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
Liz Cheney’s Democrat Endorsements: How Likely Are Her Candidates To Win?
According to polls, the two of three Democrats Liz Cheney endorsed are slightly favored to win their elections while the Republican in the third race could win Tuesday in a blowout.
Jimmy OrrNovember 08, 2022
Man Dead, Sheriff’s Deputy Shot Following Halloween Shootout In Cheyenne
One man is dead and a law enforcement official was shot following a shootout Monday evening at a residence in the Saddle Ridge area of Cheyenne.
Jimmy OrrNovember 01, 2022
WYDOT Says New License Plate Is Dark Blue, Not Black
Good news for people who hate the color of the new Wyoming license plate. It's actually blue, not black. WYDOT says it's the same color of the Wyoming state flag.
Jimmy OrrOctober 31, 2022
If Grizzlies Aren’t Enough, Now We Have To Deal With Alligators
Because grizzly attacks have apparently become just too run of the mill lately, someone decided to spice things up by releasing an alligator in the Rocky Mountain West.
Jimmy OrrOctober 25, 2022
Wyoming Improves To 5-3 With 28-14 Win Over Utah State on Homecoming
The Wyoming Cowboys led from start to finish on Saturday night to win their fifth game of the season in a 28-14 home victory over Utah State on Homecoming.
Jimmy OrrOctober 23, 2022
Wyoming Hunter Shoots Himself While Trying To “Kick Grizzly” Off Of Him; Life-Flighted To Utah
An Evanston hunter survived a grizzly attack on Friday evening after shooting at the bear numerous times with a 10MM handgun. The man was life-flighted to the University of Utah hospital.
Jimmy OrrOctober 22, 2022
Greg Johnson Joins Cowboy State Daily as Managing Editor
Cowboy State Daily has named longtime Wyoming journalist Greg Johnson as managing editor, the news organization announced on Sunday. He replaces Jim Angell, who passed on in August.
Jimmy OrrOctober 17, 2022
Utah Man Who Destroyed Part Of Grand Teton National Park With Motorcycle Race Gets Probation, Fine
A Utah man who organized illegal motorcycle races causing damage to sensitive and historic land in the Mormon Row area of Grand Teton National Park received probation and a fine for the incident.
Jimmy OrrOctober 15, 2022
Frontier Airlines Now Hiring Pilots That Don’t Know How To Fly
What used to be Wyomings most popular airline is combating the pilot shortage in an unconventional way: hiring pilots who dont know how to fly.
Jimmy OrrOctober 11, 2022
Evanston Woman Hospitalized After Being Gored By Buck Outside Of House
A woman from Evanston, Wyoming remains hospitalized after being attacked by a buck outside of her house on Friday. The woman suffered 7 puncture wounds and a broken vertebrae.
Jimmy OrrOctober 09, 2022
Update: Man Stuck In Bottom Of Outhouse For Three Hours Vows Not To Do It Again
A man who got stuck in the bottom of an outhouse for three hours after trying to rescue his phone said the next time this happens, he will just report his phone stolen instead of jumping down an outhouse.
Jimmy OrrOctober 08, 2022
Wyoming Tourist Tries Very Hard To Get Mauled
A tourist in the Jackson area gave himself every opportunity on Wednesday to get mauled but ultimately did not try hard enough.
Jimmy OrrOctober 06, 2022
Wyoming Video Of The Day
Sounds of the rut in Teton County. Tuesday, October 4, 2022
Jimmy OrrOctober 04, 2022
Extinct Volcano In Mississippi Could Cause Beer Shortage In Wyoming
An extinct volcano in Mississippi could cause beer shortages in Wyoming and all over the country. One Cheyenne bar owner recommends "stocking up."
Jimmy OrrSeptember 28, 2022
Wyoming Law Enforcement: Missing Man Believed To Have Died In Yellowstone Hot Thermal
Although law enforcement authorities have announced that they believe a 70-year-old man died in a hot thermal pool in Yellowstone, they will not say if the bobbing foot in a pool discovered in August is related to his incident.
Jimmy OrrSeptember 26, 2022
Train Smashes Into Colorado Police Car With Arrested Woman Left Inside
A Colorado woman is in a Greeley hospital with severe injuries after a train plowed into a police car where she was trapped inside earlier this month.
Jimmy OrrSeptember 24, 2022
Raise The Woof! Wyoming’s First Family Gets 2 New Dogs
The Governor and First Lady of Wyoming have added two new family members to the household. Charlie and Coco Chanel are nine-week old chocolate Labs and, as of press time, have not destroyed anything in the Governor's Mansion.
Jimmy OrrSeptember 19, 2022
Why Is Video Of Josh Allen’s Dad Singing National Anthem More Rare Than The Zapruder Film?
Former UW quarterback and current NFL star Josh Allen's dad, Joel Allen, sang the national anthem at War Memorial Stadium on Friday night. But the only video that seems to exist is a :32 second clip.
Jimmy OrrSeptember 17, 2022
Jim Geringer Will Never Forget His 2000 One Shot Antelope Hunt
Back in 2000, Gov. Geringer had one doozy of a hunt. It was full of tenacity, horrible weather, miles and miles of hiking, tourists scared out of their wits, and more.
Jimmy OrrSeptember 16, 2022
Josh Allen’s Dad Will Sing National Anthem At Wyoming Cowboys Game On Friday Night
The father of former UW quarterback and NFL superstar Josh Allen will be singing the National Anthem at the Cowboys game on Friday night at War Memorial Stadium.
Jimmy OrrSeptember 16, 2022
Father Identifies Body Found In Campbell County On Wednesday Is Of His Son, Bryan Morgan
The father of a Gillette man who had been missing since September 2 announced on Thursday that a body found north of Gillette on Wednesday is that of his son, Bryan Morgan.
Jimmy OrrSeptember 16, 2022