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 councilman responds to leaked racism accusation recording
A member of the Fort Worth City Council is reacting after a recording of what he says was a private conversation from 2022 was shared on social media. In the audio, Councilman Chris Nettles seems to blame several council members and the mayor for being racist. NBC 5’s Keenan Willard talked to Nettles and the woman who claims she shared...
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Fort Worth Councilman addresses leaked 2022 recording accusing mayor, council of racism
In a TikTok video posted Monday, a woman named Payton Jackson shared audio she said was recorded during a conversation with Fort Worth councilman Chris Nettles in 2022.
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Dramatic video shows confrontation between suspect and Mansfield police
Mansfield Police say two officers were injured early Friday morning when a suspect resisted a search and drove away. The driver was eventually arrested after a chase and a standoff in a Dallas apartment complex. NBC 5’s Keenan Willard spoke with police about the confrontation.
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Video: Two Mansfield officers injured by suspect resisting vehicle search
Video from Mansfield police shows the moment two officers were injured early Friday morning when a suspect resisted a vehicle search and drove away.
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Faith and family bring Catholics to Dallas for Day of Our Lady of Guadalupe
Celebrations continue for the Day of the Virgin of Guadalupe. Every December 12th, millions of Catholics pay respects to the patron saint of Latin America. NBC 5’s Keenan Willard takes us to Dallas where, for many, it is about faith and family.
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Fans toast SMU for clinching spot in College Football Playoffs
A weekend rollercoaster of emotions for SMU fans, but the National Championship dreams are still alive. The Mustangs officially clinched a spot in the College Football Playoffs. NBC 5’s Keenan Willard caught up with fans.
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Fort Worth names lone finalist for city manager position
Fort Worth is poised to appoint the city’s first Hispanic city manager. Former deputy City Manager Jay Chapa has been named the lone finalist for the job. But one council member says Chapa’s selection wasn’t made fairly, and the city needs to be more transparent. NBC 5’s Keenan Willard explains.
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Ennis extends boil water notice for fifth day
The city of Ennis remains under a boil water notice after a pipe burst over the weekend. Schools have remained closed and business have struggled. NBC 5’s Keenan Willard has the latest updates.
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Boil water notice to continue for 5th day as Ennis awaits more test results
The city has been under the advisory since Sunday when cold weather caused a water main break.
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Semi-truck knocks down power lines in Irving
Several businesses were left without power Tuesday after a semi-truck dragged down power lines. NBC 5’s Keenan Willard talked to those business owners.
