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
California Man Says Grizzly Dragged Him 30 Feet In Glacier National Park Attack
A California hiker said after he surprised two grizzlies last month on a trail in Glacier National Park, the larger bear bit through his arm and dragged him 30 feet. “I did as you’re told, I alerted the bear,” he said, but the bear attacked him anyway.
Jimmy OrrJune 05, 2026
University Of Wyoming Partners With Buffalo Bills Again As UW Builds 'Student Pipeline'
The University of Wyoming has announced a partnership with the Buffalo Bills again. The goal is to build a "student pipeline" as support is building in western New York. In fact, there are more incoming students from New York in 2026 than Utah or Idaho.
Jimmy OrrJune 05, 2026
Snowstorm Shuts Down Southern Wyoming, Motorists Stranded On I-80 For Hours
Parts of southern Wyoming are shut down Monday by a snowstorm that’s closed Interstate 80, took out power grids, and stranded motorists for hours. In Centennial, residents report more than 24 inches of snow have fallen.
Andrew Rossi & Jimmy OrrMay 18, 2026
Caught: Cheyenne Man At Center Of Manhunt In Custody, Detectives Talking To Him
The suspect in a Thursday morning shooting in a central Cheyenne neighborhood was in custody by early afternoon, and detectives are talking to him, police say. Adrian Maggos also was once accused of attacking a man with brass knuckles.
Jimmy Orr & Kolby FedoreApril 30, 2026
Cheyenne Shooting: One Man Injured, Police 'Actively Working To Locate' Suspect
A shooting was reported early Thursday morning in central Cheyenne and one man was taken to the hospital after sustaining injuries, according to the Cheyenne Police Department. Police are "actively working to locate" the suspect.
Jimmy OrrApril 30, 2026
Hageman Endorses Degenfelder For Governor Of Wyoming
Superintendent of Public Instruction Megan Degenfelder scored another big endorsement for governor on Wednesday when U.S. Rep. Harriet Hageman announced her support. “I’m proud to join President Trump in supporting Megan Degenfelder," Hageman said.
Jimmy OrrMarch 25, 2026
