What we know about the Christmas market attack in Germany so far

What we know about the Christmas market attack in Germany so far

At least five people were killed and 200 injured after a man drove a car into a bustling outdoor Christmas market in Magdeburg, Germany, on Friday night. The number of victims in the attack, which police have said was deliberate, has shaken the European nation. Prosecutors said Saturday that a 9-year-old is among the fatalities, … Read more

In case you missed it in The Sun the week of Dec. 16, 2024

In case you missed it in The Sun the week of Dec. 16, 2024

Dec. 21—The following stories from this week appeared on www.jamestownsun.com and in The Jamestown Sun. State and local officials went on a tour of three businesses in Jamestown on Friday, Dec. 13, that highlighted recipients of the Automate ND Grant Program. The tour included stops at Champ Industries USA Inc., Agri-Cover Inc. and Midmach. Champ … Read more

Four sentenced on felony charges in Southeast District Court

In case you missed it in The Sun the week of Dec. 16, 2024

Dec. 21—JAMESTOWN — Four people were sentenced recently on felony charges in Southeast District Court in Jamestown. Sydney Marie Dockter, 26, New Rockford, North Dakota, pleaded guilty to child abuse-victim under 6, a Class B felony, and two counts of possession of drug paraphernalia and endangerment of a child, Class C felonies. Dockter was accused … Read more

Universal Orlando Resort reveals new name tags for 2025

Universal Orlando Resort reveals new name tags for 2025

Universal Orlando revealed new nametags for team members debuting in 2025 to mark the milestone of Universal Epic Universe’s opening on May 22, 2025. ▶ WATCH CHANNEL 9 EYEWITNESS NEWS This marks the most significant expansion of Universal Orlando Resort in the destination’s history. Read: Mega Millions Jackpot climbs to a staggering $862 million The updated design exemplifies the … Read more

Universal Orlando Resort reveals new name tags for 2025

Universal Orlando Resort reveals new name tags for 2025

Universal Orlando revealed new nametags for team members debuting in 2025 to mark the milestone of Universal Epic Universe’s opening on May 22, 2025. ▶ WATCH CHANNEL 9 EYEWITNESS NEWS This marks the most significant expansion of Universal Orlando Resort in the destination’s history. Read: Mega Millions Jackpot climbs to a staggering $862 million The updated design exemplifies the … Read more

Former Sen. Menendez files another new trial request. Here’s why

Former Sen. Menendez files another new trial request. Here’s why

Convicted former Sen. Bob Menendez and his two co-defendants filed another new trial request after the United States Attorney Southern District of New York’s office discovered its office again uploaded evidence to the jury that should have been excluded. This is the second time in the last month the prosecution has discovered an error with … Read more

Nine-year-old among five killed in Magdeburg Christmas market attack

Nine-year-old among five killed in Magdeburg Christmas market attack

A nine-year-old child is among the five people killed in the car-ramming attack at a Christmas market in the central German city of Magdeburg, prosecutors said during a press conference on Saturday afternoon. The other four victims are adults, said Horst Walter Nopens, the head of the local public prosecutor’s office. Another 200 people were … Read more

$7.5M grant to support early childhood program

In case you missed it in The Sun the week of Dec. 16, 2024

ELKHART — The Community Foundation of Elkhart County has received a $7.5 million grant from Lilly Endowment Inc. to support a newly formed early childhood development program. With the grant, the Community Foundation will support and grow the work of Building Strong Brains, Elkhart County’s early childhood initiative launched in 2022. The Community Foundation and … Read more