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Big Timber Daily Digest Thursday, July 02, 2026

Ty McDuffey

02 Jul 2026 — 1 min read

Ty's Take

Couple of our kids made the Northwest College Honor Roll this semester, which means they're carrying Big Timber's name up to Powell and holding their own in the classroom—worth noting in a county where half the seniors head straight to work and the other half are figuring it out as they go. Meanwhile, down in Yellowstone, Biscuit Basin just blew again, and if you've been paying attention to what geothermal activity does to tourism dollars and park access, you know this isn't just a spectacular geyser story anymore. Two different kinds of news, but they're both the kind that remind you this is a place where young people are trying to build something, and nature—whether it's the Crazy peaks or the hot springs fifty miles south—doesn't much care about our plans.

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Local students named to Northwest College Honor Roll

Several students from the Big Timber area have earned spots on the honor roll at Northwest College, recognizing their academic achievement this term. The honorees represent strong educational performance among local youth attending the regional institution.

Yellowstone’s Biscuit Basin explodes for second time in three years

Yellowstone National Park's Biscuit Basin geyser has erupted again, marking the second major explosion in just three years. The volatile activity underscores the unpredictable nature of geothermal features in the popular park near Big Timber.

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