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

Fire, Weakened Structure Keeps Responders Out Of Tunnel For Hours; Motorists Run For Safety
Fire and rescue crews at an explosive tunnel collision outside Green River could not enter the tunnel for hours Friday after the initial crash. The fire inside was too intense, and the tunnel’s structure had been weakened. Motorists inside the tunnel had to run for safety.
Clair McFarland, Jimmy Orr & Andrew RossiFebruary 14, 2025

Response Shifts To Recovery After “Huge Explosions,” Multiple Fatalities In Crash In Green River Tunnel
Heavy, black smoke billowed out of both ends of the Green River Tunnel along Interstate 80 after a fatal multivehicle pileup and fire inside Friday afternoon. Witnesses report feeling and hearing “huge explosions.” By late Friday night, the response had shifted from rescue to recovery.
Andrew Rossi, Clair McFarland & Jimmy OrrFebruary 14, 2025

Wyoming's Josh Allen Wins His First MVP
Former University of Wyoming quarterback Josh Allen won his first most valuable player award on Thursday night. The Buffalo Bills QB edged out Baltimore Ravens quarterback Lamar Jackson in the closest ballot since 2005.
Jimmy OrrFebruary 07, 2025

Here Comes The Sun: February Is Month For Greatest Increase In Sunshine
For those tired of the dark, dreary days of winter, February is the month of optimism. This is the month where we gain the most sunlight. Cody and Greybull are tops in the state and will gain 1 hour and 19 minutes of sun by the end of the month.
Jimmy OrrFebruary 06, 2025

Internal Poll Shows Hageman With Huge Lead In Potential Governor's Race
If Rep. Harriet Hageman decides to run for governor of Wyoming in 2026, she’d be the overwhelming favorite, according to a national political polling firm. A polling memo says she has a 30-plus point lead over any other candidates.
Jimmy OrrFebruary 03, 2025

Barrasso: Trump Is Comeback King, Get Ready For Deportations And Tax Cuts
Appearing on "Meet the Press" on Sunday, Sen. John Barrasso said President-elect Donald Trump has received an overwhelming mandate and with this mandate will come mass deportations and tax cuts.
Jimmy OrrNovember 11, 2024

Barrasso Joins Trump At Steelers Game; Crowd Gives Ex-Pres Thunderous Welcome
Wyoming's senior senator John Barrasso joined former President Trump at the Steelers game Sunday night in Pittsburgh. Barrasso told Cowboy State Daily the crowd was "overwhelmingly receptive, chanting USA, USA, USA" when Trump was announced.
Jimmy OrrOctober 21, 2024

Note From The Editor: Welcome Two New Members Of Cowboy State Daily
Cowboy State Daily is thrilled to announce two new members of our newsroom. Justin George is our new News Editor, joining us from The Washington Post, and Reilly Strand is our new Chief Videographer, joining us from CBS-7 in Odessa, Texas.
Jimmy OrrOctober 07, 2024

Note From The Editor: Cowboy State Daily To Launch Morning Talk Show
Based on the success of Cowboy State Daily’s morning video newscast with Wendy Corr, we are expanding our multimedia offerings to include a morning radio/video talk show which launches Tuesday.
Jimmy OrrSeptember 30, 2024

Pilot Makes Emergency Landing On I-25, Fixes Plane, Then Takes Off Again
A pilot flying from Scottsbluff, Nebraska, to Oregon on Saturday morning had a mechanical issue and had to land his plane on Interstate 25 about 23 miles north of Cheyenne. The pilot, also a mechanic, was able to fix the plane and then took off again from the Interstate.
Jimmy OrrSeptember 21, 2024

Cowboy State Daily's Live Election Night Coverage Of The 2024 Wyoming Primary Election
Cowboy State Daily, Wyoming’s largest news organization, will cover the 2024 Wyoming primary election on Tuesday evening with live video coverage beginning at 7:00 p.m.
Jimmy OrrAugust 19, 2024

Three Members Of Gospel Group The Nelons Killed In Wyoming Plane Crash
Three members from the gospel group The Nelons were killed in a plane crash on Friday afternoon in northeast Wyoming. At least seven passengers were onboard the plane. There were no survivors.
Jimmy Orr, Greg Johnson & Clair McFarlandJuly 27, 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