Reporting from the Center of the West
Through a creative collaboration between the Buffalo Bill Center of the West and Wyoming Public Media, Multimedia Journalist Kamila Kudelska reports about the American West from Cody, Wyoming. Her stories—which include blog posts, audio, and video—can be heard on Wyoming Public Radio, and are also found on Wyoming Public Media’s website as well as right here on the Buffalo Bill Center of the West’s website.
This unique partnership is made possible through the generosity of the Hal R. and Naoma J. Tate Foundation.
Below, explore Kamila’s fascinating stories on contemporary issues in the American West along with its art, history, culture, and much more. She’s on the scene…
…Reporting from the Center of the West.

Renovated Firearm Museum Wants To Add Context To Gun History
On Saturday July 6, the newly renovated Cody Firearms Museum at the Buffalo Bill Center of the West will reopen its doors to the public. It’s…

Museum Minute: Clark’s Nutcracker
The Clark’ s Nutcracker is a high mountain bird located in the Western U.S. The bird is pretty unique for its ability…

Museum Minute: Pony Express Saddle
Although the Pony Express only lasted for about a year and half, the mail service has become synonymous with the Old West….

Museum Minute: Frederic Remington’s Last Years
Frederic Remington was a famous painter who was known for his depiction of the American West. But Karen McWhorter, the Scarlett Curator…

Museum Minute: A Bank Robbery & a Thompson Submachine Gun
The Thompson Submachine Gun was invented in the early 1900s and was originally meant for the battle field. But it became notorious…

Museum Minute: Essential Winchester Jobs During World War I
During World War I, some Winchester Repeating Arms Company employees were eventually exempt from the draft because their skills were essential to…