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
Shootout Leaves Suspect Killed, Wyoming Highway Patrol Trooper Injured
A shootout in Lander, Wyoming during a traffic stop on Friday left a suspect dead and a Wyoming Highway Patrol trooper injured.
Jimmy OrrJune 27, 2021
Woman Airlifted To Hospital After Receiving ‘Significant’ Injuries From Bison in Yellowstone
A woman was airlifted to a hospital on Monday after receiving significant injuries from a bison in Yellowstone.
Jimmy OrrJune 22, 2021
Military Truck Carrying Ammunition Catches Fire on I-80
A military truck carrying ammunition caught fire on Interstate 80 near Evanston on Monday.
Jimmy OrrJune 22, 2021
Wyoming Highway Patrol Record 29% Surge in Drivers Speeding More Than 100mph
There were 1,481 citations issued for drivers speeding in excess of 100+ mph which is a 29% increase from the prior year.
Jimmy OrrJune 22, 2021
Gordon Will Work With Legislature To Consider Juneteenth As Formal State Holiday
Gov. Mark Gordon said he will work with the state legislature to consider the option of making Juneteenth a formal state holiday.
Jimmy OrrJune 18, 2021
Bear Breaks Into Car, Spends An Hour Inside With Case of Beer
A Colorado bear broke into a car that had a case of beer in it and stayed there for more than an hour.
Jimmy OrrJune 16, 2021
Black Bear Escapes Charging Grizzly Bear With ‘Powerful Exit Strategy’
A black bear which was pursued by a much larger and faster grizzly bear was able to escape by using its "powerful exit strategy" -- climbing.
Jimmy OrrJune 16, 2021
Wyoming Towns Annihilated Record Temperatures on Tuesday
Wyoming didn't just break high temperature records on Tuesday, many communities absolutely obliterated them.
Jimmy OrrJune 16, 2021
Barrasso and Energy Sec. Granholm Agree on Domestic Uranium For Bill Gates Nuclear Plant
A rare show of bipartisanship occurred on Capitol Hill on Tuesday when Sen. John Barrasso and Energy Sec. Janet Granholm agreed on the need for domestic uranium for the future nuclear power plan in Wyoming.
Jimmy OrrJune 16, 2021
Park Service Asks Public Not To Drive Over Elk
The National Park Service is advising people to check under their cars for elk before driving off.
Jimmy OrrJune 16, 2021
Postage Stamps to Increase to 58 Cents in August
The cost of a postage stamp is increasing from 55 cents to 58 cents in August.
Jimmy OrrMay 28, 2021
Beartooth Highway: One of the Most Scenic Roads in the World Opens Friday
Beartooth Highway, one of the most scenic roads in the world, will open on Friday, May 28 at 8am.
Jimmy OrrMay 26, 2021
National Park Service Investigating Woman Charged By Grizzly In Yellowstone
A woman described as "heavyset" and in her mid-30s is under investigation for approaching grizzly bears in Yellowstone National Park.
Jimmy OrrMay 25, 2021
Scientist: Yellowstone Super Volcano Will Erupt Again And Likely Destroy U.S.
Although the super volcano under Yellowstone will erupt again and likely destroy the U.S., it isn't likely to happen anytime soon.
Jimmy OrrMay 17, 2021
Golfer Who Hit Golf Balls in Yellowstone & Mount Rushmore Apologizes
A man who is under investigation for hitting golf balls in Yellowstone and Mount Rushmore is apologizing for his actions.
Jimmy OrrMay 16, 2021
Casper Man Demonstrates Why Running From a Police Dog Is Not Smart
A Casper man put on a giant padded suit to demonstrate why running from a police dog is a bad idea.
Jimmy OrrMay 14, 2021
Liz Cheney Declines To Answer Questions About White House Bid
Appearing on The Today Show on Thursday, Liz Cheney would not rule out a possible run for the presidency stating that she would do "whatever it takes" to keep former President Trump away from the Oval Office.
Jimmy OrrMay 13, 2021
Montana Ski Resort Wants To Use Sewage For Snowmaking
A ski resort in Montana has asked the Department of Environmental Quality if it could use wastewater to make snow.
Jimmy OrrMay 12, 2021
Cheney Vows to Make Sure Trump Never Gets Back to Oval Office
Following her ouster from House Republican leadership on Wednesday morning, Wyoming Congresswoman Liz Cheney said she will lead the way to ensure the former president doesn't reclaim her former position again.
Jimmy OrrMay 12, 2021
C.J. Box Catches Beautiful Rainbow Trout (And He’s Not Telling You Where He Caught It)
Wyoming author C.J. Box is not only a world famous writer but his fishing skills appear to be pretty solid too.
Jimmy OrrMay 11, 2021
Wyoming Democratic Chair Amused With Allegations of Liz Cheney Being A RINO
Wyoming Democratic chairman Joe Barbuto said he was amused that someone who voted with President Trump 94% of the time is called a liberal or a RINO.
Jimmy OrrMay 05, 2021