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.
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New SMU president shares journey from UT to The Hilltop
News the University of Texas president was leaving Austin to lead SMU took many by surprise earlier this year. Now in his first week on The Hilltop, Jay Hartzell sat down with NBC 5’s Katy Blakey for an exclusive conversation about the opportunity he saw in Dallas.
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Former UT leader Jay Hartzell starts new role as SMU president
Dr. Jay Hartzell sat down with NBC 5’s Katy Blakey for an exclusive conversation about the opportunity he sees in Dallas.
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‘Old fashioned law enforcement' credited with capital murder suspect's capture
The Kaufman County Sheriff shared how his officers took capital murder suspect Trevor McEuen into custody. NBC 5’s Katy Blakey has the details and what’s next in the investigation.
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‘Somebody's been helping him': Kaufman Co. Sheriff details capture of fugitive
The Kaufman County Sheriff is praising the work of his deputies and state and federal partners for the capture of fugitive Trevor McEuen.
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Fort Worth police using new technology to track gunfire
Fort Worth Police are now looking to a new tool to help solve crimes – gunshot detection technology.
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A look at the new technology Fort Worth police are using to track gunfire
Fort Worth Police are now looking to a new tool to help solve crimes – gunshot detection technology.
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Capital murder suspect in custody after month-long manhunt
One of the most wanted fugitives in Texas is in custody after a near month-long manhunt. Officers arrested capital murder suspect Trevor McEuen early Monday morning in Van Zandt County not far from where their search first started.
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North Texans gather for Carry The Load walk
Participants walked 3.6 miles to the Fort Worth Police and Firefighters Memorial as part of a Carry The Load event leading up to Memorial Day. NBC 5’s Katy Blakey has the story.
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North Texans remember veterans on Memorial Day weekend at Carry The Load walk
Carry The Load is a non-profit that started as a way to bring back the meaning of Memorial Day.
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Dallas city leaders to implement safety plan after crime spike in downtown
There’s been pressure on Dallas leaders to address violence and homelessness in downtown after crime spiked in the area. It all comes as the city gets ready to welcome millions for the 2026 FIFA World Cup. NBC 5’s Katy Blakey has the latest on what’s been happening and the changes still to come.
