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
Massive Storm Dumps 3 Feet Of Snow In Northwest Wyo; Dozens Of Travelers Rescued
Dozens of travelers have been rescued on Monday after a massive spring storm dumped more than three feet of snow in northwest Wyoming
Wendy CorrMay 30, 2022
Sweetwater County Sheriff’s Office To Undergo National Training To Prevent ‘George Floyd’ Situations
Sweetwater County Sheriff John Grossnickle announced his office is the first law enforcement agency in Wyoming accepted in a national program to prevent 'George Floyd' situations.
Wendy CorrMay 27, 2022
So Far Record-High Gas Prices Not Affecting Wyoming Tourism
Even though gas prices in Teton County hit $5.18 this week, the record-high prices haven't affected tourism in Jackson or anywhere else in the state.
Wendy CorrMay 26, 2022
Finally! Yellowstone’s Highest-Altitude Road Open For First Time In Two Years.
At nearly 9,000 feet, Yellowstone's highest-altitude road will open on Friday for the first time in over two years. The $28 million road improvement project fixes a section of road that hasn't been worked on since the 1930s.
Wendy CorrMay 26, 2022
With Surging Visitation, Yellowstone Superintendent Worries About Working Toilets Not Old Faithful
Yellowstone Superintendent Cam Sholly said with increased visitation he's not worried about natural resources being harmed but he is concerned with a million more people flushing the toilet five times a day which has a big impact on wastewater treatment facilities.
Wendy CorrMay 24, 2022
Tire-Sized Fossil Discovered Last Week Was Big But 1/3rd The Size Of Giant Big Horn County Fossil
Wyoming was abuzz last week over the news that a tire-sized ammonite fossil was found in Natrona County. But 60 years ago, a fossil 3 times as large was discovered in Big Horn County. At that time, it was the largest ammonite fossil ever found.
Wendy CorrMay 23, 2022
First Lady’s Hunger Initiative Helping Wyoming Children With Food Insecurity
According to Wyoming First Lady Jennie Gordon, one in five children in the state struggles with food insecurity the uncertainty of where and when they might get their next meal. Thats 23,500 children right here in Wyoming.
Wendy CorrMay 23, 2022
Sen. Ogden Driskill Recalls Filming of “Close Encounters” On His Family’s Ranch At Devils Tower
When Steven Spielberg chose Devils Tower to be the location to film "Close Encounters of the Third Kind," the National Park Service said no. So, they went next door to Ogden Driskill's ranch and shot it there. He was just 16 and remembers it well...
Wendy CorrMay 19, 2022
Buffalo Bill’s Grave, Part 2: National Guard Called Out To Protect Buffalo Bill’s Body
According to reports, the Colorado National Guard was called out twice -- in 1917 and again in 1948 -- to protect Buffalo Bill's body from being stolen.
Wendy CorrMay 18, 2022
Gigantic Tire-Sized Fossil Found In Natrona County
University of Wyoming professor Dr. Laura Vietti said the intact, 19-inch "tire-sized" ammonite fossil found by amateur rockhounds in Natrona County last weekend is "unusually rare."
Wendy CorrMay 17, 2022
The Question Persists: Where Is Buffalo Bill Really Buried?
Buffalo Bill Cody, once the most famous man in the world, was buried on Lookout Mountain in Colorado despite specific instructions to be buried near Cody, Wyoming. Although some believe Bill's body was stolen from his Colorado grave and moved to Cody after all.
Wendy CorrMay 17, 2022
Filming In Wyoming: Casting Calls Are Few And Far Between
Close Encounters of the Third Kind is unique in that it was set in Wyoming and actually filmed in Wyoming. But others shows like Longmire, Joe Pickett, and Outer Range, though set in Wyoming are filmed out-of-state.
Wendy CorrMay 15, 2022
Wyoming To Honor Fallen Law Enforcement Officers on May 20
The Wyoming Law Enforcement Academy will honor fallen law enforcement officials on Friday, May 20.
Wendy CorrMay 12, 2022
Al Simpson To Give Eulogy For His “Oldest Friend” Norm Mineta In June
Former Sen. Al Simpson will give the eulogy for his oldest friend Norm Mineta, who served as a congressman and led both the Dept of Commerce and Dept of Transportation. Simpson and Mineta met as Boy Scouts in Wyoming in the 1940s. Simpson in Cody and Mineta on at a Japanese internment camp on Heart Mountain
Wendy CorrMay 11, 2022
Wyoming Tourism Season Is Here, But There’s A Serious Shortage of Workers
The tourism season is back in Wyoming but workers are not. There is a serious labor shortage in the state which could have big impacts on communities that rely on tourism.
Wendy CorrMay 11, 2022
Governor Salutes Cody Firearms Manufacturer As They Expand To A 43,000 Square Foot Facility
Gov Gordon on Monday saluted a firearms manufacturing company which started off in rural Big Horn County in 2016 but now employs 75 people and opened up a facility that is more than 43,000 square feet.
Wendy CorrMay 10, 2022
Wyoming Celebrates 150th Anniversary Of Yellowstone National Park
On Friday morning, dignitaries gathered at the Old Faithful Inn to take part in Yellowstone National Park's 150th celebration.
Wendy CorrMay 06, 2022
Yellowstone National Park Turns 150 Years Old On Friday; Huge Party Planned
Fridays public celebration of the birthday of the worlds first national park will be held at Old Faithful Inn, kicking off the 150th summer season of Americas first national park.
Wendy CorrMay 05, 2022
Pay Boost Could Put Powell Teachers Near Top For Salaries in Wyoming
Trustees for Park County School District No. 1 in Powell are considering raising teacher pay significantly, moving the districts salaries from among the lowest in the state to among the highest.
Wendy CorrMay 04, 2022
Wyoming Tourism: Foreign Workers Are Back, But Hurdles Still Exist
After two difficult years for the hospitality industry, the summer of 2022 is expected to be somewhat normal for Wyomings tourism industry as foreign workers are being allowed back in the U.S.
Wendy CorrMay 03, 2022
Jackson Hole Airport Recycling 90% Of Its Runway In Massive Replacement Project
Officials at the Jackson Hole Airport say 90% of the runway, which is currently being replaced, will be re-used rather than hauled off and discarded. "It will be the most environmentally respectful runway in the US," said the airport manager.
Wendy CorrMay 02, 2022