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
Wyo Sports Commission Regulates First-Ever Hockey Fighting Competition (With No Hockey)
The Wyoming Combat Sports Commission last weekend became the first commission to regulate hockey fighting. It's a new sport that features just the fighting part of hockey.
Jimmy OrrMay 26, 2022
WYDOT Cancels Prestige License Plates Because of Aluminum Shortage
The Wyoming Department of Transportation has suspended all new orders of personalized, or prestige, license plates due to the shortage of aluminum.
Jimmy OrrMay 19, 2022
Wyoming One Of The Best Locations In Country For Sunday’s Total Lunar Eclipse
Wyoming is one of the best locations in the country to watch Sunday nights total lunar eclipse, according to University of Wyoming planetarium director Max Gilbraith.
Jimmy OrrMay 15, 2022
Grizzly Joins Cyclists on Bike Ride In Montana, Everyone Survives
A group of cyclists found themselves trapped with a grizzly when heading back down a mountainous road in Montana on Sunday.
Jimmy OrrMay 03, 2022
Wyoming Cops Say Physical Fitness Is Important But Measuring Waistlines Not The Way To Do It
A Texas program which penalizes law enforcement officers for waistlines exceeding 40 inches is not the way to promote physical fitness, according to Wyoming law enforcement leaders.
Jimmy OrrMay 02, 2022
Gold Team Captures 26-22 Win Over Brown In Wyoming’s Annual Spring Game
It was a Spring Game that featured an exciting day of football, with numerous big plays on both the offensive and defensive sides of the ball and five lead changes before the Gold Team secured a 26-22 win over the Brown Team on Saturday
Jimmy OrrMay 01, 2022
University of Wyoming’s Chad Muma Selected By Jacksonville Jaguars In 2022 NFL Draft
Former Wyoming Cowboy linebacker Chad Muma was selected by the Jacksonville Jaguars with the 70th overall selection in the 2022 NFL Draft on Friday night.
Jimmy OrrApril 30, 2022
Lifetime Hunting Ban Appropriate For Poaching Grizzly, Wyoming Wildlife Official Says
A man who admitted to poaching a grizzly bear outside of Yellowstone National Park was suitably punished when he lost his hunting privileges for the rest of his life, according to an official with a Wyoming wildlife group.
Jimmy OrrApril 26, 2022
More Proof Of Spring In Rocky Mountains: Bear Breaks Into Car, Destroys It
More proof that spring has finally come to the Rocky Mountains occurred Sunday when a bear destroyed a car because people didn't follow basic common sense.
Jimmy OrrApril 25, 2022
Cale Case: Big-Tent Republicans, We Need You
Sen. Cale Case writes: "Increasingly, GOP officials and events and our government meetings are characterized by hate, threats and even violence. Yet I am convinced that most Wyoming Republicans trend more towards the real issues and value civility and collaboration in service to the state."
Jimmy OrrApril 24, 2022
Tourist Approaches Bison In Yellowstone; Remarkably Does Not Get Killed, Trampled, Or Gored
Helping to bring in the tourist season in Yellowstone, an unnamed man approached a bison from the rear on Thursday. The bison did not appear pleased.
Jimmy OrrApril 22, 2022
Former GOP Legislator Says Wyoming Will Never Legalize Marijuana
A former Republican legislator who once purchased marijuana for his uncle who was dying of lung cancer said Wyoming will never legalize marijuana until the federal government OKs it.
Jimmy OrrApril 20, 2022
Secretary of State Ed Buchanan Announces Reelection Campaign
Secretary of State Ed Buchanan, Wyomings chief elections official, on Monday announced he will be seeking a second term.
Jimmy OrrApril 18, 2022
“She Has Risen!” — Grizzly 399 And Four Cubs Have Awakened
Grizzly 399 and her four cubs were spotted together hiking and swimming in Grand Teton National Park on Saturday. This is the first time the fivesome have been seen since they began hibernating in December.
Jimmy OrrApril 18, 2022
Gillette Officers Were Justified In Deadly January Shooting, According To Review
Two police officers were justified in a shooting that left a machete-wielding Gillette man dead last January, according to an independent review.
Jimmy OrrApril 15, 2022
No Airport, No Problem. Jackson Business Owners Not Worried About Airport Closure
Even though the Jackson airport will be closed for repairs through the end of June, business owners aren't worried about tourism numbers dropping as they believe car travel will make up for it.
Jimmy OrrApril 14, 2022
Hundreds Of Earthquakes Rattle Yellowstone; Scientists Don’t Believe Volcano Is Exploding Soon
Despite the two earthquake swarms that produced 254 individual earthquakes in Yellowstone National Park in March, the regions active volcano under the area is not expected to blow anytime soon.
Jimmy OrrApril 13, 2022
Wyo Towns Upset Over Lack Of Liquor Licenses; Mayors Want Capitalism, Not Big Government
Two Wyoming mayors say the state's system of restricting the number of liquor licenses that can be awarded is limiting economic growth.
Jimmy OrrApril 13, 2022
Bill Introduced To Create Universal “No Fly” List For Violent Passengers; Lummis Opposed
Lummis said she has nothing against individual airlines choosing to deny service to individuals who have broken the rules but to bring the federal government into it is overreach.
Jimmy OrrApril 07, 2022
Laramie County Sheriff’s Deputy In Intensive Care Following Deadly Shootout
One man is dead and a Laramie County Sheriff's Deputy is in Intensive Care following a shoot-out in Cheyenne on Saturday afternoon.
Jimmy OrrApril 03, 2022
Driver Being Pursued Out of Wyoming Killed in High Speed Chase in Northern Colorado
A Minnesota man is dead following a high speed chase that started in Wyoming but ended in a crash on Highway 85 near Ault, Colorado.
Jimmy OrrApril 01, 2022