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A man was arrested for DUI outside Nancy Guthrie’s Tucson home after being seen driving by repeatedly and looking at her photo, as volunteers and police continue to search for Guthrie in a case that remains unresolved despite released surveillance video, a recovered DNA-glove clue, and a $1 million reward.
Savannah Guthrie plans to return to NBC’s Today show on her own timeline, according to two NBC sources, though when she comes back is uncertain as the search for her mother Nancy Guthrie continues. NBC says her Today family will welcome her back on her terms, and Guthrie has publicly addressed the situation, including a reward and charitable donation, as she copes with the family crisis.
Savannah Guthrie intends to return to NBC’s Today show at some point, two NBC sources say, but the timing is uncertain and entirely up to her as she copes with her mother Nancy Guthrie’s disappearance. She hasn't hosted since late January; NBC says her Today family will welcome her back on her timeline. Hoda Kotb has filled in during her absence, and Guthrie has spoken about the distress of the situation, including a reward and a donation related to her mother’s case.
Elizabeth Smart urged hope and action on Nancy Guthrie’s disappearance during the Ladygang podcast, stressing that people should not give up and should report anything suspicious to law enforcement. The piece also outlines the ongoing inquiry into the 84-year-old's case, including a declared crime scene, DNA evidence, surveillance footage, a rising reward, and public pleas from Savannah Guthrie and the Guthrie family.
After Nancy Guthrie, 84, was kidnapped, experts say the attacker likely planned the crime and targeted her home, suggesting premeditation and reconnaissance rather than a random act. Elder kidnappings are rare, making data scarce for a reliable profile, but possible motives discussed include money, notoriety, or misplaced grievances. Public ransom notes are unverified, and investigators stress waiting for verified information while considering that there may be multiple motivational factors and no single offender profile.
Katie Couric commented on NBC's Today amid Savannah Guthrie's ongoing absence due to the disappearance investigation into Guthrie's mother, praising the show's handling and Hoda Kotb's interim return; NBC stands by Guthrie and she is expected to return on her own timeline, while the program has seen higher viewership during coverage of the case and the Winter Olympics.
NBC's Today is navigating Savannah Guthrie's ongoing absence after her mother Nancy Guthrie disappeared in January, with Hoda Kotb filling in as interim host; Guthrie's return remains on her own timeline and uncertain, prompting NBC to rely on Kotb and Melvin while correspondent Liz Kreutz covers developments from Arizona. Viewership has risen in recent weeks, though it’s unclear how much of the uptick is due to the Olympics versus Guthrie's absence.
Hoda Kotb has returned to co-host the Today show on a temporary basis as Savannah Guthrie remains away amid the disappearance of Guthrie’s mother, Nancy Guthrie. The case has drawn FBI involvement, with a California man arrested for posing as the abductor and ransom notes reportedly exchanged for millions in Bitcoin; the Guthrie family is offering a $1 million reward for information leading to Nancy’s safe return, and Kotb’s future on the show is described as the foreseeable future.
Hoda Kotb will continue to host NBC's Today alongside Craig Melvin while Savannah Guthrie is away after the disappearance of her mother, Nancy Guthrie. Kotb returned to the anchor desk on February 6 and will remain in the chair for now. The search for Nancy Guthrie continues with a reward of up to $1 million for information. Kotb had stepped back from the show in early 2025 but has made periodic appearances since.
Hoda Kotb will continue to fill in on NBC’s Today opposite Craig Melvin as Savannah Guthrie remains absent while her mother Nancy Guthrie has been missing in Arizona. Kotb has anchored Today for about three weeks and does not plan to join the show full-time, with Guthrie’s return date still uncertain.
Savannah Guthrie’s future on NBC’s Today is reportedly in question as she reevaluates whether staying in the spotlight endangers her family amid her mother Nancy Guthrie’s abduction. A Radar Online insider says Guthrie is considering a life away from the desk, while the family has offered up to $1 million for information and donated $500,000 to the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children, with Guthrie publicly urging prayers and hope for a miracle.
Savannah Guthrie posted a video begging kidnappers to return her mother, 84-year-old Nancy Guthrie, and said the family will pay for her safe return; authorities are reviewing ransom notes reportedly sent to multiple outlets, with the FBI investigating the communications.
Megyn Kelly argued that Savannah Guthrie may know undisclosed information about Nancy Guthrie's disappearance, pointing to Savannah’s Instagram mention that Nancy was taken from her bed and suggesting the $1 million reward timing could reflect family concerns.
84-year-old Nancy Guthrie, mother of Savannah Guthrie, remains missing nearly four weeks after her abduction. Pima County Sheriff Chris Nanos says he believes she is alive and being kept nearby, with hundreds of investigators pursuing up to 40,000 leads, DNA analysis ongoing, and a reward of up to $1 million offered for information leading to her return.
Savannah Guthrie revealed that her family is offering up to $1 million for information leading to the recovery of Nancy Guthrie, who was abducted Feb. 1 from Tucson, Arizona. The 84-year-old woman is in poor health and may no longer be alive, the family said, but they hope tips will provide closure as the FBI and local authorities continue the search. The Guthries are also donating $500,000 to the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children, and tips can be given anonymously via 1-800-CALL-FBI (1-800-225-5324).