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.

Iron County SAR Responds to Stranded Motorist Near Cedar Breaks NM

Cedar City, UT - Saturday (11/16/2024), Shortly after 11pm, Iron County Search and Rescue received a call concerning a stranded 20-year-old SUU College student from Arizona on Cedar Mountain. Coordinates from the individual showed he was directly East of Blowhard Mountain, east side of Highway 148. SAR r...

Slew of Threes Not Enough for SUU in Loss to Fresno State

FRESNO, Calif. - A monster third quarter from the Southern Utah University women's basketball team wasn't enough to propel the Thunderbirds to a win against Fresno State, resulting in a 67-59 loss. SUU falls to 0-3 before Saturday's home opener, while the Bulldogs jump to 3-1 ...

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 ...

SUU MBB Opens With Win

The Southern Utah Men's Basketball team opened their season with an emphatic 96-68 win over the Mustangs of Western New Mexico. Six Thunderbirds scored double-digit points, and 17 Thunderbirds saw time on the court. Top T-Birds Jamari Sibley was phenomenal in the first game for SUU. He ... Read More ...

SUU Comeback Falls Short at ACU

Southern Utah was on the road again Saturday afternoon, taking on #17 Abilene Christian in a United Athletic Conference showdown. The Thunderbirds fell to the Wildcats 28-25. The loss brings SUU's record to 4-5 on the season, with a 3-2 mark in conference play...

Man Charged in Half-Century-Old Murder – KSUB News Summary

Man Is Charged Today With Half-Century Old Murder (Vernal, UT) -- Criminal charges were filed today in connection with the death of a 21-year-old Army soldier from Vernal more than half a century after his brutal murder. Authorities say 74-year-old Darrel Eugene Choate was charged in 8th District Court with murder, a first-degree felony...

Utah Gains Support in Public Land Fight – KSUB News Summary

Utah Gains Support For Public Lands Lawsuit (St. George, UT) -- Utah is gaining support in its lawsuit against the federal government over control of public lands in the state. A dozen states joined Utah's effort last week with supporting arguments of asking the U...

SUU Improves to 3-1 in UAC With Win Over West Georgia

CARROLLTON, Georgia—On Saturday, Southern Utah traveled south to take on the West Georgia Wolves in a United Athletic Conference showdown. The Thunderbirds defeated the Wolves 28-17. The win brings SUU's record to 4-4 on the season, with a 3-1 mark in conference play. West...

Falcons Host Hawks in Round 1 – Game Links

The Canyon View Falcons open 3A Football playoff action hosting the North Sanpete Hawks, Friday. The Falcons enter tournament play as the number 8 seed. The Hawks are ranked number 9 in the 3A Class. The Falcons enter tournament play at 5-5, 2-3 in region competition. The Haw...

Reds and Tigers on ESPN Sports Radio Friday (Game Link)

The Cedar Reds travel to Hurricane Friday, in the first round of the 4A State Football playoffs. The Tigers come in as the 16th seed in the tournament with a record of 4-6 (2-4 in Region 9 play). The Reds are seeded #17 with a record of 4-6 (1-5 in Region 9 play). Th...