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
Man Suffers Life-Threatening Injuries After Moose Attack In Northern Colorado
An archery hunter suffered life-threatening injuries inflicted by a moose on Tuesday after the animal gored and trampled him in a remote area about 70 miles west of Fort Collins, Colorado.
Jimmy OrrSeptember 14, 2022
Legal Expert: Listing Of Bat As Endangered Species Will Wreak Havoc On Private Property Rights
An endangered species expert said if the Tricolor Bat gets added to the Endangered Species List, theres nothing a property owner can legally do if the bat enters their house, barn, or other area of property.
Jimmy OrrSeptember 13, 2022
Hageman Will Not Participate In Any General Election Debates
Republican U.S. Congressional candidate Harriet Hageman announced on Monday that she would not be participating in any debates during the general election season.
Jimmy OrrSeptember 13, 2022
Drunk Rock Springs Man Plows Into Yard, Causing Power Outage, Destroying Property
A Rock Springs man was arrested early Sunday morning after allegedly plowing through a yard toppling a utility pole, smashing through a fence, destroying a shed, and causing a 12-hour power outage.
Jimmy OrrSeptember 12, 2022
Jimmy Orr: “A Plane Just Hit the Pentagon!” – A Wyomingite’s Memories From the White House on 9/11
Cowboy State Daily Editor Jimmy Orr, who was working in the White House on September 11, 2001, writes: "Moments later, the Secret Service began banging on every office door and yelling for us to evacuate. 'A plane is headed for the White House,' screamed one secret service agent."
Jimmy OrrSeptember 11, 2022
Wyoming Wins Second Straight With 33-10 Home Victory Over Northern Colorado
For the second straight week, all three phases of the Wyoming Cowboy Football team played critical roles in capturing a home victory.
Jimmy OrrSeptember 11, 2022
Yellowstone Authorities Have Still Not Identified Floating Human Foot Found In Pool
Authorities at Yellowstone National Park have still not identified a human foot which was found floating in a hot pool in Yellowstone over three weeks ago.
Jimmy OrrSeptember 07, 2022
Wyoming Heat Wave Continues But Will Finally Break On Friday
After days of 100+ degree temperatures in some parts of Wyoming, a Canadian cold front will bring high temperatures down more than 50 degrees on Friday.
Jimmy OrrSeptember 07, 2022
Wyoming Cowboys Win a Thriller, 40-37, in Double Overtime Over Tulsa
The Wyoming Cowboys excelled in all three phases of Saturday's home opener against the Tulsa Golden Hurricane and ended up winning the game in a 40-37 double-overtime thriller.
Jimmy OrrSeptember 04, 2022
Wyoming Cowboys Host Tulsa Golden Hurricanes In Home Opener For UW
Saturday's game starts at 1:30pm at War Memorial Stadium. Wyoming is 6-2 in home openers during the eight previous seasons that Craig Bohl has coached the Cowboys.
Jimmy OrrSeptember 03, 2022
Woman Shot In The Head In Second Early Morning Shooting In Casper On Friday
A woman is being treated for gunshot injuries to her head following a shooting in Casper on Friday morning. An earlier shooting left one man dead in Casper.
Jimmy OrrSeptember 02, 2022
Man Killed In Shootout With Police In Casper On Friday Morning
A man is dead following a shootout with two Casper police officers in the early morning hours on Friday near Lake McKenzie in Casper.
Jimmy OrrSeptember 02, 2022
Man Dead Following Shootout With Sheriff’s Deputy In Cody
A man with an active warrant is dead following a shootout with a Park County Sheriffs Deputy on Tuesday afternoon.
Jimmy OrrAugust 31, 2022
Cowboys Fall to Illinois on the Road in Season Opener, 38-6
The Wyoming Cowboys fell to the Illinois Fighting Illini in the season opener on Saturday by a score of 38-6 in Memorial Stadium in Champaign, Illinois.
Jimmy OrrAugust 28, 2022
Natrona County Sheriff Recommends Two Charges Of First Degree Murder For Double Homicide
The Natrona County Sheriffs Office on Thursday announced it has obtained enough evidence to recommend charges against a 26-year-old man in connection with a double homicide on August 9.
Jimmy OrrAugust 25, 2022
Florida Man To Appear In Court On Monday For Walking On Thermals In Yellowstone
A Florida man who had himself filmed for his TikTok social media account while walking on the thermal features in Yellowstone will appear in court on Monday. Because death or serious injury can occur due to the scalding temperatures of the thermals, jail sentences are common.
Jimmy OrrAugust 25, 2022
Wyoming Gets First Case Of Monkeypox; No Longer Only State In Nation Without It
The Wyoming Dept of Health on Monday announced that a Laramie County man has come down with monkeypox.
Jimmy OrrAugust 22, 2022
Bison Attacks Florida Car At Yellowstone; Amazingly, Tourists Stayed In Car
A bison demonstrated why Yellowstone officials are warning people to stay away from wildlife, especially during the rut. One bison became annoyed with a car and attacked it on Sunday.
Jimmy OrrAugust 22, 2022
The Day The News Stopped; A Farewell To Jim Angell
Cowboy State Daily's Jim Angell died on Wednesday. We couldn't have had a better colleague or a better friend. He will remain on our masthead. We love you, buddy.
Jimmy OrrAugust 20, 2022
Rivalry Continues: Hageman, Cheney Argue Over Concession Phone Call
After Harriet Hageman said Liz Cheney did not concede to her, Cheney produced audio of the voicemail. Then Hageman released her own audio.
Jimmy OrrAugust 19, 2022
Human Foot Found Floating In Yellowstone Hot Spring; Witness Says “Awful Feeling”
Law enforcement officials are investigating a human foot that was found floating in a hot spring in Yellowstone National Park, officials announced on Thursday.
Jimmy OrrAugust 18, 2022