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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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Crews work to pull an overturned truck out of the water along a roadway in Yellowstone's Hayden Valley.

Truck Veers Off Road, Lands Upside Down In A Creek In Yellowstone's Hayden Valley

A Ford F-150 was recovered by a giant crane in Yellowstone National Park after it veered off the road and landed upside down in a creek in the Hayden Valley on Sunday. "The cab was at least partially submerged by the time we got over there," said a witness.

Andrew RossiAugust 17, 2026

Lindsay Woods reunites with fellow rider Jarissa Sabal on Day Nine of the 2026 Mongol Derby. Sabal, who Woods said was "her best friend," had been separated for the entire race until they rode across the finish line together.

Wyoming Woman's 620-Mile Mongol Derby Quest Ends Unconscious In A River

Lindsay Woods of Jackson was poised to win the grueling 620-mile Mongol Derby but heatstroke and food poisoning left her unconscious in a river, ending her bid on the remote Mongolian Steppe, "I really could have won it," she says.

Andrew RossiAugust 17, 2026

A slew of 55 million-year-old fossils from Earth’s earliest primates have been discovered in southwestern Wyoming, offering new insights into the evolution of humanity’s sap-sucking ancestors. The tiny primates were around the size of a mouse lemur.

"Something Strange Going On": 55 Million-Year-Old Primate Fossils Found In SW Wyoming

A slew of fossils from Earth's earliest primates have been discovered in southwestern Wyoming. Scientists say the tiny primate fossils, around the size of a mouse lemur, is evidence something strange was going on in Sweetwater County 55 million years ago.

Andrew RossiAugust 16, 2026

South Dakota Grandfather Identified As Man Killed In Multi-Vehicle Wreck Near Yellowstone

Terry Zaske, a grandfather from South Dakota, has been identified as the motorcyclist killed in a multi-vehicle wreck near Wapiti on Wednesday. The Wyoming Highway Patrol says the driver of a pickup truck caused the six-vehicle accident.

Andrew RossiAugust 14, 2026

Hundreds of people gathered at the Christ Episcopal Church in Cody on Friday to mourn and celebrate Ann Simpson, who died on July 31.

'Grace Personified': Hundreds Celebrate 'Idyllic Life' Of Ann Simpson In Cody

Ann Simpson was remembered by family members Friday as a "grace giver" who lived a "an idyllic life" in the Bighorn Basin. Hundreds gathered at the Christ Episcopal Church in Cody to celebrate Simpson, wife of the late Sen. Al Simpson for 72 years.

Andrew RossiAugust 14, 2026

Screenshot of a lightning strike that came within 50-feet of two South Dakota Highway Patrolman on Wednesday.

South Dakota Troopers Nearly Struck By Lightning While On Manhunt

Two South Dakota Highway Patrol troopers were nearly struck by lightning while on a manhunt Wednesday evening. Body cam video captured the lightning strike followed an immediate yell. "That's one way to light up a manhunt," the patrol said.

Andrew RossiAugust 13, 2026

A dimwitted tourist shared a video of himself illegally perched above the 109-foot-tall summit of the Upper Falls of the Grand Canyon in Yellowstone.

Dimwitted Tourist Illegally Climbs Yellowstone's Upper Falls, Brags About 'Risky View'

A dimwitted tourist posted a video of himself illegally climbing above the Upper Falls of the Grand Canyon in Yellowstone earlier this week. He bragged about the "risky view" and how it gave him adrenaline. The Instagram post could result in charges.

Andrew RossiAugust 13, 2026

A multi-vehicle accident between Cody and Yellowstone National Park involving multiple motorcycles on Wednesday morning resulted in one confirmed fatality and five serious injuries, the Wyoming Highway Patrol tells Cowboy State Daily.

UPDATE: Fatality Reported In Crash Involving Four Motorcycles, WYDOT Truck Near Cody

An accident involving multiple motorcycles and a WYDOT truck has resulted in at least one fatality and serious injuries on U.S. Highway 14-16-20 near Cody. "I counted at least three bodies that I could see lying on the ground, not moving," one witness said.

Andrew RossiAugust 12, 2026

Yellowstone Tourists Watch As Rangers Use Kitchen Knives To Dismember Bison

A crowd gathered in Yellowstone's Lamar Valley on Monday as three rangers used kitchen knives to dismember a bison carcass. "They opened up her belly and backside to expose more flesh and blood for the predators to smell," one tour guide said.

Andrew RossiAugust 11, 2026

A new culvert being installed under the Brooks Lake Road in Shoshone National Forest. A July 22 mudslide filled the old culvert with 10 feet of mud, which Wind River Ranger District Jeff von Kienast described as "the consistency of wet cement" with boulders as big as vehicles.

After 18 Days, Road To Brooks Lake Lodge Finally Reopened After Massive Mudslide

The road to Brooks Lake Lodge and campgrounds has reopened after an 18-day closure due to a massive slide that covered the road with 10 feet of mud, trees and boulders. The Wind River Ranger District shuttled guests to the lodge during the closure.

Andrew RossiAugust 11, 2026

Meteorologist Don Day Calls New Farmer's Almanac Winter Forecast 'Voodoo Magic'

The Farmer’s Almanac has released its winter forecast, and Cowboy State Daily meteorologist Don Day calls it "voodoo magic." However, he does believe a very strong El Niño is on the way but he's "not going to follow the herd into slaughter this time."

Andrew RossiAugust 10, 2026

Lindsay Woods of Jackson is one of the 43 riders participating in the Mongol Derby 2026, a 620-mile horse race in Inner Mongolia. As of Monday, she’s made her move and is poised to win it all.

Jackson Woman On Track To Win 620-Mile Mongol Derby

Jackson's Lindsay Woods was one of the top three riders Monday and is poised to win the Mongol Derby 2026, the longest and most arduous multi-horse race in the world. If she wins the 620-mile marathon, she'll become the second woman from Wyoming to do so.

Andrew RossiAugust 10, 2026

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Two years ago, a GMC Yukon left U.S. 14-16-20 and bounced off giant boulders in Oregon Basin. It's still there and likely in its final resting place because recovering it would be "a fruitless effort," Zac Beardall of Zac's Towing and Recovery says.

SUV That Went Off Wyoming Cliff 2 Years Ago Still There With No Plans To Recover

Two years ago, a GMC Yukon flew off a highway in Park County and bounced off giant boulders in Wyoming's Oregon Basin. It's still there and likely there to stay because recovering it would be a fruitless effort, said the owner of a local tow company.

Andrew RossiAugust 09, 2026

Sophie, the 85% complete Stegosaurus stenops, on display at London's Natural History Museum. The dinosaur was originally named "Sarah" after the daughter of the Shell landowners where the skeleton was discovered, but was renamed "Sophie" after the daughter of a donor who made it possible for the museum to acquire the skeleton.

Sophie, The World's Most Complete Stegosaurus, Was Found In Shell, Wyoming

A Stegosaurus discovered near Shell, Wyoming, is believed to be the most complete and well-preserved specimen ever found. When it was unveiled as the centerpiece exhibit at the Natural History Museum of London, paleontologists praised it as the best in the world.

Andrew RossiAugust 09, 2026

A Wyoming man found the mother of all giant puffball mushroom's the size of two basketballs near the Happy Jack Recreation Area. The puffball is edible, though mushroom expert Jake States says Wyoming has tastier fungi. "I find them pretty bland," he says.

Wyoming Man Finds Mother Of All Puffball Mushrooms At Happy Jack — And It's Edible

A Wyoming man found a giant puffball mushroom the size of two basketballs near the Happy Jack Recreation Area last week. Mushroom expert Jack States says the edible puffball is best when sautéd with garlic but cautions it could have a laxative effect.

Andrew RossiAugust 08, 2026

Patrons admire some of the 107 pieces of modern Western art that will be displayed and auctioned off during the opening of the 45th Buffalo Bill Art Show and Sale.

More Than 100 Western Works Of Art Worth $1.25M At Renowned Buffalo Bill Art Show

The renowned Buffalo Bill Art Show and Sale in Cody opened for its 45th year Thursday with more than 100 works of Western art valued at more than $1.25 million. “I would say we’re almost running out of room,” said an organizer about the event's growth.

Andrew RossiAugust 07, 2026

Montana Dairy That Sells In Wyoming Under Fire For Moldy Cartons, Spoiled Milk

The Montana Department of Livestock said it could take action against Meadow Gold Dairy Products of Billings after "black mold" in cartons and prematurely spoiled milk were reported. Meadow Gold also stocks shelves in northwest Wyoming.

Andrew RossiAugust 06, 2026

Penny Counts was showing her boyfriend around the Alcova area on Sunday when she saw someone bungee jumping near the Fremont Canyon Bridge. Anyone with experience can bungee jump from the 112-foot-tall bridge, and a growing number of people are eager for the thrilling experience.

Tragic History Doesn’t Keep Bungee Jumpers From Leaping Off Fremont Canyon Bridge

Bungee jumpers keep leaping off the Fremont Canyon Bridge or the cliffs below it despite a tragic history that goes back 50 years. “Somebody to actually want to jump off of it with that type of rigging is insane,” said a woman who got video of a jumper.

Andrew RossiAugust 05, 2026

Campbell County Newcomer Gets Video of Lightning That Started 2,700-Acre Fire

Scott Artis was just trying to get a video of a thunderstorm for his dad when he captured the lightning strike that started the Kohns Fire in Campbell County on July 27. “All of a sudden, the fire started roaring,” said Artis, whose wife called 911.

Andrew RossiAugust 04, 2026

Worland, Wyoming, hits 110 degrees on July 12. It was the hottest day in the state in July 2026.

July Was Wyoming's Hottest Month On Record — And 2026 Is On The Same Pace

For most of Wyoming, July was the hottest month in recorded history. Worland's scorching 110 degrees on July 12 was the hottest, while many towns saw as many 100-degree days in one month as they usually see in several years.

Andrew RossiAugust 03, 2026

100-Foot ‘Fire Devil’ Spirals Out Of Control In Eastern Idaho Wildfire

A wildfire watcher observing the Big Draw Fire in eastern Idaho on Sunday captured video of a spiraling tower of flame rising more than 100 feet into the air. "Fire devils" are created when flames reach high enough that they swirl.

Andrew RossiAugust 03, 2026

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