Airsoft gun fired from window: Large police presence in Hermsdorf
A 43-year-old man triggered a major police operation in the Saale-Holzland-Kreis on Thursday afternoon after firing an airsoft gun from a window in Hermsdorf.
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Nighttime High-Speed Chase on the B88: Police Stop Speeder near Kahla
A nighttime high-speed chase on the B88 ended with significant legal consequences. Police stopped a fleeing driver traveling at extreme speeds after a pursuit spanning several kilometers near Kahla and Lindig.
East Thuringia Police Update: Fraud Schemes, Accidents, and a Nighttime High-Speed Chase
Jena / Saale-Holzland-Kreis, 01.04.2026. Police in East Thuringia were called to a variety of different offenses in the immediate vicinity of Jena over the past few days, ranging from telephone fraud to a dangerous high-speed chase.
Spring Recovery: Unemployment in Saale-Holzland-Kreis Decreases Slightly
The labor market in Saale-Holzland-Kreis shows signs of a slight recovery at the start of spring. In March, the number of unemployed persons decreased marginally, while local companies continue to search intensively for new staff.
VMT starts one-year passenger survey in Jena and surroundings
Starting in April, the Verkehrsverbund Mittelthüringen (VMT) will conduct a comprehensive passenger survey in Jena and the Saale-Holzland-Kreis to optimize public transport and ensure fair revenue distribution.
AfD District Association Elects New Board: Muhsal and Jankowski Confirmed in Office
The AfD district association Gera-Jena-Saale-Holzlandkreis has held its regular board elections. The previous spokespersons, Wiebke Muhsal and Denny Jankowski, were confirmed in their positions by the members.
Nighttime High-Speed Chase on the B88: Police Stop Speeder near Kahla
During the night leading into Saturday, a driver engaged in a dangerous high-speed pursuit with police on the Bundesstraße 88 between Freienorla and Kahla.
New Weekend Late-Night Buses Between Jena and Eisenberg
JES Verkehrsgesellschaft is significantly expanding its public transport services: Starting Easter Saturday, April 4, a new late-night bus will operate on Line 410 between Jena Westbahnhof and Eisenberg.
Commuter Frustration: 15-Kilometer Detour on the Way to Jena
Commuters traveling to Jena from the north currently face significant delays and costs due to a 15-kilometer detour. Despite the financial burden, many remain dependent on their cars due to a lack of flexible alternatives.
Parking Accident in Eisenberg: 75-Year-Old Pushes VW Golf Out of Parking Space
A 75-year-old driver caused significant property damage at a supermarket parking lot in Eisenberg after accidentally accelerating while parking, colliding with a parked VW Golf.