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
Despite Dire Stories, Yellowstone Is Open For Business
A Florida family told Cowboy State Daily they almost canceled their trip to Yellowstone because of the flooding. They didn't and ended up having a great time in the southern loop of the park.
Wendy CorrJune 27, 2022
Chris Navarro Proposes Taking Used Turbine Blades & Making Giant “Windhenge” Project
Renowned Wyoming sculptor Chris Navarro was bothered by used turbine blades filling up landfills. So he proposed taking some of them and creating a giant "Windhenge" sculpture where events could be held in Casper.
Wendy CorrJune 24, 2022
Northeast Entrance Gateway Residents Feel Overlooked In Repair Efforts
In the tiny towns of Cooke City and Silver Gate, Montana, residents are doing their best to stay positive despite the being the last in line for federal help to open the northern entrances of Yellowstone.
Wendy CorrJune 23, 2022
The New Yellowstone Experience: What To Expect If You Are Planning A Visit
Planning a visit to Yellowstone National Park? It shouldn't be a problem. But here's what you need to know before you head out.
Wendy CorrJune 22, 2022
Wyoming High Schools Move Toward Replacing Grass With Artificial Turf
The Cody High School football field is replacing its artificial turf this summer at a cost of $550,000. A little more than 1/3rd of public school football fields in Wyoming are artificial turf.
Wendy CorrJune 22, 2022
Yellowstone Prepares To Reopen But Businesses Still Hurting From Floods
One lodging company near the northeast entrance to Yellowstone told Cowboy State Daily they were on pace to have their best summer ever but with the flood, more than half of their reservations have been canceled.
Wendy CorrJune 21, 2022
Only Memories Remain For Park Service Workers Who Lived In Doomed Yellowstone Home
On the evening of Monday, June 13, Tim Glover's home fell into the Yellowstone and floated down the river, carrying with it years of memories and thousands of dollars of personal property.
Wendy CorrJune 20, 2022
Move Over Grizzlies, Golden Eagles Are Most Dangerous Predator In Bighorn Basin
Although grizzlies occasionally make it down to the Bighorn Basin, the real apex predator in the area is the golden eagle. A new documentary show these 7-foot wingspanned raptors in a new light.
Wendy CorrJune 20, 2022
Wyoming Reservoirs Fill Rapidly After Historic Yellowstone Flooding
Earlier this spring, Buffalo Bill Dam was only at 60% capacity and was not expected to fill up. After the storms, it will not only hit capacity, but water will have to be released.
Wendy CorrJune 20, 2022
Yellowstone To Open On Wednesday; Three Of Five Entrances
Yellowstone officials on Saturday announced that the south loop of Yellowstone will open to visitors on Wednesday, June 22 at 8.am. This includes the East, West, and South entrances.
Wendy CorrJune 18, 2022
Communities Near Yellowstone Worried About Economic Impact Of Closure
Business owners in northwest Wyoming are concerned about the economic impact of the Yellowstone floods during tourist season.
Wendy CorrJune 17, 2022
Wyoming To World: We’re Still Open For Business
Communities near Yellowstone are trying to get the message out that just because Yellowstone is closed doesn't mean the rest of Wyoming isn't open for business.
Wendy CorrJune 16, 2022
Cowboy Poets Remember Storyteller Baxter Black
With the passing of perhaps the best-known cowboy poet of a generation, Baxter Black, entertainers in his same field told Cowboy State Daily what they remember about him.
Wendy CorrJune 16, 2022
Shoshone Forest Campgrounds, Roads Closed By Flooding
Several campgrounds, roads, and trails in the Shoshone National Forest are closed are due to the same storms that caused devastation in Yellowstone National Park.
Wendy CorrJune 16, 2022
Yellowstone Flooding: No Death, Only Destruction
Remarkably, no one was seriously injured or killed in the flooding that destroyed roads and bridges, caused buildings to fall into rivers and displaced thousands of employees and visitors from Yellowstone National Park on Monday.
Wendy CorrJune 15, 2022
Stranded Florida Family Of 14 Stunned At Kindness Of Yellowstone-Area Residents
A stranded Florida family was overwhelmed by the kindness of Gardiner residents. They were told by the owner of a rental house to stay in the house for free and to keep safe. The rental car company then told them not to worry about the cars.
Wendy CorrJune 15, 2022
Communities Around Yellowstone Open Doors To Travelers Displaced By Flooding
Residents of communities all around Yellowstone National Park are opening their doors, hotel rooms, and campgrounds to visitors whose plans to stay at the park have been destroyed by flooding.
Wendy CorrJune 15, 2022
Yellowstone Won’t Open Until Water Is Safe
Yellowstone Superintendent Cam Sholly on Tuesday said because of the considerable damage to infrastructure such as power lines and water and wastewater pipes, lodging properties within Yellowstone National Park reopen anytime soon.
Wendy CorrJune 15, 2022
Clarks Fork Of Yellowstone River At Highest Flood Level Ever Recorded
Data from the U.S. Geological Survey, which tracks river flows and water levels, showed the Clarks Fork of the Yellowstone River was at the highest flood level ever recorded and that's using more than 100 years of historical data.
Wendy CorrJune 14, 2022
The Very First “Friday Night Lights” Happened In Midwest, Wyoming In 1925
The tiny town of Midwest, Wyoming has a little-known claim to fame it was the location of the very first high school football game played at night under electric lights.
Wendy CorrJune 13, 2022
Realtors Say Fans of “Yellowstone” TV Series Trying To Buy Ranches In Wyoming
Because of the success of the hit TV series "Yellowstone," Wyoming realtors have seen much interest from out-of-state residents trying to buy ranches in the Cowboy State.
Wendy CorrJune 09, 2022