Jimmy Orr
Jimmy Orr is the founder and executive editor of Cowboy State Daily.
Orr is a longtime journalist who was on the masthead at the Los Angeles Times and the Christian Science Monitor as the Managing Editor, Digital.
In the political arena, Orr served as a spokesman for the White House and directed digital strategy for President George W. Bush and California Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger. Prior to these positions, Orr worked for Wyoming Governor Jim Geringer and U.S. Senators Malcolm Wallop and Al Simpson.
He was also the co-founder of The Sports Show with ESPNs Woody Paige and Les Shapiro and was the executive producer of Clay Travis Outkick the Show.
Latest from Jimmy Orr
Wayne Hughes Named Greatest Boss Of All Time
The votes are in and Cowboy State Daily publisher Wayne Hughes has been named Earth's greatest boss of all time. No one else came remotely close. He was also named best surfer in Wyoming.
Jimmy OrrDecember 20, 2024
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Jimmy OrrNovember 15, 2024
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Jimmy OrrOctober 16, 2024
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Jimmy OrrAugust 07, 2024
Gillette 16-Year-Old Hits 142 MPH In Cadillac Trying To Outrun Cops
A former race car driver and the Campbell County undersheriff say a 16-year-old boy who led police on a high-speed chase hitting 142 mph is lucky. Any slight mishap at that speed is probably not survivable, they said.
Clair McFarland & Jimmy OrrMay 13, 2024
Nebraska High School Picks O.J. Simpson For Inspirational Quote
Although some were certain it had so be a senior prank, a high school east of Lusk, Wyoming, chose a statement by O.J. Simpson as the inspirational quote in its commencement announcement. Turns out, it was approved at the highest levels.
Jimmy OrrMay 11, 2024
Laramie Stinks, But It's Just Temporary
Citizens of Laramie were put under a "Temporary Odor Alert" late Wednesday by town authorities. A routine process at the Waste Water Treatment Plant created a "strong, rotten egg odor" and will likely persist for the next 24 hours.
Jimmy OrrMay 09, 2024
Shocking Video Shows Cody Roberts Kissing Weak, Injured Wolf In Wyoming Bar
A shocking video clip provided to Cowboy State Daily on Friday evening shows Daniel, Wyoming, resident Cody Roberts in a local bar kneeling over and lifting the head of an obviously weak and injured wolf to kiss it.
Jimmy Orr & Greg JohnsonApril 13, 2024
Wyoming Legislators Call For Special Session After Latest Round Of Gordon Vetoes
Sen. Cheri Steinmetz and Rep. John Bear on Saturday both called for a special session of the Wyoming Legislature citing Gov. Gordon's vetoes of bills which were overwhelmingly passed by legislators.
Jimmy OrrMarch 23, 2024
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Jimmy OrrMarch 18, 2024
Former President Trump Endorses Barrasso For GOP Whip
Former President Trump on Thursday evening endorsed Wyoming's senior senator John Barrasso for Senate Republican Whip. "John Barrasso has my complete and total endorsement," Trump said.
Jimmy OrrMarch 15, 2024
Cheney Backs Nikki Haley; Hageman Calls Haley “Liz Cheney Lite”
After former Rep. Liz Cheney on Friday urged Nikki Haley to stay in the presidential race, current Rep. Harriet Hageman called Haley "Cheney Lite" and predicted she would lose in her home state similar to Cheney's fate in Wyoming.
Jimmy OrrJanuary 26, 2024
Former Wyoming Catholic College Head Kevin Roberts Blasts 'Global Elites' At Davos
Remarks made by former head of Wyoming Catholic College and now president of the Heritage Foundation on Thursday went viral after he blasted "elites" at the Global Economic Forum in Davos. He called their mission "laughable" and said they are part of the problem.
Jimmy OrrJanuary 19, 2024
Hageman Honors Green River Hero Who Saved Lives In House Fire
U.S. Rep. Harriet Hageman on Friday recognized Green River hero Ryan Pasborg who risked his life by running into a burning house to save the life of a mother and her son. Last month, Pasborg received the nation's highest civilian award for heroism.
Jimmy OrrJanuary 12, 2024
Cowboy State Daily's Top 20 Wyoming Sunrises of 2023
Every morning, Cowboy State Daily publishes a reader-submitted daily sunrise photo. Here are the top 20 photos that received the most engagement on social media in 2023. Enjoy ...
Jimmy OrrDecember 29, 2023
Josh Allen’s Christmas Gift To Brokenhearted Young Bills Fan
Former Wyoming quarterback Josh Allen didn't see a young fan's homemade sign asking him to sign his jersey. But Josh did see the video later. So he found out who the little boy was and made it right...
Jimmy OrrDecember 28, 2023
New C.J. Box “Joe Pickett” Novel About Rogue Grizzly Bear Comes Out In Early 2024
Good news for Joe Pickett fans. C.J. Box's 24th novel about the Wyoming game warden will be released in February 2024, and will be centered around a rogue grizzly bear going around Wyoming killing people.
Jimmy OrrDecember 26, 2023
Wyoming Dog No One Wanted Gets Adopted Before Christmas
When Shelby Joyce read the story about a Wyoming dog with a lopsided face that no one seemed to want, she jumped into action. As a result, "Princess Martha" got a forever home just in time for Christmas.
Jimmy OrrDecember 26, 2023