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
‘Black Cat Bias’: Even At Halloween, Wyoming Shelters Can’t Find Homes For Them
“Black cat bias” is a real thing that keeps them from being adopted from Wyoming animal shelters — even during the Halloween season. Despite their reputation, shelter workers say black cats aren’t witches in disguise or bring bad luck.
Andrew RossiOctober 28, 2025
Most Yellowstone Roads Closed After More Than 30 Crashes Sunday
Most the roads in Yellowstone National Park were closed Monday as a skeleton crew of staff responded to "more than 30" incidents Sunday involving stalled or crashed vehicles in the park due to snowy conditions.
Andrew RossiOctober 27, 2025
Museum Of The Mountain Man Building Wyoming's Newest Frontier Fort
Wyoming is famous for its historic frontier forts, and will soon have another one more than 150 years since the last was built. Mountain men broke ground on Fort Sublette last weekend in Pinedale, and it's expected to be open by next summer.
Andrew RossiOctober 26, 2025
Way Off The Beaten Path Are State's Most Unspectacular ‘Entering Wyoming’ Signs
The “Welcome to Wyoming” signs at state borders on major highways are large, colorful and magnets for selfies. But way off the beaten path, the most unspectacular “Entering Wyoming” signs announce that you’re in the Cowboy State.
Andrew RossiOctober 26, 2025
How Wyoming's 'Marlboro Men’ Helped Get The World Hooked On Cigarettes
When Philip Morris & Co. wanted to revitalize “sissy" Marlboro cigarettes, it came to Wyoming to find cowboys that epitomized a tough new image. Its “Marlboro Men” ad campaign became one of the most successful ever — and helped get the world hooked on cigarettes.
Andrew RossiOctober 25, 2025
Driver Of Semi Arrested For DUI After Crashing Truck Full Of Potatoes Into River
A truck driver was arrested for DUI after his semi full of potatoes veered off I-80 and crashed into the Medicine Bow River on Tuesday morning. Driving semis is dangerous enough on I-80 when people aren’t impaired, the Carbon County sheriff says.
Andrew RossiOctober 23, 2025
