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
Passed-Out Man Sleeps Through Moose Encounter
A man in Breckenridge survived an encounter with two moose by simply being unaware of it. The animals came within a foot of the sleeping man but he never woke up.
Jimmy OrrJuly 27, 2022
Lummis Sponsors Legislation Raising Retirement Age of Pilots To Deal With Pilot Shortage
To help deal with pilot shortage which disproportionately affect rural states, Sen. Cynthia Lummis on Tuesday sponsored a bill that would increase the mandatory retirement age of pilots from 65 - 67.
Jimmy OrrJuly 27, 2022
Majority Floor Leader’s Political Signs Defaced; Spray-Painted Red “RINO”
In yet another sign that political discourse in Wyoming has devolved to name-calling, personal attacks, and now vandalism, dozens of signs promoting House Majority Leader Albert Sommers' re-election were defaced on Wednesday night.
Jimmy OrrJuly 21, 2022
Former Cheyenne Mayor Recalls July 16, 1979 Twister; Most Destructive Tornado In Wyoming
Former Cheyenne Mayor Don Erickson recalls the July 16, 1979 tornado which destroyed hundreds of homes, caused tens of millions of dollars in damage, and left one dead.
Jimmy OrrJuly 16, 2022
Trump’s PAC Gives $500,000 To Help Harriet Hageman Get Elected In Wyoming U.S. House Race
Federal election filings show former President Donald Trump's PAC has given $500,000 to help Harriet Hageman in her bid to oust U.S. Rep. Liz Cheney.
Jimmy OrrJuly 16, 2022
Idaho Man Gets 90 Days In Jail For Driving 132 MPH While Drunk In Grand Tetons
An Idaho man who was charged with attempting to flee from the police and drove 132mph with a blood alcohol level of more than twice the legal limit in Grand Teton National Park was sentenced to 90 days in jail on Tuesday by a U.S. District Court judge.
Jimmy OrrJuly 13, 2022
Florida Man Who Walked On Hot Thermals In Yellowstone Must Appear In Court In Late July
A Florida man who filmed himself walking on hot thermals in Yellowstone earlier this month has been officially cited for a violation of federal law and ordered to appear in-person at the U.S. District Court in Yellowstone on July 27.
Jimmy OrrJuly 13, 2022
Wyoming Legislators Fight Back Against Banks Regulating Behavior Through “Social Credit Scores”
Wyoming legislators are fighting back against banks who deny loans to people or companies based on environmental and social justice metrics known as "social credit scores."
Jimmy OrrJuly 12, 2022
Two Yellowstone Gates Still Closed; Won’t Be Open Until At Least October
Yellowstone officials said opening up the remaining two gates is a priority as they are "very critical corridors." They estimate October is the earliest when it can be done.
Jimmy OrrJuly 11, 2022
Trump Blasts Cheney On July 4, Calls Her “Despicable Human Being”
Former President Donald Trump blasted Liz Cheney on Independence Day calling her a "despicable human being" after the congresswoman said the Jan. 6 committee could refer him to the Justice Dept for prosecution.
Jimmy OrrJuly 04, 2022
Florida Man Who Illegally Walked On Hot Thermals In Yellowstone Has Turned Himself In To Authorities
A Florida man who ignored the warning signs and had himself filmed illegally walking on the hot thermals in Yellowstone National Park told Cowboy State Daily on Sunday that he has turned himself in to authorities.
Jimmy OrrJuly 03, 2022
Man, Famous For Surviving Electrocution, Cuts Video Walking On Yellowstone Hot Springs
A Florida man, who is 'famous' for surviving an accidental electrocution, posted a TikTok video on Friday showing him walking on the thermal hot springs in Yellowstone National Park.
Jimmy OrrJuly 02, 2022
Voice of Wyoming Cowboys Dave Walsh Retiring After 38 Years; Will Continue To Write Columns
Dave Walsh, the voice of the Wyoming Cowboys for the past 38 years, announced on Friday he is retiring. He will still write columns, however, for Cowboy State Daily.
Jimmy OrrJuly 01, 2022
Yellowstone Back To Normal: Bison Attacks Tourist And Little Boy
A man and his young son were lifted off the ground by a bison in Yellowstone National Park on Monday. An eyewitness said the man suffered shoulder injuries while the little boy escaped unharmed.
Jimmy OrrJune 28, 2022
Editorial: Denton Knapp Is the Only Candidate Who Cares About The Public Right Now
War hero Denton Knapp is the only candidate, or person for that matter, who is trying to get Thursday's U.S.House debate open to the public after Wyoming PBS decided to make it a private affair.
Jimmy OrrJune 28, 2022
Jim Angell: Publicly Financed News Outlet Barring Public From US House Debate? Laughable.
Managing Editor and former president of the Wyoming Press Association Jim Angell says: "The idea of a publicly financed news outlet (Wyoming PBS) barring the public from the U.S. House debate seems laughable."
Jimmy OrrJune 26, 2022
Josh Allen Didn’t Declare For NFL Draft Early Because He Owed Coach Bohl Respect
Despite being projected to go as high as second in the 2017 NFL draft, Josh Allen played his senior year at the University of Wyoming because he felt he owed Coach Craig Bohl the respect to stay.
Jimmy OrrJune 25, 2022
Public And Media Banned From U.S. House Debate Due To “Safety Concerns”
In light of the announcement that the public and media would be banned from the upcoming U.S. House debate, the Hageman campaign said they would prefer the debate "be more open but these were the rules presented to us."
Jimmy OrrJune 24, 2022
Sholly Warns Not To Trade License Plates To Get Into Yellowstone; Car Will Be Impounded
Yellowstone Superintendent Cam Sholly warned motorists not to try to manipulate the park's entry system by using someone else's license plate. The car will be impounded if caught, he said.
Jimmy OrrJune 23, 2022
Bear Fight Breaks Out In Lake Tahoe Shed
A Lake Tahoe homeowner woke up on Saturday night to the sound of two bears beating the crap out of each other in her backyard shed. Her security cam captured the fight.
Jimmy OrrJune 23, 2022
Yellowstone Superintendent Cam Sholly Pleased With First Day Of Reopening
Wednesdays reopening of Yellowstone National Park went pretty well, with about 5,000 cars admitted to the park under its limited entry system, Superintendent Cam Sholly told Cowboy State Daily.
Jimmy OrrJune 22, 2022