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
Casa Bonita Releases New Menu, Will Open Privately Before Grand Reopening
Denver's most famous restaurant, Casa Bonita, is coming closer and closer to its grand reopening. A new menu was released on Friday and the gigantic eatery announced it would open on a limited basis to people who subscribe to its email list.
Jimmy Orr4 min read
No Tourists Attacked Or Killed When Moose Goes To The Movies In Alaska
Unlike what seems to be the norm in the Lower 48, no one was injured or killed when a moose entered a movie theatre in Kenai, Alaska. As opposed to what frequently happens in Yellowstone, no one attempted to pet or ride the wild animal.
Jimmy Orr2 min read
Drunken Man Gets Attacked By Moose After Touching It To See What Happens
Two drunk men in Montana got a head start on tourist season when a moose attacked them after they touched it to see what would happen.
Jimmy Orr3 min read
Welcome To Cowboy State Daily's New Website
It's an exciting day for all of us at Cowboy State Daily as we have unveiled our new website.
Jimmy Orr2 min read
More Mountain Lions Spotted In Gillette; Officials Urge Caution
It's not wack-a-mole in Gillette, more like wack-a-mountain-lion. Two more mountain lions appear to have been discovered on the outskirts of town on Friday. Officials are urging caution.
Jimmy Orr2 min read
More Than 60 Earthquakes Rattled Yellowstone Lake On Wednesday; Humanity Not Doomed
Although the 60+ earthquakes that rumbled under Yellowstone Lake on Wednesday morning will certainly fire up the conversation about a civilization-ending volcano erupting in the area, officials say not to worry.
Jimmy Orr2 min read
Uranus Is Back, With A Vengeance: Five Planets Align This Week
Wyoming skywatchers will have a special treat this week as a five planet alignment will be visible shortly after sunset. An alignment like this won't happen for another 20 years.
Jimmy Orr2 min read
Don Day Wyoming Weather Forecast: Sunday, March 26, 2023
It’s Sunday, March 26 – and snow continues to fall today in the northern part of the Cowboy State. Farther south, cold temperatures remain, with wind chill values below zero. A winter storm warning is in effect for the north central part of the state.
Jimmy Orr7 min read
Wyoming Gets Big Light Show As Aurora Borealis Dips Into Cowboy State
Wyoming skywatchers were treated to an unexpected light show Thursday night as an unanticipated geomagnetic storm spawned brilliant northern lights all over the state.
Jimmy Orr3 min read
Don Day Wyoming Weather Forecast: Friday, March 24, 2023
It’s Friday, March 24 – and the snow will start in this afternoon for the northern and western parts of the state. In some places, a winter storm warning will be in effect through Monday.
Jimmy Orr7 min read
House Leadership: Wyoming Legislative Work Reflects Wyoming Values
In a guest column by House Leadership, they wrote: "This session, we faced multiple attempts by outside, Washington D.C. interests to infiltrate the people’s house like never before, encroaching on Wyoming people’s priorities and promoting a narrative that is far from the truth."
Jimmy Orr5 min read
St. Patrick’s Photo of the Day: Longmire’s Craig Johnson In Sky Blue Bronco With Giant Inflatable Beer
Famed Wyoming author Craig Johnson wished his fans a happy, but safe, St. Patrick's Day on Friday. The Longmire author was in his vintage Ford Bronco along with a humongous bottle of Rainier beer in the bed.
Jimmy Orr2 min read
Two Weeks After Being Trained To Detect Fentanyl, Highway Patrol K9 Scores
Only two weeks after being trained and certified to detect fentanyl, one of the Wyoming Highway Patrols K9s brought down a convicted felon outside of Evanston who was allegedly trafficking fentanyl and meth into the state.
Jimmy Orr1 min read
Here Come The Bears! First Grizzly Of The Season Spotted in Yellowstone (No One Mauled Yet)
Just in time for 307 day, the first grizzly of the year was spotted in Yellowstone National Park on Tuesday. The 350-pound bear was, not surprisingly, eating at the time.
Jimmy Orr1 min read
Wind River Moonset For Happy 307 Day!
Cowboy State Daily reader Karl Brauneis shared this photo he took of the moon setting over the Wind River Mountains on Tuesday morning to celebrate Happy 307 Day today.
Jimmy Orr1 min read
Letter To The Editor: Chicken Roping Is Gratuitous Bullying
Dear editor: I was sickened to learn about and watch a video of a chicken roping event hosted by a Wyoming bar.
Jimmy Orr1 min read
Albert Sommers: I’m Focused On Wyoming Solutions, Not Out-Of-State Influences
Wyoming Speaker of the House Albert Sommers writes: "Bills that are unconstitutional, not well vetted, poorly written, duplicate bills or debates, and bills that negate local control, restrict the rights of people, or risk costly litigation financed by the people of Wyoming should not become law."
Jimmy Orr6 min read
Storm Dumps 4 Feet Of Snow In Parts Of Carbon County; Cheyenne Sets Record Low Of -19
Carbon County was the gold medal winner for snowfall on Wednesday as 48 inches of snow fell at Battle Lake while locations in Yellowstone National Park and Teton and Lincoln counties all received snow in excess of two feet.
Jimmy Orr2 min read
Caught On Video: Wyoming Trooper Nearly Hit By Out-Of-Control 18-Wheeler Near Rawlins
A video released by the Wyoming Highway Patrol on Tuesday shows an out-of-control 18 wheeler nearly hitting a trooper on Interstate 80 near Rawlins.
Jimmy Orr1 min read
Liz Cheney Reemerges To Blast Marjorie Taylor-Greene
Former Congresswoman Liz Cheney reemerged on Monday and tweeted for the first time since leaving office. Cheney criticized Marjorie Taylor-Greene for saying the country needed a "national divorce."
Jimmy Orr2 min read
Man Killed In Car Wreck On Interstate 80 Was Pivotal To Woodstock Documentary
A Nantucket man who was killed in a car accident on Interstate 80 two weeks ago was a pivotal part of the movie chronicling the landmark 1969 Woodstock concert in upstate New York.
Jimmy Orr5 min read