Jimmy Orr
Jimmy Orr is co-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 a co-founder of The Sports Show with ESPN's Woody Paige and was the executive producer of Clay Travis' Outkick the Show.
Latest from Jimmy Orr
Rock Springs Loaf 'N Jug Store Sells $2 Million Powerball Winner
Someone bought a Powerball ticket worth $2 million at a Loaf 'N Jug in Rock Springs. That winning ticket was drawn during Wednesday night’s $1.4 billion drawing. A clerk at the store told Cowboy State Daily that she didn't really care because she didn't win.
Jimmy OrrSeptember 05, 2025
Three Candidates To Replace State Sen. Darin Smith Selected On Monday
Replacing Wyoming State Sen. Darin Smith, R-Cheyenne, is one step closer as three people were chosen Monday to be considered for the legislative seat that covers parts of Laramie County, and all of Platte County.
Jimmy OrrAugust 26, 2025
House Votes To Defund Public Media, Gouging NPR and PBS
By a 216 - 213 vote, the U.S. House on Thursday approved a Trump administration plan to rescind two years' budget from the Corporation for Public Broadcasting. U.S. Rep. Harriet Hageman voted for the measure, which also impacts PBS and NPR.
Jimmy OrrJuly 18, 2025
ESPN’s Striewski Will Anchor Local TV Sportscast During Cheyenne Frontier Days
ESPN SportsCenter anchor Gary Striewski will sit in his old seat at KGWN-TV during his visit to Cheyenne Frontier Days on July 24. The broadcaster will anchor the local evening sportscasts during his coverage of the rodeo for ESPN.
Jimmy OrrJuly 09, 2025
Montana Grizzly Killed By Landowner Is Seventh Killed This Year In State
A male grizzly was shot and killed Wednesday south of the northcentral Montana town of Havre on the northeast side of the Bear's Paw Mountains. It’s the seventh grizzly killed this year in the that state.
Jimmy OrrJune 13, 2025
Starbucks Baristas In Cheyenne Fired Up Over New Dress Code, Strike Is On Table
Although many of the Starbucks baristas Cowboy State Daily spoke with in Cheyenne are upset over a new corporate dress code, they're not sure if they will join a nationwide strike. Some aren't following the dress code — and don't plan on it.
Jimmy OrrMay 15, 2025
