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
Slain Wyoming Marine’s Family Walked Out on Meeting With Biden
The family of the Wyoming Marine killed in a terrorist attack on Thursday refused to meet with President Biden in Dover, Delaware over the weekend.
Jimmy OrrAugust 30, 2021
Bison Attacks Another Woman in South Dakota; Pants Stay On This Time.
A woman attending a wedding in South Dakota was thrown by a bison much like a bouquet would be thrown by a bride.
Jimmy OrrAugust 30, 2021
Heartbroken Mother of Killed Wyoming Marine Blames Biden Voters For Son’s Death
The grief-stricken mother of the Wyoming Marine who was killed in a terrorist attack in Afghanistan on Friday blamed President Joe Biden and his voters for her sons death.
Jimmy OrrAugust 29, 2021
Over $500,000 Raised For Family Of Wyoming Marine Killed In Afghanistan
Over $500,000 has been raised for the family of Lance Cpl. Rylee McCollum, the Wyoming marine who was killed in terrorist attacks in Afghanistan.
Jimmy OrrAugust 29, 2021
Denver Drive-By Shooting Suspect Captured After Eluding Cops & Crashing Car in Wyo
A suspect in a drive-by shooting in Colorado was finally apprehended on Thursday evening near Baggs, Wyoming after numerous high speed chases.
Jimmy OrrAugust 26, 2021
Connecticut Woman Jailed For Walking on Geyser at Yellowstone
A dimwitted tourist from Connecticut on Wednesday was sentenced to 7 days in jail for walking off the boardwalks and onto geothermal grounds in Yellowstone National Park.
Jimmy OrrAugust 26, 2021
Jimmy Orr: The COVID Vaccine and The Price of Tomatoes in Texas
A reader didn't like our story about Wyoming counties' vaccine rates and voting preferences. Let's talk about that...
Jimmy OrrAugust 23, 2021
399 And Cubs Spotted in Park; Tour Bus Passengers Go Berserk
Tourists went berserk on Wednesday after celebrity grizzly 399 and her four cubs crossed a traffic-jammed highway in Grand Teton National Park.
Jimmy OrrAugust 20, 2021
Garth Brooks Cancels Remainder of Shows Due to COVID
Wyoming residents who got to see Garth Brooks are fortunate Cheyenne Frontier Days is held in July as the country superstar just canceled the rest of his tour dates due to COVID concerns.
Jimmy OrrAugust 18, 2021
Bears Continue To Break Into Same Home in Aspen
For the third time in less than two years, the same home in Aspen, Colorado has been broken-into by bears.
Jimmy OrrAugust 17, 2021
Cheyenne Doctor Thor Hallingbye Found Dead in Wind River Mountains
A 41-year-old Cheyenne anesthesiologist who disappeared while hiking in the Wind River Mountains over the weekend was found dead on Monday by a Sublette County search and rescue team.
Jimmy OrrAugust 17, 2021
Women Are Not Getting Thrown Into Dumpsters in Rock Springs
Despite persistent rumors, women in Rock Springs are not being thrown into dumpsters, the Rock Springs Police Department announced.
Jimmy OrrAugust 16, 2021
World’s Top Seismologist: Yellowstone Volcano Is Still Not Going to Blow-Up Soon
The world's foremost seismologist said the volcano under Yellowstone National Park is not going to explode any time soon, despite the speculation.
Jimmy OrrAugust 12, 2021
Gang of Bears Open Doors Of 8 Cars In Search Of Food in Estes Park; Stupid Humans to Blame
A bear -- or gang of bears -- opened the doors of eight cars on Saturday night in search of food in Estes Park, Colorado. Officials say stupid humans are to blame.
Jimmy OrrAugust 09, 2021
Wyoming Still Evaluating Ways To Help Border Crisis; Troops Still Not Mentioned
If Wyomings governor is thinking about sending troops to help with the crisis on the U.S. - Mexico border, hes not announcing it publicly.
Jimmy OrrJuly 08, 2021
Search Continues For Grizzly Who Ripped Woman Out of Tent And Killed Her
A full-on search continued on Wednesday for a grizzly bear who dragged a 65-year-old woman out of her tent and killed her in the middle of the night in Montana.
Jimmy OrrJuly 08, 2021
Cheney Challengers Criticize Congresswoman’s Jan 6 Committee Assignment
Candidates who are running against Liz Cheney in 2022 bashed the congresswoman for her appointment to House committee that will investigate the January 6 attacks on the Capitol.
Jimmy OrrJuly 02, 2021
Off-The-Grid Trapper Kills Himself After Law Enforcement Searches Property For Missing Woman
A Sublette County man who described himself as a trapper who "lived completely off grid" killed himself while law enforcement authorities were searching his property for a missing woman.
Jimmy OrrJuly 01, 2021
Cheney Votes For House Select Committee To Investigate Attacks On January 6
Wyoming Congresswoman Liz Cheney voted in favor of a House Select Committee to investigate the events surrounding the attacks on the U.S. Capitol on January 6.
Jimmy OrrJune 30, 2021
40th Anniversary of “Stripes” This Week; Could ‘Razzle-Dazzle Scene Actually Happen?
As it's the 40th anniversary of the movie Stripes, we asked the former Commander of F.E. Warren AFB if the iconic graduation scene could actually happen.
Jimmy OrrJune 30, 2021
Lummis Calls For End of Mask Mandate For Vaccinated Americans on Airplanes
Sen. Cynthia Lummis on Wednesday said it was time for the CDC to end its mandate for vaccinated Americans on airplanes on public transportation.
Jimmy OrrJune 30, 2021