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
Wyoming School Districts Struggle To Get Substitute Teachers
Because of the pandemic, school districts across Wyoming are having problems finding enough substitute teachers to keep classes going when regular teachers are ill, on leave, or quarantined.
Wendy CorrDecember 01, 2020
Why A Cody Investment Banker Bought Sleeping Giant Ski Area
Cody banker Nick Piazza said he didn't want to see his favorite ski area close down, so he bought it.
Wendy CorrOctober 28, 2020
Cody Stampede Rodeo Nominated For PRCA Awards
The Professional Rodeo Cowboy Association this month announced the nominees for the nations top awards in rodeoing - and Marc Thompson, co-president of the Cody Stampede Board, said the Cody Stampede Rodeo and several cowboys who got their start in Cody have been nominated for national awards.
Wendy CorrOctober 26, 2020
COVID Spike Puts Strain On Park County Medical Facilities
In about two weeks, the number of active coronavirus cases in Park County has spiked from 52 to 154. And that surge has put a strain on the services that Cody and Powell medical facilities can offer.
Wendy CorrOctober 20, 2020
Northwest Wyoming Tourism Season A Mixed Bag
Tourism is one of the top industries in Park County - and this summer was a mixed bag for the businesses that depend on visitors.
Wendy CorrOctober 15, 2020
Wyoming’s Irma Hotel Restaurant and Bar Closed by COVID
The restaurant and bar in Cody's iconic Irma Hotel have been closed down because of a cluster of positive coronavirus cases.
Wendy CorrOctober 06, 2020
Wyoming Volunteers Build Beds For Needy Kids
The Bighorn Basin Chapter of 'Sleep in Heavenly Peace' has organized build days about once a month to construct beds that will be distributed throughout the region.
Wendy CorrSeptember 29, 2020
Researchers Continue Long-Term Study Of Wyoming’s Golden Eagles in Big Horn Basin
Researchers in Park County are keeping an eye on golden eagles in the Big Horn Basin as an indicator of the health of the areas ecosystem.
Wendy CorrSeptember 23, 2020
Covid Task Force In Park County Dissolved As Virus Becomes “New Normal”
The worst case scenario never occurred - and six months after its creation, the incident command system was no longer necessary.
Wendy CorrSeptember 10, 2020
Cody’s Vertical Garden Enhances Downtown
Visitors to Cody this summer might be able to pick their own salad greens straight from the garden - downtown.
Wendy CorrAugust 31, 2020
Wyoming Game Officials Removing Fences To Save Wildlife From Getting Run-Over
The Wyoming Game & Fish Department is removing fences because, in many cases, the fences cause animals to run onto highways.
Wendy CorrAugust 28, 2020
Park County Coronavirus Testing Availability Dwindles
Although the virus is still active in Park County, the availability of tests for COVID-19 has dwindled.
Wendy CorrAugust 21, 2020
Wyoming Banks Examine Ways To Ease Coin Shortage
Wyoming banks are getting creative in finding ways to get more coins.
Wendy CorrJuly 31, 2020
Wyoming Hospitals Offer Quicker Coronavirus Testing
Since the coronavirus emerged as a real threat to Wyoming residents in March, the only testing option for many counties was a process that involved sending swabs to the state health office.
Wendy CorrJuly 17, 2020
Powell’s Northwest College Prepares For Return of Students
At Northwest College in Powell, staff are preparing offices, classrooms and dorm rooms for the return of students on Aug. 19, even though officials are not sure how many students will show up for the fall semester.
Wendy CorrJuly 14, 2020
Wyoming Grizzly Bear Donated to Natural History Museum
A grizzly bear which was put down earlier this year has been donated to Cody's Buffalo Bill Center of the West.
Wendy CorrJuly 10, 2020
Despite Coronavirus Surge, More Yellowstone Lodges To Open
So far this year, Yellowstone has seen a steep decline in the number of people entering the gates but opening more lodges should change that.
Wendy CorrJuly 09, 2020
Wyoming Cities Have Different Responses To Severe Tax Declines
Like Wyomings counties and the state itself, Wyomings cities are having to reduce their spending in the face of declining tax revenues.
Wendy CorrJuly 03, 2020
Coronavirus Doesn’t Dampen Cody Stampede Enthusiasm
Despite jumping from 11 coronavirus cases to 54 in just over a week, enthusiasm for the Cody Stampede is high.
Wendy CorrJuly 03, 2020
Wyoming Real Estate Becomes Hot Property During Pandemic
Wyomings wide open spaces have become a draw for people who are seeking to get out of the crowded urban areas that have become hot spots for COVID-19, according to several realtors.
Wendy CorrJune 29, 2020
Wyoming Insurance Companies Provide Breaks To Address Pandemic
When the coronavirus pandemic hit this spring, one of the first effects was a dramatic decrease of traffic on the roads - and fewer people driving meant a slowdown for the insurance industry.
Wendy CorrJune 23, 2020