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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First responders warn of dangerous driving conditions
Ahead of the flooding risk in DFW over the next few days, first responders are urging the community to be ready for potentially dangerous driving conditions. People living in Fort Worth say multiple areas can be hotspots for flash floods. NBC 5’s Keenan Willard talked to police about how drivers should prepare
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Fort Worth community prepares for potential severe weather, flooding conditions
Ahead of the risk of severe weather in the Metroplex over the next few days, first responders are urging the community to be ready for potentially dangerous driving conditions.
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Little Elm officers honored after rescuing two girls from burning home
Officers Chavez and Cordero are being recognized as lifesavers after rushing into a burning home to rescue two young girls. NBC 5’s Keenan Willard shares their heroic story and the honor they received from the Town of Little Elm.
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Police officers honored for rescuing two girls from burning home
Little Elm officers honored for heroic rescue of two young girls from a burning home.
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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.
