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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Tarrant County man accused of threatening commissioner arrested
A 27-year-old man is behind bars, accused of threatening Tarrant County Commissioner Manny Ramirez in a series of racist voicemails. Ramirez spoke exclusively to NBC 5 about the chilling messages and the arrest that followed.
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Fort Worth attorney charged with threatening to kill Tarrant County Commissioner
A man is accused of threatening to kill Tarrant County Commissioner Manny Ramirez in a series of voicemails.
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NTSB report: Southwest flight came within 200 feet of private jet
New details from federal investigators reveal how a Southwest flight narrowly avoided a collision at Chicago’s Midway Airport. The NTSB report highlights pilot confusion and a missed instruction from air traffic control. NBC 5’s Keenan Willard has the latest.
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Preliminary NTSB report into Southwest near-miss finds confusion on runway at Chicago airport
A new NTSB report sheds light on a near-miss at Midway Airport, where two planes came within 200 feet.
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Doorbell video shows gunman opening fire on Lewisville home
Shocking doorbell video captures a gunman firing 11 shots into a Lewisville home. Police are asking for help to identify the shooter. NBC 5’s Keenan Willard has the story.
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‘Terrifying' video shows suspect fire 11 shots into Lewisville home
Doorbell video shows a gunman firing 11 shots into a Lewisville home. Police are searching for the suspect.
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Grand Prairie mourns 5-year-old found in creek after search
After an 18-hour search, authorities found the body of 5-year-old Santiago Gonzalez in a Grand Prairie creek. His community, family, and teachers mourn his tragic loss. NBC 5’s Keenan Willard has the story.
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Missing 5-year-old's body found in creek near his home according to Grand Prairie police
The Grand Prairie Police Department confirmed the body of a 5-year-old boy missing since Sunday night was found in the water near his apartment complex. NBC 5’s Keenan Willard has the latest from the scene of the search.
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Fort Worth neighborhood on edge after shooting Sunday morning
Police say a shooting killed two people and left another in critical condition early Sunday morning. NBC 5’s Keenan Willard spoke with neighbors after the incident.
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Two dead, one in critical condition after early morning shooting in Fort Worth
Gunshots went off at about 3 a.m. on Lisbon Street, hitting homes and cars.
