Katy Blakey Biography
Katy Blakey is an American Emmy award-winning anchor and reporter working for NBC 5 as a weekend evening anchor and weekday reporter. She joined the NBC 5 news team in January 2015.
Katy Blakey Career
Over the years, Blakey has received a Lone Star Emmy nomination, inclusive of one for Best News Anchor. She also received the Oklahoma Associated Press Award. McKinney, Texas is Katy’s native home and she attended McKinney High School where she graduated with a high school diploma. Later on, she joined Southern Methodist University where she graduated in 2006, with a Bachelor of Arts in Political Science, Journalism. Prior to graduating, Katy interned at WFAA and The Dallas Morning News during the political convention in Boston.
Katy has reported breaking news stories and severe weather news over the years. She also did live coverage of the early morning attack on Dallas Police Headquarters. Blakey traveled to Houston for President George H. W. Bush’s memorial services. In addition, Katy has also covered the national outpouring of support for five DPD officers who were killed while protecting a peaceful protest in downtown Dallas. Furthermore, while she was on the coast, she covered Hurricane Harvey and provided extensive coverage of rescue and relief operations.
She understands the privilege of reporting local and national news to her hometown community. Prior to joining ABC 5, Blakey worked for KOCO in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma where she served as the weekday morning co-anchor and reporter. In addition, Katy also reported on the scene of a deadly medical helicopter crash. While reporting, she covered a hostage situation that concluded with the rescue of a six-year-old girl, severe storms, and devastating wildfires.
Furthermore, Katy has covered many tornado outbreaks, rare twin tornadoes, and heroic rescue operations left by a massive EF5 tornado in Moore, Oklahoma. She also covered President Obama’s tour of damaged communities. Blakey started her career at KTEN-TV in Denison, Texas where she serves as a reporter and anchor. While she was at the station, she did her investigative reports into private jail funding resulting to resignations and changes in local law enforcement. During her spare time, she enjoys being home with family and friends, and taking walks around White Rock Lake with her dog, Huckleberry,
Katy Blakey Salary
Blakey earns a salary of about $47,000-$120,000.
Katy Blakey Net Worth
Blakey has an estimated net worth of about $1 Million – $7 Million which she has earned through her career as an anchor and reporter.
Katy Blakey Age
Blakey has neither disclosed the date, month nor the year she was born. Thus, it is not known how old she is or when she celebrates her birthday.
Katy Blakey Height and Weight
Blakey stands at a height of 5 feet 5 inches tall. However, information about her weight will be updated when available.
Katy Blakey Family
Blakey likes to keep her personal life private hence she has neither disclosed the names of her parent nor those of her siblings. However, this information will be updated when available.
Katy Blakey Husband and Children
Blakey is married to Joey Mongaras who is an attorney and North Texas native. She met her husband Joey via an adult kickball league. Together they have been blessed with a daughter, Harper who was born on May 2, 2020.
Katy Blakey Social Media Platform
Blakey is very active on her Twitter, Instagram, and Facebook pages. She has 10.8k followers on Twitter 7k followers on Instagram, and 20k followers on Facebook.