December 17, 2025 - About 1 hour ago
The Berks County Coroners Office is requesting assistance in locating Next of Kin. The decedent’s name is Daniel Wetzel, a 62 year old male from the Hereford area who passed away on 12/17/2025. Anyone with information can contact the Berks County Coroner’s Office @ 610-478-3280.
December 17, 2025 - 3 hours ago
The National Weather Service has issued a Wind Advisory for Berks County from 1 AM Friday to 1 AM Saturday. Southwest winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 45 mph expected. Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result. Winds this strong can make driving difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. Use extra caution. Secure outdoor objects, including any holiday decorations. The National Weather Service has issued a Wind Advisory for Berks County from 1 AM Friday to 1 AM Saturday. Southwest winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 45 mph expected. Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result. Winds this strong can make driving difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. Use extra caution. Secure outdoor objects, including any holiday decorations.
December 16, 2025 - Yesterday
Via Wilson School District: We learned this evening that the heating system in the Lower House is not working and will not be repaired in time to heat the building tomorrow for students and staff safely.
December 15, 2025 - Thursday
Accident on Route 12 Westbound in Muhlenburg Township near the railroad bridge, reported to be a vehicle overturned with entrapment. Heavy traffic expect delays. Accident on Route 12 Westbound in Muhlenburg Township near the railroad bridge, reported to be a vehicle overturned with entrapment. Heavy traffic expect delays.
December 15, 2025 - Thursday
Several school districts across Berks County have announced 2-hour delays for Monday. Several school districts across Berks County have announced 2-hour delays for Monday. For the latest updates, including any additional delays or closings announced overnight, visit Berks Weekly’s School Closings & Delays page: https://berksweekly.com/closings/
December 14, 2025 - Thursday
Snowfall reports for Berks County as of 1:30 PM Sunday by the National Weather Service. Snowfall reports for Berks County as of 1:30 PM Sunday by the National Weather Service:
December 13, 2025 - Thursday
A Winter Weather Advisory has been issued by the National Weather Service for Berks County from 7 PM Saturday evening to 7 AM Sunday. Snow expected. Total snow accumulations between 2 and 4 inches. Plan on slippery road conditions. Slow down and use caution while traveling. The latest road conditions for the state you are calling from can be obtained by calling 5 1 1.
December 10, 2025 - 8 days ago
A Winter Weather Advisory has been issued by the National Weather Service for Berks County from 6 AM Wednesday morning to 6 PM this evening. Mixed precipitation expected. Total snow accumulations up to one inch and ice accumulations around a light glaze. Plan on slippery road conditions. The hazardous conditions could impact the Wednesday morning and evening commutes. Slow down and use caution while traveling. A Winter Weather Advisory has been issued by the National Weather Service for Berks County from 6 AM Wednesday morning to 6 PM this evening. Mixed precipitation expected. Total snow accumulations up to one inch and ice accumulations around a light glaze. Plan on slippery road conditions. The hazardous conditions could impact the Wednesday morning and evening commutes. Slow down and use caution while traveling.
December 1, 2025 - 17 days ago
A Winter Weather Advisory has been issued for Berks County by the National Weather Service from 4 AM to 1 PM Tuesday. Snow expected. Total snow and sleet accumulations between 2 and 5 inches, greatest at higher elevations. A Winter Weather Advisory has been issued for Berks County by the National Weather Service from 4 AM to 1 PM Tuesday. Snow expected. Total snow and sleet accumulations between 2 and 5 inches, greatest at higher elevations.
November 26, 2025 - 22 days ago
A Dense Fog Advisory has been issued by the National Weather Service for Berks County until 10 AM Wednesday. Visibility less than one mile in dense fog. Low visibility could make driving conditions hazardous. If driving, slow down, use your headlights, and leave plenty of distance ahead of you. A Dense Fog Advisory has been issued by the National Weather Service for Berks County until 10 AM Wednesday. Visibility less than one mile in dense fog. Low visibility could make driving conditions hazardous. If driving, slow down, use your headlights, and leave plenty of distance ahead of you.
November 23, 2025 - 24 days ago
The Berks County Coroners Office is seeking the next of kin for John Ayres, a 61-year-old male from the Reading area who passed away on 11/23/2025. Anyone with information can contact the Berks County Coroner’s Office at 610-478-3280. The Berks County Coroners Office is seeking the next of kin for John Ayres, a 61-year-old male from the Reading area who passed away on 11/23/2025. Anyone with information can contact the Berks County Coroner’s Office at 610-478-3280.
November 22, 2025 - 26 days ago
The coroner has been called to the scene of a vehicle accident Friday night on 222 south in Muhlenberg Township near Stoudts Ferry Bridge Road, initially reported to be a vehicle traveling the wrong way that struck a tractor trailer head-on. 222 south is closed for the investigation.
November 21, 2025 - 26 days ago
Accident on 422 east in Exeter Township just before East Neversink Road, reported to be a a vehicle versus a motorcycle, motorcyclist down on the ground. Accident on 422 east in Exeter Township just before East Neversink Road, reported to be a a vehicle versus a motorcycle, motorcyclist down on the ground.
November 21, 2025 - 26 days ago
The Berks County Coroners Office is seeking assistance in locating next of kin for the following individual: The Berks County Coroners Office is seeking assistance in locating next of kin for the following individual:
November 20, 2025 - 27 days ago
Accident on 222 South in Bern Township between Route 183 and Body Zone exit ramp, reported to be a vehicle rollover. Accident on 222 South in Bern Township between Route 183 and Body Zone exit ramp, reported to be a vehicle rollover.
November 18, 2025 - 30 days ago
A water main break on the 500 block of Lancaster Avenue is affecting residents in Reading’s 18th Ward and Kenhorst Borough. Due to a loss of water pressure, a boil water advisory is now in place for the surrounding area. A water main break on the 500 block of Lancaster Avenue is affecting residents in Reading’s 18th Ward and Kenhorst Borough. Due to a loss of water pressure, a boil water advisory is now in place for the surrounding area.
November 16, 2025 - More than a month ago
Highest Wind Reports for Berks County by the National Weather Service as of 2:30 PM 11/16/2025: Highest Wind Reports for Berks County by the National Weather Service as of 2:30 PM 11/16/2025:
November 16, 2025 - More than a month ago
A Wind Advisory has been issued for Berks County by the National Weather Service from 10 Am to PM Sunday. West winds 20 to 25 mph with gusts of 40 to 50 mph expected. Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result. Winds this strong can make driving difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. Use extra caution. Secure outdoor objects. A Wind Advisory has been issued for Berks County by the National Weather Service from 10 Am to PM Sunday. West winds 20 to 25 mph with gusts of 40 to 50 mph expected. Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result. Winds this strong can make driving difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. Use extra caution. Secure outdoor objects.
November 14, 2025 - More than a month ago
A large police response was reported at Penn State Berks Tuesday evening around 7:45 p.m., with officers blocking campus entrances and fire/EMS staged nearby. Details regarding the incident have not been released. The scene cleared shortly before 9 p.m. A large police response was reported at Penn State Berks Tuesday evening around 7:45 p.m., with officers blocking campus entrances and fire/EMS staged nearby. The scene cleared shortly before 9 p.m.
November 13, 2025 - More than a month ago
Accident on 222 Southbound in Spring Township just past the Broadcasting Road entrance ramp, reported to be 2 vehicles. Accident on 222 Southbound in Spring Township just past the Broadcasting Road entrance ramp, reported to be 2 vehicles.
November 13, 2025 - More than a month ago
State Police responded to the Power Gas and Food Mart on Main Street in Strausstown Thursday afternoon after a witness reported a male bleeding from the head and believed he may have been shot. State Police responded to the Power Gas and Food Mart on Main Street in Strausstown Thursday afternoon after a witness reported a male bleeding from the head and believed he may have been shot.
November 6, 2025 - More than a month ago
There is an elevated risk for fire spread today for Delaware, the Eastern Shore of Maryland and eastern Pennsylvania (including Berks County). Minimum relative humidity values will fall into the 30-40% range. Elevated risk of fire spread Thursday via NWS. There is an elevated risk for fire spread today for Delaware, the Eastern Shore of Maryland and eastern Pennsylvania (including Berks County). Minimum relative humidity values will fall into the 30-40% range.
November 6, 2025 - More than a month ago
The National Weather Service in Mount Holly NJ has issued a Severe Thunderstorm Warning for until 10:45 PM. The National Weather Service in Mount Holly NJ has issued a Severe Thunderstorm Warning for until 10:45 PM.
November 6, 2025 - More than a month ago
The National Weather Service reports that a wind gust of 61 mph was recorded late Wednesday night at Reading Regional Airport as storms moved through the area.