Jamie Foxx says being in Pixar's 'Soul' convinced his daughters that he "finally made it"

(LOS ANGELES) -- Jamie Foxx plays the lead in the new Disney/Pixar movie Soul, the first Black man to play the lead in a Pixar film.  In a chat with ABC's Popcorn with Peter Travers, the...

December 23, 2020Updated: December 23, 2020

By News Channel Nebraska

Regional

Adams County Sheriff’s Office Investigates Bomb Threat

Day Three of Essink Trial Ends with Jury Deliberation

UNK students get chance to send research to International Space Station

Severe storms bring damaging winds to central Nebraska

Kenesaw Buildings Destroyed in Tuesday Storms

Trial Continues for Daycare Provider Charged with Child Abuse

State

South Fork Fire grows to more than 23,100 acres, 5% contained

Jamie Foxx says being in Pixar's 'Soul' convinced his daughters that he "finally made it"

Regional

Adams County Sheriff’s Office Investigates Bomb Threat

Day Three of Essink Trial Ends with Jury Deliberation

UNK students get chance to send research to International Space Station

Severe storms bring damaging winds to central Nebraska

Kenesaw Buildings Destroyed in Tuesday Storms

Trial Continues for Daycare Provider Charged with Child Abuse

State

South Fork Fire grows to more than 23,100 acres, 5% contained

Wildfire near Crawford grows to more than 23,000 acres, prompting evacuations

Downtown Sounds

Nebraska City police investigate fatal shooting

South Fork Fire surges past 15,000 acres; evacuation preparations underway in Crawford

Top high school Nebraska rodeo athletes gather in Valentine for state finals

Sports

UNK extends women's basketball coach Drew Johnson through 2029

Gary Sánchez hits first homer since April 14, Brewers complete sweep of Rockies with 12-4 win

Brewers score 8 late runs, stun Rockies 9-7 in wild 10-inning victory

Nebraska coaches share ideas and build connections during Shrine Bowl week

Kearney athletes embrace hometown opportunity during Shrine Bowl week

Shrine Bowl South players reflect on hometown pride ahead of final high school game

Ag & Outdoor

Outdoor notes: Rare lake sturgeon made 681-mile swim

Outdoor notes: Low water affecting Nebraska boaters this summer

Ag notes: Cattle placements rise 6% during April

NGPC still offers grazing, haying opportunities

Outdoor notes: Campers invited to take state park survey

Feed supplies tighten for Nebraska producers as drought persists