May 15, 2026 - Thursday
According to the U.S. Marshals Service Philadelphia Office, the Reading Division arrested Brendan Nichols in Cumru Township, in connection with a March 27 shooting in Cleveland, Ohio. Authorities said Nichols, identified as a member of the Pennsylvania Benjamins arena football team, was wanted on a felonious assault by firearm charge and was taken into custody at a local hotel. According to the U.S. Marshals Service Philadelphia Office, the Reading Division arrested Brendan Nichols in Cumru Township, in connection with a March 27 shooting in Cleveland, Ohio. Authorities said Nichols, identified as a member of the Pennsylvania Benjamins arena football team, was wanted on a felonious assault by firearm charge and was taken into custody at a local hotel.
May 14, 2026 - Thursday
The National Weather Service in Mount Holly NJ has issued a Severe Thunderstorm Warning for Western Berks County until 8:45 PM. The National Weather Service in Mount Holly NJ has issued a Severe Thunderstorm Warning for Western Berks County until 8:45 PM.
May 13, 2026 - Thursday
Fire Police have been dispatched to 422 East in Exeter Township to assist police with traffic control for a disabled tractor trailer in the right lane. Fire Police have been dispatched to 422 East in Exeter Township to assist police with traffic control for a disabled tractor trailer in the right lane.
May 10, 2026 - 7 days ago
Reading police and EMS responded to the intersection of 5th & Washington Streets Saturday evening for the report of a shooting, initially described as multiple callers stating a male was shot, and taken to the hospital in a personal vehicle. Police closed the sidewalk to investigate. This post will be updated when we receive additional information from authorities. Reading police and EMS responded to the intersection of 5th & Washington Streets Saturday evening for the report of a shooting, initially described as multiple callers stating a male was shot, and taken to the hospital in a personal vehicle. Police closed the sidewalk to investigate. This post will be updated when we receive additional information from authorities.
May 8, 2026 - 8 days ago
The Berks County Coroner’s Office is requesting public assistance in locating Next of Kin. The decedent’s name is Robert D. Waters, a 78-year-old male from the Reading area who passed away on 5/7/2026. Anyone with information can contact the Berks County Coroner’s Office at 610-478-3280.
May 6, 2026 - 10 days ago
Emergency crews responded to the Reading IMAX movie theater at 30 N. 2nd Street around 11:35 AM Wednesday for a person who reportedly fell through the ceiling. According to initial dispatch information, a man fell approximately 50 feet through the ceiling. The Berks County Coroner’s Office arrived shortly after. The incident remains under investigation. Emergency crews responded to the Reading IMAX movie theater at 30 N. 2nd Street around 11:35 AM Wednesday for a person who reportedly fell through the ceiling. According to initial dispatch information, a man fell approximately 50 feet through the ceiling. The Berks County Coroner’s Office arrived shortly after. The incident remains under investigation.
May 2, 2026 - 14 days ago
The National Weather Service has issued a Frost Advisory from 11 PM this evening to 9 AM Sunday. Temperatures as low as 32 will result in frost formation. Frost could harm sensitive outdoor vegetation. Sensitive outdoor plants may be killed if left uncovered. Take steps now to protect tender plants from the cold. The National Weather Service has issued a Frost Advisory from 11 PM this evening to 9 AM Sunday. Temperatures as low as 32 will result in frost formation. Frost could harm sensitive outdoor vegetation. Sensitive outdoor plants may be killed if left uncovered. Take steps now to protect tender plants from the cold.
April 30, 2026 - 16 days ago
The Old River Road bridge near The Beidler House in Birdsboro has been closed immediately to all traffic after engineers deemed it unsafe due to structural deterioration. The Old River Road bridge near The Beidler House in Birdsboro has been closed immediately to all traffic after engineers deemed it unsafe due to structural deterioration.
April 30, 2026 - 16 days ago
Reading Police and EMS responded to the 1200 block of Douglass Street Thursday afternoon for the report of a shooting, initially described as an assault with the victim stating he was shot in the leg. Reading Police and EMS responded to the 1200 block of Douglass Street Thursday afternoon for the report of a shooting, initially described as an assault with the victim stating he was shot in the leg. One person was transported to the hospital.
April 30, 2026 - 17 days ago
Reading Police responded to a reported shooting in the 300 block of Hoskins Place around 6:06 p.m. Wednesday. According to dispatch, a 15-year-old was shot in the leg and one person was transported to the hospital. Reading Police responded to a reported shooting in the 300 block of Hoskins Place around 6:06 p.m. Wednesday. According to dispatch, a 15-year-old was shot in the leg and one person was transported to the hospital.
April 30, 2026 - 17 days ago
The Reading Police Department is requesting the public’s assistance in locating a missing person. Brianna Puc, last seen: 4/19/2026 The Reading Police Department is requesting the public’s assistance in locating a missing person. Brianna Puc, last seen: 4/19/2026
April 27, 2026 - 19 days ago
Accident on 422 Westbound in Wyomissing just before North Wyomissing Blvd., reported to be a vehicle that hit something on the highway and is stop, partially blocking traffic. Accident on 422 Westbound in Wyomissing just before North Wyomissing Blvd., reported to be a vehicle that hit something on the highway and is stop, partially blocking traffic.
April 23, 2026 - 23 days ago
Jahziel Acevedo Cruz, a 15‑year‑old male from West Reading, was last seen on April 1, 2026. He is not believed to be missing under suspicious circumstances. Jahziel has connections to the City of Reading, where he is believed to be staying. If you have seen Jahziel or have information about his whereabouts, please contact the West Reading Police Department at 610‑373‑0111. Jahziel Acevedo Cruz, a 15‑year‑old male from West Reading, was last seen on April 1, 2026. He is not believed to be missing under suspicious circumstances. Jahziel has connections to the City of Reading, where he is believed to be staying. If you have seen Jahziel or have information about his whereabouts, please contact the West Reading Police Department at 610‑373‑0111.
April 23, 2026 - 24 days ago
There is an elevated risk for fire spread today across portions of eastern Pennsylvania. Minimum relative humidity values will drop to around 25 to 35 percent this afternoon. This will be accompanied by temperatures rising generally rising into the 70s and northwest winds around 10 to 15 gusting 20 to 25 mph. These conditions could support the rapid spread of any fires that ignite, which could quickly become difficult to control. Conditions improve during the evening as the wind diminishes and the relative humidity increases. There is an elevated risk for fire spread today across portions of eastern Pennsylvania. Minimum relative humidity values will drop to around 25 to 35 percent this afternoon. This will be accompanied by temperatures rising generally rising into the 70s and northwest winds around 10 to 15 gusting 20 to 25 mph. These conditions could support the rapid spread of any fires that ignite, which could quickly become difficult to control. Conditions improve during the…
April 21, 2026 - 25 days ago
Accident on 422 East in Cumru Township just before the ramp to 176, reported to be 4 vehicles blocking the passing lane with injuries. Use caution while traveling through the area. Accident on 422 East in Cumru Township just before the ramp to 176, reported to be 4 vehicles blocking the passing lane with injuries. Use caution while traveling through the area.
April 20, 2026 - 27 days ago
A Freeze Warning has been issued for Berks County by the National Weather Service from midnight tonight to 9 AM Tuesday. Sub-freezing temperatures as low as 26 expected. Frost and freeze conditions could kill crops, other sensitive vegetation and possibly damage unprotected outdoor plumbing. Take steps now to protect tender plants from the cold. A Freeze Warning has been issued for Berks County by the National Weather Service from midnight tonight to 9 AM Tuesday. Sub-freezing temperatures as low as 26 expected. Frost and freeze conditions could kill crops, other sensitive vegetation and possibly damage unprotected outdoor plumbing. Take steps now to protect tender plants from the cold.
April 18, 2026 - 28 days ago
The National Weather Service has issued a Freeze Watch for Berks County from late Monday night through Tuesday morning. Sub-freezing temperatures with lows in the 20s. Frost and freeze conditions could kill crops, other sensitive vegetation. A Freeze Watch means sub-freezing temperatures are possible. These conditions could kill crops and other sensitive vegetation. The National Weather Service has issued a Freeze Watch for Berks County from late Monday night through Tuesday morning. Sub-freezing temperatures with lows in the 20s. Frost and freeze conditions could kill crops, other sensitive vegetation. A Freeze Watch means sub-freezing temperatures are possible. These conditions could kill crops and other sensitive vegetation.
April 16, 2026 - 30 days ago
A record high temperature of 91 degrees was set Thursday, April 16 at Reading Regional Airport, breaking the previous record of 90 degrees set in 2012, according to the National Weather Service. Weather records for the Reading area date back to 1858. A record high temperature of 91 degrees was set Thursday, April 16 at Reading Regional Airport, breaking the previous record of 90 degrees set in 2012, according to the National Weather Service. Weather records for the Reading area date back to 1858.
April 15, 2026 - More than a month ago
Missing Endangered Person Advisory. PA State Police Hamburg is searching for Caleb Carmelo. Call 911 if seen. Missing Endangered Person Advisory. PA State Police Hamburg is searching for Caleb Carmelo. Call 911 if seen.
April 11, 2026 - More than a month ago
The National Weather Service has issued a Frost Advisory for Berks County from 2 AM to 8 AM Sunday. Temperatures as low as 36 will result in frost formation. Frost could harm sensitive outdoor vegetation. Sensitive outdoor plants may be killed if left uncovered. Take steps now to protect tender plants from the cold. The National Weather Service has issued a Frost Advisory for Berks County from 2 AM to 8 AM Sunday. Temperatures as low as 36 will result in frost formation. Frost could harm sensitive outdoor vegetation. Sensitive outdoor plants may be killed if left uncovered. Take steps now to protect tender plants from the cold.
April 11, 2026 - More than a month ago
There is an elevated risk for fire spread today across southeastern Pennsylvania. Minimum relative humidity values will drop to around 25 to 35 percent this afternoon. This will be accompanied by northwesterly winds with gusts up to 20-25 MPH. These conditions, along with the continued drying of fine fuels, could support the rapid spread of any fires that ignite, which could quickly become difficult to control. Conditions improve during the evening as the wind diminishes and the relative humidity increases. There is an elevated risk for fire spread today across southeastern Pennsylvania. Minimum relative humidity values will drop to around 25 to 35 percent this afternoon. This will be accompanied by northwesterly winds with gusts up to 20-25 MPH. These conditions, along with the continued drying of fine fuels, could support the rapid spread of any fires that ignite, which could quickly become difficult to control. Conditions improve during the evening as the wind diminishes and the…
April 10, 2026 - More than a month ago
The crash killed a truck driver who was outside his vehicle on the shoulder. Police are looking for a white truck with passenger-side damage, possibly missing a side mirror, or any footage of the victim’s vehicle, a blue Volvo tractor-trailer. The Pennsylvania State Police are asking for dashcam footage from anyone traveling I-78 eastbound near mile marker 13.3 in Bethel Township between 11:00–11:20 a.m. today (April 10).
April 8, 2026 - More than a month ago
There is an elevated risk for fire spread Thursday for portions of eastern Pennsylvania. Minimum relative humidity values will drop to around 25 percent Thursday afternoon. This will be accompanied by southerly winds 10 to 15 mph with gusts 20 to 25 mph. These conditions, along with the continued drying of fine fuels, could support the rapid spread of any fires that ignite, which could quickly become difficult to control. Conditions improve during the evening as the wind diminishes and the relative humidity increases. There is an elevated risk for fire spread Thursday for portions of eastern Pennsylvania. Minimum relative humidity values will drop to around 25 percent Thursday afternoon. This will be accompanied by southerly winds 10 to 15 mph with gusts 20 to 25 mph. These conditions, along with the continued drying of fine fuels, could support the rapid spread of any fires that ignite, which could quickly become difficult to control. Conditions improve during the evening as the wind…
April 7, 2026 - More than a month ago
Reading Police and EMS responded to the report of a shooting Monday night in the 1000 block of Muhlenberg Street, initially described to be a male shot in the chest. Victim was transported to the hospital, condition unknown. Reading Police and EMS responded to the report of a shooting Monday night in the 1000 block of Muhlenberg Street, initially described to be a male shot in the chest. Victim was transported to the hospital, condition unknown.