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.
The Latest
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Parents call for accountability after bullet hits school window
School will be back in session Friday after a bullet flew into an elementary school classroom Thursday morning in Frisco, shattering a window. Classes were canceled at Pete and Gracie Hosp Elementary after what police say was an unintentional act. NBC 5’s Keenan Willard spoke with parents – who are calling for accountability.
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Bullet shatters window at a Frisco elementary, was an unintentional act, police say
A Frisco elementary school ended classes early Thursday morning after police say a bullet shattered a window and entered a classroom.
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What new tariffs could mean for North Texas automakers
President Donald Trump is rolling out a 25% tariff on cars and car parts imported into the United States. Experts say this will have a significant impact on automakers like GM which has a major presence in North Texas.
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Top Texas Republicans push for private school vouchers as opponents fear impact on public schools
Texas leaders push school choice bill with $10K private school vouchers, stirring debate.
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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.
