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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Former Princeton football player killed in New Orleans attack
Tiger Bech, 27, a former Princeton football player and brother of TCU wide receiver Jack Bech, was among the victims killed in the New Year’s Day attack on Bourbon Street. His Louisiana community gathered to honor his memory. NBC 5’s Keenan Willard has more.
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Brother of TCU football player among victims killed in New Orleans terror attack
Tiger Bech, 27, a former Princeton football player, was killed in the New Year’s Day Bourbon Street attack. His Louisiana community gathered to honor his memory.
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Air Force veteran killed in Dallas police chase crash remembered by family
Joel Jusino, an Air Force veteran and father of a 4-year-old son, was killed near downtown Dallas during a police chase. His loved ones say the loss has left a devastating void in their family. NBC 5’s Keenan Willard has the story.
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Family of man killed by driver fleeing police remembers him as loving father, veteran
NBC 5 is learning more about the man killed near downtown Dallas on Saturday when a person crashed into his car while being chased by police.
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Woman recounts Christmas Eve kidnapping after suspect's arrest
A woman is sharing her story for the first time after being kidnapped at gunpoint on Christmas Eve, taken from Haltom City, and left tied to a tree in Grapevine. Police say the suspect is now in custody. NBC 5’s Keenan Willard has the exclusive interview.
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Woman allegedly kidnapped at gunpoint, tied to tree on Christmas Eve shares story
For the first time, a Haltom City woman is sharing her story after police say a man kidnapped her at gunpoint on Christmas Eve, stole her car, and left her tied to a tree.
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Driver flees from crash on Northwest Highway that left one dead
Dallas Police are searching for a driver and passengers who ran from a car crash that killed another driver early Sunday morning. NBC 5’s Keenan Willard spoke with witnesses.
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One dead after driver collides with car on Northwest Highway, runs from scene
Dallas police are searching for the driver who ran from a fatal crash along Northwest Highway early Sunday morning.
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Heavy rain causes hazardous conditions for drivers
Heavy rain and flash flooding made road travel difficult Thursday. NBC 5’s Keenan Willard talked to people trying to navigate North Texas roads.
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People from near and far enjoy Christmas in the Fort Worth Stockyards
One of the biggest holiday hotspots in North Texas is the Fort Worth Stockyards. NBC 5’s Keenan Willard reports families from Dallas-Fort Worth and some from thousands of miles away spent Christmas in the historic heart of Cowtown.
