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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Family of McKinney 14-year-old killed in hit and run speaks out
The family of a 14-year-old killed in a hit-and-run in McKinney is begging the driver who fled the scene of the crash to come forward and face justice. NBC 5’s Keenan Willard spoke to those who knew Jamir Dabney.
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Tarrant County mother jailed for allegedly forcing unnecessary medical treatments on daughter
A Tarrant County mother is accused of lying about her daughter’s health, causing the child to undergo years of unnecessary medical procedures.
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North Texas mother accused of faking cancer, forcing unnecessary medical treatments on daughter
A Tarrant County mother is behind bars after investigators say she lied about her daughter’s health and subjected the girl to unnecessary medical procedures.
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North Texas mother arrested, accused of abusing child
Investigators say a North Texas mom lied about her daughter having an illness, leading to medical procedures. NBC 5’s Keenan Willard is following the story.
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Drone sighting in North Texas raising concerns
Police in White Settlement say they’re investigating a series of drone sightings near neighborhoods and a military base. It comes amid a flurry of sightings across the country that have a lot of people concerned. NBC 5’s Keenan Willard has more.
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White Settlement police searching for operators of drones sighted near military base
Officials said small groups of drones were seen flying near neighborhoods and the NAS Joint Reserve Base.
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Family of North Texas inmate accused of killing corrections officer calls for change
The family of an inmate from Ellis County, charged with the murder of a corrections officer, is grieving the man’s loss and advocating for change. NBC 5’s Keenan Willard has more.
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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.
