Rufus, a 36-year-old male Bornean orangutan at the Kansas City Zoo, died from a chronic heart condition. He had lived at the zoo since 2003 and was under long-term veterinary care.

Rufus, a Bornean orangutan and beloved 20-year Kansas City Zoo resident, passed away due to a chronic heart condition at the age of 36.

KANSAS CITY, Mo. (KCTV) - The Kansas City Zoo is mourning the loss of 36-year-old orangutan Rufus. He had lived at the Zoo for over two decades and peacefully passed on Saturday due to a chronic ...

GARDEN CITY, Kan. (KSNW) — A Kansas zoo says one of its rhinos is responsible for the death of the other. Jabari, a male black rhino at Lee Richardson Zoo in Garden City, died July 11 at the zoo ...

Rooftop Cinema Club, a national and international open-air cinema company, is setting up shop in Kansas City as the film and TV industry is buzzing with excitement.

A woman who was clinging to a tree in the rushing waters of Kansas City’s Indian Creek was rescued Monday afternoon by KC first responders.

Kansas City’s taco scene has it all: out-of-this-world al pastor, tender tripa and even veggie delights, all wrapped in corn tortillas or flour. Here’s where to find the tastiest street tacos ...

KANSAS CITY, Mo. — The Kansas City Zoo & Aquarium is mourning the death of their 36-year-old orangutan, Rufus. The zoo announced Rufus’ death on Sunday. He lived at the zoo for more than two ...

The Kansas City Zoo & Aquarium will host their “Christmas in July” Friday, July 25. The event takes place after hours from 5 to 9 p.m. and includes free train and carousel rides, games, bingo ...

Firefighters in Kansas City, Missouri, are crediting the actions of quick-thinking employees in preventing what could have been a “disastrous fire” Wednesday afternoon.

A date has been announced for the opening of KC Streetcar's expanded route, which will take passengers as far as UMKC.