Chris Holmes

I’m Chris Holmes, co-host of the Big Picture Morning Show. I also enjoy my work as a sports and news contributor on KSUB. I hold a Masters of Professional Communication degree from Southern Utah University. While at SUU my work received numerous awards including the 2009 King Foundation Best of Festival Award in the National Broadcast Education Association Festival of Media Arts. I live in Cedar City, with wife, Marie.

SUU Gymnastics Scores Highest Mark; Bests Utah State

CEDAR CITY, Utah — The Flippin' Birds continued the home stretch of their season with a tough battle against Utah State Monday night. The Thunderbirds came away with a new season-high and the win, 196.475-195.725. The victory improves the Flippin' Birds' overall record to 9-3 on the year and sets them up for a big-time showdown with #13 Stanford on Valentine's Day. Southe...

SUU Gymnastics Dominates Sac State; Awaits Utah State

CEDAR CITY, Utah — SUU Gymnastics opened the home slate with a big win over conference opponent Sacramento State on Friday, 196.150-192.725. The T-Birds nearly matched the season high (196.175, twice) with an incredible performance. Junior...

Two T-Birds Take Weekly Awards

CEDAR CITY, Utah - The Mountain Pacific Sports Federation (MPSF) has announced its week four awards, and once again, two Thunderbirds have earned recognition. Sophomore Niya Randolph was named the Gymnasts of the week, while Senior Ellie Cacciola earned the Specialist of the week award...

Second-Half Surge Not Enough in Loss to CBU

CEDAR CITY, UTAH — The injury-plagued Southern Utah University men’s basketball team couldn’t overcome a tough first half, falling to California Baptist University 76-60 at home. Missing key contributors Dominique Ford, for the second consecutive game and Tavi Jackson, the Thunderbirds faced an uphill battle from the opening tip. Head Coach Ro...

SUU Out-Paced by Grand Canyon

CEDAR CITY, UTAH -- The SUU Men's Basketball team was without second-leading scorer Dominique Ford and was unable to keep pace with high-powered GCU, ultimately falling 74-59. Top T-Birds Jamir Simpson led all scorers with 21 points and a perfect 7-7 from the free throw line ... Read More ...

SUU Gymnastics Finishes 2nd in Best of Utah Meet

The Flippin' Birds placed second in the Best of Utah meet on Monday, scoring 196.175. The Thunderbirds outpaced BYU and Utah State, who finished with 195.750 and 196.00, respectively, but fell to the Utes, who maintained their high average with 197.950. S...

Arrests Made But Questions Abound After Iron County Drive-By Homicide

Four arrests have been made in the shocking case of a drive-by shooting death of a 17-year-old Cedar City girl. Questions remain, however, regarding a motive for the shooting, and what, if any relationship might exist between the victim and the four suspects. ...

T-birds Outshoot Mavericks to Snap Skid

CEDAR CITY, UTAH -- The Thunderbirds snapped a six-game losing streak on Saturday, January 11, with a dramatic 73-68 win over UT Arlington; SUU improved to 9-8 and 1-2 in WAC play. Top T-Birds Dominique Ford led all scorers with 26 points on 8-14 from the field and a perfect 7-7 from the free-throw line. Jamir Simps... Read More ... Read More ...

T-Birds Drop Close One at Loyola-Chicago

CHICAGO, ILLINOIS -- The SUU Men's Basketball team was on the road for the first time this season and gave the Ramblers of Loyola University-Chicago everything they could handle. But came up just short, and suffered their first loss of the season, 76-72...

SUU to Host High School Football Championships

CEDAR CITY, Utah – Nov. 7, 2024 – Southern Utah University (SUU) and Cedar City will welcome the Utah High School Activities Association (UHSAA) football state championships to the Eccles Coliseum on Saturday, Nov. 16. SUU, through its Larry H. Miller Uta... Read More ...