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
Wyoming Photographers Delight In Aurora Borealis
Photographers all over Wyoming on Wednesday took advantage of a rare showing of the Northern Lights in the Cowboy State.
Jimmy OrrMarch 31, 2022
UW and Basketball Coach Jeff Linder Agree to Contract Extension Through 2027
In signing a contract extension on Wednesday, UW basketball coach Jeff Linder agreed to a five-year deal with annual guaranteed compensation of over $700,000 per year with additional incentives likely.
Jimmy OrrMarch 31, 2022
Eight More Covid-Related Deaths in Wyoming
The Wyoming Department of Health announced Tuesday that eight more deaths which occurred in February and March had been tied to the illness.
Jimmy OrrMarch 30, 2022
Home Security Cameras Solving Wyoming Crimes; Police Say Cams Are “Incredible Tool”
There was a time when police had to rely solely on eyewitness testimony or a persons accounting of events in a crime. Today, surveillance cameras are filling in those holes and helping law enforcement solve crimes much more efficiently and faster.
Jimmy OrrMarch 29, 2022
Grizzly Who Killed Montana Man Will Not Be Pursued, Officials Say
The grizzly bear responsible for killing a Montana man last week will not be pursued or tracked down because it is not believed to be a predatory attack, officials said on Monday.
Jimmy OrrMarch 29, 2022
Busted: Hit & Run Driver Who Plowed Through Cowboy State Daily Reporter’s House Caught
Less than 24 hours after a hit and run driver smashed in to Cowboy State Daily reporter Jen Kocher's house, the Gillette Police Department solved the crime. Video footage from security cameras played a large role.
Jimmy OrrMarch 28, 2022
56 New Coronavirus Cases In Wyoming On Friday; 32 Recoveries; 113 Active
The state reported 56 new laboratory-confirmed and 12 new probable cases for an active case total of 113 on Friday.
Jimmy OrrMarch 28, 2022
Karl Brauneis: Woke Comes To Wyoming! Let’s All Change Names
Guest columnist Karl Brauneis writes: For Squaw Creek my daughter recommends "Squawk Creek. That would require less money to make the name change. Just add a K.
Jimmy OrrMarch 27, 2022
Montana Man Killed In Grizzly Attack North Of Yellowstone
A Montana man who was reported missing after hiking with a friend earlier this week was killed by a grizzly bear north of Yellowstone National Park, officials announced Friday.
Jimmy OrrMarch 26, 2022
Car Bashes Into Cowboy State Daily Reporter’s House And Then Drives Away
Cowboy State Daily reporter Jen Kocher was working in her home office in Gillette when a driver smashed a car into her house. The driver quickly backed-up and left the scene.
Jimmy OrrMarch 25, 2022
Spring Is In The Air: Tourist Tries To Pet Moose, Gets Instantly Attacked
The unofficial beginning of tourist season happened recently when a snowmobiler made a very poor decision to pet a moose.
Jimmy OrrMarch 24, 2022
Schuler To Run Again For State Senate; Will Bring Back Transgender Athlete Bill
Sen. Wendy Schuler has announced she will run for re-election this year and has plans to re-introduce her Fairness in Women's Sports Act in next year's session.
Jimmy OrrMarch 22, 2022
Wyoming In Lowest Quadrant For College Costs in NCAA Basketball Tournament
Of the 68 teams in the NCAA men's basketball tournament, Wyoming is the 10th lowest for out-of-state costs to obtain a four-year degree at $133,000. Duke is the highest at $326,000.
Jimmy OrrMarch 15, 2022
Wyoming Cowboys Make NCAA Tournament As 12th-Seed; Face Indiana in First Four on Tuesday
The University of Wyoming men's basketball team was tabbed as a 12th seed and will face Indiana on Tuesday in the First Four in Dayton, Ohio.
Jimmy OrrMarch 13, 2022
Wyoming Cowboys Rally Late to Defeat UNLV in Quarterfinals
A pair of Brendan Wenzel free throws with three seconds to go put the Cowboys up 59-56 to win a quarterfinal victory over UNLV Thursday afternoon.
Jimmy OrrMarch 11, 2022
Sen. Bouchard Removed From Committee Assignments After Tense Vote
By nearly a 2 - 1 vote on Thursday, Wyoming State Sen. Anthony Bouchard was removed from his committee assignments after a number of serious charges -- including threatening others members -- were levied against him by Senate leadership.
Jimmy OrrMarch 11, 2022
Cowboys Face UNLV in Quarterfinals of Mountain West Championship
The Cowboys head to Las Vegas to take on UNLV on Thursday in the Quarterfinals of the 2022 Mountain West Championship.
Jimmy OrrMarch 10, 2022
Time To Wake Up: Yellowstone Has First Grizzly Bear Sighting Of 2022
The first sighting of a grizzly in Yellowstone National Park was spotted on Monday by a pilot in the west-central portion of the park.
Jimmy OrrMarch 09, 2022
Beloved Cheyenne Police Dog Dies; Officers Considered ‘Ruger’ One Of Them
Retired Cheyenne Police K9 Ruger died last week at the age of 11. He left behind an impressive resume of accomplishments but more importantly, a large police family who loved him.
Jimmy OrrMarch 08, 2022
UW Athletics Selects Hall Of Fame Members For Class Of 2022
The 1988 UW football team, which was ranked as high as 10th in the nation, was one of many named to the Class of 2022 University of Wyoming Hall of Fame.
Jimmy OrrMarch 06, 2022
Wyoming Cowboys Hold Back Bulldogs to Earn 68-64 Overtime Win
The Cowboys closed the regular season with a thrilling 68-64 overtime win over Fresno State in the Arena-Auditorium on Saturday afternoon.
Jimmy OrrMarch 06, 2022