Jack Keenan

Jack Keenan excitingly joins the KETV NewsWatch 7 First News team with a passion for keeping communities connected and informed.

Having lived in Rochester, Minnesota, and Fort Wayne, Indiana, Jack is no stranger to Midwest winter weather and looks forward to calling Nebraska and Iowa home.

Jack began his career as an assignment editor and producer in Knoxville, Tennessee, gaining valuable experience covering national news ranging from the Gatlinburg wildfires to the historic "Battle at Bristol" football game.

Jack's first anchoring opportunity came in Rochester, Minnesota, where he learned to brave the winter weather during the 2019 polar vortex. He also covered former President Donald Trump's historic visit to the city and Gov. Tim Walz's first gubernatorial election victory.

For three years, Jack anchored and reported in Fort Wayne, Indiana, where he covered everything from the Indianapolis 500 to Fort Wayne's innovative "Electric Works" downtown expansion project.

Now, Jack is incredibly eager to get to work for Nebraska and Iowa. He loves the friendliness of the Midwest and strongly believes it's the best region in the country for craft beer.

The son of a Marine, Jack was born in Dundee, Scotland, and spent time around the world, living overseas in China and Uganda and growing up along the East Coast. Although his favorite color is red, Jack went to the University of Tennessee and bleeds orange. He agrees with Nebraska fans that the '90s were a good decade for college football. Jack also cheers for the Tampa Bay Buccaneers (a fan before Tom Brady came) and the New York Yankees.

You'll likely find Jack at a local restaurant (or bar), running along downtown Omaha's beautiful skyline, or catching a live show or musical. New to the area but eager to explore, Jack loves to meet new people and wants to learn everything he can about America's Heartland.

You can reach Jack anytime at Jack.Keenan@hearst.com or connect with him on Facebook/Twitter.