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 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.
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Tarrant County leaders, organizers talk transportation plans for World Cup 2026
We’re less than a year away from hundreds of thousands of soccer fans descending on North Texas for the FIFA World Cup 2026 – and the plan for how to get all of those people to the games is top of mind for local leaders.
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Toxic, invasive hammerhead worm spotted in North Texas, here's what you need to know
After weeks of heavy rain across North Texas sightings of a toxic invasive worm are on the rise. NBC 5’s Keenan Willard report the hammerhead worm is popping up in counties throughout the metroplex and experts say it’s a real threat to plants, animals, and even people.
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Toxic, invasive hammerhead worms spotted in DFW. Here's what to do if you see one
The hammerhead worm is popping up in counties throughout the Metroplex and experts say it’s a real threat to plants, animals, and even people.
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Fort Worth city leaders urge caution on social media amid rise in rumors about ICE arrests
As demonstrations against ICE operations heat up, Fort Worth city leaders are urging their community to be responsible on social media. In an open letter city councilmember Carlos Flores says speculation about ICE arrests in the historic Northside is stoking fear. NBC 5’s Keenan Willard talked to the community about what they’re feeling right now.
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Fort Worth leaders urge caution on social media amid rise in speculation about ICE arrests
Fort Worth city leaders are urging their community to be responsible amid specuation abouta rise in ICE operations.
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NBC 5 holds book giveaway in Reading With You initiative
It was a really special day at the Boys and Girls Club of Greater Dallas. Monday morning, NBC 5 held the latest book giveaway in our ongoing Reading with You initiative. The program aims to keep kids learning all year long, and on Monday, some of our anchors and reporters got to join in. NBC 5’s Keenan Willard has more.
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NBC 5 gives away hundreds of books to Dallas kids in Reading With You initiative
On Monday morning, NBC 5 and Telemundo 39 held the latest book giveaway in our ongoing Reading With You initiative.
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Cattle industry warns of killer parasite posing $11 billion threat to Texas
The New World screwworm has been advancing north through Mexico, causing the U.S. to temporarily close the border to cattle imports.
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Dallas police out for second day recovering vehicles from Oak Cliff pond
Emergency crews were out in force again Friday, pulling cars out of a pond near downtown Dallas. NBC 5’s Keenan Willard reports Dallas police hope the vehicles recovered from Lake Cliff Park’s pond offer evidence in ongoing cases.
