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
‘I Saw Something Moving’: Renegade Russian Tortoise Found In Thermopolis Cemetery
So far, nobody’s claimed a renegade Russian tortoise found wandering around in Thermopolis's Riverside Cemetery. “I’m hoping someone didn’t abandon it, because that’s not cool,” said the cemetery worker who found it when he “saw something moving."
Andrew RossiJune 15, 2026
Special Education Students in Cody Create Guide To Every Playground In Community
Special education students at Cody Middle School turned a school project into a unique community resource now available at the Cody Chamber of Commerce. The students spent two months using a variety of academic subjects to create a Cody playground guide.
Andrew RossiJune 15, 2026
Meeteetse Woman Adds Old West Grave Marker To Haunted Collection
Meeteetse resident and paranormal investigator Tami Currie legally obtained an 1880s grave marker with a criminal history to her collection of haunted objects. “People on the other side have stories they want told, and they're willing to talk to you,” she said.
Andrew RossiJune 14, 2026
What Happened To Racy ‘Bottoms Up’ Painting That Hung For Decades In Cody Hotel?
Whatever happened to the racy painting titled “Bottoms Up" that hung for decades in the Cody Holiday Inn hotel? "The number of rumors, stories, and lies about that painting is unbelievable,” said its owner, adding it’s “where nobody will know where it's at.”
Andrew RossiJune 13, 2026
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
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
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
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
'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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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