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On the night of Tuesday, unknown individuals broke into a company building in Saale-Holzland-Kreis near Jena. For a relatively worthless technical device, the perpetrators caused massive property damage to the building and the perimeter fencing.
On Monday morning, a wildlife accident occurred on the road between Schlöben and Ilmitz. A wild boar died at the scene, and the vehicle of a 56-year-old driver sustained property damage.
Jena/Leutra, 01.05.2026. Drivers in the Jena area and the adjacent Leutra had to pay particular attention to their speed on Friday. The police conducted mobile radar controls on the May Day holiday to target speeders.
On April 28, 2026, over 100 nature enthusiasts hiked through the idyllic Gönnatal in the Saale-Holzland-Kreis, officially opening the hiking season in the Jena region alongside prominent political guests.
Jenalöbnitz, 23.04.2026 – Drivers in the adjacent Saale-Holzland-Kreis must prepare for a multi-month full closure. Due to the construction of a new drinking water pipeline, the Kreisstraße 154 will be completely closed to traffic starting April 27, 2026.
On Tuesday morning, a rear-end collision involving a public bus and a passenger car occurred in Bahnhofstraße. No injuries were reported.
In Schkölen in the Saale-Holzland-Kreis, a horse was allegedly injured with a sharp object. The Kriminalpolizei Jena has launched an investigation into a suspected violation of the Animal Welfare Act and is asking the public for assistance.
An everyday turning maneuver ended literally in the water on Thursday afternoon in the tranquil Lippersdorf. An 81-year-old driver underestimated the proximity to a stream while maneuvering, causing her vehicle to slide completely into the water.
Tautendorf, April 11, 2026 – During a traffic check in the Saale-Holzland-Kreis in eastern Thuringia, police officers stopped the driver of a tractor on Thursday afternoon who was operating the vehicle under the influence of alcohol. The incident now entails legal consequences for the driver.
Lippersdorf (09.04.2026) – A turning maneuver by an 81-year-old driver came to a wet end on Thursday afternoon. Her vehicle slid completely into a stream after several maneuvers, but the driver remained uninjured.