Features Reporter

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.

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David and Jennifer Sinclar were leaving a gas station in Canada when the tow base plate on their RV broke. A video of them dragging their Chevy Colorado's bumper down the road has gone viral.

Oh No! Full-Time RV Couple Lose Truck When Front Bumper Tears Off While Towed

Longtime Yellowstone RV travelers David and Jennifer Sinclair were leaving a gas station in Canada when the front bumper of their truck tore off while being towed. A video of them dragging the bumper down the road has been viewed millions of times.

Andrew RossiJune 13, 2026

NOAA Officially Declares El Niño Is Here, Don Day Still Ain't Buying It Yet

NOAA and the National Weather Service have officially declared an El Niño has formed, which could mean more of what Wyoming doesn’t need — warmer, drier conditions. Wyoming meteorologist Don Day says he still ain’t buying it yet calling predictions "clickbait."

Andrew RossiJune 12, 2026

More than 69 miles of the Beartooth Highway are still closed because of a late spring snowstorm in southern Montana. Montana road officials warned motorists not to use “map apps” as people have become stranded like a German couple who got lost in Wyoming.

Beartooth Highway Still Closed Because Of Snow: 'Do Not Use Map Apps'

More than 69 miles of the Beartooth Highway are still closed because of a late spring snowstorm in southern Montana. Road officials warned motorists not to use “map apps” as people have become stranded like a German couple who got lost in Wyoming.

Andrew RossiJune 10, 2026

Tiny Tim is a full-grown bull bison who lives in a field in Yellowstone and has survived two winters despite having one unusable leg. “It takes him a while to get anywhere, but he always gets there,” said a wildlife photographer who’s followed Tiny Tim.

Meet Tiny Tim, The Yellowstone Bison That's Survived Two Winters On Three Legs

Tiny Tim is a full-grown bull bison who has survived two winters in Yellowstone despite having one unusable leg. “It takes him a while to get anywhere, but he always gets there,” said one wildlife photographer who’s following Tiny Tim.

Andrew RossiJune 10, 2026

Bison walk along a road following a snowfall near Old Faithful geyser at Yellowstone National Park

Merry Christmas! Yellowstone To Get June Snowstorm As Cold Front Dips Into Wyoming

After a string of 90+ degree days, snow is heading for Yellowstone National Park on Wednesday. Meteorologist Don Day says all of Wyoming should expect cooler than usual weather in the next two weeks. “This is just continued weirdness,” Day said.

Andrew RossiJune 09, 2026

Man charging into herd of Yellowstone bison

'Unbelievably Stupid' Tourist Charges Yellowstone Bison Herd

Oklahoma resident Les Vandever said he is still stunned after seeing a man charging into a herd of bison in Yellowstone. "It was a moment of unbelievable stupidity," he said. “We were sitting in our car, just dumbfounded."

Andrew RossiJune 08, 2026

German Tourists Get Stuck In Bighorns After Following Google Maps

Big Horn County Search and Rescue had to rescue two German tourists after Google Maps got their rented Jeep stuck on a backcountry road. “If you're going to be in the Bighorns, don't trust Google,” is the takeaway, said a Wyoming tow truck driver.

Andrew RossiJune 08, 2026

A family in Laramie County was trying to fix their well when a cannonball was unearthed on their land. “I didn't know what it was, but it looked like it could have been an ordinance,” said a family member.

Laramie County Family Finds Half-Buried Cannonball In Their Yard, Mom Gives It Away

A family in Laramie County was trying to fix their well when they discovered a half-buried cannonball in their yard. After being told it was non-explosive by a bomb squad, the mother decided to give it away, much to the dismay of her son.

Andrew RossiJune 07, 2026

The last working pay phone at the Norris Campground in Yellowstone seems to be dead. It "still had a dial tone” when a photographer checked last year, but she "checked this year — no dial tone.”

Oh No. The Last Working Pay Phone In Yellowstone National Park Is Dead.

A woman who has made it her mission to document the last remaining pay phones in Yellowstone has bad news. The last working pay phone in the park appears to be dead. It was still working last summer but when she checked it days ago, no dial tone.

Andrew RossiJune 06, 2026

BLM is investigating recent acts of vandalism at six Native American rock art sites in the Bighorn Basin

Six Bighorn Basin Rock Art Sites Burned, Shot In ‘Irreparable’ Vandalism

The BLM is investigating multiple incidents of “irreparable” vandalism at rock art sites in the Bighorn Basin. They were burned, shot and had names scratched into them. "People get away with this all the time,” said a Wyoming archaeologist.

Andrew RossiJune 06, 2026

The city of Laramie closed sections of Laramie River Greenbelt Park on Friday morning because of a bear sighting in the area. “He’s looking for food and water, and I’m sure that’s an enticing spot for a bear,” said a bear expert.

Laramie Closes Popular Greenbelt Park After Bear Sighting

The city of Laramie closed sections of Laramie River Greenbelt Park on Friday because of a bear sighting in the area. Barricades were installed on streets in the vicinity of the sighting, and residents were asked to avoid the area for their own safety.

Andrew RossiJune 05, 2026

Wyoming State Vet Says Wyoming Ranchers Need To Be Worried About Screwworm

Wyoming State Veterinarian Hallie Hasel said Wyoming ranchers and pet owners should treat the detection of the New World screwworm in Texas as "an immediate threat." She said Texas officials are doing a good job stopping the spread but it should be taken seriously.

Andrew RossiJune 05, 2026

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Powerful Geomagnetic Storm Could Bring Aurora Shows To Wyoming Thursday And Friday

Scientists are excited about the possibility of colorful aurora shows on Thursday and Friday nights and Wyoming is in the target zone. Conditions for this event are being compared to May, 2024, which provided some of the most colorful shows in decades.

Andrew RossiJune 04, 2026

A pair of strong snowstorms that hit southern Wyoming in early May, the month was Jekyll and Hyde for moisture with the state still in various degrees of drought.

Despite Huge Storms During Jekyll-And-Hyde May, Much Of Wyoming Still In Drought

Despite huge storms in southern Wyoming, May was Jekyll and Hyde, either exceeding or falling short of moisture expectations — with much of the state still in drought. “It looks like it hasn’t rained for years in Thermopolis,” said meteorologist Don Day.

Andrew RossiJune 03, 2026

"It's Alive!": Scientists Say Devils Tower Is Constantly Moving

New research published by the Geological Society of America has revealed that Devils Tower is constantly moving. An international team of geologists determined that it's perpetually and ever-so-slightly swaying, twisting, and turning in the wind.

Andrew RossiMay 30, 2026

Huge 60-Million-Year-Old Petrified Log Stolen From Powell Family's Storage Unit

Someone has stolen a massive, 60-million-year-old piece of petrified wood from a storage unit in Powell. “My dad was always afraid someone would steal it,” said the daughter of the WWII pilot who treasured the artifact, which had become a family heirloom.

Andrew RossiMay 30, 2026

This screenshot from a video shows famous Yellowstone grizzly Beryl and her two cubs being harassed by someone flying a drone.

Man Shoots Video Of Illegal Drone Harassing Grizzly And Cubs In Yellowstone

Yellowstone visitors were furious after seeing an illegal drone harassing a grizzly bear and her two cubs. “Everybody was madder than hell,” said the man who got video of the incident. “If anybody caught them, they'd probably have strung them up.”

Andrew RossiMay 28, 2026

The Maverik gas station in Montrose, Colorado, can’t sell any diesel after someone dumped an RV’s waste tank into the station’s underground fuel tank this week. One avid RVer called the mistake “almost unbelievable … the dump stations are very obvious."

RV Driver Empties Waste Tank Into Colorado Gas Station's Diesel Supply

A Colorado Maverik station can’t sell any diesel after someone dumped an RV’s waste tank into the station’s underground diesel supply tank this week. One avid RVer said the mistake is “almost unbelievable … the dump stations are very obvious."

Andrew RossiMay 27, 2026

Hikers Rescued From Death Canyon Shelf In Grand Teton National Park

Two hikers on a multi-day excursion were helicoptered to safety by Teton County Search and Rescue after becoming ill on Monday. “It sounded like they weren't prepared to hit as much snow as they did in the high country," one rescuer told Cowboy State Daily.

Andrew RossiMay 26, 2026

Meteorologist Don Day Skeptical About Forecast For Wetter-Than-Normal Summer

Wyoming meteorologist Don Day is skeptical about a popular weather forecasting website’s prediction of a wetter-than-normal summer. “Beware the green blob,” he says about the forecast map and a hopeful, giant green shape covering Wyoming.

Andrew RossiMay 26, 2026

Meteorologist Don Day Says Don’t Lose Your Mind Over Possible Super El Niño

Meteorologist Don Day says reports of a Super El Niño brewing in the Pacific Ocean are ludicrous. An El Niño is coming and that will likely be beneficial for Wyoming, but anything stronger is too far out to predict and, at this point, just clickbait.

Andrew RossiMay 25, 2026

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