Jack Keenan Biography
Jack Keenan is a renowned American journalist working as the morning news anchor at the Gulf Coast News WBBH-WZVN in Fort Myers, United States. He joined the Gulf Coast News team in 2025 as an anchor after previously working as the morning anchor for Nebraska’s leading news program at KETV-TV in Omaha.
Jack Keenan Age
Keenan is 31 years old as of 2026; he was born on June 27, 1995, in Dundee, Scotland. He celebrates his birthday on June 27 every year.
Jack Keenan Height / Measurements
Keenan is of average body stature, standing approximately 5 feet 9 inches tall, which is equivalent to 175 cm.
Jack Keenan Partner / Children
Keenan is married to his wife, Lauren Taylor Keenan (born on August 15, 2003), who works as a reporter and anchor at WOWT. The couple got engaged on April 11, 2024, and tied the knot on September 9, 2025. She, however, keeps information about whether she has any kids out of the limelight. However, we will update this information once it’s available.
Jack Keenan Family / Relatives
Keenan’s father, also named Jack, worked in the marine industry. Information about his mother is not publicly available. Occasionally, he grew up internationally, living in Uganda, China, and parts of the East Coast before settling in the U.S. However, he hasn’t provided any information on whether he has any siblings. We will update this information once it’s available.
Jack Keenan Education
Keenan attended the University of Tennessee, where he graduated with a bachelor’s degree in Broadcast Journalism and Electronic Media (class of 2017).
Jack Keenan Career
Keenan serves as the morning news anchor at the Gulf Coast News WBBH-WZVN in Fort Myers, United States. He joined the Gulf Coast News team in 2025 as an anchor, bringing with him over ten years of experience in breaking news and storytelling that spans the country from Tennessee’s mountains to the plains of the Midwest.
Before joining Gulf Coast News, Keenan served as the morning anchor for Nebraska’s leading news program at KETV-TV in Omaha (October 2022 to October 2025). In this position, he delivered in-depth investigative reports, dynamic community features, and live broadcasts to audiences spanning three states. Additionally, he spearheaded notable projects such as Hit the Road Jack and Coffee with the Candidates, spotlighting local concerns through candid conversations with everyday changemakers, community stakeholders, and national leaders.
Prior to joining KETV, Keenan served as a morning news anchor at WPTA-TV in Fort Wayne (October 2019 to October 2022). He also contributed to KTTC-TV in Rochester on “Fox in the Morning” and was the news anchor at KXLT in Rochester, Minnesota (September 2017 to September 2019). Occasionally, his career began at WATE in Knoxville, Tennessee, where he began working as a news producer (February 2016 to June 2017).
Among the major stories he has covered are major weather events, record-breaking polar vortexes, Omaha’s devastating 2024 EF-4 tornado, and the deadly 2016 Gatlinburg wildfires. Off-screen, Keenan enjoys traveling, interacting with the incredible people of Southwest Florida, cheering on the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, and exploring new restaurants.
Jack Keenan Salary
Keenan receives an annual income ranging between $30,000 and $90,000.
Jack Keenan Net Worth
Throughout Keenan’s career as a journalist, he has accumulated a net worth ranging from $1 million to $5 million.
Jack Keenan KETV
Keenan works with KETV, where he serves alongside his fellow anchors, reporters, and meteorologists, such as;
- Julie Cornell
- Sarah Fili
- Quanecia Fraser
- Rob McCartney
- Melissa Fry
- Alex McLoon
- Davon Taylor
- Andy Kendeigh
- Bill Randby
- Maddie Augustine
- Ainsley Goebel
- Luke Vickery
Jack Keenan Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram
Keenan is active on his social media accounts. He has about 4.2k followers on his Facebook Page @Jack Keenan and about 1k followers on his Twitter account @Jackkeenannews.