Katy Blakey anchors NBC 5 News weekend evenings and reports during the week. An Emmy Award-winning reporter, Katy's work has also been honored with Lone Star Emmy nominations, including Best News Anchor, and recognized by the Oklahoma Associated Press. Katy, a North Texas native, joined the NBC 5 team in January of 2015.
No stranger to breaking news or severe weather, Katy solo-anchored live coverage of the early morning attack on Dallas Police Headquarters and hours-long stand-off. She covered the national outpouring of support for five DPD officers killed while protecting a peaceful protest in downtown Dallas and traveled to Houston for President George H. W. Bush’s memorial services.
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On the coast as Hurricane Harvey made landfall, she provided extensive coverage of rescue and relief operations as the storm caused catastrophic flooding in the Houston area. From endearing "Texas Connects Us" stories to following a young cancer patient bring smiles, hope and congressional attention to much needed funding for childhood cancer research to reporting from the mass shooting tragedies in Orlando and Las Vegas, Katy understands the privilege of reporting local and national news to her hometown community.
Previously, Katy co-anchored the weekday morning news and reported for KOCO in Oklahoma City, OK. The first reporter on the scene of a deadly medical helicopter crash, her reporting also included a hostage situation ending with the rescue of a six-year-old girl, devastating wildfires and severe storms. She tracked rare twin tornadoes, covered multiple tornado outbreaks, reported on the wide-scale destruction and heroic rescue operations left by a massive EF5 tornado in Moore, Oklahoma and President Obama's tour of damaged communities.
Katy began her career as a reporter and anchor for KTEN-TV in Denison, Texas, where her investigative reports into private jail funding led to resignations and changes in local law enforcement.
Born and raised in McKinney, Katy is a proud graduate of McKinney High School (Go Lions!) and Southern Methodist University (Go Mustangs!). She graduated president of her class with a BA in journalism and political science and interned for The Dallas Morning News and WFAA during the political convention in Boston. Grateful, Katy volunteers her time raising funds for student scholarships.
Katy grew up cheering on the Cowboys and Rangers and lives in Dallas with her husband, an attorney and North Texas native. She enjoys taking walks around White Rock Lake with her dog, Huckleberry, and loves being home with family and friends.
The Latest
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North Texas prepares for a hard freeze Thursday morning
North Texas is going through a bit of weather whiplash. With temperatures expected to plunge, NBC 5’s Katy Blakey explains what’s being done to prepare for the latest hard freeze.
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North Texas prepares for a hard freeze Thursday morning
North Texas is preparing for a hard freeze after storms brought heavy rain and hail overnight Tuesday.
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Faith leaders and Dallas' interim police chief meet to discuss crime and community
Oak Cliff faith leaders met for a conversation with the Dallas interim police chief on Tuesday. NBC 5’s Katy Blakey reports the talk focused on ways to reduce crime and strengthen communication and it comes as the city searches for it’s next chief.
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Faith leaders gather for conversation on crime and community with Dallas' interim police chief
Faith leaders gathered with Dallas’ interim police chief Tuesday to talk crime and community at city hall.
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Young couple surrenders newborn to Garland fire station
The Garland Fire Department is commending a young mother for the difficult choice she made. She surrendered her newborn under the state’s safe haven law. Now the department is sharing the story in the hope it could help someone else. Katy Blakey has the story.
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Garland Fire Department commends couple for surrendering newborn under ‘Baby Moses' law
The Garland Fire Department is commending a young couple for the difficult choice they made after surrendering newborn under ‘Baby Moses’ law.
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School choice Texas debate: Should tax dollars fund private education?
An all-day debate on school choice. One of the biggest issues before lawmakers are centered in Austin. Should tax dollars be used for private education? NBC 5’s Katy Blakey has the latest from the state capitol.
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Texas Senate debates controversial school choice bill
Lt. Governor Dan Patrick warned lawmakers at the state capitol on Wednesday that the debate over school choice could last well into the night.
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Boil water notice lifted in Lewisville after weekend water line break
A boil water notice in Lewisville has been lifted after a major water line break left residents and businesses scrambling. Schools were forced to close, and local restaurants had to adjust. NBC 5’s Katy Blakey has more.
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Kelsea Ballerini on joining ‘The Voice'
‘The Voice’ returns to NBC for a new season with new and returning faces. Michael Bublé, John Legend and Adam Levine are back and they’re joined by a brand new face, rookie coach Kelsea Ballerini. NBC 5’s Katy Blakey chatted with her about it.
