9PM ET 02/08/2026 Newscast

Summary

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Fox News Hourly Update – 9PM ET 02/08/2026 Newscast

Date: February 9, 2026
Host: Carmen Roberts
Network: FOX News Radio
Episode Theme:
A comprehensive roundup of urgent headlines from around the U.S. and the world, focusing on breaking Olympic news, a high-stakes kidnapping case, ongoing civil unrest, space exploration, and an unusual investigative technique.

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1. Loss of an Olympic Dream – Lindsey Vonn’s Crash and Injury

[00:02–00:56]

Overview:
American skiing superstar Lindsey Vonn suffers a devastating crash during her Olympic downhill run, ending her bid for a second gold medal and requiring emergency surgery in Italy.

Key Details:

• Injury Summary: Vonn is stabilized following surgery for a fractured left leg after a high-speed fall in Italy.
• Accident Chronology:
  • Thirteen seconds into her run, Vonn’s right arm caught a gate, causing her to “violently tumble down the course.”
  • She was visibly in agony: “When she came to a stop, she could be heard screaming in agony.” (Stephanie Bennett, 00:22)
  • Emergency response included an airlift off the mountain.
• Emotional Scene:
  • Fans and teammates watched in tears, particularly Breezy Johnson, who later won the race.
  • Quote: “Fans on the ground watching in horror and disbelief, many in tears, including Vonn’s teammate Breezy Johnson, who then went on to win the gold medal during that race.” (Stephanie Bennett, 00:34)
• Context:
  • The crash comes just nine days after Vonn ruptured her ACL in her left knee.

Notable Quote:

• “She broke it when she crashed during a downhill run today in a bid for a second Olympic gold.” (Carmen Roberts, 00:04)

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2. Breezy Johnson Wins Gold Medal

[00:56–01:14]

• U.S. Olympic Milestone:
  • Breezy Johnson secures the first U.S. medal at the 2026 Winter Olympics in the women’s downhill event, stepping up amidst the tragedy.

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3. Arizona Kidnapping Crisis – Nancy Guthrie Case

[01:14–01:49]

Overview:
With a ransom deadline looming, little progress is apparent in the case of missing Nancy Guthrie in Arizona. Tensions rise as investigators maintain secrecy.

Key Details:

• Investigation Status:
  • Authorities are tightening information flow: “We’ve got radio silence here at the Pima County Sheriff’s office and very little activity at Nancy Guthrie’s house.” (Jonathan Hunt, 01:15)
  • Forensic search efforts focused on storm drains at the scene.
• Family’s Position:
  • The Guthrie family is willing to pay up to $6 million in ransom, requested in Bitcoin.
• Personnel:
  • Attention also focused on the home of Annie Guthrie, Nancy's daughter and Savannah Guthrie's sister.

Notable Quote:

• "The Guthrie family says it would pay the ransom: as much as $6 million. And Bitcoin's been requested." (Carmen Roberts, 01:49)

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4. Protests and Economic Fallout in Minneapolis

[02:38–03:17]

Overview:
Despite smaller crowds, protests against ICE continue in Minneapolis, with increasing violence impacting both law enforcement and local businesses.

Key Details:

• Protestors are throwing a variety of objects (ice, bottles, even sex toys) at federal agents.
• Police report one agent injured and "42 arrests overall.”
• Tensions flared despite falling protester numbers and rising temperatures.
• Economic impact is severe, with some business owners reporting that “these protests have hit them worse than Covid.”
• Businesses have to open and lock doors continuously for safety.

Notable Quote:

• “One agent injured by a piece of ICE. One protester arrested for assault and 42 arrests overall. It turned violent suddenly. And what's really taking a beating here across Minneapolis is the economy… Many store owners say that these protests have hit them worse than Covid.” (Steve Harrigan, 02:57)

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5. NASA Crew-12 Mission Prepares for Launch

[03:17–03:56]

Overview:
NASA prepares to launch the Crew-12 mission to the International Space Station (ISS) with an international team, as preparations move forward at Kennedy Space Center.

Key Details:

• Crew Composition: Two American astronauts, one ESA (European Space Agency) astronaut, one Russian cosmonaut.
• Launch Details:
  • Launch atop a SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket.
  • Launch window: Early Wednesday.
  • FAA has cleared Falcon 9 for takeoff.
• Current ISS Status:
  • NASA astronaut Chris Williams is currently maintaining U.S. hardware alone since mid-January.
• Quarantine: Crew remains in precautionary quarantine pending launch.

Notable Quote:

• “When they arrive at the ISS, Crew 12 will be greeted by two Russians and NASA astronaut Chris Williams, who's been maintaining the US Equipment on the space station by himself since mid January.” (Jonathan Siri, 03:34)

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6. “Splash” the Otter Joins a Florida Missing Persons Case

[03:56–04:24]

Overview:
An Asian small-clawed otter named Splash is recruited in Florida to assist with the high-profile missing persons case of Nicole Baldwin, gone for two years.

Key Details:

• Innovative Tactic:
  • Otters reportedly can "inhale bubbles" to taste water and alert to decomposition underwater.
  • Unconventional involvement highlights the complexity of the search.
• Status of Case:
  • Nicole Baldwin, mother of three, missing for two years.
  • Her husband remains a person of interest.

Notable Quote:

• “Otters put out bubbles and then they inhale the bubbles back in and that allows them to taste the water and alert to presence of decomposition.” (Police Sergeant Gary Hutchison, 04:12)

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7. Brief Updates and Closing

[04:24–04:34]

• Carmen Roberts closes the episode recapping that "Nicole Baldwin, the mother of three, has been missing for two years. Her husband remains a person of interest but has not been charged." (Carmen Roberts, 04:24)

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Memorable Moments & Notable Quotes

• Olympic Tragedy:
  • “When she came to a stop, she could be heard screaming in agony.” (Stephanie Bennett, 00:29)
• Nature and Innovation:
  • “Otters put out bubbles and then they inhale the bubbles back in and that allows them to taste the water and alert to presence of decomposition.” (Police Sergeant Gary Hutchison, 04:12)
• Economic Toll of Protests:
  • “Many store owners say that these protests have hit them worse than Covid.” (Steve Harrigan, 03:15)

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Timestamps for Key Segments

• Lindsey Vonn’s Crash & Injury: 00:02–00:56
• Breezy Johnson’s Gold Medal: 00:56–01:14
• Nancy Guthrie Kidnapping Case: 01:14–01:49
• Minneapolis Protests: 02:38–03:17
• NASA Crew 12 Mission: 03:17–03:56
• Otter Assists Mount Dora Investigation: 03:56–04:24

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Tone:
The update maintains a brisk, urgent tone echoing the gravity of each headline, supplemented by moments of empathy and comments reflecting on broader economic and emotional impacts. The reporting is concise, factual, but not devoid of the personal stakes and emotions of those involved.

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Transcript

[Carmen Roberts]

The loss of an Olympic dream. And now surgery. I'm Carmen Roberts. FOX News. American star skier Lindsey Vaughn is in stable condition in an Italian hospital after undergoing surgery today to stabilize her fractured left leg. She broke it when she crashed during a downhill run today in a bid for a second Olympic gold. Fox's Stephanie Bennett explains.

[Stephanie Bennett]

Thirteen seconds into her run, 41 year old Lindsey Vonn caught her right arm in that gate which then twisted her body, leaving her violently t down the course. When she came to a stop, she could be heard screaming in agony. She was then flown by helicopter off of the mountain. Fans on the ground watching in horror and disbelief, many in tears, including Vaughn's teammate Breezy Johnson, who then went on to win the gold medal during that race. This comes, of course, just nine days after Vaughn ruptured the ACL in her left knee in Cron, Montana.

[Carmen Roberts]

And Vaughn's teammate Breezy Johnson won the gold in the women's downhill skiing event. That was the first US medal in the 2026 Winter Olympics. As a Monday ransom deadline looms closer, investigators in Arizona are still looking for Nancy Guthrie, but they're not saying much. Fox's Jonathan Hunt has more from Tucson.

[Jonathan Hunt]

As we move towards that Monday deadline. We've got radio silence here at the Pima County Sheriff's office and very little activity at Nancy Guthrie's house. However, investigators were on site there earlier. A couple of those investigators looking at some sort of storm drainage. They had removed the top of that and they were poking a long rod down into that drainage hole. Meantime, investigators were back at Annie Guthrie's house. That is Nancy Guthrie's other daughter, Savannah, Guthrie's sister.

[Carmen Roberts]

And the Guthrie family says it would pay the ransom as much as $6 million. And Bitcoin's been requested. America's listening to FOX News.

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[Carmen Roberts]

The streets of Minneapolis were calmer today even as anti ice protests continue.

[Steve Harrigan]

The numbers of protesters have gone down, the temperatures have gone up, but they were definitely throwing objects at federal agents. They were throwing pieces of ice at federal agents. Also bottles and sometimes sex toys as well. One agent injured by a piece of ICE. One protester arrested for assault and 42 arrests overall. It turned violent suddenly. And what's really taking a beating here across Minneapolis is the economy, a lot of small businesses, restaurants that have to open and unlock and then lock their door every time someone goes in and out, having a tough time with staff. Many store owners say that these protests have hit them worse than Covid.

[Carmen Roberts]

Fox's Steve Harrigan reporting. NASA's Crew 12 mission to the International Space Station will launch this week.

[Jonathan Siri]

It includes two American astronauts, one European Space Agency astronaut and one Russian cosmonaut. Earlier this weekend, they arrived at Kennedy Space center where they remain under a precautionary quarantine as they prepare for launch early Wednesday. When they arrive at the ISS, Crew 12 will be greeted by two Russians and NASA astronaut Chris Williams, who's been maintaining the US Equipment on the space station by himself since mid January. Crew 12 will launch atop a SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket. The FAA has given Falcon 9 clearance to launch and they are targeting a liftoff on Wednesday.

[Carmen Roberts]

Fox's Jonathan Siri. Investigators in Mount Dora, Florida, turned to a trained otter to help them solve the case of Nicole Baldwin, who's been missing for two years. They're tapping the skills an Asian small clawed otter named Splash to see if the body might be underwater. Police Sergeant Gary Hutchison.

[Jonathan Siri]

Otters put out bubbles and then they inhale the bubbles back in and that allows them to taste the water and alert to presence of decomposition.

[Carmen Roberts]

And Nicole Baldwin, the mother of three, has been missing for two years. Her husband remains a person of interest but has not been charged. I'm Carmen Roberts. This is FOX News.

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