Idaho is seeking to join Texas with a proposed bill that would allow local police to check people's immigration and make it a state crime for undocumented immigrants to enter the state. Why it matters: GOP-led states are expected to see legislation allowing them to enforce federal immigration law amid a friendly incoming Trump administration despite concerns over constitutionality.

The bill would give police in Idaho authority to charge people with misdemeanors and felonies for living in the U.S. without authorization.

On New Year’s Day, three people went into the Buc-ee’s office and stole the “Buc-ee the Beaver” mascot costume, police said. The three took the head, gloves, shirt and feet of the costume, which totaled over $1,900, according to police. Surveillance footage showed three males going into the office, authorities said.

Eck had revived an Idaho program mired in mediocrity with no winning season since 2016 with three consecutive playoff appearances. But his departure was sudden and he took most of his coaching staff with him to the Lobos. More than two dozen Idaho players also flooded the transfer portal following his announcement.

The states of Idaho, Kansas and Missouri made the request in U.S. District Court in Amarillo, Texas. The only judge based there is Matthew Kacsmaryk, a nominee of former President Donald Trump who ...

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The Idaho bill is modeled after a Texas law, passed last year, that gives local law enforcement authority to enforce illegal entry into the U.S. The law, which a number of other states have sought ...

Saturday at the National Western Stock Show was filled with rodeo action with three performances of professionals competing.                The standout of all three rodeos was Pilot Point, Texas, resident Sharin Hall

Texas State has added to their quarterback room with the addition of two transfers: Oregon State’s Gevani McCoy and Auburn’s Holden Geriner. Geriner, a former

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