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Three horses killed in collision

Three horses that had escaped shortly outside Växjö on Saturday morning were hit and died. Another horse could be caught and transported to its owner, reports [P4 Kronoberg](https://sverigesradio.

Three horses killed in collision

Woman shot in the leg by police – seriously injured

A outgoing woman has been shot in the leg by police in Växjö. The woman is suspected of grossly threatening an official and has been taken to hospital by ambulance.

Woman shot in the leg by police – seriously injured

Wheelchair-bound star dancers inaugurate the Paralympics

Seven of the world's best wheelchair dancers are opening the Paralympic Games in Paris. The choreography for a total of 170 dancers was created by Alexander Ekman.

Wheelchair-bound star dancers inaugurate the Paralympics

Suspected dangerous object in Växjö was sharp

The suspected dangerous object in Växjö is considered sharp, according to the police. The National Bomb Squad has been on site and the police are now filing a report on a serious crime against the law on flammable and explosive goods.

Suspected dangerous object in Växjö was sharp

Dead person found in lake in Växjö

A deceased person has been found in Lake Trummen in Växjö, according to the police. SOS Alarm was alerted on Sunday afternoon about what appeared to be a body in the water.

Dead person found in lake in Växjö

Cross in the Östgötaderby after drama

It was a tough Östgötaderby with dramatic final minutes. But neither of the teams managed to take all three points between IFK Norrköping and Linköping.

Cross in the Östgötaderby after drama

Man Raped Child - Sentenced to Nine Years in Prison

A man in his 40s in Växjö municipality has been convicted of repeated rapes of a child, local media reports. The man has on several occasions in the spring assaulted a related girl, who is under ten years old.

Man Raped Child - Sentenced to Nine Years in Prison

Man Raped Child - Sentenced to Nine Years

A man in his 40s in Växjö municipality is convicted of repeated rapes against a close relative, a girl under the age of ten. The assaults have taken place on several occasions during the spring, according to the verdict, local media reports.

Man Raped Child - Sentenced to Nine Years

Bullet Holes on Cars in Växjö

During Tuesday evening, bullet holes were discovered on two cars in Växjö. The police were alerted by the public and the cars were examined by technicians during the night, according to [Smålandsposten](https://www.

Bullet Holes on Cars in Växjö

This Olympic silver is a sensation

Truls Möregårdh was in the World Championship final already three years ago. So why is the Olympic Games silver such a sensation? Here is the 22-year-old's journey from super talent to Olympic Games medalist.

This Olympic silver is a sensation

Man charged with serious sexual assaults against 7-year-old

On several occasions, a 40-year-old man is alleged to have subjected a 7-year-old girl to serious sexual assaults. The man, residing in Växjö municipality, is now being prosecuted for ten counts of sexual offenses, reports [Smålandsposten](https://www.

Man charged with serious sexual assaults against 7-year-old

Caregiver Stabbed in the Neck by Patient

A nurse was stabbed in the neck by a patient at the forensic psychiatric regional clinic in Växjö on Friday, according to Region Kronoberg. According to the region, the patient got hold of a plastic utensil, broke it, and used it to stab the caregiver.

Caregiver Stabbed in the Neck by Patient

Not Allowed to Have Gessle as First Name

It may be summer and soon the premiere of the film about the band Gyllene Tider and its front figure Per Gessle. But it is not allowed to give your child the first name Gessle, reports [Smålandsposten](https://www.

Not Allowed to Have Gessle as First Name

The Forest as Medicine for Racing Thoughts

That nature can help us find calm is something many sign up for. But does it make a difference whether you take a regular forest walk – and take a "forest bath"? Here are the tips for those who want to try the trend.

The Forest as Medicine for Racing Thoughts

Man dies in single-car accident outside Växjö

A man in his 60s has died after his car veered off the road outside Växjö. > It's a single-vehicle accident and the person involved is deceased, but we will investigate the accident to see what happened, says police spokesperson Fredrik Bratt.

Man dies in single-car accident outside Växjö

SHL Profile's Message: Ending Career

Robert Rosén is ending his ice hockey career. Växjö announces this on its website.

Woman arrested for bomb at Israeli company

On Thursday, a woman in her 20s was arrested in Växjö, suspected of gross general endangerment. According to [Expressen](https://www.

Woman arrested for bomb at Israeli company

Third Consecutive Win for Hammarby – Won the Derby

A post that slipped in during the first half. A post that was nodded in during the second half.

Third Consecutive Win for Hammarby – Won the Derby

Stolen Hot Tubs and Brawls - That's How Midsummer Went

The police traditionally had to deal with several cases related to brawls and drunkenness on Midsummer's Eve. In Äspered outside Borås, two men were arrested suspected of having stolen several hot tubs.

Stolen Hot Tubs and Brawls - That's How Midsummer Went

No Danger After Drowning Alert in Växjö

Just before four o'clock, the rescue service received an alarm about a suspected drowning at a bathing spot in Växjö, reported [P4 Kronoberg. ](https://sverigesradio.

No Danger After Drowning Alert in Växjö

Smash Into Pieces and Saucedo at Rix FM Festival

Smash Into Pieces, Peg Parnevik, Danny Saucedo and Darin are some of the artists touring with Rix FM Festival this summer. The festival is also celebrating its 25th anniversary this year.

Smash Into Pieces and Saucedo at Rix FM Festival

Arrests at district court – new suspects

Four people were arrested in connection with a raid on multiple addresses in Växjö on Monday. According to Smålandsposten, the operation targeted one of Växjö's criminal networks.

Arrests at district court – new suspects

Ivo: Ongoing Bed Shortages Put Patients at Risk

The shortage of hospital beds is so severe that patients are suffering from severe care injuries and dying, the Health and Social Care Inspectorate (Ivo) concluded in January 2023. A year and a half later, the situation at emergency hospitals remains largely unchanged.

Ivo: Ongoing Bed Shortages Put Patients at Risk

Task Force Strikes in Växjö – Four Arrested

The police's regional task force in the South region struck on Monday at several addresses in Växjö. According to [Smålandsposten](https://www.

Task Force Strikes in Växjö – Four Arrested