Fox News Hourly Update: 9AM ET 02/08/2026 Newscast

Main Theme:
This episode surveys the top news of the hour, with a strong focus on the still-unresolved abduction of Nancy Guthrie, the mother of NBC’s Savannah Guthrie, ongoing US-driven pressure for a Russia-Ukraine peace deal, record-breaking winter temperatures in the Northeast, and a headline-making Olympic injury.

Key Discussion Points & Insights

1. Ongoing Search for Nancy Guthrie

• Family and FBI Updates

  • On day eight of the search for Nancy Guthrie, her children (including Savannah Guthrie) release another emotional video plea for her return.

    • Key moment: “[Savannah Guthrie] in that video says ‘we received your message,’ referencing a second note sent to local station KOLD … that note, not released to the public, did not contain proof of life.”
      — Fox News Reporter [00:16]

  • Details of the ransom demand surface: The kidnapper(s) demand $6 million in Bitcoin, threatening Nancy Guthrie’s life if it is not paid by 5pm Monday.

    • “Ransom demand is $6 million in Bitcoin and are threatening Nancy Guthrie’s life if [it] is not received by 5pm Monday.”
      — Fox News Reporter [00:31]

  • Investigators searched the victim’s home for over two hours, noting camera flashes seen from the garage and other parts of the house.

    • “Investigators returned to Annie Guthrie’s home and spent about two and a half hours there. Our FOX News Digital reports they saw what appeared to be flashes coming from a camera inside the garage...”
      — Fox News Reporter [00:45]

• Scrutiny on Lead Investigator

  • Pima County Sheriff Chris Nanos faces criticism for attending a college basketball game despite being lead on the high-profile abduction case.
    • Local resident: “This whole thing being so fresh and nationwide, maybe worldwide, I don’t think it was a good look for him to do it. He’s a major part of the investigation. So it didn’t look good to me. Very sad to see him at the Arizona basketball game.”
      — Eyewitness via Chanley Painter [01:37]

2. US Pushes Russia-Ukraine Peace Deal

• US-Driven Negotiation Deadline

  • Ukrainian President Zelenskyy says the US (under the Trump administration) has pushed both Ukraine and Russia to strike a peace deal by June.

    • “Zelenskyy told reporters the Trump administration is pressing both sides to end the conflict by early summer as Russian strikes on energy infrastructure ... forced nuclear power plants to cut output.”
      — Carmen Roberts [02:41]

  • Next round of trilateral talks could take place in Miami next week; Ukraine agrees to attend.

    • “The US Proposed the next round of trilateral talks for next week, possibly in Miami, and that Ukraine agreed to participate.”
      — Carmen Roberts [02:59]

  • Zelenskyy reports on continued Russian attacks:

    • “President Zelensky said Russia fired more than 400 drones and about 40 missiles at Ukraine's energy infrastructure.”
      — Pam Puso [03:11]

3. Record Cold in the Northeast

• Philadelphia’s Coldest Day

  • Bitter cold and dangerous wind chills reported; warnings about frostbite and hypothermia.

    • “The coldest day of winter so far in Philadelphia, with bitter temperatures and wind chills making even short trips outside risky.”
      — Morgan Parrish [03:33]

  • Despite these conditions, some locals continue outdoor routines; health officials urge caution.

    • “Doctors warn frostbite can develop in as little as 20 minutes… Hypothermia is also a major concern.”
      — Morgan Parrish [03:46]

4. Lindsey Vonn’s Olympic Crash

• Olympic Setback
  • Renowned US ski star Lindsey Vonn, 41, crashes and is airlifted during her first race at the 2026 Olympics, after recently rupturing her ACL.
    • “Vonn had been trying to compete after rupturing her ACL less than two weeks ago in a crash before the Winter Games.”
      — Pam Puso [04:13]

Notable Quotes & Moments

• On the new ransom note:

  • “When Savannah Guthrie in that video says we received your message, she is referencing a second note ... not released to the public, [which] did not contain proof of life.”
    — Fox News Reporter [00:16]

• Eyewitness on sheriff’s controversial presence at basketball game:

  • “This whole thing being so fresh and nationwide, maybe worldwide, I don’t think it was a good look for him to do it. He’s a major part of the investigation.”
    — Via Chanley Painter [01:37]

• On Ukraine peace talks:

  • “The Trump administration is pressing both sides to end the conflict by early summer as Russian strikes on energy infrastructure ... forced nuclear power plants to cut output.”
    — Carmen Roberts [02:41]

Timeline of Key Segments

• 00:02-01:51 — Ongoing Nancy Guthrie abduction: family updates, ransom, law enforcement scrutiny
• 02:31-03:11 — US deadline for Russia-Ukraine peace; Zelenskyy’s statements; Russian attacks
• 03:33-04:11 — Record cold in Philadelphia and safety warnings
• 04:11-04:29 — Lindsey Vonn’s Olympic crash

Tone & Style:
Urgent, focused, and empathetic in reporting on the Guthrie case; matter-of-fact on global and local weather events; breaking-news tone throughout.

For Listeners Who Missed the Episode

This broadcast delivers concise updates on a developing national crime story, international diplomacy in crisis, extreme winter weather, and a noteworthy Olympic incident. The situation involving Nancy Guthrie is emotionally charged, with critical developments in both the investigation and the pressure on authorities. On the world stage, the US is striving to broker peace between Ukraine and Russia, with concrete deadlines reported. Meanwhile, extreme weather and sports news punctuate a newscast focused on current urgency and public interest.