Keenan Willard reports for the 10 p.m. news on NBC 5.
A native of Raleigh, North Carolina, Keenan reported in his hometown for NBC affiliate WRAL before joining the NBC 5 team.
Keenan started his reporting career out in the West Texas town of El Paso, where he covered several stories that resonated nationally, including immigration at the southern border and the Aug. 3, 2019, mass shooting at the Cielo Vista Walmart.
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A rabid sports fan, Keenan is a long-suffering supporter of the NC State Wolfpack (and thrilled for SMU to bring ACC hoops to DFW).
Keenan graduated from Washington & Lee University in 2018 with a degree in journalism.
The Latest
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Trial begins for teen accused of murdering 17-year-old girlfriend
The emotional trial features testimony from the victim’s mother, as the court hears the case of an 18-year-old charged with killing his girlfriend, who was a new mother. NBC 5’s Keenan Willard has the story.
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Dallas teen on trial accused of killing 17-year-old girlfriend, Lancaster High drill team member
Hood was a junior student on the Tigerette drill team at Lancaster High School – and she’d had a baby girl three weeks before her death.
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Fort Worth car thefts on the rise
Fort Worth police report a 4% rise in car thefts, with new maps highlighting hotspots near I-35, La Gran Plaza, and Hulen Mall. Victims call for action. NBC 5’s Keenan Willard has the story.
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Car thefts on the rise in Fort Worth: New maps reveal hotspots
Car thefts in Fort Worth rose 4% last year, with hotspots around I-35, La Gran Plaza, and Hulen Mall.
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Keller ISD considering plan to split school district in two, creating new district
Board members confirmed this week that the proposal would be discussed by the district on Jan. 16.
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Keller ISD discussing a plan to split
The Keller ISD board will meet to discuss possibly splitting the district in two this week. NBC 5’s Keenan Willard spoke with several representatives from Keller ISD about the potential of a split and how the community will be affected.
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Fort Worth PD responds to crashes due to slick roads
Icy conditions wreaked havoc for drivers in Fort Worth. NBC 5’s Keenan Willard has more.
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Crews battle large fire at electrical substation in Fort Worth
A large fire broke out at a power substation in north Fort Worth following an explosion. Crews are on-site. NBC 5’s Keenan Willard has more.
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Fort Worth crews prepare roads and water lines ahead of winter weather
Fort Worth crews are focused on treating roads and safeguarding water lines to tackle challenges posed by incoming wintry weather.
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Fort Worth could see impacts to roads, water pipes from potential severe winter weather
The severe winter weather in this week’s forecast could bring multiple impacts to the Fort Worth area, including water main breaks and increased risk for drivers.
