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
Revolt On Capitol Hill Against Biden's EV Mandate, Lummis Leading Charge In Senate
Sen. Cynthia Lummis on Thursday called on President Biden to drop his controversial EV mandate. Democrats joined Republicans in the House on Wednesday in voting for legislation to kill the mandate, and 4,000 auto dealers want the mandate dropped as well.
Jimmy OrrDecember 07, 2023
Guests Evacuated At Old Faithful Snow Lodge After Fire Breaks Out In Laundry Room
On the final night of the season at the Old Faithful Snow Lodge in Yellowstone, a fire broke out in the laundry room causing guests to be evacuated while firefighters extinguished the blaze.
Jimmy OrrOctober 30, 2023
Another Day, Another Bear Attack; This One In Glitzy Aspen Resort
A bear broke into the swanky St. Regis Aspen Resort on Monday and had a tussle with a hapless security guard. Officials called the encounter an attack, but if it was an NBA game, the security guard would probably be called for flopping.
Jimmy OrrOctober 26, 2023
Why Are There Still Leaves On The Trees In Late October?
Usually by this time of year in Cheyenne, the community resembles a desolate moonscape. If there are any leaves left, they are brown and crumpled in the gutter. But this year, autumn has been spectacular.
Jimmy OrrOctober 25, 2023
Wyoming Delegation Firmly Behind Israel; Gordon Lowers The Flags
Each member of Wyoming’s congressional delegation issued statements expressing their support for Israel and its right to defend itself after Hamas’ terrorist attacks on the country over the weekend. Gov Gordon lowered the flags on Monday for the lives lost.
Jimmy OrrOctober 09, 2023
Missing Hiker Found Dead; Fell To Death Above Spider Lake In Sublette County
The body of missing hiker John Diepholz was found late Thursday morning above Spider Lake in the Wind River Mountains. Authorities say the 64-year-old Minnesota man likely fell to his death.
Jimmy OrrAugust 25, 2023
Ninja Motorcyclist Tops 165 MPH In Wild Chase On Interstate 80
In a high-speed chase on Interstate 80 that lasted more than 70 miles on Monday evening, a motorcyclist exceeded 165 mph in an attempt to elude the Wyoming Highway Patrol. The biker crashed, and somehow lived, when trying to exit on Vedauwoo Road.
Jimmy OrrAugust 16, 2023
California Woman Falls To Death In Grand Teton National Park
A California woman fell to her death while hiking on the west side of Teewinot Mountain in Grand Teton National Park on Friday.
Jimmy OrrAugust 12, 2023
Rare Double Funnel Cloud Over Ethete Is Probably Not Rare Double Funnel Cloud
Although it may look like a rare double funnel cloud that was spotted near Ethete, Wyoming, on Friday morning, it probably wasn't.
Jimmy OrrAugust 04, 2023
Josh Allen Works Really Hard For It, But Finally Delivers A Joke
Former University of Wyoming quarterback Josh Allen had to work very hard to deliver an obscene joke Wednesday morning, but when he was able to finally deliver the punchline, he reacted as if he won the Super Bowl.
Jimmy OrrAugust 02, 2023
Wyoming Stargazers To Be Treated Rare Two Supermoons In August
Stargazers who like the moon are in for a rare doubleheader in August, if the weather cooperates. Not only will there be a supermoon Tuesday, but a super-rare super blue moon at the end of the month.
Jimmy OrrJuly 31, 2023
Cowboy State Daily Radio: Monday, July 31, 2023
This is Cowboy State Daily Radio for Monday, July 31, 2023
Jimmy OrrJuly 31, 2023
Cowboy State Daily Radio -- Friday, July 28, 2023
Cowboy State Daily Radio will begin in many Wyoming towns beginning on Tuesday, August 1, 2023. Stay tuned for more details.
Jimmy OrrJuly 28, 2023
Barrasso Rescues McConnell After Freezing-Up During Press Conference
Wyoming's senior senator John Barrasso rescued Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell, R-Kentucky, on Wednesday afternoon when McConnell inexplicably froze up during a press conference. Barrasso walked McConnell back to his office moments after the episode.
Jimmy OrrJuly 26, 2023
Cowboy State Daily Radio: Wednesday, July 26, 2023
This is Cowboy State Daily Radio for Wednesday, July 26, 2023
Jimmy OrrJuly 26, 2023
Oooops, Part Two. Wyoming Road Sign Error Has Been Up For Three Years
One Cowboy State Daily reader on Tuesday said a sign on State Highway 24 near Devils Tower that says "Picture Turonout" has been up for more than three years.
Jimmy OrrJuly 25, 2023
Cowboy State Daily Radio: Tuesday, July 25, 2023
This is Cowboy State Daily Radio for Tuesday, July 25, 2023
Jimmy OrrJuly 25, 2023
You Still Here? Tuesday, July 25, 2023
Planting trees is a very dangerous job...
Jimmy OrrJuly 25, 2023
Kansas Woman Identified As Victim Of Fatal Grizzly Mauling Outside Yellowstone
Family members have identified Amie Adamson, 47, of Derby, Kansas, as the victim of a fatal grizzly bear mauling Saturday near the town of West Yellowstone, Montana.
Jimmy OrrJuly 24, 2023
Cheyenne Frontier Days Honors Wyoming Wrestlers Who Fought Grizzly Bear
More than 15,000 people gave four Wyoming wrestlers a standing ovation on Sunday for their courage in fighting back against a grizzly bear in northwestern Wyoming last fall and living to tell about it.
Jimmy OrrJuly 24, 2023
Cowboy State Daily Radio: Monday, July 24, 2023
This is the Cowboy State Daily radio newscast for Monday, July 24, 2023
Jimmy OrrJuly 24, 2023