Wendy Corr
Wendy Corr is a Broadcast Media Director 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
Chris Navarro Wind Turbine Art Project Moves Forward In Casper
Wyoming artist Chris Navarro is awaiting the delivery of 12 used turbine blades. He will be using them to create a giant "Wind Cathedral" sculpture in downtown Casper.
Wendy CorrAugust 02, 2022
Small Fairs Celebrate The Heart Of Wyoming
From Dayton Days to the Big Horn County Fair in Basin; Longmire Days in Buffalo to the Goshen County Fair in Torrington all of these small town celebrations bring together local residents, boost profits for local businesses, and give the local population something to look forward to every year.
Wendy CorrAugust 01, 2022
Historic Yellowstone Flood Hasn’t Affected Geyser Activity Yet, But The Season Isn’t Over
Although the historic flood in June hasn't affected the geysers in Yellowstone National Park, it still could. Years with higher precipitation usually lead to more geyser eruptions. Plus, Steamboat -- the world's biggest geyser -- has awakened.
Wendy CorrJuly 29, 2022
Bob Murray’s Journey From Wind River Reservation To U.S. Attorney
U.S. Attorney Bob Murray grew up on the Wind River Reservation and went on to be the chief federal law enforcement officer for the state of Wyoming. He retired in June, 2022.
Wendy CorrJuly 28, 2022
Cody’s Art Scene Named As One Of 10-Best In Country
Codys vibrant arts community was singled out last week as one of the ten best small town art scenes in the country.
Wendy CorrJuly 27, 2022
Ranger Celebrates 50th Year In Yellowstone; Longest-Serving In Yellowstone History
Yellowstone National Park Ranger Harlan Kredit just celebrated his 50th year at Yellowstone National Park. Superintendent Cam Scholly told him he was the longest serving ranger in Yellowstone history.
Wendy CorrJuly 25, 2022
Wild West Balloon Fest Returns To Cody After 7 Years
After ending for good in 2015, the Wild West Balloon Fest is being "relaunched" in Cody this weekend.
Wendy CorrJuly 22, 2022
State Lodging Tax Bringing In More Money In 2022 To Better Market Wyoming Tourism
Revenues from the state lodging tax are up 8% over last year. That tax, paid mostly by out-of-state visitors, helps better market Wyoming for increased tourism, says the state tourism director.
Wendy CorrJuly 22, 2022
It’s About Time! Beartooth Highway To Finally Open On Friday
After a late spring storm delayed its opening in May and the Yellowstone flood damaged the roadway in June, the Beartooth Highway is set to finally open on Friday, July 22.
Wendy CorrJuly 21, 2022
In Wyoming, Volunteer Firefighters Are Critical
For the majority of the residents of Wyoming, its the volunteer firefighters who keep public land and private property safe from fire. Out of the 114 fire departments in the state of Wyoming, only seven are staffed with paid professionals.
Wendy CorrJuly 20, 2022
Gillette, Wyoming’s Bobby Harris Inducted Into 2022 ProRodeo Hall Of Fame
World champion team roper and world record holder Bobby Harris, from Gillette, Wyoming, was inducted into the ProRodeo Hall of Fame last week in Colorado Springs.
Wendy CorrJuly 19, 2022
Former Cheyenne Policeman Now Makes Studio Scale Models For Lucasfilm, Disney
After 20 years in the military and another eight with the Cheyenne Police, Steve Neisen now works full-time creating studio scale models for Lucasfilm and other major movie companies.
Wendy CorrJuly 15, 2022
International Hemingway Conference Comes To Sheridan And Yellowstone Area Next Week
The International Hemingway Conference is usually held in locations such as Paris, Venice, Chicago and Key West, but this year will be held in Sheridan, Wyoming and Cooke City, Montana.
Wendy CorrJuly 14, 2022
Northern Gates Open For Cyclists: “Riding A Bike On A Closed Road In Yellowstone Is Magical”
Great news for cyclists. The northern gates to Yellowstone are open for bikes and the roads are almost completely empty. One cyclist said it best: Riding a bicycle on a closed road in Yellowstone is magical.
Wendy CorrJuly 13, 2022
Yellowstone Area Tourism Remains ‘A Little Soft’ One Month After Flooding
Since the flooding that forced Yellowstone's closure and evacuation in early June, tourists visiting the region has slowed from 2021s record-setting pace, but is not completely out of step from previous years.
Wendy CorrJuly 13, 2022
Cheyenne Marathoner, World Record Holder For 1st To Race On Every Continent, To Run In Record 192nd Country In August
Cheyenne's Brent Weigner, the 73-year-old world record-holder in marathons, will set a new world record next month when he runs a marathon in Liberia, his 192nd country.
Wendy CorrJuly 12, 2022
Two Dozen Morons Walk Within Feet of Bison; Yellowstone Officials Shake Their Head
Upwards of two dozen people walked dangerously close to a bison in Yellowstone National Park on Sunday. Some approached the bison while others got close to take photos of the wild animal.
Wendy CorrJuly 10, 2022
Yellowstone Will Take 3 – 5 Years To Fully Recover From Massive Flooding
Yellowstone Superintendent Cam Sholly told Cowboy State Daily that it will take 3 - 5 years before Yellowstone fully recovers from the massive flood which hit the park last month.
Wendy CorrJuly 10, 2022
Paparazzi To The Bears: Famed Wyoming Photographer Sweeps International Photo Competition
For the third year in a row, Wyoming-based photographer Jorn Vangoidtsenhoven swept an international photography competition and was once again named one of the top 35 photographers in the world.
Wendy CorrJuly 08, 2022
Cody’s Buffalo Bill Center Reassembling Gigantic Grizzly Bear Skeleton; “It’s Adult Legos”
The Buffalo Bill Center in Cody is building a gigantic grizzly bear skeleton as part of a new exhibit. The bone-builder, an Alaskan who has assembled whale & moose skeletons, says it's like "adult legos."
Wendy CorrJuly 06, 2022
Patriotism Is Part Of The Curriculum At Park County Schools In Cody
While patriotism may be "out of style" in some areas of the country, it's not in Wyoming. Especially in Cody, where patriotism is literally written into the policy books at Park County School District #6.
Wendy CorrJuly 06, 2022