Nancy Guthrie case: 2nd ransom deadline approaches

Time is ticking for a second ransom deadline in the apparent kidnapping of Nancy Guthrie

View online. YOUR MORNING February 9, 2026 Good morning, NewsNation. For more fact-based, unbiased news coverage 24/7 – Download the NewsNation app here > Second ransom deadline approaches in Nancy Guthrie disappearance Missing: The Guthrie family has signaled they're prepared to pay for the safe return of Nancy Guthrie, the mother of "Today" show co-anchor Savannah Guthrie, as a second ransom note deadline in her purported kidnapping approaches, nine days after her disappearance. The latest > More evidence: Authorities were seen at the home of Guthrie's daughter, Annie, over the weekend. Photo flashes could be seen going off numerous times, and after nearly three hours, deputies were observed exiting the home with blue gloves and multiple brown bags. Details >   Blind spots everywhere: NewsNation's Brian Entin toured the remote area where 84-year-old Guthrie resided. He notes that the residential enclave, with homes set far apart, is covered with dense desert scrub that could easily obscure views of those coming and going. Read more > Does Nancy Guthrie know her kidnapper? Police weigh in > Local AZ news station receives ransom note demanding 'millions' > Timeline: Nancy Guthrie, mother of 'Today' host Savannah Guthrie, disappears > Ghislaine Maxwell faces House panel, intends to plead the Fifth In court: Ghislaine Maxwell, longtime associate and co-conspirator of Jeffrey Epstein, will testify before a congressional committee today, but her attorney tells NewsNation she plans to invoke the Fifth Amendment. Details >   Epstein files: Congress will have access to unredacted versions of documents related to Epstein, following the Justice Department's release of millions of pages over the last few months. 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