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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Texas bill banning phones in classrooms heads to governor
Lawmakers pass a bill to keep cellphones out of Texas classrooms. If signed by the governor, devices would be stored all day during school. NBC 5’s Keenan Willard has the story.
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Texas bill banning phones in classrooms heads to governor's desk
Texas lawmakers pass bill to ban phones in school; awaits Gov. Abbott’s decision.
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DNA breakthrough leads to arrest in 2020 murder of Evan Lacey
Arlington police say Darnell Jones, the suspect in 19-year-old Evan Lacey’s 2020 murder, was arrested in Chicago after new DNA technology linked him to the crime. NBC 5’s Keenan Willard has the story.
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Arlington police say DNA breakthrough leads to arrest in 2020 killing of teen Evan Lacey
Police say DNA evidence helped solve the 2020 murder of 19-year-old Evan Lacey.
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Mineral Wells mourns teen killed in crash, rallies for survivors
The Mineral Wells community came together to support three high school seniors involved in a deadly crash. Jose Hernandez, 19, was killed, while two others were hospitalized. Friends held a fundraiser to help the families and honor the victims.
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Community mourns Mineral Wells HS senior killed in crash before graduation
Mineral Wells unites to honor a teen killed in a crash and help two others recovering.
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Dallas cyclist recovering after being hit by suspect leading police chase
A Dallas cyclist was thrown from the hood of a speeding car that was evading police in Mesquite. NBC 5’s Keenan Willard has the story.
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Boater hits, severely injures kayaker at Lake Grapevine
Grapevine Fire Department responded to a call after a kayaker was struck by the operator of a personal watercraft on Sunday. NBC 5’s Keenan Willard is on the scene.
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Dallas cyclist hit during police chase, survives being thrown from hood of car
Friends say Jim Martin was riding in a group along the I-30 Frontage Road in Mesquite when he was hit by the suspect.
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A week before retirement, Fort Worth Police Chief Neil Noaks reflects on career
In his final sit-down interview, Fort Worth Police Chief Neil Noakese talked with NBC 5’s Keenan Willard about his 25-year career and his four years as top cop, marked by moments of soaring accomplishments and serious challenges.
