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.
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Iranian-American community in North Texas feeling concern, hope in wake of U.S. attack
Some in the Iranian-American community are sharing their feelings of concern and hope in wake of the U.S. strikes.
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North Texas Iranians share perspective on U.S. strikes on Iran
Iranian-Americans are sharing feelings of uncertainty and in the wake of U.S. strikes on Iran. NBC 5’s Keenan Willard reports.
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82-year-old man killed by neighbor's dogs; family demands justice
Ronald Anderson, 82, died after being attacked by three loose dogs in his Fort Worth yard. His daughter says the death was preventable and is calling for accountability.
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Gold Cup in Arlington offers preview of 2026 World Cup impact
Thousands of fans packed AT&T Stadium for CONCACAF Gold Cup matches, giving Arlington a glimpse of what’s to come during the 2026 FIFA World Cup. NBC 5’s Keenan Willard reports on the excitement, economic expectations, and concerns ahead of the global tournament.
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Gold Cup matches bring thousands of soccer fans to AT&T Stadium in preview of World Cup
Gold Cup in Arlington draws thousands, previewing 2026 FIFA World Cup excitement.
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Shaboozey and BigXThaPlug shut down Dallas bridge for music video
Country star Shaboozey and Dallas rapper BigXThaPlug brought rush-hour traffic to a standstill Tuesday while filming a music video on the Margaret Hunt Hill Bridge. As NBC 5’s Keenan Willard reports, some drivers are questioning why the city allowed it to happen.
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Mansfield grandmother stabbed after opening front door
A Mansfield woman is recovering after being stabbed multiple times at her apartment. As NBC 5’s Keenan WIllard reports, her family is calling for justice.
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Fort Worth man fights to survive after his truck collided with a train on Father's Day
A Fort Worth man is recovering after police say his truck collided with a train near Ryan Avenue, leaving him in critical condition. NBC 5’s Keenan Willard spoke with the victim’s loved ones about his fight for survival on Father’s Day.
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Fort Worth man fights for his life after his truck collides with train
A Fort Worth man is fighting to survive after police say his truck collided with a train, leaving him in critical condition.
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Tarrant County leaders meet to discuss transportation for FIFA World Cup 2026
The countdown continues as we are less than a year away from the start of World Cup 2026. On Thursday, Tarrant County leaders talked about the role of transportation in the world’s biggest sporting event. NBC 5’s Keenan Willard has the story.
