Vince Sims co-anchors NBC 5 Weekend Evening News and reports during the week and hosts 5 Talk Street. He joined the NBC 5 family in July 2019 after spending five years anchoring and reporting in Atlanta, Georgia.
Vince is a three-time Emmy Award and an Edward R. Murrow award-winning journalist. He brings more than 25 years of experience in television news to NBC 5.
Vince is familiar with North Texas since he grew up right next door in Arkansas. His journalism journey started in Little Rock, Ark. He has since worked in Monroe and Shreveport, La.; Tulsa, Okla.; and Pittsburgh, Pa.
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Throughout his career, Vince has covered all kinds of severe weather situations including tornadoes, hurricanes, and snowstorms.
Vince’s reporting has included everything from politics, covering presidential candidates including Barack Obama and Donald Trump, to sports covering two Super Bowls.
Vince most enjoys covering stories that have an impact on someone’s life or changes their life for the better.
Vince has been given many community acknowledgments over the years including NW Louisiana YWCA Outstanding Journalist, The New Pittsburgh Courier Man of Excellence in Media, and Atl’s Hottest Media Personality two years in a row among others.
When he’s not at work you can find him out and about in the community. Vince often volunteers his time and serves as emcee for many nonprofit organizations. He also speaks regularly to different church groups, organizations, and schools about his job and the challenges that come with it.
Vince loves talking with young people about the importance of getting an education. He stresses to them their surroundings don’t define their future. Vince grew up on an agriculture and cattle farm in rural Arkansas, where he never imagined he'd one day be on television keeping people informed about what's happening in their community.
Vince has a Bachelor of Science degree in Mass Communications with a minor in Journalism from the University of Central Arkansas.
Vince considers himself a “sock enthusiast” with a large collection of fun and colorful socks. He also collects matchbooks.
Vince is married. He and his wife are excited to explore all the DFW area has to offer.
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Dallas gas station employees talk about surviving arson
Several employees of a gas station say they are lucky to be alive after a fire that was intentionally set. NBC 5’s Vince Sims talks about what employees say happened Thursday morning at a Valero on South Buckner Boulevard.
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Gas station employees say they are lucky to be alive after someone sets their store on fire
Dallas Fire investigators say a customer using gas from a gas can started the fire while employees were inside.
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Fans excited to see Dallas Wings take on No. 1 WNBA draft pick Caitlin Clark, Indiana Fever in preseason game
Their first preseason game against the Indiana Fever on May 3 drew a lot of interest because of No. 1 WNBA draft pick Caitlin Clark.
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Arlington police release new surveillance video hoping to get new leads in February murder case
Arlington police released new surveillance video in hopes of getting new leads in the February murder case.
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Family pleas for answers in Arlington man's death
Arlington Police have released new surveillance video to NBC 5. They hope it will generate new leads in a case that’s hit a roadblock. The victim, 51-year-old Ricardo Oliveros, was shot in his pickup truck the day before Valentine’s Day. NBC 5’s Vince Sims has the plea for justice from his family.
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Arlington police need public's help in solving February murder
Arlington police are hitting a dead end on solving a murder case from February. Now they are releasing new surveillance video to NBC 5 in hopes the public can help identify a suspect. NBC 5’s Vince Sims has the latest and reaction from the victim’s father.
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Vital 9/11 stones stolen from memorial site
Grapevine Police are seeking help to find stolen historical pieces, but they are unsure when the items were taken, causing challenges for the police. NBC 5’s Vince Sims has more on this.
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9/11 relics stolen from memorial site in North Texas, investigation underway
Authorities are asking the public to help them find the person responsible for stealing two historic stones from a 9/11 memorial site in North Texas earlier this week.
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Dallas Children's Advocacy Center on the importance of protecting children
April is National Child Abuse Prevention Month, and the Dallas Children’s Advocacy Center is making sure people are getting the message about the importance of protecting children. NBC 5’s Vince Sims talks with Irish S. Burch about all of the group’s programs including Pinwheels for Hope.
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Dallas Zoo visitors enjoyed the eclipse view along with the animals
The Dallas Zoo welcomed thousands of visitors for the solar eclipse. As Vince Sims reports they provided a unique opportunity to see how the animals would react to the darkness.
