Meredith Yeomans joined NBC 5 in May 2015. She has lived in Collin County since 2012 and is proud to report stories from the place she calls home.
In 2014, she won the Texas Associated Press Broadcasters awards for "Best Spot Story" and "Best Series."
Originally from Florida, she received her degree in journalism from the University of South Florida in Tampa.
Her broadcasting career began in radio in Tampa. She has held various roles at WFLA in Tampa, KTRK in Houston, KVTK in Phoenix and KTEN in Sherman.
Meredith's interests include sports, animals, film, fashion and facts.
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Video: Family flees as shots fired into Dallas backyard
We have disturbing new video of a Dallas family dodging bullets in their backyard. It shows a mother grabbing her children and running indoors. The close call happened near Centerville and Joaquin Drives in Dallas. Meredith Yeomans talked with the homeowner.
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1 killed, 3 injured in Garland shooting
Police are searching for a gunman after they say four people including children were shot at an apartment complex Friday evening in Garland.
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Garland Police investigating shooting that left several injured, 1 dead
Police are searching for a gunman after they say four people, including children, were shot at an apartment complex Friday evening in Garland.
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Parents, students shaken after Wilmer-Hutchins High School shooting
After a second shooting in just over a year at Wilmer-Hutchins High, some parents say their kids won’t return. One student shares how a classmate collapsed in her classroom. NBC 5’s Meredith Yeomans has their emotional account.
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Student at Wilmer-Hutchins HS says gunshot victim collapsed in her class
Parents, students share emotional reactions after Wilmer-Hutchins High School shooting.
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Frisco teen murder suspect released on bond as community honors victim
The 17-year-old accused in the fatal stabbing of Frisco student Austin Metcalf was released from jail after a judge reduced his bond. Meanwhile, the community gathered to honor Metcalf with a fundraiser at a local pizzeria. NBC 5’s Meredith Yeomans reports on the latest in the case and how loved ones are remembering the teen.
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Stabbing suspect's family meets with community activists after $1 million bond lowered
The Frisco teenager accused of fatally stabbing another teenager at a track meet earlier this month is free after his $1 million bond was lowered Monday morning.
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Defendant in Frisco track meet stabbing death hires new attorney
A Frisco teen who was stabbed at a track meet will be laid to rest Saturday. NBC 5’s Meredith Yeomans reports, the defendant in the case, 17-year-old Karmelo Anthony, remains in the Collin County jail on a $1 million bond and has a new attorney to represent him at a bond reduction hearing on Monday.
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Defendant in Frisco track meet stabbing death hires new attorney
In the high-profile killing of 17-year-old Austin Metcalf, a solemn and significant few days lie ahead. At the Frisco church Metcalf attended, family and friends will say final goodbyes Saturday to the Memorial High School student athlete and identical twin who loved sports and the outdoors. Frisco police say Metcalf was stabbed to death at a track meet last Wednesday…
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Justin Ball named Dallas fire chief as city nears police chief pick
Justin Ball, a veteran of Dallas Fire-Rescue, has been officially named the city’s 18th fire chief after serving in the role on an interim basis. Ball beat out 31 other candidates for the job. Now, attention turns to the city’s other major vacancy, the Dallas police chief, with five finalists still in the running. NBC 5’s Meredith Yeomans has the...
