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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DOUBLE HERO: North Texas man who spent 20 years in prison saves two lives
An Ellis County man was in the right place at the right time. First, he saved someone’s life at Lake Waxahachie. Then, six weeks later, he did it again in Comanche County. NBC 5’s Keenan Willard has the details.
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North Texas hero saves two lives after spending 20 years in prison
An Ellis County man was in the right place at the right time and saved someone’s life – and then six weeks later, he did it again.
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Keller sees the most voter turnout in Tarrant County which is second in the state in ballots cast
As of Sunday night political officials say Tarrant County is second in the state in ballots cast. The Tarrant County polling place seeing the most turnout is in Keller, a community that’s become a political battleground in recent years. NBC 5’s Keenan Willard spoke with voters and polling experts, who say the energy is only going to continue into Election...
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Keller leads early voting as Tarrant County eyes potential record-breaking turnout
With four days of early voting remaining, political officials say Tarrant County has cast the second-most ballots in the state.
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Head-on collision on Loop 820 in Fort Worth leaves 5 dead
Heartbreaking details of a wrong-way crash that killed five people early Sunday morning in Fort Worth. NBC 5’s Keenan Willard spoke with investigators who say these devastating wrong-way crashes must stop.
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5 killed in fiery wrong way crash on Loop 820, Fort Worth police say
Fort Worth Police responded to a wrong-way crash early Sunday morning.
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North Texas counties respond to claims during early voting
Dallas County released a statement about early voting issues, while Tarrant County is addressing claims of a voter having their presidential choice switched by a voting machine. Officials stated there’s no evidence to support this claim. NBC 5’s Keenan Willard has more.
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Tarrant County officials clear up ballot controversy
Tarrant County officials are clearing up controversy on day two of early voting.
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House Committee hearing over death row case begins Monday
Lawmakers saved Robert Roberson minutes before his execution by calling him to appear, but he is not testifying because of a fight between state leaders over whether it should be virtual or in person. Instead this hearing has been an effort from lawmakers and celebrity supporters to build public pressure to get him a new trial.
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Abbott says House Committee ‘stepped out of line' in death row case, hearing continues
The attorney representing the Texas governor’s office filed an amicus brief Monday saying the petition filed by the House Committee on Criminal Jurisprudence last week regarding the case of death row inmate Robert Roberson should be tossed out.
