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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Fort Worth begins to treat roads in anticipation of winter weather
Fort Worth will start treating some roads with brine in advance of severe cold and potential precipitation in the forecast.
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Fort Worth to begin prepping city streets for possible winter weather
Fort Worth is preparing for potential winter weather at the start of next week, with the city about to start treating streets with brine.
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North Texans react to Israel-Hamas ceasefire agreement
Jewish and Palestinian communities in North Texas respond to the Israel-Hamas ceasefire, reflecting on loss and hoping for lasting peace as the deal takes effect Sunday. NBC 5’s Keenan Willard has the story.
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Jewish, Palestinian communities in North Texas react to Gaza ceasefire agreement
Jewish and Palestinian communities share hopes, fears, and reflections as a historic ceasefire agreement ends 15 months of devastating conflict.
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Trial begins for teen accused of murdering 17-year-old girlfriend
The emotional trial features testimony from the victim’s mother, as the court hears the case of an 18-year-old charged with killing his girlfriend, who was a new mother. NBC 5’s Keenan Willard has the story.
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Dallas teen on trial accused of killing 17-year-old girlfriend, Lancaster High drill team member
Hood was a junior student on the Tigerette drill team at Lancaster High School – and she’d had a baby girl three weeks before her death.
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Fort Worth car thefts on the rise
Fort Worth police report a 4% rise in car thefts, with new maps highlighting hotspots near I-35, La Gran Plaza, and Hulen Mall. Victims call for action. NBC 5’s Keenan Willard has the story.
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Car thefts on the rise in Fort Worth: New maps reveal hotspots
Car thefts in Fort Worth rose 4% last year, with hotspots around I-35, La Gran Plaza, and Hulen Mall.
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Keller ISD considering plan to split school district in two, creating new district
Board members confirmed this week that the proposal would be discussed by the district on Jan. 16.
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Keller ISD discussing a plan to split
The Keller ISD board will meet to discuss possibly splitting the district in two this week. NBC 5’s Keenan Willard spoke with several representatives from Keller ISD about the potential of a split and how the community will be affected.