Cemetery Law Update in the Palatinate: Post-Accident A6 Fatalities Require Autopsies; Senior from Kaiserslautern Goes Missing

In Westpfalz, a bustling region in Rhineland-Palatinate, there's a lot happening this week. Here's a roundup of some of the key events and news:

Job Fair in Zweibrücken

Over 80 companies are presenting themselves at a job fair in Zweibrücken's festival hall on Tuesday. This is an excellent opportunity for job seekers to explore various career options and network with potential employers.

BSW's Top Candidate for Spring 2026 Election

Andreas Hartenfels has been elected as the top candidate for the Rhineland-Palatinate state election in spring 2026, receiving an impressive 98.7% of member votes at a party congress in Kaiserslautern.

Road Closure and Traffic Diversions

The B48 road between Trippstadt and Rinnthal is closed from evening until 6 AM due to a slope that has slipped in the vicinity of Wilgartswiesen-Hofstätten. Traffic detours will go via the B10 and nearby state road during the road closure.

QNV's School Transport Changes

The Queichtal Public Transport Company (QNV) is planning to organize school transport in-house from the autumn holidays onwards, following issues with a subcontractor. Additionally, the QNV is hiring additional driving staff to improve school transport.

Missing Person in Kaiserslautern

A 68-year-old man has been missing in Kaiserslautern since Saturday, having disappeared from a senior home near Pfalzgalerie. The man, who has short black hair, wears glasses, and may be wearing jeans and a shirt, is believed to be in a vulnerable situation due to his dementia.

Suicide Prevention Action Day

On Tuesday in Kaiserslautern, there's an action day at the Innovation Center 42 focusing on suicide prevention. This event aims to raise awareness and provide resources for those struggling with suicidal thoughts.

Weather Forecast

The weather in Westpfalz this week is expected to be changeable, with dense clouds, occasional sun, showers, thunderstorms, and local heavy rain. Temperatures are expected to rise to 21 degrees on the Donnersberg and up to 24 degrees towards the Alzeyer Hill Country.

Urban Combat Exercises

The Bundeswehr is conducting urban combat exercises around Zweibrücken and Hochspeyer from today until Thursday, with another exercise planned in a week.

Market in Pirmasens

The market in Pirmasens starts today and tomorrow, featuring over 50 vendors and a parallel Grenadier market on the market square.

Fatal Accident on A6

A fatal accident occurred on the A6 near Kaiserslautern over the weekend, and the police are still looking for witnesses.

Nationwide Warning Day

Thursday is a nationwide warning day, with sirens wailing and warning messages on mobile phones.

New Blog and Burial Law

A new blog about the Westpfalz will keep readers updated on important happenings in the region this week. Additionally, a new burial law is to be decided in the state parliament this week, potentially allowing for urns to be kept at home.

School Transport Disruptions

Last week, schoolchildren in Verbandsgemeinde Landstuhl had to be picked up by their parents due to staff shortages at the bus company.

Memorial Service for September 11

A memorial service for the terrorist attacks on September 11 is happening on Thursday at Ramstein Air Base, with a former New York firefighter captain in attendance.