Reina Flores

2 weeks ago | wibw.com | Reina Flores

TOPEKA, Kan. (WIBW) - The Trump Administration’s funding cuts could threaten the testing and resources for HIV care. Local advocates say it could lead to an increase in the spread. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention’s latest cuts included HIV programs and research. “This is just the beginning, who knows what we are going to have left by the end of this to utilize and help American citizens,” said Kathleen Link, Positive Connections Executive Director.

Jan 17, 2025 | ourcommunitynow.com | Reina Flores

Share TOPEKA, Kan. (WIBW) - Whether you like to make your coffee at home or purchase it from a coffee shop, a price hike is brewing. “We are seeing market changes nationally and internationally throughout the industry with the base coffee price reaching a record high,” said Brent Piepergerdes, PT’s Coffee. Topeka-based PT’s Coffee both roasts coffee beans for sale and operates coffee shops. Piepergerdes says the increases picked up steam due to what is happening globally.