnesses.
Fire in Heideland: Fire Department quickly extinguishes container
Heideland/Saale-Holzland-Kreis, July 10, 2026. On Thursday morning, a fire occurred at a wood-processing plant in Heideland. Thanks to the rapid and decisive intervention of the alerted fire department, the fire was brought under control and successfully extinguished within a very short time.
K 208 near Kahla: Full closure starting July 13
The K 208 connecting road between Kahla and Bibra will be fully closed to all traffic starting Monday, July 13, 2026, for extensive construction work.
Reinstädt: Bus collides with traffic sign
On Monday afternoon, a public bus collided with a traffic sign in Reinstädt. No injuries were reported.
Heideland: Cyclist stopped with a blood alcohol level of 2.0 per mille
Heideland, July 6, 2026 – Late Sunday evening, police in Heideland stopped a heavily intoxicated cyclist. A witness had previously reported the man for riding in a clear zigzag pattern on the main road.
Laasdorf near Jena: Car rolls away and injures driver
Laasdorf/Jena, July 5, 2026 – A 65-year-old man sustained leg injuries in an accident in Laasdorf in the Saale-Holzland-Kreis district. He had forgotten to secure his vehicle against rolling away.
Curious Incident on L1077: De-energized Cable Blocks State Road near Stadtroda
Saale-Holzland-Kreis/Stadtroda (02.07.2026) – A hanging power cable caused significant traffic disruptions and a curious operation on the L1077 between Stadtroda and Erdmannsdorf on Wednesday morning. Several trucks got caught on the line, but fortunately, there was no danger from electric current at any time.