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Ogallala, Nebraska Patch AM: a 3 min read

Hi there, Ogallala! We've got your morning read ready! Read on to stay connected. ☕️️

In today's newsletter:

  • Ogallala sale barn helped spark an auctioneer’s championship ambitions
  • Remembering Bob Brockman, Ogallala High graduate and former Hanna mayor
  • Veterans Day brings free meals and coffee offers in Lincoln

Also on today's calendar: LIVE MUSIC with Brian Hornbuckle at Lake Mac Casino and 7 more events.

Today's riddle: What are the two sides of a circle? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Wednesday: Breezy in the morning, with a high of 68 and low of 32 degrees.
  • Thursday: Mostly sunny, temps: high: 63, low: 33.
  • Friday: Sunshine and some clouds, with a high of 57 and low of 32 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Nebraska Auctioneer Awarded Top Honors at World Livestock Auctioneer Championship Qualifier (americanagnetwork.com) — Seth Schneider, who works full time with cattle in Ogallala, won his first World Livestock Auctioneer Championship qualifier in California. His auctioneering ambitions began with childhood visits to Ogallala’s sale barn, where he watched world champion Dean Schow. The victory advances the Hershey auctioneer to the championship semifinals in Galt, California.
   

• Robert 'Bob' Brockman (pcrecordtimes.com) — Robert “Bob” Brockman, an Ogallala High graduate who built a career in ranching, real estate and public service, died Oct. 27 in Wheatland at 76. Raised in Ogallala, he later served as Hanna’s mayor and established a real estate and appraisal business in Wheatland, where he raised his family.
   

• Where veterans can eat free in Lincoln on Veterans Day 2026 (starherald.com) — Veterans and active-duty military members can get free meals, coffee and other restaurant deals in Lincoln on Wednesday for Veterans Day. The supplied text does not identify participating restaurants or explain redemption requirements, and it lists no offers in Ogallala.
   

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🗓 Events Nearby

    Thursday November 12
  • One Act @ Cozad
    South Platte Public Schools Big Springs, NE 69122
    7:00 am
  • Play Production: RPAC Play Production (Varsity)
    Tassel Performing Arts Center
    8:00 am

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

  • Arby's posted a job opening for Team Member in Ogallala. Apply here.
  • pOpshelf posted a job opening for ASST STORE MGR in SUTHERLAND NE S15980 in Sutherland. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Ogallala here.

🗞 Nearby News

North Platte

  • Nebraska Extension hosting irrigation meeting on December 2 in North Platte (newschannelnebraska.com)
  • Veterans Day events set for Wednesday; North Platte Public Transit closed (knopnews2.com)
  • The stories behind 612 military portraits in a North Platte tavern (kearneyhub.com)

Ok Ogallala! So now you're in the loop about what's happening today. Thanks for reading, and see you in your inbox next time! Oh -- and if you like what you're reading, invite a friend to Patch AM!

-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: "What are the two sides of a circle?" — The inside and the outside ! (Thank you James M. for sending it in!)
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Stay in the loop with what's happening in Ogallala

Never miss out on local news and events that matter to you.

Stay in the loop with what's happening in Ogallala

Never miss out on local news and events that matter to you.