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
Sen. Ogden Driskill Survives GOP Primary Election, Edging Past Two Foes
Senate Majority Floor Leader Ogden Driskill, R-Devils Tower, won the Republican primary in Senate District 1 on Tuesday night. Driskill will likely be the next senate president but is taking nothing for granted.
Jimmy OrrAugust 17, 2022
Degenfelder Beats Schroeder In Republican Superintendent Race
Megan Degenfelder has won the Republican nomination for Superintendent of Public Instruction, taking down incumbent Brian Schroeder.
Jimmy OrrAugust 17, 2022
Cowboy State Daily’s Election Coverage Begins At 7PM
Cowboy State Daily will begin its live Wyoming election coverage at 7pm. Join us!
Jimmy OrrAugust 16, 2022
Poop-Smearing Homeless Man Arrested For Setting Man On Fire In Cheyenne
A homeless man, who had a prior run-in with an art gallery owner for smearing his poop on a statue, was arrested early Sunday morning for allegedly setting another man on fire at Martin Luther King Park in west Cheyenne.
Jimmy OrrAugust 15, 2022
Al Franken Endorses Liz Cheney, Hilarity Ensues
Former U.S. Sen. Al Franken on Saturday announced his endorsement of Rep. Liz Cheney. The comedian, who resigned from the senate after sexual misconduct allegations, sarcastically said his support "will carry a lot of weight with Wyoming Republicans."
Jimmy OrrAugust 14, 2022
Wyoming Hunting Preview: The Heat Won’t Beat The 2022 Season, Hunters Say
A searing early August hampered the archery antelope season start, but overall, the 2022 hunting outlook is good, Wyoming outdoorsman say.
Jimmy OrrAugust 14, 2022
Man Nearly Plunges 800 Feet To Death After Jumping Fence At Bryce Canyon National Park
A tourist at Bryce Canyon National Park nearly fell 800 feet to his death after jumping over a safety fence and losing his balance inches from the canyon edge.
Jimmy OrrAugust 13, 2022
Tourists In Yellowstone Walk-Up To 2,000 Pound Fighting Bison To Get Better View
Instead of staying in their car, two tourists left their vehicle to get a better view of two fighting bison in Yellowstone. One observer told Cowboy State Daily the couple was less than 10-feet away from the bison.
Jimmy OrrAugust 11, 2022
Man Wanted In Natrona County Double Homicide Has Been Located, Authorities Say
The Natrona County Sheriffs Office on Wednesday afternoon announced that a person of interest related to a double homicide in Natrona County has been found.
Jimmy OrrAugust 10, 2022
Wyoming Is Only State Without Monkeypox But Vaccine Is Available For Select People
The Wyoming Dept of Health announced on Tuesday that the monkeypox vaccine is now available to a select group of people. Wyoming remains the only state in the nation without a confirmed monkeypox case.
Jimmy OrrAugust 09, 2022
Yellowstone Bear Destroys Car After Doors Left Unlocked
A Yellowstone-area bear destroyed a car over the weekend after the doors were left unlocked. Before being let out of the car, the bear left a special gift for the car owners.
Jimmy OrrAugust 09, 2022
Lummis Endorses Hageman, Nethercott, and Degenfelder
U.S. Sen. Cynthia Lummis announced on Sunday that she is endorsing Harriet Hageman for U.S. House, Tara Nethercott for Secretary of State, and Megan Degenfelder for Superintendent of Public Instruction.
Jimmy OrrAugust 08, 2022
Boston Family “Rocked By Grief” With Loss Of Son In Teton Wilderness Lightning Strike
The family of the man killed by a lightning strike in the Bridger Teton National Forest last week said they "are rocked by grief at having lost our dear Jack."
Jimmy OrrAugust 07, 2022
British Tourist Still Hospitalized After Bison Attack; Remains Partially Paralyzed
British tourist Amelia Dean remains hospitalized after being gored and flipped by a bison more than 7 weeks ago in Custer State Park.
Jimmy OrrAugust 06, 2022
Cheyenne’s Brandon Nimmo Named Mets Winner Of Heart & Hustle Award; Could Be Team Captain
Cheyenne's Brandon Nimmo was just named the recipient of the 'Heart and Hustle' award for the team. More notably, however, he could be named team captain
Jimmy OrrAugust 04, 2022
Hageman Bashes Kevin Costner As Pretend Rancher In Hollywood TV Show
Congressional challenger Harriet Hageman on Thursday mocked Kevin Costner's support of Liz Cheney calling the Yellowstone actor a "pretend rancher in a Hollywood production."
Jimmy OrrAugust 04, 2022
Cheney Applauds Kevin Costner Endorsement: “Real Men Put Country Over Party”
U.S. Rep. Liz Cheney on Monday touted the endorsement of Kevin Costner by stating "Real men put country over party."
Jimmy OrrAugust 02, 2022
CNN Comes To Cheyenne Frontier Days; Attendees Slam Cheney
CNN came to Cheyenne Frontier Days on Sunday to report on U.S. Rep. Liz Cheney's re-election bid. The reporter said she could only find two Cheney supporters in the park.
Jimmy OrrJuly 31, 2022
Man Dies Saturday Morning After Two Shootouts With Wyoming Highway Patrol
A man with an active warrant was shot and killed by law enforcement officers on Saturday morning following two shootouts in Crook County, according to the Wyoming Highway Patrol.
Jimmy OrrJuly 31, 2022
Gordon Appoints Sec Of State Ed Buchanan To Be Judge; Won’t Leave Before Primary
Wyoming Gov. Mark Gordon on Saturday appointed Sec of State Ed Buchanan to be a District Judge. However, Buchanan won't take the bench before the primary election.
Jimmy OrrJuly 30, 2022
Denver To Get First In-And-Out Burger; Wyoming Not Even On Map
While Colorado will be getting its 7th In-N-Out Burger soon, Wyoming still has zero. And will likely have zero for a long time.
Jimmy OrrJuly 27, 2022