Växjö

A firefighter died during a drill in Växjö after falling more than three meters from a ladder truck, leaving the station in shock and the flag flying at half-mast.

Växjö secured a 4-2 victory over Rögle in the third game of the SM semifinal series, shifting the momentum to 1-2 in matches and halting Rögle's six-game playoff winning streak.

Växjö Theater recently hosted premieres for two new productions, including a musical and a debut performance, marking a vibrant period for local theater.

The Växjö Beer Festival held its 13th edition on Saturday, with 15 breweries serving 800 guests, according to official sources. The event highlights Sweden's growing craft beer interest amid shifting youth attitudes toward alcohol.

Rögle secured two consecutive victories in Växjö after coach Dan Tangnes opted to keep the team there between matches, avoiding a return to their home base in Ängelholm. The decision aimed to minimize distractions and maintain a focused 'bubble' environment ahead of their next game on Sunday.

Ville Svensson, a 20-year-old forward for Växjö, was hospitalized after a skate struck his face during an SHL match against Örebro on March 7, 2026, highlighting a concerning series of injuries across multiple hockey leagues.

Gambian defender Ebrima Drammeh, born in 2008, has started a trial with Swedish football club Östers IF, marking his first trial in Europe. The 193-centimeter-tall player from Stingers Football Academy will train with the club's youth and senior teams over the coming weeks.

A one-legged woman was shot by police in Teleborg, Växjö, in summer 2024 after waving a toy gun and an axe, with officers choosing to shoot her in her only leg. The 48-year-old woman has since been convicted of aggravated unlawful threats and threats against an official.

Regional public transport buses in Kronoberg will begin displaying advertisements starting April 1, as authorities seek new revenue streams amid operational challenges. This move coincides with temporary closures at Växjö station due to construction and financial struggles for Connect Bus, a key operator.

Växjö Cricket Club will play in the Allsvenskan this year, marking a significant step for a club outside the league's typical urban strongholds. This comes amid a broader expansion of cricket in Sweden, with over 90 clubs nationwide and increasing youth and female participation.

Kulturparken Småland has requested an additional two million kronor annually from its owners Växjö Municipality and Region Kronoberg to address financial pressures and a backlog of unregistered objects. Responses are pending, with decisions expected through budget processes later this year.

The Church of Sweden has experienced a nationwide surge in adult confirmations, with a 54 percent increase over five years and 499 people aged 19 and older confirmed in 2025. This growth is highlighted by record-breaking membership entries in the Växjö diocese, the largest increase of the 21st century.

A person in Umeå was found dead after home care staff missed two scheduled visits and failed to follow emergency protocols, with a similar incident reported in Växjö. Municipalities are now reporting the cases to authorities and implementing new measures.

A new initiative led by the Kamprad Family Foundation and the Arwidsson Foundation, in collaboration with researchers and three Småland municipalities, aims to adapt urban environments to enhance mobility for the elderly. The project focuses on mapping walking routes and strategically placing benches to address barriers that limit movement.

Växjö municipality is advancing plans for a year-round ski facility, which would be the first of its kind in the Nordic region, aiming to boost local sports and tourism. A decision on municipal funding is set for April 28.

Växjö municipality is on the brink of a final decision to build a new swimming hall in Bäckaslöv, while the future of the existing hall at Växjösjön remains undetermined, according to officials.

Växjö holds a 2-0 lead in the SM quarterfinal series against Kalmarsund in men's handball, while multiple local teams are active across divisions, including a key women's match tonight.

At the Quality Hotel Games in Växjö on January 16, 19-year-old sprinter Filippa Engström clocked a time of 7.36 seconds. According to sources, she finished just three hundredths of a second behind Sweden's current top sprinter, Julia Henriksson.

A new literary prize named KAOS is being established in Växjö to mark the 75th anniversary of author Pär Lagerkvist's Nobel Prize win. The prize will focus on children's and youth literature.

Märta Wallinius has been appointed adjunct professor in forensic psychiatric science at Lund University, aiming to strengthen ties between clinical care and academic research.