Kansas City News Line: American Dreams & ICE Outrage Cont'd

Right now, just for close weekend readers, we take celebrate author, actress, fashionista & hottie Emrata as we take on more look at pop culture, community reporting and top headlines.

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Kansas City Fed Talks Gas Glut

Tenth District Energy Activity Fell Sharply

Fourth quarter energy survey results showed that Tenth District energy activity fell sharply, with further contraction expected in the next six months. Firms reported that oil prices needed to be on average $61 per barrel for drilling to be profitable, and $75 per barrel for a substantial increase in drilling to occur.


Precaution After Tragedy

New traffic signs installed at KCMO intersection where 9-year-old Hazen Workman-Duffy died

New traffic signs have been installed at a Kansas City, Mo., intersection where 9-year-old Hazen Workman-Duffy died in October 2025. The signs bring hope to her family and volunteer crossing guards.


New Rules Amid Housing Crisis

At City Hall, builders see hope as Kansas City reconsiders energy codes

Kansas City waived a green energy rule this week. Pressure is building to revisit others.


Attention Grab Ahead Of Playoffs

Kansas City Chiefs told to TRADE Patrick Mahomes in astonishing take

With the 2025 NFL regular season done and dusted, there's plenty of questions facing the future of each team that did not make the playoffs.


Fugazi For Fave

Too good to be true: Fake Travis Kelce trading cards used in new QR code scam

Scammers are now mailing sports trading cards posing as gifts, complete with a QR code that promises to verify authenticity.


Hottie Celeb Scorned

Emily Ratajkowski slammed for 'disrespectful' twerking and hijab post

Emily Ratajkowski celebrated New York City's new mayor Zohran Mamdani with a racy new post, which was slammed as 'disrespectful' by some fans.


Annexation Dream Denied?!?

Greenland's party leaders firmly reject Trump's push to acquire island: "We don't want to be Americans"

Greenland's leaders said the island's future must be decided by its people.


Crimes & Gunfire

Dem narrative challenged after DHS exposes identity of 'married couple' in CBP-related shooting

As new protests erupt over another shooting involving an immigration agent in Portland, DHS is setting the record straight on the two victims' suspected gang affiliation.


Outrage Over ID Checks

'Disturbing' JD Vance ICE 'door-to-door' comments compared to '1930's Germany'

Vice President JD Vance has advocated for ramping up ICE deportations with door-to-door operations, as tensions over immigration enforcement intensify following the fatal shooting of Renee Nicole Good by an ICE agent in Minneapolis


Iran From Collapse

Iran protests rage for another night and deaths mount as Trump renews warning of possible U.S. intervention

As Iran's exiled crown prince predicts his imminent return, the Islamic Republic shirks Trump's warnings and threatens protesters with maximum punishment.


Actor Confronts Allegations

'West Wing' star Timothy Busfield slapped with child sex abuse charges

An arrest warrant has reportedly been issued for "Field of Dreams" and "Thirtysomething" star Timothy Busfield in connection with allegations of sexual abuse involving a minor.


Group Hug Theology Exposed

Meet the men who say their threesomes were sanctioned by God

As spiritual influencers, 'tantra bros' purport to educate us about sacred sexuality practices that can bring deeper emotional connection and enlightenment. Which is great, says Emilie Lavinia, as long as they aren't used for manipulation and abuse


Local Captive Rises 

A tall tale begins: Kansas City Zoo welcomes newborn giraffe

The KC Zoo welcomed female Masai giraffe, Aspen, into the herd on Dec. 29, 2025.


Winter Chill Starts

Cold & windy Saturday in Kansas City

Sunny and windy today with highs in the 40s. Can't rule out a few flurries later this evening.

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