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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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.
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Ennis remains under a boil water notice
The city of Ennis says water pressure was restored, but concerns of bacterial contamination remain. NBC 5’s Keenan Willard spoke with city leaders and residents about the past few days.
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Grand Prairie ISD superintendent terminated after vote
Grand Prairie Superintendent Jorge Arredondo was terminated in a 5-2 vote by the school board. NBC 5’s Keenan Willard has the latest updates.
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Ennis to close schools for second straight day as boil water notice continues
The city says water pressure is restored citywide after multiple main breaks on Saturday night, but concerns of bacterial contamination persist.
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City of Ennis works to restore water after several pipes burst
Several pipe ruptures in Ennis shut down the water supply on Sunday. A city-wide boil water notice was issued and classes were canceled by Ennis ISD. NBC 5’s Kennan Willard spoke with residents and officials in Ennis.
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North Texans consider moving out of the US after the 2024 elections
Data shows there have been a record number of searches about how to move out of the United States after the 2024 elections. NBC 5’s Keenan Willard spoke to some North Texas considering a move post election.
