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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Man arrested after being caught on camera stealing puppy from North Texas pet store
A stolen German Shepherd puppy was found safe after being taken from a McKinney pet store.
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Stolen puppy safely recovered after theft from McKinney pet store
Surveillance video captured the moment a man ran out of a McKinney pet store with a German Shepherd puppy in his arms. The hours-long search that followed ended with a happy reunion. NBC 5’s Keenan Willard shows how police tracked down the suspect and brought the puppy—now named Freedom—home safe.
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Residents return to scene of historic Fort Worth apartment fire
For the first time, residents are seeing the damage inside The Cooper apartments after a six-alarm fire displaced more than 800 people. NBC 5’s Keenan Willard spoke with families who fear they’ve lost everything.
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Video shows moment ‘historic' fire breaks out at Fort Worth apartments
Residents begin returning to Fort Worth’s Cooper apartments after massive fire displaces 800.
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Massive 6-alarm fire tears through Fort Worth apartment complex
Seven people were treated after a six-alarm fire engulfed a Fort Worth apartment building, marking one of the city’s biggest fire emergencies in years. NBC 5’s Keenan Willard has the story.
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Fort Worth crews fight apartment fire while battling the Texas heat
Fort Worth fire crews have been battling a five-story apartment building after it caught fire Monday afternoon. More than 150 firefighters responded to the scene. Texas Sky Ranger captured video of the firefighters taking turns battling the flames and taking shelter from the heat.
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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.
