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
Cowboys’ Cold Shooting Too Much To Overcome In 64-57 Loss At UNLV
The Cowboys couldn't overcome cold shooting in a 64-57 loss to UNLV on Wednesday evening in Las Vegas.
Jimmy OrrMarch 03, 2022
Cowboy Comeback Falls Short in 73-66 Loss to San Diego State
The Cowboys nearly erased a 11-point deficit but fell just short in a 73-66 loss to San Diego State on Monday evening in the Arena-Auditorium.
Jimmy OrrMarch 01, 2022
Trooper Discusses Heartbreak After Fatal Crash Of Teenage Siblings From Lovell
After working the fatal crash scene involving two young people he knew personally, Trooper Randy Davis urged his fellow officers and first responders to seek help when they are overwhelmed with grief.
Jimmy OrrFebruary 28, 2022
Cowboys Take Down Wolf Pack in Dome of Doom, 74-61
Graham Ike led the Pokes with 23 points and 15 rebounds for his 12th double-double of the season. He was 8-of-15 from the field and 7-of-10 from the free throw line.
Jimmy OrrFebruary 27, 2022
Senator Says Budget Amendment Kills University of Wyoming; Sponsor Disagrees
Sen. Cale Case said what he believes to be a poorly written amendment to the budget eliminates all funding to the University of Wyoming. The primary sponsor, Sen. Cheri Steinmetz, disagrees.
Jimmy OrrFebruary 26, 2022
Kevin Killough: Following The Science Means Acknowledging Lockdowns Were Ineffective
Guest columnist Kevin Killough writes: "One of the key lessons from the pandemic is that politicized science is glaringly unreliable, and when that happens, questioning experts is not inherently anti-science."
Jimmy OrrFebruary 23, 2022
Don Day Weather: Dangerous Wind Chills Ahead, Expect 40 Below Zero in Some Areas
Meteorologist Don Day says Wyoming will expect the coldest weather of the season in all areas of the state with -40 wind chills in many locations.
Jimmy OrrFebruary 21, 2022
Legislature Approves “Fairness In Women’s Sports Act” Day After Biological Male Sets Women’s Swimming Record
The day after a biological male set a new pool record at a womens collegiate swimming championship, a bill that would ban transgendered women from competing against biological women in athletic events in Wyoming cleared a Senate hurdle.
Jimmy OrrFebruary 19, 2022
Wyoming’s Kindness Ranch Coordinates 150 Beagle Rescue; Biggest In Its History
On Wednesday, the Kindness Ranch received 30 beagles -- part of a 150-beagle puppy rescue operation from a breeding facility in Virginia that had come under national scrutiny.
Jimmy OrrFebruary 18, 2022
Karen Budd-Falen: It’s An EPA “Miracle”—Turning Your “Dry Land” into a “Wetland?”
Columnist Karen Budd-Falen writes: "I will be supporting the private landowners in this case because while I believe that Jesus did and can perform miracles, under the U.S. Constitution, the federal government should not have that same power."
Jimmy OrrFebruary 17, 2022
Colorado State Patrol Officer Nearly Hit While Performing Traffic Stop on I-25
A Colorado State Patrol trooper was nearly hit on Tuesday following a traffic stop on Interstate 25.
Jimmy OrrFebruary 17, 2022
Sen. Lummis Pays Tribute to Late State Sen. Leland Christensen
In an emotional address on the floor of the U.S. Senate, Wyoming's junior senator Cynthia Lummis paid tribute to late Wyoming state Sen. Leland Christensen
Jimmy OrrFebruary 15, 2022
Wyoming GOP Legislator Blasted After Standing Up For Cheney On CNN
Rep. Landon Brown, R-Cheyenne, said he was the recipient of hate mail after he appeared on CNN over the weekend where he expressed his support for U.S. Rep. Liz Cheney, R-WY, and said President Trump wasnt fit for office.
Jimmy OrrFebruary 15, 2022
Gray Introduces Legislation To Name Highway After President Trump
Rep. Chuck Gray has filed legislation that would name a stretch of highway in Casper to the "President Donald J. Trump Highway."
Jimmy OrrFebruary 14, 2022
Gov Mark Gordon Is A Logan Wilson & Cincinnati Bengals Fan For The Day
Wyoming Gov. Mark Gordon wished former Wyoming Cowboy and now Cincinnati Bengals linebacker Logan Wilson best of luck in the Super Bowl.
Jimmy OrrFebruary 13, 2022
Californian Gets Destroyed By Bull in Bike Race
One unlucky cyclist this weekend attempted to pass a bull which was standing on a bike trail in the Rock Cobbler bike race. The cyclist lost. Twice.
Jimmy OrrFebruary 13, 2022
IRS Cancels Facial Recognition Software for Taxpayer Identification
In a rare moment of bipartisanship, members of both parties in Washington -- including Sens. Barrasso and Lummis -- criticized the IRS for implementing facial recognition software for taxpayer identification purposes.
Jimmy OrrFebruary 12, 2022
Wyoming Businessman, Philanthropist Buys Cowboy State Daily
A Wyoming businessman and philanthropist has purchased the assets of Cowboy State Daily, a Wyoming-based digital news operation based in Cheyenne.
Jimmy OrrFebruary 11, 2022
Cardiac Cowboys Rally Past Utah State in Overtime, 78-76
The Cardiac Cowboys, who trailed by 10-points early in the second half rallied back and defeated Utah State in overtime 78-76 on Tuesday evening in the Arena-Auditorium in Laramie.
Jimmy OrrFebruary 09, 2022
Cowboys Welcome Utah State to Dome of Doom on Tuesday
The Pokes are 10-0 at home this season and have won 11-straight home contests dating back to last season.
Jimmy OrrFebruary 08, 2022
Cowboys Beat Fresno State 61-59; Off To Best Conference Start In 20 Years
The Cowboy defense and play on the glass lifted the Pokes to a 61-59 win and moved to 19-3 overall and 8-1 in the conference for the best start in the MW since the 2001-02 season.
Jimmy OrrFebruary 07, 2022