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Savannah Guthrie's Return Delayed by Mother's Disappearance

2/28/2026

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Summary

Story summary

Savannah Guthrie is expected to return to NBC's Today show, though the timeline remains uncertain as she searches for her missing mother.
Nancy Guthrie, 84, was last seen January 31 in Tucson, Arizona.
The Guthrie family has offered a $1 million reward for information on her whereabouts.
Hoda Kotb, NBC's Today co-host, has filled in for Guthrie.
Former NBC News co-host Katie Couric described the situation as tragically unprecedented.

History

Historical Context

The Missing Children Act, enacted in 1982, was a response to rising public concern over child abductions, notably following the abduction and murder of Rachael Runyan in Utah that same year. This law mandated prompt reporting of missing persons to the National Crime Information Center, reflecting ongoing societal challenges in addressing such cases, as seen in the current search for Nancy Guthrie, missing since January 31.

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Story summary

Savannah Guthrie is expected to return to NBC's Today show, though the timeline remains uncertain as she searches for her missing mother.
Nancy Guthrie, 84, was last seen January 31 in Tucson, Arizona.
The Guthrie family has offered a $1 million reward for information on her whereabouts.
Hoda Kotb, NBC's Today co-host, has filled in for Guthrie.
Former NBC News co-host Katie Couric described the situation as tragically unprecedented.

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