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
115-Year-Old Ribbon Found In Texas Storage Unit Sparks A Meeteetse Mystery
A ribbon from 1908 that references the "original Big Horn Pioneer and Historical Society" has been sent back to Meeteetse, Wyoming. Now locals are trying to unravel a historical mystery.
Andrew RossiSeptember 12, 2023
Wearing Flip-Flops & Shorts, Wyoming Photographer Captures Elusive Nishimura Comet
Although it’s difficult to see, and then only for a short window at sunrise, noted Wyoming photographer Dave Bell stood shivering in flip-flops and shorts to get a photo of the elusive Nishimura comet early Sunday morning.
Andrew RossiSeptember 11, 2023
Goshen County Citizens Alarmed At Fatalities On US Route 85: "I Never Feel Safe"
Many Goshen County residents are calling for U.S. 85 to be widened in light of continuing head-on collisions and numerous close-calls. One Torrington citizen who calls the stretch of highway "the gauntlet," says she never feels safe on the road.
Andrew RossiSeptember 10, 2023
Paleo Prospector Finds Dinosaur Tail In Wyoming, Complete Skeleton May Surface
An amateur paleo prospector this summer found several connected edmontosaurus tailbones in a sandstone block near Newcastle. That means the complete dinosaur skeleton could be discovered where the block became detached.
Andrew RossiSeptember 10, 2023
Why is Thermopolis, Wyoming, in a Looney Tunes Movie?
There's a short list of real places that have been immortalized in Looney Tunes cartoons: New York, Paris, Albuquerque and ... Thermopolis, Wyoming. A former Disney exec told Cowboy State Daily that Thermopolis made the cut because "the town’s name is humorous to outsiders."
Andrew RossiSeptember 10, 2023
There Are Bigger And Better Geysers Than Old Faithful In Yellowstone
Old Faithful may be the most famous geyser on the planet, but Yellowstone visitors who want a truly unique experience can see bigger and even more spectacular geysers if they’re willing to go an extra mile or two.
Andrew RossiSeptember 09, 2023
Prized Wyoming Bighorn Sheep Herd Decimated By Pneumonia
After a deadly strain of pneumonia killed off dozens of bighorn sheep in Wyoming’s prized Devils Canyon herd last fall, state wildlife officials say the pathogen has returned to kill more this summer.
Andrew RossiSeptember 07, 2023
It’s Prime Viewing Now For Nishimura Comet In Wyoming But You Have To Get Up Early
Astronomers have been buzzing about the recent discovery of the Nishimura comet, which is visible looking to the east before dawn in Wyoming. It can be seen going through the constellation of Leo's head.
Andrew RossiSeptember 06, 2023
Weather Limits Search For Missing California Hiker, 76, In Wyoming’s Wind River Range
Steve Keller, 76, of California was last seen with a hiking group at Steamboat Lake on Saturday in Wyoming’s Wind River Range. An ongoing search has been hampered by weather.
Andrew RossiSeptember 05, 2023
Thunderstorms Put On Spectacular Lightning Show In Southwest Wyoming
Noted Wyoming photographer Dave Bell captured an unprecedented lightning show from his home in Sublette County, Wyoming, on Sunday evening.
Andrew RossiSeptember 05, 2023
Wyoming Places: Greybull's Seriously Cool — And Rare — Military Planes
The Museum of Flight and Aerial Firefighting in Greybull, Wyoming, isn't just a collection of vintage military planes. It's a reminder of a bygone era of firefighting and the town's lofty aviation history.
Andrew RossiSeptember 02, 2023
Cody Schools 'Safe And Open' With Increased Police Friday After Middle School Shooting Threat
Parents in Park County School District 6 have been warned of a potential shooting threat at Cody Middle School, prompting increased police presence at all Cody schools Friday and that schools “will be safe and open.”
Andrew RossiSeptember 01, 2023
Joaquin The Pack Llama Found After Surviving 17 Days Lost In Yellowstone
After he was spooked by some Yellowstone bison during an overnight camping trip Aug. 14, a llama named Joaquin has been found safe and sound after being lost for 17 days in the national park.
Andrew RossiAugust 31, 2023
Man Who Died Hiking Wyoming’s Backcountry Remembered As A Free Spirit
A Minnesota man who was the focus of a backcountry search last week until his body was found in the Wind River Mountains was a free spirit who loved solo traveling, his family said.
Andrew RossiAugust 28, 2023
No Sign Of Nessie, But Wyoming’s Been Revealing Real Monsters For Decades
While hundreds of volunteers and the latest technology couldn’t find a trace of the Loch Ness Monster this weekend, Wyoming’s prehistoric seabeds have been revealing real monsters for decades.
Andrew RossiAugust 28, 2023
Who Needs Summer? It’s Already Turning To Fall Around Wyoming
A long winter, extended spring and unusually wet and cool summer make it feel like it’s too soon for fall to set in around Wyoming, but that’s happening, says Cowboy State Daily meteorologist Don Day.
Andrew RossiAugust 25, 2023
Pack Llama Named Joaquin Lost In Yellowstone Hasn’t Been Seen In A Week
Llamas can survive in the rugged terrain of Yellowstone National Park, but Joaquin the pack llama has been missing in the park since bolting Aug. 14 after being spooked by bison in rut.
Andrew RossiAugust 23, 2023
Search On For Wind River Mountains Hiker, 64, Missing For A Week
A search has been launched for a 64-year-old man hiking in the Wind River Mountains who was supposed to return home on Aug. 16.
Andrew RossiAugust 22, 2023
Cody Art Show Has National Appeal As Auction Expected To Fetch More Than $1.2 Million
The annual Buffalo Bill Art Show and Sale kicks off one of the most prestigious Western art events in the nation. This year its auction is expected to fetch more than $1.2 million.
Andrew RossiAugust 21, 2023
Hurricane Hilary Isn't Visiting Wyoming, But We'll Get A Lot Of Rain Out Of It
The worst of Hurricane Hilary is too far west to be of much concern to Wyoming, but meteorologist Don Day says remnants of the storm could give us a rainy week.
Andrew RossiAugust 21, 2023
Celebrity Chef Brings New Flavors To Wyoming’s Historic UXU Ranch
The new chef at Wyoming's Historic UXU Ranch hosts two Amazon Prime shows, was the former chef for the Philadelphia Phillies and the Texas Rangers and won the Lifetime Achievement Award from the New York Guild of Chefs.
Andrew RossiAugust 20, 2023