NBC Nightly News with Tom Llamas Friday, January 23, 2026
Jan 24, 2026
Kelly O'Donnell, veteran NBC correspondent who covers crime and justice, reports on the capture and charges tied to an alleged drug kingpin and related court developments. Emily Aked, on-the-ground television reporter, files live from the storm zone on blizzard conditions, grocery lines, power concerns, and massive flight disruptions. The show jumps between urgent public-safety scenes and fast-moving legal developments.
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Nationwide Storm Risks Prolonged Disruption
- A vast winter storm threatens over half the U.S., combining heavy snow, ice, and prolonged extreme cold.
- Officials warn power outages and transportation paralysis could last days across a 72-hour-plus event.
Heed Emergency Orders And Prepare Now
- Stay off roads and heed state-of-emergency orders to reduce rescue needs and crashes.
- Prepare essentials now as governors and utilities warn outages and travel will be dangerous.
Panic Buying Strains Supplies
- Panic buying mirrors pandemic behavior with long lines and empty supermarket shelves.
- Supply strain and local shortages may compound storm impacts for millions who can't fully prepare.