Larry Collins can be seen reporting weekday mornings from 4:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. on NBC 5. Larry has gathered news from New Orleans to New York City and is proud to now call North Texas home.
After almost a decade as an anchor and reporter at WCBD-TV in Charleston, SC, he joined the WBFF-TV morning news team in Baltimore. That's where he fell in love with morning news and helping viewers start their day well-informed.
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Since 2000, his career has also found him in the newsrooms of KALB-TV as a reporter in his hometown of Alexandria, LA, WGNO-TV as an assignment editor in New Orleans and MTV News in New York City where he interned.
Larry considers himself a storyteller at heart and news-hound by nature. As an Emmy and Edward R. Murrow Award winning journalist, he looks for the person at the heart of every single story.
He has covered the destruction of Hurricane Katrina in New Orleans, the riots and rebirth of Baltimore and the deaths of nine firefighters in a massive commercial fire in Charleston.
Every interview is important to Larry, but he will always remember his stories with President Bill Clinton, Sen. Ted Kennedy and Tom Brokaw.
Personally, Larry considers himself a "junior foodie" who is always looking for the best barbecue in Texas. Professional football keeps him busy on Sundays and you'll find him cheering on the Cowboys, Saints and Ravens. Don't ask him for fantasy football advice unless you have time -- he could talk about it for hours.
The Latest
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Activist group meets with Frisco police after recent stabbing
An activist group is meeting with law enforcement after a recent stabbing at a track meet in Frisco. NBC 5’s Larry Collins has the details.
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Fort Worth woman recovering after being attacked by squatters
A Fort Worth woman says she was attacked by squatters. This comes as lawmakers push to make changes to protect homeowners. NBC 5’s Larry Collins tells us more.
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Rare agreement emerges between some on both sides of abortion debate
State lawmakers on both sides of the abortion debate are joining forces to advance a bill. NBC 5’s Larry Collins explains why.
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Frisco ISD track meet resumes with increased security
Days after a deadly stabbing at a track meet, Frisco ISD student athletes gathered Monday at Little Elm High School to finish the event. NBC 5’s Larry Collins reports on the increased security, as an activist group asks for more transparency in the investigation.
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Frisco students return to track meet a week after fatal stabbing
Days after a deadly stabbing at a track meet, Frisco ISD student athletes gathered at Little Elm High School to finish the event Monday.
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New Dallas police chief expected to be hired this week
Five candidates are finalists in the search for the new Dallas police chief and a decision is expected this week. NBC 5’s Larry Collins brings us the latest.
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New details on Frisco student fatally stabbed at track meet
A 17-year-old student was stabbed and killed at a track meet in Frisco. NBC 5’s Larry Collins has the details on the latest update.
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Auto industry braces for rising costs as tariffs loom
NBC 5’s Larry Collins tells us how the new 25% tariffs on foreign cars and car parts is impacting businesses locally.
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Concerns over future of utility assistance program
Concerning news for thousands of North Texans who count on assistance to pay their utility bills. NBC 5’s Larry Collins tells us more about how Health and Human Services cutbacks are impacting utility assistance programs.
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Flooding concerns in North Texas after Thursday's rain
NBC 5’s Larry Collins tells us about the flooding risk across North Texas after on-and-off rain on Thursday morning.
