Andrew Rossi
Andrew Rossi is a features reporter for Cowboy State Daily based in northwest Wyoming. He covers everything from horrible weather and giant pumpkins to dinosaurs, astronomy, and the eccentricities of Yellowstone National Park.
Previously, Rossi was the News Director for Big Horn Basin Media in Cody. He earned several awards from the Wyoming Association of Broadcasters, including multiple awards for Best News Reporter and Best News Talk Show.
A native of Cleveland, Ohio, Rossi previously worked at the Wyoming Dinosaur Center in Thermopolis. He has collaborated with Disney/Pixar, the BBC, The Washington Post, the Wyoming Office of Tourism, and several other national and international media outlets. He is also a cofounder of The Cody Theatre Company in Cody.
Latest from Andrew Rossi
Yellowstone Won’t Kill Angry Bison That Tossed, Seriously Hurt Man At Campground
Yellowstone National Park will spare the life of the bison that seriously hurt a 65-year-old grandpa from Washington. Park officials said “no management action” will be taken against the bison which means it won’t be relocated or euthanized.
Andrew RossiJuly 15, 2026
Yellowstone Photographer Ran After Bison To Get It Away From Flipped Grandpa
The photographer who shot video of the Yellowstone bison attacking the 65-year-old grandpa ran after the animal when he saw it standing over the man. "I just started running at the bison, yelling, jumping in the air, trying to be intimidating,” he said.
Andrew RossiJuly 14, 2026
Northern Wyoming Bakes Under Highest Recorded Temps Ever, Awaits Relief
For many northern Wyoming communities, Sunday was the hottest day in recorded history. Worland, Riverton, Sheridan and Buffalo set marks of between 105 and 110 degrees. Even Yellowstone hit a record.
Andrew RossiJuly 13, 2026
Washington Grandfather Recovering In Hospital After Yellowstone Bison Attack
The man who made international headlines after being attacked by a bison in Yellowstone on Friday is in a hospital recovering with several broken bones. Carl Ison-McDaniel of Kendall, Washington, thanked well-wishers and said he was doing "OK."
Andrew RossiJuly 13, 2026
Legendary Hollywood Producer Goes To Wyoming Bar And Talks Redford, Gable, De Niro
Hawk Koch, a Hollywood producer and former president of the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences, stopped by the Shell Bar last week to talk about his work on movies such as "Chinatown," "Marathon Man," and "Wayne's World" and his encounters with legendary actors.
Andrew RossiJuly 12, 2026
Tourist Seriously Injured After Yellowstone Bison Launches Man 8 Feet In The Air
A tourist was seriously injured Friday evening after being thrown 8 feet into the air by a bull bison in Yellowstone National Park. Professional photographer Mike Macleod filmed the incident and said the bison was "angry, agitated and charging anything and everything."
Andrew RossiJuly 11, 2026
Newcastle Family 'Shell-Shocked' By Vandalism Of Rare Dinosaur Footprints
A trespasser trying illegally to make a copy of rare dinosaur footprints on the "Paleo Park" Zerbst Ranch near Newcastle ended up vandalizing the site. “I was shell-shocked. “We have spent years protecting them,” said the owner.
Andrew RossiJuly 11, 2026
Rock Springs Girl Saved By First Responders Collecting "Hero Patches" To Honor Them
4-year-old Charlee Lacey knows she and her mother owe their lives to first responders, so the Rock Springs girl is on a mission to honor them by collecting "hero patches” from around the world. "She sees them as superheroes,” her mother said.
Andrew RossiJuly 10, 2026
Hot, Hot, Hot: Triple Digits Forecast In Wyoming For At Least Three Days
The National Weather Service is predicting a record-breaking weekend for many locations in Wyoming with "dangerously hot conditions" in the forecast. Temperatures will be hottest in the Big Horn Basin with Worland and Greybull expected to top 110 degrees.
Andrew RossiJuly 09, 2026
Hooray! Casper Man Rescues Baby Pronghorn Stuck In Remote Cattle Guard
A Casper man says he felt fortunate to rescue a baby pronghorn who got stuck in a cattle guard on Tuesday. He said by posting the video, he hopes he can reduce the stigma around hunting and hunters. "The majority of us really care about wildlife," he said.
Andrew RossiJuly 07, 2026
Vandals Blow Up 13 Porta Potties In Montana, Company Blames Wyoming Fireworks
At least 13 portable toilets were blown up in Billings over the July 4 holiday and the company is blaming Wyoming fireworks for the destruction. They say the fireworks were likely purchased in Wyoming because Montana's fireworks aren't powerful enough.
Andrew RossiJuly 07, 2026
Fires Break Out In At Least Two Wyoming Towns During July 4 Firework Shows
At least two Wyoming cities got bonus shows for July 4 when fireworks started wildfires near launch sites. In both Cody and Thermopolis fires began during the shows but citizens weren't concerned. "It happens every year," Cody resident Laura Redmond said.
Andrew RossiJuly 06, 2026
America At 250: Thousands Pack Downtown Cody For Stampede Parade
Thousands of people packed along the route of the Cody Stampede Parade on Friday to kick off America’s 250th birthday. There were six George Washingtons, five grand marshals and a restored 40-foot Winchester that made its parade debut 50 years ago.
Andrew RossiJuly 03, 2026
Wolf Harassed Off Bison Carcass In Latest Yellowstone Illegal Drone Intrusion
A wolf was trying to feed on a bison carcass in Yellowstone this week when it was harassed by a drone. “It was hovering right over the wolf and kept going in,” said a wildlife photographer who got video of the encounter.
Andrew RossiJuly 03, 2026
Happy 250th, America: Where To Watch Fireworks Across Wyoming
Dozens of Wyoming communities will celebrate America’s 250th anniversary with bombastic fireworks displays, while others have been canceled because of extreme fire danger. Here's where Wyomingites can — and can't — see fireworks this Independence Day.
Andrew RossiJuly 03, 2026
Bison Drinks Bourbon In Buffalo Bill’s Bar In Cody, Wyoming
Clyde "The Buffalo" arrived in Cody for the Cody Stampede Rodeo and Parades, and his first stop Thursday was for a drink at Buffalo Bill's Bar in the legendary Wild West showman's historic Irma Hotel. "He likes bourbon and margaritas," said Clyde's owner.
Andrew RossiJuly 02, 2026
Lightning Kills Makeup Mogul Jeffree Star's Favorite Yak On Casper Ranch
Social media personality and "makeup mogul" Jeffree Star of Casper announced Thursday that he's mourning the death of “Buster,” a 7-year-old male yak that he says "wasn't just a yak." Buster died after being struck by lightning on the Star Yak Ranch.
Andrew RossiJuly 02, 2026
‘Spectacular' Solar Halo Spotted Over Devils Tower
A lucky photographer got a once-in-a-lifetime shot of a solar halo over Devils Tower on Wednesday. “It’s a spectacular picture,” said meteorologist Don Day. “Those are the perfect clouds at the right altitude at the right sun angle."
Andrew RossiJuly 02, 2026
Man Caught Carrying Child On Dangerous Yellowstone Grand Prismatic Thermal Pools
Yellowstone visitors near the popular Grand Prismatic Spring were outraged Sunday watching a man carry a child on dangerous thermals pools. "What the hell is wrong with people?” said a visitor who got a photo of the incident.
Andrew RossiJune 30, 2026
Man Survives After Crashing Truck Through Guardrail And Plunging Into Snake River
A Lincoln County man lost control of his truck, crashed through a guardrail, rolled several times and plunged 20 feet into the Snake River — yet walked away with minor injuries. Wyoming Highway Patrol ticketed the man for failure to maintain his lane.
Andrew RossiJune 30, 2026
Ho, Ho, Ho! Rare June Snow Closes Beartooth Highway, Parts Of Yellowstone
Winter is back in Wyoming as a late June snowstorm closed the Beartooth Highway and Yellowstone's Dunraven Pass. At 9,400 feet, the Top of the World store recorded three inches of snow. “We got our boots out and just kept working," said Libby Lane.
Andrew RossiJune 29, 2026