Savannah Guthrie plans return to 'Today' after mother Nancy's abduction: Source

NEW YORK CITY, NEW YORK: Savannah Guthrie is preparing to step back into Studio 1A, even as her family continues to live through every parent’s worst nightmare.

Nearly four weeks after her 84-year-old mother, Nancy Guthrie, was abducted from her Arizona home in the early hours of February 1, the 'Today' anchor has made what insiders describe as a heartbreaking decision: she is returning to New York and to her job on 'Today'.

The move comes after weeks spent assisting law enforcement in Arizona as ransom letters surfaced and the investigation intensified.

Savannah Guthrie to head back to New York after weeks in Arizona

As speculation grew over whether Savannah would return to her anchor chair, an insider told The US Sun that the 54-year-old has decided to go back for her children and for a sense of stability.

“She’s coming back to New York, for her kids and their school, and her life,” the source shared. “Savannah loves that job, and Nancy loved it, too.”

Another insider revealed that the family is slowly facing a painful possibility. “The family is coming to terms with the idea that Nancy is likely gone; staying in Arizona isn’t going to help that,” the source claimed.

Savannah’s husband, political operative Michael Feldman, reportedly visited the 'Today' studios a couple of weeks ago. During that visit, he thanked staff members for their prayers and for helping spread awareness about Nancy’s disappearance on air.

According to the insider, he also reassured the team that Savannah would return to work.

Still, not everyone is certain what her role will look like once she’s back.

“There is no reason for her not to return, though reclaiming her seat and going back to the daily morning TV grind is a lot to ask after everything that’s happened,” a separate industry insider explained.

Savannah has been a main anchor on 'Today' since 2012, after first joining as a third-hour co-host the year before.

Investigation into Nancy Guthrie’s disappearance reaches standstill

While Savannah prepares to resume work, the investigation into Nancy’s abduction remains ongoing - though signs point to a pause in momentum.

Nancy vanished on February 1 after failing to attend church, an absence that immediately raised alarm among friends and family. Since then, authorities have released disturbing footage from a Nest camera showing a masked individual tampering with the home’s security system.

Multiple ransom letters were reportedly sent through media outlets, allegedly without offering proof of life.

Federal law enforcement sources confirmed to NBC News that investigators no longer see a need to maintain Nancy’s home as a sealed crime scene. On February 25, the FBI and the Pima County Sheriff’s Department were seen conducting what was described as a final, comprehensive sweep of the residence.

Returning the property to the family suggests the active field investigation may have reached a standstill.

Even so, the Sheriff’s Department said Tuesday evening that they and the FBI are still “actively pursuing all viable leads.”

To date, no official suspects have been publicly named.

Nancy has now been missing for 25 days.

Savannah Guthrie leans on faith and family during painful transition

As she navigates this unimaginable chapter, sources say Savannah is drawing strength from her faith and her children.

According to Naughty But Nice’s Rob Shuter’s Substack, one insider shared, “Her faith is carrying her. And so are her children.”