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Investigators search a property after a shooting incident along Sullivan Crossroad near Columbia Falls Stage on Wednesday, Sept. 4. (Casey Kreider/Daily Inter Lake)

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Standoff suspect sentenced to federal prison for aiming gun with laser sight at a Two Bear Air helicopter
July 30, 2025 12:05 p.m.

Standoff suspect sentenced to federal prison for aiming gun with laser sight at a Two Bear Air helicopter

A man accused of aiming his rifle at a helicopter during a standoff with authorities near Columbia Falls last year earned eight months behind bars in federal court on Wednesday.

Suspect shot at Two Bear Air during standoff, sheriff says
September 4, 2024 noon

Suspect shot at Two Bear Air during standoff, sheriff says

A Flathead County K9 unit was used to apprehend a suspect involved in a standoff early Wednesday morning after he allegedly shot at multiple people and the Two Bear Air helicopter.