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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Fort Worth's Coyote Drive-In prepares to close after 14-year run
One last movie under the Fort Worth skyline. Coyote Drive-In is wrapping up its 14-year run Monday night, and the community is turning out for a final weekend of movies and memories. NBC 5’s Katy Blakey reports as moviegoers say goodbye.
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Coyote Drive-In says goodbye to Fort Worth after years of movies and memories
Over the years, the Coyote Drive-In became more than a movie theater. Employees and customers hope that feeling can one day be recreated somewhere else.
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Community steps up for crews battling 85,303 acre Ross Fire
The Ross Fire has grown to more than 85,000 acres and remains 31% contained. Amid the destruction and fatigue, people are stepping up to support those working on the front lines. NBC 5’s Katy Blakey reports.
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East Dallas neighbors report spike in smash-and-grab car break-ins
Neighbors in East Dallas say they’re seeing a spike in smash-and-grab car break-ins, with thieves targeting the same blocks and even the same trucks. NBC 5’s Katy Blakey takes a look at the numbers and how Dallas police are responding.
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Thieves keep targeting same East Dallas blocks & vehicles; ‘Nothing left to steal'
Neighbors say smash-and-grab break-ins are spiking, and thieves keep returning to the same blocks and even the same vehicles night after night.
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‘There will never be another Dolly': Celebrities react to death of Dolly Parton
Many celebrities, musicians and politicians paid tribute to the iconic country music singer after her death was announced Tuesday.
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North Texans confused by mail-in ballot applications arriving with mistake on form
Some voters got a Texas mail-in ballot application with a mistake and wondered if it was legit. Here’s what an elections administrator says.
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North Texans confused by mail-in ballot applications arriving with mistake on form
NBC 5’s Katy Blakey is looking into the election issue ahead of the November midterms. Some residents question if the form is legit.
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Couple searches for strangers who saved a life during Fort Worth emergency
A couple visiting Fort Worth suffered a life-threatening emergency — and strangers rushed to their aid. Now, the couple is on a mission to find the people who stepped in during their moment of need and simply say, “Thank you.” NBC 5’s Katy Blakey reports.
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‘We owe them my life': Couple thanks those who helped during heart attack in Fort Worth
When a Kentucky couple visiting Fort Worth suffered a life-threatening emergency outside their downtown hotel, strangers ran to their aid. As the couple prepared to return home, they made it their mission to say ‘thank you’ to everyone involved
