Zach Pluhacek
Lincoln Journal Star
Lincoln, NE, United States
Contact Zach
Discover and connect with journalists and influencers around the world, save time on email research, monitor the news, and more.
| Recent: |
|
| Past: |
|
Past articles by Zach:
Commission fines Kintner $1,000 for misuse of state property
The Nebraska Accountability and Disclosure Commission fined state Sen. Bill Kintner $1,000 for misuse of government property after an investigation into his online activity. → Read More
Accountability and Disclosure goes into closed session, presumably to discuss Kintner
The Nebraska Accountability and Disclosure Commission adjourned into closed session Friday morning and is expected to discuss an investigation into state Sen. Bill Kintner's online activity. → Read More
Democrats criticize Ricketts' handling of alleged Kintner video
Top Democrats say Gov. Pete Ricketts should have informed the public sooner about suspicions that state Sen. Bill Kintner of Papillion had used his state computer to exchange sexually explicit → Read More
Hillary Clinton planning Omaha stop
Hillary Clinton plans to appear in Omaha on Monday, fresh off accepting the Democratic Party's nomination for president. → Read More
What is the Nebraska Brand Committee?
The Nebraska Brand Committee is an independent state agency based in Alliance that inspects cattle brands, keeps brand records and investigates cases of missing or stolen livestock. → Read More
'I no longer knew which lie to believe,' says Brand Committee official who quit over audit
The agency that accounts for Nebraska's cows is accused of not having its ducks in a row. → Read More
Bailey Lauerman CEO out following Nebraska tourism audit
Nebraska-based advertising firm Bailey Lauerman has apparently parted ways with its CEO after four years. → Read More
Lincoln-based volleyball camp ditches guest coach accused of sex abuse
A Lincoln-based club volleyball program has canceled a guest appearance by notable coach Rick Butler amid re-emerging reports that he sexually abused former players. → Read More
'Go back to biblical correctness,' star of 'Duck Dynasty' tells Nebraska GOP delegates
Phil Robertson, star of the A&E reality series "Duck Dynasty," spoke to Nebraska's delegation at the Republican National Convention in Cleveland on Thursday morning. → Read More
One hug, many questions at community meeting with Lincoln police
The sight of police officers at last week's Black Lives Matter rally outside the state Capitol shook Shar’on Glenn. → Read More
Cougar shot after roaming into Gering neighborhood
A Nebraska Game and Parks conservation officer shot and killed a mountain lion Thursday after she wandered into a residential area in Gering. → Read More
Ricketts to address Indiana Republican delegation
Gov. Pete Ricketts plans to address delegates from the home state of presumptive vice presidential nominee Mike Pence during this week's Republican National Convention in Cleveland. → Read More
Already lowered for Nice, flags to remain at half-staff following Baton Rouge killings
Flags can't be lowered to honor three police officers killed Sunday in Baton Rouge, Louisiana, because they're already at half-staff following last week's deadly attack in Nice, France. → Read More
Pokémon hike set for Pioneers Park Nature Center
Pioneers Park Nature Center is hosting a guided hike for Pokémon Go players Tuesday evening. → Read More
Nebraska delegation has 'tremendous unity' behind Trump
A Republican Party leader from Nebraska says the state's delegation has united around Donald Trump. → Read More
Former Heineman spokeswoman sues state over firing during pregnancy
A former spokeswoman for Gov. Dave Heineman has sued the state, claiming she was fired from a job because of her pregnancy. → Read More
'Magic of Pokémon' lures thousands to Memorial Stadium
It could be the first time "Sirius" by The Alan Parsons Project and the Pokémon cartoon theme song have been played back-to-back. → Read More
East Beltway earns top marks from state roads officials — but price tag complicates
BEATRICE — Lincoln's proposed East Beltway scored well on a recent assessment of highway construction projects being considered by the Nebraska Department of Roads. → Read More
Memorial Stadium opening for Pokémon Go players
Through these gates — er, that gate — will soon pass the greatest Pokémon trainers in Nebraska. → Read More
Memorial Stadium opening for Pokemon players
Pokémon Go players will get a chance to catch wild Pokémon inside Memorial Stadium, the Nebraska Athletic Department has announced. → Read More