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
Laura Ingraham To Feature Dubois’ National Museum Of Military Vehicles On Wednesday
Fox Nations Laura Ingraham will visit with Dan Starks, Founder of the National Museum of Military Vehicles in Dubois, Wyoming on Wednesdays episode of Hidden Gems.
Jimmy OrrJune 22, 2022
Woman Attacked By Bison At Same Location Where Tourist Was Depantsed Two Years Ago
A woman was attacked by a bison late last week in Custer State Park, home of the infamous depantsing of two years ago, after being surprised by the woman's dog.
Jimmy OrrJune 20, 2022
Wyo State Sen. Schuler Says International Transgender Swimming Ban Good For Her Bill
Wyoming state Sen. Wendy Schuler applauded the decision by the international swimming federation to ban transgender athletes from women's swimming competitions. She said it will help her "Fairness In Women's Sports" bill when it is introduced next year.
Jimmy OrrJune 20, 2022
Yellowstone To Remain Closed Until At Least Sunday; World Travelers Adapt
Tourists from all over the globe are changing their travel plans as Yellowstone National Park is expected to remain closed until at least Sunday.
Jimmy OrrJune 15, 2022
Wyo Meteorologist Don Day Scoffs At Media Blaming Climate Change For Yellowstone Flooding
Wyoming meteorologist Don Day scoffed at national media reports blaming the flooding at Yellowstone on climate change. "Things like this have happened all the time," Day said.
Jimmy OrrJune 14, 2022
More Wild Video From The Flooding In Yellowstone; House Breaks Off Into Raging River
As more and more images of the flooding in Yellowstone emerge, footage of a house breaking into the river might be the most dramatic footage seen so far.
Jimmy OrrJune 14, 2022
Cheyenne Man Arrested In Hate Group Conspiracy To Riot At Gay Pride Event In Idaho
A Cheyenne man has been identified as one of 31 alleged members of a white supremacist group arrested Saturday and accused of conspiring to riot at an Idaho gay pride event.
Jimmy OrrJune 12, 2022
Game And Fish Capture Bear In Casper Sunday Morning
The Wyoming Game and Fish Department captured a bear in Casper early Sunday morning according to the Casper Police.
Jimmy OrrJune 12, 2022
Wyoming Artist Creates “How-To-Die In Yellowstone” Coloring Book
A Wyoming artist has created a helpful coloring book for tourists thinking about visiting Yellowstone. The artist warns that some pages are graphic and includes scenes of disembowelment, dismemberment, electrocution, and immolation.
Jimmy OrrJune 11, 2022
Teton County Urges Indoor Mask Use While Glacier National Park Reinstates Mask Mandate
The Teton County Public Health Officer is urging indoor mask use after COVID levels have surged in the county. This comes a day after Glacier National Park reinstated a federal mask mandate.
Jimmy OrrJune 10, 2022
Gov. Gordon Orders Flags Lowered To Honor Fallen Buffalo Marine Seth Rasmuson
Gov Mark Gordon on Friday ordered flags to fly at half-staff through Monday evening as a result of the death of a Wyoming Marine Seth Rasmuson who was killed on Wednesday.
Jimmy OrrJune 10, 2022
Marine From Buffalo Killed In Osprey Crash Near California-Arizona Border
U.S. Marine Seth Rasmuson from Buffalo, Wyoming was one of five Marines killed on Wednesday when an Osprey crashed in the desert near the California and Arizona border.
Jimmy OrrJune 10, 2022
Beartooth Highway Finally Reopens After 12 Days; 10-Foot Snow Drifts Cleared
After 12 days, the famed Beartooth Highway is open again. Ten foot snow drifts and avalanches kept the roadway closed but now WYDOT is optimistic it will stay open through the summer.
Jimmy OrrJune 09, 2022
Lummis Introduces Bill For Cryptocurrency-Friendly Regulation
On Tuesday, U.S. Sen Cynthia Lummis introduced bipartisan cryptocurrency legislation that she believes may revolutionize the way these assets are regulated in America.
Jimmy OrrJune 09, 2022
A Return To Summer: Tornadoes, Funnel Clouds, Hail, 90 Degree Temps, And Snow
Summer weather is back in Wyoming and that included tornadoes, funnel clouds, hail, and 90 degree temperatures on Tuesday. Next week, snow is in the forecast.
Jimmy OrrJune 08, 2022
Six Years After Bison Placed In Minivan, Wildlife Officials Plead With Public To Leave Animals Alone
Wildlife officials have sent out a reminder that "rescuing" wild animals is a bad idea. Six years ago, tourists placed a bison calf in their minivan because they thought it looked cold. Days later the calf was euthanized because the mother abandoned it.
Jimmy OrrJune 07, 2022
Yellowstone Is Not Hosting A “Motorized Cooler Bear Run” To Celebrate Its 150th
Reports that Yellowstone National Park has authorized a Motorized Cooler Bear Run to celebrate its 150th anniversary are not true. A poster announcing the event was meant to be a joke.
Jimmy OrrJune 04, 2022
Get Ready For Six Dollar Gas In Wyoming
Although gas prices in Wyoming are at a record level now, the worst is yet to come. One gasoline distributor said drivers should brace themselves this summer for prices over $6 a gallon.
Jimmy OrrJune 03, 2022
PHOTO GALLERY: Trump Rally At Casper Events Center By Matt Idler
Cowboy State Daily photographer Matt Idler took hundreds of photos of the Trump rally in Casper on Saturday. Here are just a few showing the rally and the atmosphere surrounding the event.
Jimmy OrrMay 29, 2022
Long Crowd Lining Up For Trump Rally in Casper, Wyoming On Saturday
Long crowds have already lined up for the big Donald Trump rally on Saturday morning in Casper, Wyoming.
Jimmy OrrMay 28, 2022
University of Wyoming 2022 Football Schedule Announced
The Wyoming Cowboys will have at least 10 of their 12 games televised this fall, including five games on CBSSN, two on FS1, a third game on one of the FOX Sports Networks, one game on one of the ESPN Networks and one on the Big Ten Network.
Jimmy OrrMay 27, 2022