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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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.
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One dead as plane goes down in Eagle Mountain Lake
One person is dead after a plane went down Monday afternoon in Eagle Mountain Lake. NBC 5’s Keenan Willard reports the crash was caught on camera.
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1 killed in Eagle Mountain Lake plane crash
A person was killed after a an aircraft crashed into Eagle Mountain Lake in Fort Worth Monday afternoon.
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Community remembers Wise County deputy who died in crash
The Wise County Sheriff’s Office is mourning the loss of one of their own. Deputy Lex Love was killed in a crash on County Road 4421 Wednesday night while responding to a call. He was 26 years old and leaves behind two young children. NBC 5’s Keenan Willard spoke with the Wise County sheriff, who’s remembering his deputy gone too...
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‘One of the best,' Wise County deputy killed in crash responding to a call for help
A deputy with the Wise County Sheriff’s Office was killed in a crash Wednesday while responding to a call.
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Airstrikes in Gaza come as Rosh Hashanah begins
The Hezbollah rocket fire this week comes ahead of the Jewish New Year, Rosh Hashanah. NBC 5’s Keenan Willard takes a look at how the Jewish community across North Texas– is observing the holiday differently this year.