Mitch Keegan
News Director
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Mitch Keegan has been with KEYC off and on since August 2005. In his time with the station, Mitch has been weekend meteorologist, morning/midday meteorologist, morning/midday news anchor, and producer. In October 2016, Mitch became News Director.
Mitch is a graduate of Iowa State University, where he studied Journalism/Mass Communication and Environmental Science.
Mitch and his wife live in the greater Mankato area with their 3 children.
In what little free time he has, he enjoys spending time outdoors relaxing and visiting with family and friends.
You will still occasionally see Mitch on the air, filling in behind the anchor desk or in the weather center.
If you have any story ideas, comments or concerns, send Mitch an email: mitch.keegan@keyc.com
Follow Mitch on Twitter: Follow @Mitch_Keegan
• What's your favorite part of your job?
Each day is different. I get the chance to help inform people what is going on in the world around them.
• What's your dream story?
Any story that involves traveling
• What did you want to be when you were growing up?
A train engineer.
• What got you interested in broadcasting?
I've always been a news and weather junkie. I like to know what is going on in the community around me. You get a better world understanding covering and watching the news and that starts on the local level.
• What's your favorite food?
Pizza. So many different toppings, you can have a different kind of pizza each day.
• What's your favorite season?
Fall because of the colorful leaves and the crisp air.
• What's your proudest moment?
When each of my kids were born. It's amazing how someone so small can capture your heart instantly and fill it with love and happiness.
Education
Updated: Mar. 16, 2023 at 1:15 PM CDT
|By Mitch Keegan
Video and audio coverage of sentencings had also been allowed in Minnesota courtrooms previously as long as all parties agreed.
Updated: Mar. 15, 2023 at 10:36 AM CDT
|By Mitch Keegan
On Thursday and Friday, our noon, 6 and 10 p.m. newscasts will air on KEYC NBC.
Updated: Mar. 3, 2023 at 10:21 AM CST
|By Mitch Keegan
It's another exciting weekend of Maverick men's hockey on KEYC Circle!
Updated: Mar. 2, 2023 at 8:31 AM CST
|By Mitch Keegan
Public safety says those inside the home were able to get out safely after being alerted by smoke detectors.
Updated: Feb. 28, 2023 at 6:34 PM CST
|By Mitch Keegan
The state patrol has not said who died as a result of the crash and the names of those involved have not yet been released.
Updated: Feb. 24, 2023 at 11:04 AM CST
|By Mitch Keegan
Maverick men’s hockey will be back in action tonight at the Mayo Clinic Health System Event Center.
Updated: Feb. 24, 2023 at 10:04 AM CST
|By Mitch Keegan
Mankato Area Public Schools announced a change to the current school calendar due to weather-related cancellations.
Updated: Feb. 23, 2023 at 10:54 AM CST
|By Mitch Keegan
During a snow emergency, temporary parking is available at no cost in the Mankato Place and Civic Center parking ramps. During a snow emergency, parking is also allowed in yards.
Updated: Feb. 22, 2023 at 1:58 PM CST
|By Mitch Keegan
Roads west and south of the Worthington area are closing due to the blizzard
Updated: Feb. 22, 2023 at 12:14 PM CST
|By Mitch Keegan
Due to the ongoing winter storm, bus service in Mankato will be altered on Wednesday and Thursday.
Updated: Feb. 21, 2023 at 6:54 PM CST
|By Mitch Keegan
The new date for the awards will now be on Wednesday, March 1, 2023 at the Courtyard by Marriott in Mankato.
Updated: Feb. 21, 2023 at 12:25 PM CST
|By Mitch Keegan
To prepare for and prevent further spread of the infestation, the city asks residents to monitor the health of the ash trees on their property.
Updated: Feb. 20, 2023 at 1:43 PM CST
|By Mitch Keegan
All you need is to have the FREE KEYC News Now app for Apple or Android installed and in just a few short seconds, you can receive notifications from your school, daycare or church.
Updated: Feb. 17, 2023 at 12:20 PM CST
|By Mitch Keegan and Sofia Martinez
Mankato Area Public Middle and High Schools will now have Narcan available on site.
Updated: Feb. 15, 2023 at 10:34 AM CST
|By Mitch Keegan
MN DOT is advising no travel in parts of the area due to blowing snow and icy conditions.
Updated: Feb. 1, 2023 at 3:00 PM CST
|By Mitch Keegan
$77,000 will be donated back to the non-profit groups that assisted with set-up, tear-down and served as evening volunteers during the event.
Updated: Jan. 26, 2023 at 8:59 AM CST
|By Mitch Keegan
We’ll have your local news at 5:00 and 6:00 instead on our NBC channel.
Updated: Jan. 24, 2023 at 5:08 AM CST
|By Mitch Keegan
We’re not looking for a lot of accumulation from this system, generally an inch or less.
Updated: Jan. 23, 2023 at 11:21 AM CST
|By Mitch Keegan
The City of Mankato has called a downtown snow emergency starting at 10 p.m., tonight, until 8 a.m., tomorrow.
Updated: Jan. 23, 2023 at 5:05 AM CST
|By Mitch Keegan
A very quick clipper system will move in on Wednesday bringing a chance for some light snow.
Updated: Jan. 19, 2023 at 11:41 AM CST
|By Mitch Keegan
Earlier this morning, Firefighters were called to a Mankato home for a basement fire that caused an estimated $30,000 in damages.
Updated: Jan. 18, 2023 at 11:19 AM CST
|By Mitch Keegan
Mankato Public Safety is warning of social media scams circulating that ask for help from potential victims.
Updated: Jan. 17, 2023 at 8:46 AM CST
|By Mitch Keegan
The new channel broadcasts on UHF channel 33, but will identify on your TV as channel 7.
Updated: Jan. 13, 2023 at 5:01 AM CST
|By Mitch Keegan
Both Saturday and Sunday will be warmer, with high temperatures climbing into the mid 30s.
Updated: Jan. 5, 2023 at 11:37 AM CST
|By Mitch Keegan
It’s been a busy few days on state roads for emergency responders.
Updated: Dec. 30, 2022 at 7:05 AM CST
|By Mitch Keegan
The Midway Saloon built a giant fishing bobber that they will drop when the clock strikes midnight on Saturday.
Updated: Dec. 30, 2022 at 6:45 AM CST
|By Mitch Keegan
New Year’s Eve marks the final night for Kiwanis Holiday Lights’ tenth year.
Updated: Dec. 30, 2022 at 6:35 AM CST
|By Mitch Keegan
Waseca County Sheriff Brad Milbrath is retiring after 34 years of service in law enforcement in the county, the last 12 years as sheriff.
Updated: Dec. 24, 2022 at 12:21 PM CST
|By Mitch Keegan
Motorists are advised that reduced visibility with drifting and blowing snow will still make travel difficult. MnDOT urges motorists to reduce speeds and use caution while driving.
Updated: Dec. 16, 2022 at 11:41 AM CST
|By Mitch Keegan
Another round of snow caused some school delays and cancellations this morning.
Updated: Dec. 7, 2022 at 11:48 AM CST
|By Mitch Keegan
Mayo Clinic Health System hospitals in Mankato and Red Wing and Eau Claire and La Crosse, Wisconsin received “High Performing” ratings on U.S. News & World Report’s “Best Hospitals for Maternity Care” list for 2022-2023.
Updated: Nov. 30, 2022 at 10:46 AM CST
|By Mitch Keegan
The Minnesota Secretary of States office says 61% of Minnesotans voted in the 2022 election, which is down from the midterm high of 64.3% in 2018.
Updated: Nov. 21, 2022 at 5:15 PM CST
|By Mitch Keegan
Planning began over a year ago, working with designers and engineers to find a set that would work in our studio space as well as function for the future.
Updated: Nov. 21, 2022 at 5:06 AM CST
|By Mitch Keegan
Milder temperatures will be with us this week with fairly quiet conditions
Updated: Nov. 15, 2022 at 11:10 AM CST
|By Mitch Keegan
Poor road conditions were a factor in a head on crash Monday near Frost that had crews cleaning up the scene for several hours.
Updated: Nov. 9, 2022 at 1:11 AM CST
|By Mitch Keegan
A look at the mayoral races in Mankato & North Mankato and the sheriff races in Blue Earth & Nicollet Counties.
Updated: Nov. 9, 2022 at 1:00 AM CST
|By Mitch Keegan
Brad Finstad beat his challenger Jeff Ettinger with just under 54% of the vote. With winning re-election, Finstad will now serve a full 2-year term in Congress.
Updated: Nov. 8, 2022 at 12:58 PM CST
|By Mitch Keegan
Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz, who is seeking his second term as governor, is locked in a tight battle with challenger Dr. Scott Jensen. Jensen is seeking to become the first Republican to win a statewide election in Minnesota since 2006.
Updated: Nov. 3, 2022 at 10:31 AM CDT
|By Mitch Keegan
If a player wins, it will be the second-largest jackpot in Powerball history and third-largest jackpot in U.S. lottery history.
Updated: Nov. 3, 2022 at 9:50 AM CDT
|By Mitch Keegan
The population living in the area between Rochester and Mankato now comprises over 65% of Catholics in the diocese.
Updated: Oct. 27, 2022 at 4:11 PM CDT
|By Mitch Keegan
The Mankato YMCA says the decision was based upon financial statements, which showed that a second location at this time would not be a financially responsible move.
Updated: Oct. 18, 2022 at 11:25 PM CDT
|By Mitch Keegan
Minnesota Governor Tim Walz and his Republican challenger Scott Jensen participated in a televised debate on October 18, hosted by KEYC News Now and it’s sister stations.
Updated: Oct. 14, 2022 at 11:49 AM CDT
|By Mitch Keegan
Puck drop is at 7:07 Friday and 6:07 tomorrow night.
Updated: Oct. 13, 2022 at 8:42 AM CDT
|By Mitch Keegan
According to a release from the department, authorities were called just before 9 AM Tuesday to the report of a man in the ditch in Wilder.
Updated: Oct. 6, 2022 at 4:29 PM CDT
|By Mitch Keegan
You can find Circle for free over the air on channel 12-3. This is in addition to our current offering of CBS on 12-1 and FOX on 12-2 on our VHF signal.
Updated: Oct. 6, 2022 at 1:29 PM CDT
|By Mitch Keegan
The Blue Earth County Sheriff's Department says dispatch has received multiple calls from citizens saying that someone from the Blue Earth County Sheriff’s Office contacted them demanding money because they missed a court date.
Updated: Sep. 21, 2022 at 11:25 AM CDT
|By Mitch Keegan and Maddie Paul
Anyone with information about this incident is asked to contact Public Safety at 911 or 507-387-8725.
Updated: Aug. 31, 2022 at 7:36 PM CDT
|By Mitch Keegan
In June, the county had selected the southeast corner of county road 16, known as Stoltzman Road and 200th Street on Mankato’s southside.
Updated: Aug. 28, 2022 at 9:53 AM CDT
|By Mitch Keegan
It won’t be a complete washout through the remainder of the weekend, but the chance of rain is there through Saturday night and again on Sunday evening as a cold front moves through.
Updated: Aug. 24, 2022 at 12:56 PM CDT
|By Mitch Keegan
Over 200 police officers from 55 jurisdictions around the state will patrol the grounds of the Minnesota State Fair.
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