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
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
Cody Stampede Organizers Prepare For Rodeo As Originally Planned
The Cody Stampede rodeo will have all of the regular events plus they've added a new one.
Wendy CorrJune 17, 2020
Firefighters Predict Containment Of Shoshone Fire In Two Weeks
Firefighters in the Shoshone National Forest are now predicting containment of a wildfire burning west of Cody within two weeks.
Wendy CorrJune 15, 2020
Wildfire Closes Highway Between Cody And Yellowstone
A wildfire burning west of Cody forced the closure of the highway between Cody and Yellowstone National Park over the weekend.
Wendy CorrJune 15, 2020
Sugar Beet Producers Feel Strain Of Bad Weather, Costs
Between a hard frost last fall that left sugar beets frozen in the ground and mounting costs for renovations in other factories in the Western Sugar cooperative, sugar beet growers in the Bighorn Basin are facing a grim financial future.
Wendy CorrFebruary 18, 2020
Lodging Tax: $21.5 Million Raised Statewide in 2019
A statewide lodging tax bill is being proposed again this year at the Wyoming legislature. Only five states have lodging tax rates lower than Wyoming.
Wendy CorrFebruary 11, 2020
Cody Students to Lobby Legislature on Vaping, Voyeurism, and College Tuition
A group of Cody high school students will be lobbying the Wyoming State Legislature.
Wendy CorrFebruary 08, 2020
Sleeping Giant Ski Area to Close After Season Ends
The Yellowstone Recreations Foundation announced that the ski area would close for good after this springs ski season
Wendy CorrFebruary 05, 2020
Northwest College Adds Video Gaming (eSports) as Competitive Sport
Northwest College is looking to increase its enrollment by offering a new sanctioned competitive program video gaming.
Wendy CorrJanuary 26, 2020
Wolf Pups Killed on Road Became Used to Humans, Officials Say
According to park officials, the wolf pups had become habituated to humans due to a number of hikers who violated the required 100-yard barrier between people and wolves.
Wendy CorrJanuary 24, 2020
Cody Airport Registers Record Year
Its been a banner year for the Cody Airport. For the first time in its history, Yellowstone Regional Airport was the host to over 41,000 departing passengers in 2019.
Wendy CorrJanuary 13, 2020
Historian publishes book about Nimitz visit to Cody
A Cody historian has turned his attention to a visit to the area by a famous World War II naval officer.
Wendy CorrJanuary 05, 2020
West’s influence on Cody grows
The influence of rapper Kanye West on the community of Cody continues to grow after his purchase of a ranch in Park County.
Wendy CorrJanuary 02, 2020
Yellowstone opens for winter visitors
Yellowstone National Park is open for over-snow travel for the season, allowing travel by those who may want to see the park in the solitude of winter instead of the busy summer season.
Wendy CorrDecember 24, 2019
DOT continues work to stop falling rock on highway near Cody
Wyomings Department of Transportation is continuing its work to stabilize falling rock that has created a hazard for several years on a highway between Cody and Yellowstone National Park.
Wendy CorrDecember 06, 2019