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.

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Renée Jean

Business & Tourism

Business

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Kim Love first opened Frackelton’s — one of Sheridan's favorite spots — about 10 years ago, but sold it about six years later. When it suddenly closed six months ago, he decided to resurrect the fine-dining restaurant.

Eating Wyoming: Former Frackelton’s Owner Is Resurrecting Popular Sheridan Spot

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Laramie-based UplinkRobotics started as an engineer making an inspection drone for his dad, and now it’s a groundbreaking international company 3D printing high-tech robots to inspect under houses and other places humans don’t want to go.

Wyoming-Based Company Makes High-Tech Robots To Go Where Humans Don’t Want To

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Pat Maio

Energy

Mining

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Wyoming’s rare earths mines have caught the attention of Australian billionaire Gina Rinehart, who has gone on a global buying spree to acquire ownership in significant mines. Analysts say Wyoming is a prime target because of its world-class deposits.

Australian Billionaire’s Rare Earths Buying Spree Will Likely Target Wyoming

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Jen Kocher

Crime & Courts

Public Safety

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Afton's Tyler Schwab has been honored by the Columbian government for rescuing more than 3,000 children from American pedophiles. His Wyoming-based organization targets Americans who travel to Colombia to have sex with minors.

Wyoming Man Honored For Rescuing More Than 3,000 Girls From Illegal Sex Tourism

Tourism

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Thermopolis locals are mixed about turning over operations of Wyoming’s famous Star Plunge -- after nearly 50 years of ownership by the same family -- while huge upgrades are planned.

50-Year Owner Of Wyoming’s Famous Star Plunge Is Out, Huge Upgrades Planned

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Clair McFarland

Courts

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A porn actress serving 10 years in prison for trying to hire a hitman to kill her ex-boyfriend wants to terminate the ex's parental rights over their daughter. The Wyoming Supreme Court on Thursday denied her request.

Porn Actress Who Put Out Hit On Wyoming Ex Tries To End His Parental Rights

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