Big Timber Daily Digest Friday, May 15, 2026

Ty's Take

The school levy didn't pass, and Big Timber voters made clear they want a new direction on the board—which is their right, and it stings the way these things do when you've got kids in the system. What matters now is whether the new board can find some common ground on how we fund what the Herders need, because that argument doesn't go away just because an election did. Meanwhile, Hollywood's knocking on Montana's door again, and if some of that film work finds its way up here to Sweet Grass County, well, we've got the mountains and the light they're after. But we'd better remember what we're already good at before we start rearranging the furniture for outsiders.

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Big Timber Pioneer

Montana in general is becoming more of a welcoming place for filming movies.

Montana is establishing itself as an increasingly attractive destination for film and television production. The state's growing appeal to filmmakers reflects expanding industry infrastructure and competitive incentives across the region.

Sweet Grass voters unseat incumbent, reject levy in tight school race

Sweet Grass voters ousted a sitting school board member and defeated a funding levy in a closely contested election. The results signal community concerns about school spending and leadership priorities in the district.

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