What’s your least favorite word or phrase that’s surfaced during the pandemic? A new poll shows Kansans dislike the word “outbreak” the most.

Thanks to WIBW Isaac French for speaking with us about one of the most common impacts of this frigid weather: wibw.com/2021/02/15/aaa… WIBWPhil @wibwbecky @wibw Drive Safe Kansas - KDOT CJOnline Topeka Police Department SnCo Emergency Mgmt Shawnee Co. Sheriff Deneysha Richard Alyssa Willetts AAA Kansas @TrooperDonKHP

Temperature right around -8 at 454 am Monday in Topeka. Stay inside if at all possible. ⁦Eric Ives⁩ and I will have live reports around town from 5-7 am today on 13 NEWS This Morning with ⁦Chris Fisher⁩, ⁦Alyssa Willetts and ⁩ Doug Meyers⁩.

Important information to keep in mind today if you have to get out!

These snowy, extremely frigid conditions make having a winter emergency kit in your vehicle even more important. Think about what you’d need to stay safe and warm in case of a breakdown and if it takes time for help to arrive. #kswx #arcticblast KDEM Drive Safe Kansas - KDOT

Fact: Vehicle tires lose air pressure in cold weather — up to 1-2 psi for every 10-degrees the temperature falls. Check your tires several times in the #winter to make sure they’re safely and properly inflated. #kswx #wintercarcare AAA Kansas

A few tips for safely navigating #winter weather and driving on snow and ice. Pack that winter emergency kit, charge your phone, and take it slowly and safely if you have to drive! #kswx AAA Kansas Kansas Turnpike KS Highway Patrol Kansas Department of Transportation Drive Safe Kansas - KDOT SAFE Kansas

Thankfully, Evergy wasn't required to implement temporary power outages overnight. This morning we remain in a critical period and the Southwest Power Pool (SPP) remains at Energy Emergency Alert Level 2 as extended cold temperatures continue to strain the regional power grid.

Don't forget! Grab & Go Meal Distribution and delivery will be taking place today! Students do not need to be present and anyone 1-18 years old can participate. For more info on times and routes, click here 👉🏽 bit.ly/2SiaPiE 🚌🍽✨ #WeAreTPS

President Biden held a town hall in Wisconsin last night and made a big promise — saying there will be enough COVID-19 vaccines available by the end of July to vaccinate all Americans, Ed O'Keefe reports. cbsn.ws/3u7kXMM

A 2-car crash left one person in critical condition at SW 10th and Washburn Ave., at 5:45 am Friday, Feb. 19.

No serious injuries reported in 2-car crash around 745 am Wednesday at SW 5th and Taylor. ⁦Chris Fisher⁩ ⁦Alyssa Willetts⁩ ⁦WIBW⁩

Today is Follow Friday! Alyssa Willetts is one of our Morning Anchors. Check out her page and give her a follow!

Are you part of the 70% of people itching to get out of the house and take that long overdue vacation?

Have you done your taxes yet? Today is the last day to file! wibw.com/2021/05/17/dea…

Average #gasprices in Kansas are up 7 cents this week to $2.84/gal. for regular unleaded. But at 20 cents less than the $3.04 national average, the Sunflower State has the 9th cheapest pump prices in the nation. Prices have started to stabilize: gasprices.aaa.com/southeast-cont… AAA Kansas

Good news for Kansas drivers!

Got summer travel plans? Here are some tips on how to navigate safely during the coronavirus pandemic.

Tre Glasper is just 9 years old and owns Tre’s Squeeze. He started this lemonade business three months ago and already has a deal with Hy-Vee Manhattan to get his bottles on their shelves! Find out how to get your hands on these delicious drinks, tonight at 6 p.m. on WIBW.

Today’s national gas price average is $3.19 - the most expensive of the year and $1.02 more than a year ago. #Kansas registers at $2.92, down 2 cents from a week ago, and 10th cheapest in America. Details at gasprices.aaa.com #gasprices AAA Kansas