Nicholas McVicker
News EditorNic McVicker has been part of the KPBS News team since 2011 and has had the pleasure of serving the San Diego community by telling their stories. As editor, McVicker is dedicated to helping KPBS reporters best serve the audience with diverse sources and unique stories.
He grew up in the Midwest until the snow blew him and his family out West to San Diego where he enjoys local craft beer, sports, and a day at the beach. McVicker graduated from the University of Northern Iowa, where he studied Electronic Media and Communications. He worked at WHO-TV in Des Moines, Iowa, as an editor and photojournalist. While at WHO-TV, he had the opportunity to cover the first in the nation's caucus' interviewing Barack Obama and John McCain in 2007 and 2008.
-
'The Thane Of East County' Gives Macbeth A Modern Twist -
Steve Martin And Edie Brickell On Creating A New American Musical -
Group Art Show This Saturday -
A California bill would authorize local health officers to use what proponents say is a fast and inexpensive technique to test water quality. -
A Circus Noir Murder Mystery -
Reese Jarrett, former head of the defunct Southeastern Development Corp., was picked Friday to lead Civic San Diego, which oversees major development projects in the city.
-
After the shooting at Dr J's, police and prosecutors looked for informants who would trade information for reduced sentences and money to move away from San Diego. One informant in particular shows what a difficult decision that can be. -
KPBS Midday EditionIn the case against James Carter, the prosecutor used a common tactic when trying people from Southeast San Diego, especially young black men. He established a link between Carter and a gang and then used that link to establish a motive. -
KPBS Midday EditionThe shooting at Dr J's has had ripple effects throughout the community and the rest of the city. But it also impacted the people directly involved — the families of the women who were killed and the family of the man who was eventually convicted of their murder.
- These Democratic governors are trying to curb health care for unauthorized immigrants
- FBI says primary suspect in Calif. fertility clinic bombing likely died in the blast
- Low prices and Trump's trade war are pushing these Northwest farmers to the brink
- Former President Joe Biden diagnosed with prostate cancer
- At least 27 dead after tornadoes sweep through Kentucky and Missouri