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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Mavs fan behind ‘Fire Nico' chant now featured in mural before Luka's return
Chris Taylor, who was kicked out of a Mavericks game after protesting the team’s leadership, is now the subject of a downtown Dallas mural echoing his message. Artist Juan Velazquez says it’s a symbol of ongoing frustration over the team’s direction since Dončić’s departure. NBC 5’s Keenan Willard has the story.
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Ken Paxton announces Senate run, setting up GOP showdown with Cornyn
Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton is officially challenging U.S. Sen. John Cornyn in the Republican primary. In a fiery campaign launch, Paxton vowed to “take a sledgehammer to the D.C. establishment” and align closely with Donald Trump. NBC 5’s Keenan Willard reports on the political clash between two Texas GOP heavyweights, the growing rift in the party, and what experts...
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Fan behind ‘Fire Nico' protest featured in mural ahead of Luka Dončić's Dallas return
A fan who called to fire Mavs GM is now in a mural before Luka Dončić returns to Dallas as a Laker.
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Fort Worth woman attacked by apparent squatters after moving out
A Fort Worth woman says squatters smashed her teeth with a refrigerator when she returned to clean a home she was moving out of. NBC 5’s Kennan Willard has the story.
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Woman's teeth broken by apparent squatters hours after moving out of home
Noel Patrick said she returned to her Fort Worth rental house to find it occupied by two people stealing the fridge.
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Flooding remains after tornado warned storms in Lamar and Red River Counties
Flash flooding left roads covered with water in Lamar and Red River Counties. NBC 5’s Keenan Willard followed tornado-warned storms northeast parts of the Dallas-Fort Worth viewing area.
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Conditions in Lamar & Red River Counties at 4 p.m.
NBC 5’s Keenan Willard reports on conditions in Lamar and Red River Counties just after 4 p.m. Friday as Tornado Warnings were issued for the area northeast of DFW.
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What impact to North Texas will tariffs have?
Stellantis, the automaker that owns car brands like Dodge, Jeep, and Chrysler, is temporarily shutting down two of its plants in Mexico and Canada due to new US tariffs on imported cars
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First major automaker limits production after tariffs hit. Will factories in North Texas be impacted?
NBC 5 is looking into the potential effect of imported car tariffs on the Arlington GM plant.
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First responders warn of dangerous driving conditions
Ahead of the flooding risk in DFW over the next few days, first responders are urging the community to be ready for potentially dangerous driving conditions. People living in Fort Worth say multiple areas can be hotspots for flash floods. NBC 5’s Keenan Willard talked to police about how drivers should prepare
