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.
The Latest
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Family mourns North Richland Hills man killed by suspected drunk driver
A North Richland Hills family says their world has changed overnight after a father of three was hit and killed by a suspected drunk driver.
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Father killed by suspected drunk driver in North Richlands Hills
A North Richland Hills family says their lives have been turned upside down after their father was struck and killed by a suspected drunk driver. NBC 5’s Keenan Willard has more.
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10 boats destroyed, 1 person injured in Grapevine Lake marina fire
A fire at a marina on Grapevine Lake damaged at least ten boats and slowed down traffic Sunday afternoon – between several road closures and drivers distracted by the massive column of smoke. NBC 5’s Keenan Willard reports.
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Boat fire at Silver Lake Marina leaves 1 hurt, several boats damaged
Investigators are working on a marina fire in Grapevine. So far, one person has been sent to the hospital, and several boats have been damaged. NBC 5’s Keenan Willard has more.
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10 boats burned, 1 person injured in large fire at Grapevine Lake marina
A fire broke out at a Grapevine marina Sunday afternoon.
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What you should know before a bees attack
NBC 5 is looking into the warning signs of potentially dangerous bee colonies after a North Richland Hills man died this week from a severe bee attack. NBC 5’s Keenan Willard spoke with bee experts who explained how to spot a hive that could pose a life-threatening risk.
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After man dies in North Texas bee attack, experts share warning signs that could save a life
After a North Richland Hills man died this week from a horrific bee attack, NBC 5 set out to uncover the warning signs that could have been there before the incident.
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Running police horse hits fairgoer at State Fair of Texas
A scary scene at the fair Tuesday after an out-of-control Dallas police horse collided with a fairgoer, sending them to the hospital. The officer on the horse was thrown to the ground. NBC 5’s Keenan Willard has more.
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Visitor hurt after being hit by Dallas police horse at State Fair of Texas
Video from a witness provided to NBC 5 showed the aftermath: a crowd of police and first responders surrounding a State Fair of Texas visitor who a running police horse hit.
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Investigation underway after deadly plane crash at Eagle Mountain Lake
Investigators will closely examine a video of a plane crashing into Eagle Mountain Lake. The crash, which occurred on Monday, resulted in one fatality and initiated a recovery mission on the lake. NBC 5’s Keenan Willard will discuss the next steps in the investigation.