Big Timber Pioneer | Your town. Your news.

Featured

Local machine shop 3D printing masks for donation to hospitals

Pioneer Photo by Elias Baer Patrick Funk, director of additive manufacturing at Tuscano Machine, stands beside two polymer plastic printers. The blue pieces of plastic on the table are finished plastic masks to be donated to Pioneer Medical Center.

Thu, 04/02/2020 - 12:00am

Local machine shop 3D printing masks for donation to hospitals

Wes Tuscano and Patrick Funk recently read about hospitals in dire need of masks to help curb the spread of coronavirus and decided to take up the cause at Tuscano Machine in Big Timber.

Social distancing, Montana-style

Pioneer Photo by Elias Baer Paddling down the Yellowstone River is a great way to practice social distancing while continuing to have fun. For the thick-skinned, adventurous type, rafting season has already begun. On April 15 rafts will be available for rent at The Fort. Boat owners are welcome to launch at anytime.

Thu, 04/02/2020 - 12:00am

Social distancing, Montana-style

For any Montanan beginning to experience symptoms of cabin fever after Governor Steve Bullock’s shelter-in-place order took effect on Saturday, spending time in the outdoors might be your cure.

Big T IGA finds new way to stock shelves

Big T IGA Store Manager Aaron Boshart is reflected in the window of his office above the aisles below. The store has found at least a temporary solution to problems with product distribution, but ironically it comes at a time when some shoppers are clearing out shelves of some products due to the coronavirus scare. Pioneer photo by Jeffrey Durham

Thu, 03/26/2020 - 12:00am

Big T IGA finds new way to stock shelves

For months, the Big T IGA grocery in Big Timber has struggled to keep its shelves stocked with food and other products. Store owner Aaron Boshart was well aware of the social media backlash and complaints about the shortages. Now he has found a way to at least temporarily — and maybe permanently — keep the store filled with products.

A SEASON SO CLOSE

SAM MOORE

Thu, 03/19/2020 - 12:00am

A SEASON SO CLOSE

The Sweet Grass girls basketball team soared with a remarkable 23-2 season. The way it ended in Butte was not what they wanted, but they are already looking toward next year when they should be just as strong or even better.

A memorable season

Thu, 03/19/2020 - 12:00am

A memorable season

Bailey Finn takes a shot during their first state game against Big Fork on Thursday. The girls won their first and then lost to Forsyth in the semifinals, a team they beat in divisionals. Unfortunately, the girls were unable to play their consolation game due to coronavirus cancellations. Story and more photos on Page 7. Photo courtesy of Mike Bashor

Click here to read Big Timber Pioneer

News

Social distancing, Montana-style

Pioneer Photo by Elias Baer Paddling down the Yellowstone River is a great way to practice social distancing while continuing to have fun. For the thick-skinned, adventurous type, rafting season has already begun. On April 15 rafts will be available for rent at The Fort. Boat owners are welcome to launch at anytime.

04/02/2020 - 12:00am

Social distancing, Montana-style

For any Montanan beginning to experience symptoms of cabin fever after Governor Steve Bullock’s shelter-in-place order took effect on Saturday, spending time in the outdoors might be your cure.

Five running for two H.S. board seats

PMC prepares for virus invasion; restricts visitors

Local machine shop 3D printing masks for donation to hospitals

Coronavirus update: Park County now has three cases

Sports

04/02/2020 - 12:00am

BTGS Lions earn honor roll recognition

Big Timber Grade School has announced its third quarterstudent honor roll. The top scholars are:

Herders named to All-Conference, All-State teams

A SEASON SO CLOSE

State suspends all high school spring activities until further notice in virus panic

Second place in divisionals and looking for more at state

ON TO STATE FOR THE HERDER GIRLS

Photo gallery

Article Image Alt Text

2018 Sweet Grass Fest

Article Image Alt Text

MEMORIAL DAY: Big Timber honors Memorial Day in town

Article Image Alt Text

LOCAL POOL: Kids make a splash on opening day

Article Image Alt Text

HIGH SCHOOL RODEO: Big Timber hosts high school rodeo

Special Sections

Article Image Alt Text

Home Improvement 2018

Article Image Alt Text

First Responders 2016

Article Image Alt Text

SGHS Graduation 2016

Article Image Alt Text

First Responders 2015

Upcoming Events

Sweet Grass County Staff Meeting

04/06/2020 - 9:30am
Big Timber City Council Meeting

04/06/2020 - 7:00pm
Sweet Grass County Chamber of Commerce

04/08/2020 - 12:00pm
Big Timber Grade School Board of Trustees

04/08/2020 - 6:00pm
Big Timber Volunteer Fire Department Meeting

04/08/2020 - 7:00pm

Facebook

LOCAL WEATHER

Yellowstone Newspapers