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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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.
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Families from around the world take in Christmas Day at the Fort Worth Stockyards
On Christmas Day, families from the Dallas-Fort Worth area, and even some from thousands of miles away, spent the holiday in the historic Fort Worth Stockyards.
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Tool Fire Department starts fundraiser for new fire engine
A North Texas fire department has turned to GoFundMe after their fire engine broke down. The department needs more than $1.2 million for a new fire engine and critical supplies to help protect the community. NBC 5’s Kennan Willard spoke with fire fighters about the fundraiser.
