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
Gordon Orders Flags Be Flown At Half-Staff For Rescuer Who Fell Through Ice In Crook County
Gov Gordon on Thursday announced flags will be flown at half-staff on Friday for a volunteer firefighter who perished on a rescue mission after falling through the ice at Keyhole Reservoir in Crook County.
Jimmy OrrDecember 22, 2022
Yes, Boiling Water Can Turn Instantly Into Snow
With sub-zero temperatures present in most places across Wyoming, it is possible to turn boiling water instantly into snow. Just be careful if you try it.
Jimmy OrrDecember 22, 2022
Casper Breaks All-Time Record With 42 Degrees Below Zero As Wyoming Gets Blasted By Cold
Casper broke an all-time record on Thursday morning with a temperature of 42 degrees below zero. It's not the only record that occurred as Wyoming is getting pummeled by cold.
Jimmy OrrDecember 22, 2022
Wyoming Highway Patrol Urges Drivers To Stay Home, Shares Video Showing They Can’t See Anything
The Wyoming Highway Patrol shared a video Wednesday night showing zero visibility in -18 below weather in a patrol car outside of Cheyenne. Troopers are urging drivers to stay home.
Jimmy OrrDecember 22, 2022
First Responder Killed When Hit By Semi-Truck West Of Rawlins
A first responder was killed and another was critically injured on Wednesday morning when a semi-tractor with trailer collided into an ambulance where the responders were attending to a two-vehicle crash.
Jimmy OrrDecember 21, 2022
Wyoming Arctic Blast-A-Palooza Update: Cheyenne Drops 30 Degrees In Less Than An Hour
As of Wednesday afternoon, the Arctic blast has enveloped all of Wyoming with most temperatures in either single digits or below zero. Wind chills are dangerously cold.
Jimmy OrrDecember 21, 2022
Arctic Blasts Wyoming On Wednesday; Casper Drops 43 Degrees In 30 Minutes
Wind chill temperatures have already hit 50 below zero in some parts of the state as the Arctic front is moving across Wyoming on Wednesday afternoon.
Jimmy OrrDecember 21, 2022
Brrrrrrr! Here’s Comes The Arctic Blast, Get Ready For -40, -50, Even -70 Degree Wind Chills
Here's when to expect the Arctic blast in your area and a list of the low temperatures plus the wind chills expected in Wyoming on Wednesday night. If you live in Niobrara County, expect -70 degree wind chills...
Jimmy OrrDecember 20, 2022
Here Are Expected Low Temperatures Across Wyoming As Massive Arctic Blast Nears
Although temperatures are not expected to hit -460 degrees, temperatures could 40 below in many areas across the state with -60 degree wind chills. Here are some predicted lows...
Jimmy OrrDecember 19, 2022
Google Maps Keeps Routing People To Closed, Abandoned Road In Carbon County
It's a good idea not to just rely on navigation apps when driving on Wyoming roads in the winter. Google Maps keeps trying to reroute drivers to a closed, impassable road when a section of I-80 gets closed near Rawlins.
Jimmy OrrDecember 16, 2022
Logan Wilson’s Goal When He Plays Josh Allen In Two Weeks Is Not To Get Hurdled
When former Wyoming Cowboy linebacker Logan Wilson meets former teammate Josh Allen in two weeks, he's got one goal: not to get hurdled.
Jimmy OrrDecember 16, 2022
Billings Man Fights Truck Thief; Jumps On Moving Stolen Truck, Bashes Thief With Sledgehammer
Tim Payne's truck would have been gone forever but his phone was left inside. Thanks to a tracking app he was able to find his truck and then with a shovel and sledgehammer beat the thief down to get it back. All while the truck was moving.
Jimmy OrrDecember 15, 2022
More States Ban TikTok, Congress Seeks To Outlaw Company; Wyoming Still Evaluating
While Utah and Alabama announced they were the latest states to ban the use of TikTok on state devices, members of Congress introduced legislation to outlaw the app. Wyoming is still evaluating the video sharing program.
Jimmy OrrDecember 13, 2022
Biden Swaps Russian Arms Dealer For WNBA Player; U.S. Marine Still Imprisoned
President Biden was roundly criticized by many for a prisoner exchange that freed a WNBA player for a Russian arms dealer nicknamed the "Merchant Of Death" while a U.S. Marine still languishes in a Russian prison.
Jimmy OrrDecember 09, 2022
‘This Sport Is All Enforcers’: Professional Ice Fighting Coming To Wyoming
By eliminating the puck, skating and net, Ice Wars International has created a different type of hockey -- all fighting. Professional ice fighting, which is just two guys on skates beating the crap out of each other, will make its U.S. debut in Cheyenne next year.
Jimmy OrrDecember 06, 2022
Saratoga Lake Officially Dead; Game & Fish Kills Every Living Thing In It
The Wyoming Game and Fish Department's Metallica-themed goal at Saratoga Lake was to "kill 'em all." And they succeeded as everything is dead. The department will restock the lake with trout in Spring 2023.
Jimmy OrrNovember 29, 2022
WYDOT’s Wyoming Signs Keep Getting Ripped Off But It’s Not As Bad As Shitterton
Although the Wyoming Department of Transportation has recorded an increase in the number of Welcome to Wyoming signs being stolen, it's not as bad as Shitterton, UK where they gave up and just engraved its name on 3,000 pound rocks.
Jimmy OrrNovember 23, 2022
Josh Allen Thanks Neighbor Named “Squirrel” For Digging Out His Driveway
Ever humble, former Wyoming QB and Buffalo Bills superstar Josh Allen thanked his neighbors for digging him out of his driveway. "When you get back home, pay those fans some respect and get them something nice!" he told his teammates.
Jimmy OrrNovember 21, 2022
Reece Monaco Out As University of Wyoming Play-By-Play Announcer
Wyoming play-by-play announcer Reece Monaco has will no longer be the voice of the Wyoming Cowboys. Monaco, who suffered a stroke less than a year ago, announced his separation from the university on Friday.
Jimmy OrrNovember 19, 2022
K2 Radio Gets Hacked, Sends Out Numerous Pro-Hitler And Other Anti-Semitic Alerts
K2 Radio in Casper is investigating a breach of its mobile app on Wednesday morning which resulted in a series of pro-Hitler and other anti-semitic messages which were sent out to its readers.
Jimmy OrrNovember 18, 2022
Marjorie Taylor Greene Is Worried About Liz Cheney Becoming Speaker Of The House
Rep. Marjorie Taylor-Greene is worried that freshly defeated Liz Cheney could be resurrected and become Speaker of the House, even though Cheney will no longer be a member of Congress.
Jimmy OrrNovember 16, 2022