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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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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

A relatively cool day in Worland on Thursday compared to the upcoming weekend where temperatures are expected to top 110 degrees

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

Casper Realtor and sportsman Dylan Heide got some good karma by saving a baby pronghorn stuck in a cattle guard near Casper.

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

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. The company says fireworks were likely purchased in Wyoming because Montana's fireworks aren't powerful enough.

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

Wildfires started by fireworks in Thermopolis, left, and in Cody on the Fourth of July.

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

The Cody Gunslingers with a 40-foot-long replica of a 1968 Winchester 94 Buffalo Bill .30-30 rifle in the 2026 Cody Stampede Parade. The rifle was originally built for America's bicentennial celebration in 1976 and fully restored for its return to the parade. 

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

A wolf was trying to feed on a bison carcass in Yellowstone recently when it was harassed and scared off by a drone. “It was hovering right over the wolf and kept going in,” said a wildlife photographer, noting that it's said its the fourth incident of an illegal drone in the park in the past month.

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

Fireworks over the Wyoming State Capitol

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

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.

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

Social media personality, entrepreneur and "makeup mogul" Jeffree Star of Casper is mourning the death of “Buster,” a 7-year-old male yak that he says "wasn't just a yak." Buster died June 25 after being struck by lightning on the Star Yak Ranch.

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

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."

‘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

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.

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

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A Lincoln County man lost control of his truck off, crashed through a guardrail and plummeted into the Snake River on Monday, June 29, 2026. The Wyoming Highway Patrol said the driver survived the fall.

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

Snowing in Red Lodge, Montana, on Monday, June 29, 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

Wild West Dino Den board members Erik Kvale and Nolan Oneal attached the skull of Big Al to the rest of its skeleton. 

After 35 Years, 152-Million-Year-Old Dinosaur 'Big Al' Returns Home To Wyoming

“Big Al,” a world-famous 152-million-year-old dinosaur found near Shell in 1991, is back home in Shell, Wyoming. Big Al’s skeleton is 95% complete, making it one of the most complete dinosaur specimens ever found.

Andrew RossiJune 28, 2026

The redwood water tower in Lusk was built in 1886 to keep steam engines running between Wyoming and South Dakota. While the engines are gone, the tower endures 140 years after it was built and is one of six such relics still standing in the United States.

Lusk's Redwood Water Tower, One Of 6 Left In US, Still Standing After 140 Years

The redwood water tower in Lusk was built in 1886 to keep steam engines running between Wyoming and South Dakota. While the engines are gone, the tower endures 140 years after it was built and is one of six such relics still standing in the United States.

Andrew RossiJune 28, 2026

Brynn Wooten, "the Hell Pig Person," at an exhibit displaying a skull and an artist's reconstruction of Archaeotherium at the University of Nebraska State Museum in Lincoln.

Wyoming's Prehistoric Hell Pigs Looked Like Pigs But Were More Like Whales And Hippos

The first fossils of the prehistoric mammal known as the "North American Hell Pig" were found near Fort Laramie, Wyoming in 1850. Scientists say although they look similar to pigs, they are more closely related to whales and hippos.

Andrew RossiJune 27, 2026

The Fry family losing their 14-year-old corgi Lola in the Gillette area May 16 kicked off a desperate search. A month later, Lola turned up on a Facebook ad in Wisconsin. “After a month of hell, it’s very surreal to have her back,” Kimberly Fry says.

Hooray! Desperate Search For 14-Year-Old Gillette Dog Has Happy Ending In Wisconsin

When Gillette's Kimberly Fry got a phone call at 8:15 a.m. that someone had found their 14-year-old corgi in Wisconsin, she started crying. An hour later, her family was on the road and drove more than 1,000 miles straight to get their rescued dog.

Andrew RossiJune 27, 2026

Dawn Blaylock

Armed Woman Arrested Near Cody Golf Course After Multi-Hour Standoff

An armed female suspect surrendered to law enforcement after a multi-hour standoff on Cody's south side Wednesday afternoon. Dawn Blaylock, 41, was arrested and charged with criminal trespass, property destruction, and interference with a police officer.

Andrew RossiJune 24, 2026

There is concern that homeless honeybees that remain in Yellowstone after last week's semi crash could threaten the native bees. They are likely "carrying pathogens and parasites that Yellowstone’s bees haven’t been exposed to," one professor said.

Yellowstone's Homeless Honeybees Could Make Native Bumblebees Sick, Scientist Says

There is concern that homeless honeybees that remain in Yellowstone after last week's semi crash could threaten the native bees. They are likely "carrying pathogens and parasites that Yellowstone’s bees haven’t been exposed to," one professor said.

Andrew RossiJune 24, 2026

Adam Fink, the owner of Laird Sanitation LLC (“Got Poop?”) in Greybull, says trying to retrieve anything that's fallen into an outhouse, portable toilet, or vault toilet isn't worth the risk and effort.

Wyoming Outhouse Expert Says Retrieving Sunglasses From Vault Toilets Is Bad Idea

The owner of a Wyoming sanitation company said it's not worth it to jump in a vault toilet to retrieve sunglasses like a man in California did last week. “It's anywhere from 3 to 10 feet deep,” he said. “If you jump in, you may not be touching bottom."

Andrew RossiJune 24, 2026

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