Wendy Corr
Wendy Corr is a Writer for Cowboy State Daily, and is based in Cody. She covers unique people, places and events in Wyoming, highlighting the best of the Cowboy State and occasionally reaching beyond our borders to highlight happenings in nearby states as well.
Previously, Wendy was the news director at the Bighorn Radio Network in Cody, earning six "News Reporter of the Year" awards from the Wyoming Association of Broadcasters. She also contributes television news stories to stations in Billings, Montana, as well as in Casper and Cheyenne.
Additionally, Wendy is a professional singer and instrumentalist with the "Dan Miller Cowboy Music Revue" based in Cody, although the band often travels around the country, bringing "Wyoming to the world."
Latest from Wendy Corr
Frankenstein Of Wyoming Taxidermy Tests Nature With Out-Of-This-World Creations
A Cody taxidermist uses spare parts from abandoned projects to make unique and mythic creations like Elkosauruses, ScorpioBeasts, Turtledillos, and more.
Wendy CorrOctober 11, 2022
Cheyenne Man And His Dog Show-Off Wyoming’s Beauty With Their Daily Walks
Cheyenne veteran Dana Gage and his trusty pup Klaus take scenic walks every day, and their adventures are followed by thousands on Facebook.
Wendy CorrOctober 09, 2022
Wyoming’s ‘Highway To Heaven’ Not A Hoax
Fact or Fiction? Is there a stretch of road on I-80 in Wyoming that looks like it leads to the great beyond? Yes, it's a fact but only under the right conditions.
Wendy CorrOctober 06, 2022
Wyoming Ghost Stories: ‘Sophie’ Haunts Ivinson Home For Ladies in Laramie
At the Ivinson Home for Aged Ladies in Laramie, theres one resident you wont be able to have a conversation with. Her name is Sophie, and shes a ghost.
Wendy CorrOctober 05, 2022
Traveling Wyoming: Wyoming Has Always Had The ‘Perfect Conditions’ for Fossils
Fossils have been discovered in all corners of Wyoming for more than 100 years. Paleontologists explain why the Cowboy State is ground zero for fossils.
Wendy CorrOctober 05, 2022
Cowboy State Daily Has Grand Opening “Barn Raisin'” Of State Office In Cheyenne
Staff, supporters and friends of Cowboy State Daily celebrated the grand opening of Wyoming's largest news organization in the state on Saturday.
Wendy CorrOctober 04, 2022
Wyoming Musicians Remember ‘Coal Miner’s Daughter’ On Learning Of Loretta Lynn’s Death
Wyoming musicians are remembering country music legend Loretta Lynn as a trailblazer, inspiration and just such a down-to-earth gal.
Wendy CorrOctober 04, 2022
Wyoming: Struggling To Provide Mental Health Services In State That Has Highest Suicide Rate In Nation
Distance between communities, staff shortages and few beds for crisis patients all are barriers for patients and the professionals who treat them in Wyoming.
Wendy CorrOctober 03, 2022
Why Are There Giant 70-Foot Concrete Arrows All Across Southern Wyoming?
A network of 70-foot concrete arrows scattered across southern Wyoming were the only form of navigation for night air mail pilots in the 1920s. These now-abandoned formations have a story to tell.
Wendy CorrOctober 03, 2022
Rock Climber Stranded On ‘I’ll Tell You What’s Cool’ Cliff West of Cody OK After Rescue
A stranded rock climber was the focus of a dangerous nighttime high-angle rescue as Park County Search and Rescue's trained volunteers saved his life.
Wendy CorrSeptember 30, 2022
Glenrock Dinosaur Gets National Attention For Being One-Of-A-Kind And “Remarkably Intact”
Harold, a dinosaur skeleton discovered near Glenrock, his receiving national attention in the scientific community as a one-of-a-kind species from the Cretaceous period as well as being "remarkably intact."
Wendy CorrSeptember 30, 2022
Cryogenics & Cloning Are Helping To Save Wyoming’s Black-Footed Ferrets
Cryogenics and cloning are helping to increase the population of the endangered black-footed ferret. The first cloned black-footed ferret, named Elizabeth Ann, was born in December 2020.
Wendy CorrSeptember 29, 2022
Wyoming’s Fort Phil Kearny A Brutal Stop Along ‘Bloody’ Bozeman Trail
Fort Phil Kearny, in northern Wyoming, is offering lantern-guided "full moon tours" on October 7 and 8. The fort was only in existence for two years but it was a "bloody and gruesome" two years.
Wendy CorrSeptember 27, 2022
Ghosts of Fort Laramie Haunt Wyoming Historic Site
Fort Laramie, once a hub of trading and military activity in the Wyoming Territory, also is a hub of supernatural activity. Chief Ranger Casey Osback has experienced strange phenomena himself in the 35 years hes been there.
Wendy CorrSeptember 26, 2022
New Heart Mountain Institute An Homage To ‘Ideals Of Democracy’
Political divides couldnt impact friendship between Al Simpson and Norman Mineta, who are being honored with addition to historic Wyoming Japanese American internment camp site.
Wendy CorrSeptember 23, 2022
Royale Treatment: Wyoming’s Most Prestigious Art Show This Weekend in Cody
The biggest names in western art will be represented at Wyoming's most prestigious art event, the Buffalo Bill Art Show and Sale this weekend in Cody. Last year, despite the pandemic, it raised more than $1 million and with 104 artists represented this year, organizers are excited about this year's event.
Wendy CorrSeptember 21, 2022
The History of Cheyenne’s Botanic Gardens: A World Class Oasis In A High-Altitude Desert
Cheyenne's Botanic Gardens is a world-class destination on 9 acres and features a tropical plant collection, a baroque-style orangerie, a bonsai house and special sections featuring desert, Mediterranean and prehistoric landscapes, and an authentic 42-foot Navy submarine periscope.
Wendy CorrSeptember 20, 2022
Yes, It’s Possible To Make Wine In Wyoming And To Grow The Grapes Too
Patrick Zimmerer has been growing grapes on his farm outside of Torrington since 2001. His winery, Table Mountain Vineyards, has more than 10,000 vines.
Wendy CorrSeptember 15, 2022
Mountain View Football Team Honors Fallen American Soldiers On Helmets
The Mountain View High School football team proudly displays the names of fallen American soldiers on their football helmets, which head coach Brent Walk says brings a sense of pride to his athletes and the community.
Wendy CorrSeptember 15, 2022
Wyoming’s Connection To “Downton Abbey”
Highclere Castle, a property familiar to fans of the popular British television series Downton Abbey, has a strong connection to one of Wyomings oldest families.
Wendy CorrSeptember 14, 2022
Ukrainian Residents Find Refuge In Cody While Husbands Remain In Ukraine
Displaced by war, Ukrainians Halyna Matsiakh and Olena Kostiushico and their children have found refuge in Cody, Wyoming where they have been warmly welcomed. Their husbands remain in Ukraine.
Wendy CorrSeptember 13, 2022