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
Winter Winds Turn Fremont Lake Into A Symphony Of Pops, Cracks And Echoes
A perfectly clear ice sheet on Fremont Lake makes its own music, a veritable symphony of pops, cracks and echoes as Wyoming’s famous winter winds roared in to break it up.
Andrew RossiJanuary 11, 2024
Don Day Wyoming Weather Forecast: Thursday, January 11, 2024
Wyoming will be breezy with subzero wind chills all day Thursday, with blowing snow and dropping temperatures overnight. Expect more Winter Weather Warnings and Watches on Friday and over the weekend.
Andrew RossiJanuary 11, 2024
Don’t Believe The Sign: It’s Really Not -196 Degrees In Laramie
Although it's been a lot colder recently, the temperature did not reach 196 degrees below zero in Laramie on Tuesday. The owner of the Alpine Animal Hospital said he believes there may be a malfunction with his sign.
Andrew RossiJanuary 09, 2024
Winter To Slam Wyoming By End Of Week With Temps Of -20 Or Below
Cold and snowy weather is headed for Wyoming this week. And the worst of it will come late in the week and over the weekend with temperatures in some parts of the state dipping down to 25 degrees below zero.
Andrew RossiJanuary 08, 2024
Yellowstone's Seismic Activity In 2023: 1,600 Earthquakes, World's Largest Geyser Slowing Down
Looking back at Yellowstone's seismic activity in 2023, it was an average year for earthquakes with about 1,600 recorded. As for geysers, Steamboat, the world's largest active geyser, only erupted nine times. Giant Geyser surprised everyone by erupting for the first time in four years and could be entering an active period.
Andrew RossiJanuary 07, 2024
That Famous Quote About Wyoming Teddy Roosevelt Never Said
Teddy Roosevelt is famously quoted as saying the route between Cody and the East Entrance of Yellowstone National Park is "the most scenic 50 miles in America." But he never said it, and had never been there.
Andrew RossiJanuary 07, 2024
Research Resurrects Dinosaur Debate Over ‘Baby T. Rex’ That Roamed Wyoming
Dinosaur enthusiasts are sparring over the identity crisis of the "Baby T. rex." The debate is over whether mid-sized specimens of tyrannosaur from the Hell Creek Formation of the American West represent juveniles of Tyrannosaurus rex, or a separate dinosaur called Nanotyrannus lancensis.
Andrew RossiJanuary 07, 2024
Yellowstone Shakes Things Up With Two Earthquakes In First Week Of 2024
Yellowstone National Park has been active the first week of 2024 with a pair of earthquakes, the first 3.1-magnitude quake on New Year's Day and a second of similar intensity Wednesday evening.
Andrew RossiJanuary 06, 2024
Here Comes The Sun: Wyoming To Gain Nearly An Hour Of Sunlight In January
Although it may not feel like it in the moment, the days are getting longer. The progression is slow, with roughly one minute of extra daylight at either sunrise or sunset every day. By the end of the month, most communities will see between 40 - 50 minutes of more sun.
Andrew RossiJanuary 05, 2024
‘Da Vinci’ Robotic Surgeon Brings Cutting-Edge Treatment To Northwest Wyoming
Cody Regional Health has invested millions of dollars in a new robotic surgical system that offers less-invasive procedures and faster recovery. Though robotic, a real doctor still controls the system.
Andrew RossiJanuary 03, 2024
Spoiler Alert: When Playing 'Guess The Pimp' Of Wyoming Sex Traffickers, They All Are
Human trafficking is a global problem that, because of technology and smart devices means nowhere is safe, including rural Wyoming. That's why a recent game of "Guess the Pimp" at a Powell workshop was rigged — they're all pimps.
Andrew RossiJanuary 01, 2024
Yellowstone's Uncle Tom's Trail is Steep, Exhilarating — And Permanently Closed
The 328-step metal step staircase descending into the Grand Canyon of the Yellowstone offers spectacular views but is permanently closed. It was known as one of the most daring and exhilarating trails in the park but maintenance costs have forced its closure.
Andrew RossiDecember 31, 2023
Greybull Building World-Class Museum To Bring Dinosaur Fossils Back To Wyoming
Greybull has an international reputation for producing important dinosaur fossils, but too often they find homes elsewhere. So now there is an effort to build a world-class museum to bring Greybull’s dinosaur artifacts home.
Andrew RossiDecember 31, 2023
Wyoming Photographer Dave Bell Features Otherworldly Images In New Art Show
Noted Pinedale photographer Dave Bell will showcase many otherworldly images he took of Wyoming “astro-events” next month at a new art show. Bell's works include: light pillars, thunderstorms, astro-photography and more.
Andrew RossiDecember 31, 2023
Halley’s Comet Is Hurtling Toward The Earth Again: What If It Actually Hits Us?
Halley's Comet reached its farthest point from Earth earlier this month, which means it’s hurtling back toward Earth. So what if it smashes into Wyoming? We examine the potential impact...
Andrew RossiDecember 30, 2023
Worried About No Snow And 50-Degree Days In December? Don Day Says Chill Out
While below-average snowpack across Wyoming so far could be concerning to some, Cowboy State Daily meteorologist Don Day says it's too early to draw any conclusions. “We're in the second quarter of a four-quarter game,” he said.
Andrew RossiDecember 29, 2023
Huge Wyoming Bull Moose Gives Wildlife Photographer Once-In-A-Lifetime Pose
Wildlife photographer Anita Wooldridge said it took a lot of planning, effort and a little luck to get once-in-a-lifetime photos of a giant Wyoming bull moose near the Tetons.
Andrew RossiDecember 27, 2023
Wyoming Through The Lens: A Decade Of Dazzling Cowboy State Imagery
"Wyoming through the Lens" started 10 years ago as a small circle of like-minded friends on Facebook who shared their favorite photos of the Cowboy State. It has since grown to nearly 400,000 members who post dozens of Wyoming photos every day.
Andrew RossiDecember 27, 2023
Cowboy State Daily Radio News: Wednesday, December 27, 2023
Wednesday's headlines include: - A Rawlins boy celebrates life this Christmas - The next Joe Pickett novel will be on the shelves in February - The dog nobody wanted found a forever home
Andrew RossiDecember 27, 2023
Packed House At Christmas Eve Candlelight Service In Yellowstone National Park
The 110-year-old Mammoth Hot Springs Chapel in Yellowstone National Park was packed for its annual Christmas Eve candlelight service Sunday, this year drawing inspiration from the classic “A Charlie Brown Christmas.”
Andrew RossiDecember 27, 2023
Rare Christmas ‘Moon Halo’ Over Sheridan Was Beautiful ¬— But Probably Not Divine
A moon halo seen over Sheridan on Christmas night is the moon's version of a rainbow, according to meteorologist Don Day, but it probably wasn't the same thing as the biblical "Star of Bethlehem."
Andrew RossiDecember 26, 2023