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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Severe weather expected in DFW after tornadoes tore through Oklahoma
In the hours after tornadoes tore through the Oklahoma City area, the DFW area was put on notice for potential severe weather – and the Metroplex is bracing for possible storms tomorrow. NBC 5’s Kennan Willards has the latest.
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Tornadoes injure 11 in Oklahoma as severe weather threat moves into North Texas
The entire Metroplex area will be under an increased risk of serious storms on Monday according to the NWS.
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ACLU advocates for Fort Worth woman's acquittal in voter fraud case
The ACLU is advocating for Crystal Mason, a Fort Worth woman facing renewed prosecution for alleged voter fraud. This nearly decade-long case has gained national attention, with advocates noting its broader implications beyond Mason herself. NBC’s Keenan Willard has more.
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Civil Rights attorneys urge court to uphold Crystal Mason's acquittal in fraud case
The national ACLU is throwing its support behind Crystal Mason, the Fort Worth woman facing a renewed effort from Tarrant County to prosecute her for alleged voter fraud.
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DOUBLE HERO: North Texas man who spent 20 years in prison saves two lives
An Ellis County man was in the right place at the right time. First, he saved someone’s life at Lake Waxahachie. Then, six weeks later, he did it again in Comanche County. NBC 5’s Keenan Willard has the details.
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North Texas hero saves two lives after spending 20 years in prison
An Ellis County man was in the right place at the right time and saved someone’s life – and then six weeks later, he did it again.
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Keller sees the most voter turnout in Tarrant County which is second in the state in ballots cast
As of Sunday night political officials say Tarrant County is second in the state in ballots cast. The Tarrant County polling place seeing the most turnout is in Keller, a community that’s become a political battleground in recent years. NBC 5’s Keenan Willard spoke with voters and polling experts, who say the energy is only going to continue into Election...
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Keller leads early voting as Tarrant County eyes potential record-breaking turnout
With four days of early voting remaining, political officials say Tarrant County has cast the second-most ballots in the state.
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Head-on collision on Loop 820 in Fort Worth leaves 5 dead
Heartbreaking details of a wrong-way crash that killed five people early Sunday morning in Fort Worth. NBC 5’s Keenan Willard spoke with investigators who say these devastating wrong-way crashes must stop.
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5 killed in fiery wrong way crash on Loop 820, Fort Worth police say
Fort Worth Police responded to a wrong-way crash early Sunday morning.
