Allie Spillyards joined NBC 5 in October 2017. She’s a general assignment reporter who often works out of Dallas or Collin county. You can usually catch her stories on NBC 5 at 10 p.m.
Allie is a North Texas native who was born and raised in Wylie.
She’s made several stops in the southeast, working most recently at WIS in Columbia, SC where she anchored weekend mornings and covered general news. While in Columbia, she reported on the tragic shooting at Emanuel AME Church in Charleston and followed the controversy over removing the Confederate flag from the South Carolina State House grounds. She also covered the historic flooding in October 2015 that destroyed hundreds of homes and left 17 people dead.
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Prior to South Carolina, Allie worked as a reporter at WCNC in Charlotte, NC.
She started her career at WVLT in Knoxville, TN as a general assignment reporter. She then helped launch a weekend morning newscast as an anchor before moving to weekday mornings.
In 2017, Allie was awarded a fellowship to train in computer assisted reporting with Investigative Reporters and Editors, Inc.
Allie’s a proud graduate of the University of Missouri where she learned her way around a newsroom at KOMU both on and off air. She has a bachelor’s in journalism and a minor in political science. While there, Allie spent a semester in Brussels, Belgium as an intern at Reuters.
Now that she’s back in North Texas, Allie lives in Dallas with her husband, Blake, and their spoiled rotten rescue pup, Roux. She’s thrilled to be back home, telling stories from familiar communities and reporting news that impacts friends, family and neighbors.
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Family speaks out after Fort Worth flight attendant killed, roommate charged
The family of Rana Nofal, a Fort Worth flight attendant allegedly murdered by her roommate, is speaking publicly as the investigation continues. Police say Dennis Day confessed to strangling Nofal and disposing of her body. NBC 5’s Allie Spillyards has the emotional response from Nofal’s loved ones and the latest on the search for her remains.
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Fort Worth woman's body still missing after murder, police say
A plea from the family of a woman whose body is still missing after Fort Worth police say her roommate admitted to her murder.
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Dallas woman behind beloved window messages dies
Linda England, known for sharing handwritten messages of encouragement in her Lakewood window during the pandemic, has passed away. Her notes sparked reflection, conversation, and a stronger sense of community. NBC 5’s Allie Spillyards has the story.
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Lakewood neighbor behind window messages dies
Linda England’s Lakewood window notes brought neighbors together, her sudden death leaves a void.
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Ceasefire confusion: Iran disputes Trump's Israel deal
President Trump announced a ceasefire deal between Israel and Iran, but Iran now says no agreement has been made. NBC 5’s Allie Spillyards has the latest.
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Dallas family pleads for help as police search for murder suspect
Dallas police are searching for 18-year-old Jose Salas Jr., accused of fatally shooting Victor Rojas during an attempted truck break-in. The victim’s family is urging the public to come forward with information. NBC 5’s Allie Spillyards has the story.
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Police seek second suspect for murder of Dallas father gunned down in March
Dallas father killed during truck break-in; police search for 18-year-old suspect.
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Stateless Arlington newlywed detained by ICE on honeymoon
A Palestinian woman, raised in the U.S., was detained by ICE on her honeymoon despite a pending green card and years of compliance.
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Husband says Arlington bride detained by ICE, fears deportation despite stateless status
Stateless Arlington bride detained by ICE despite pending green card application.
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Deadly crash sparks calls for traffic safety in Lake Highlands
After a crash split a McLaren in two and killed two people near a Dallas school, Lake Highlands neighbors are demanding action. Residents say speeding on Abrams Road is out of control and are calling for traffic studies, police presence, and calming measures. NBC 5’s Allie Spillyards has the story.
