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Scott Gross

A total of $193,000 will be given to schools across Arizona, Colorado, and Nebraska in April.

LINCOLN, Neb. (KYMA, KECY) – ALLO for Education is an initiative created to helping students, teachers, and educators. ALLO ended 2024 with this philanthropic program, where every new residential customer who signed up for ALLO service in November and December was given the opportunity to select a school to receive a $50 donation from ALLO.

Donations have been calculated and a total of $193,000 will be given to schools across Arizona, Colorado, and Nebraska this month. Since the start of the program, over $565,000 has been donated to local schools.

“Technology continues to evolve rapidly, and our schools deserve the tools and resources to keep pace,” President, Brad Moline said. “This program reflects a shared commitment to ensuring that educators can teach with the technology-forward resources today’s students need to succeed. Thanks to the support of our community, we’re making a lasting impact where it matters most.”

ALLO would like to thank every community member who signed up for ALLO and selected a school to make a difference. ALLO remains committed to supporting communities and schools.

Together with our customers, we’re building a future where access, reliability, and community impact go hand in hand.

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Karina Bazarte

CALEXICO, Calif. (KYMA, KECY) – Two men from Washington D.C. and Los Angeles were arrested in Calexico after a large quantity of methamphetamine and fentanyl were found in their car Monday afternoon.

The Calexico Police Department (CPD) says they arrested two men in their mid-20s for having over 11 pounds of methamphetamine and fentanyl.

Police says the initial stop was for having tinted windows, but the officer noticed the suspects were acting abnormal.

“Both males appeared to be nervous. The passenger appeared to be agitated. When asked for any for of ID, they were both shaking, and one subject kept looking at a package between his feet in the front, which appeared to be a little suspicious that when I requested a K-9 unit to assist once they arrived the dog alerted to the front passenger seat as well as the rear seat,” said Officer Alexander Hernandez with CPD.

Police say the suspects were heading to El Centro and don’t believe they came from Mexico.

Both suspects were taken to the Imperial County Jail and booked with felony drug smuggling.

This was also the K-9 unit’s first drug bust.

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Danyelle Burke North

YUMA, Ariz. (KYMA, KECY) – A local high school senior is devoting her time to making a difference in healthcare.

In honor of National Volunteer Month, Mylinda Garcia, a junior volunteer at Onvida Health, has logged over 195 hours over the past two years.

Mylinda started in labor & delivery and now is helping in the fast-paced emergency department.

“I’ve loved it ever since. I get more, like, hands on experience here, and just like being able to talk to the nurses and see how it is here, just get more insight on what it would be like in my future,” said Mylinda Garcia.

She’s also part of Onvida Health’s Mentor Me program, where she shadows doctors and gets hands-on guidance on resumes and college prep.

Mylinda says she’s thankful for the program and knows her calling is a trauma and delivery nurse. After she graduates, she will be attending Arizona Western College to pursue nursing.

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Michelle Leal

YUMA, Ariz. (KYMA, KECY) – A severely emaciated and malnourished dog found two weeks ago is getting a second chance thanks to the Humane Society of Yuma (HSOY).

Animal control found Billie wandering the streets of Somerton. They took her to the HSOY, where she was medically evaluated and discovered she weighed only 25 pounds, less than half of what a dog her size should weigh.

“We’re just working really hard to figure out what it is that she needs from us. Is it dry food? Is it canned food? Get more frequent meals…what is it that she needs,” said Anette Lagunas, HSOY Director.

Lagunas assures they will keep Billie for a few more days until she gains enough weight to eat like a normal dog, and a family can take her home to keep her safe.

“When we put dogs in the new homes, we want to set those pet parents up for success, and the best way to do that is do the best we can to make sure they’re healthy,” Lagunas shared.

The dog is showing improvement, although she still has a way to go, she is already gaining weight and looks happier.

Billie’s journey is just one of many. To help more animals like her, you can donate to Roobee’s cruelty and Denver’s medical fund.

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Dillon Fuhrman

YUMA, Ariz. (KYMA, KECY) – The Yuma Police Department (YPD) is investigating a hit and run which left one man injured.

YPD says it happened at around 11:40 p.m. Monday in the area of W. Eighth Street and S. 14th Avenue when a 48-year-old man was riding his bicycle when he was hit by a vehicle, which then fled the area.

After officers arrived, YPD says they found debris on the roadway from the vehicle, believed to be from the front end of a 2015-2020 silver or gray Chrysler 300C.

YPD says the bicyclist was taken to Onvida Health, but was later flown to a Phoenix area hospital with life-threatening injuries.

The investigation is ongoing, and if anyone has any information regarding the case, call YPD at (928) 783-4421, or 78-CRIME at (928) 782-7463 to remain anonymous.

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Abraham Retana

IMPERIAL VALLEY, Calif. (KYMA, KECY) – The Imperial Irrigation District (IID) is sharing more on the informational open house with plans for better service in the future.

During the open house, the IID will provide all the information needed to take advantage of the payment assistance and energy savings programs.

“You can qualify for rebates on any stuff like that, if it is time to replace your air conditioner, your windows, your refrigerator. We have programs to help you save money,” said Roberto Schettler, IID Public Information Officer.

The IID is also talking about the upgrades on the energy system that are going to take place in the future to provide better service.

“There are 270 projects planned over the next 15 years so we get the infrastructure needed to be there 15 years from now,” explained Schettler.

If you have any questions about the power service, this is your opportunity to speak to an IID staff member expert.

The next open house will be Tuesday, April 29 from 6 to 8 p.m. at the Teresa Estrada Community Center on Heber Avenue, near Sixth Street in Heber.

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Andrea Turisk

YUMA, Ariz. (KYMA, KECY) – The Yuma County Recorder’s Office says property fraud isn’t just a big city problem anymore. It’s now hitting smaller communities like ours, and a new alert system aims to help homeowners stay one step ahead.

It’s called a Fraud Alert Notification System. It’s used to warn property owners if new documents are recorded under their name.

County Recorder David Lara says it’s an important new weapon in defense against fraud with cases  starting to pop up locally.

“It just notifies the person that there’s some activity in the title, in their deed. That way they can come in and start looking into it before it gets too far gone,” Lara said.

Lara says catching suspicious activity early can save property owners from costly legal battles down the line. Some locals say fraudulent activity is deeply concerning, especially for the older community 

Alex Molina, a Yuma local says, “Fraud is going to happen regardless and I guess the people that are more vulnerable is going to be our older community.”

Lara encourages all homeowners to take advantage of this free, new system to help protect themselves. 

“The day there is some movement is when they get notified via email. It’s just a way to help them prevent a bigger problem if it is a bigger problem,” Lara explained.

To sign up, click here. An email is required to sign up for the “Fraud Notify” alert.

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Eduardo Morales

YUMA, Ariz. (KYMA, KECY) – A couple claims to be the target of bullying by some neighbors at Shady Acres Manufactured Home and RV Community. However, the neighbors say otherwise.

Katherine and Bruce Farr said everything was going good during their stay at Shady Acres, until Katherine became sick and they began to get behind on rent.

They say that is when things became more hostile, and during one confrontation, Katherine was punched in the face.

However, the accused neighbor, David Waleen, firmly denies hitting Katherine.

“I got gout. I can’t use my right arm I couldn’t straighten out my left arm, I got it in hips and everything I was just in pain,” said Waleen.

While Waleen was arrested for resisting arrest and disorderly conduct, there no was complaint filed for the latter.

Katherine says she is still shaken by the incident.

“I’m a nervous wreck. I don’t sleep I don’t go outside the trailer very often. I don’t talk to anybody…I feel like I’m getting watched and stared down everywhere I go even driving down the street,” said Katherine.

Her husband Bruce said he’d like to see a better solution.

“We want it stopped. We want them fired. Whatever needs to happen, this Western Management Company needs to get rid of these people, get them out of the park, and they need to bring in another management company. The owners of this park need to step up,” said Bruce.

However, multiple neighbors do not agree with the Farrs.

Just over a week later, Bruce was arrested for trespassing on neighbor Cindy Cheslak’s property.

“I didn’t know if he was back there trying to steal things. I didn’t know if he was the electric company, I didn’t know what he was doing back there,” continued Cheslak. “He was not apologetic, he screamed and hollered at me, telling me I don’t know anything. I was the previous manager, and that’s why I’m not the manager because I don’t know anything.”

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Adrik Vargas

YUMA, Ariz. (KYMA, KECY) – Students at Dorothy Hall Elementary got a taste of real-world science during a special STEM day filled with rollercoasters, marshmallow houses, and egg case experiments.

The hands-on activities encouraged students to think creatively and explore new ideas across different subjects.

“It’s fun when we get to do science experiments in every class,” said student Sophia Medina.

Science teacher Jonathan Bailey hopes the experience inspires future careers.

“These might be small activities now, but they’re real-world jobs,” he said.

Other teachers added the day was meant to inspire the students to take risks.

For many students, the future looks bright and filled with possibilities.

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Dillon Fuhrman

EL CENTRO, Calif. (KYMA, KECY) – The City of El Centro is hosting a ribbon-cutting ceremony for the grand opening of Buena Vista Park next month.

The ceremony is taking place, Saturday, May 3, 2025, from 9:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m., at 1010 Fieldview Avenue.

The park, according to the City, “is the latest addition to El Centro’s growing park system and was made possible through Measure P funding and a grant from the California Climate Investments Urban Greening Program.”

“For us, this was really important. This neighborhood has about 250 households and there wasn’t a park within a one mile radius, and so as a community, it is really important to have parks nearby any neighborhood in El Centro,” said Adriana Lima, Community Services Director for the City of El Centro.

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