October 18, 2025 - 9 hours ago
Accident on 422 west in Cumru Township near the Schuylkill River Bridge, reported to be a vehicle that struck the median and launched off the highway and is down near the river. Accident on 422 west in Cumru Township near the Schuylkill River Bridge (just before Lancaster Ave), reported to be a vehicle that struck the median and launched off the highway bridge and landed down near the river, initially described as on fire.
October 16, 2025 - Yesterday
Accident on Route 12 westbound in Wyomissing just after the bridge over 422, reported to be 3 vehicles blocking traffic. Accident on Route 12 westbound in Wyomissing just after the bridge over 422, reported to be 3 vehicles blocking traffic.
October 15, 2025 - Thursday
Accident on Route 12 westbound in Muhlenberg Township in the area of Route 61, reported to be 3 vehicles blocking traffic. Accident on Route 12 westbound in Muhlenberg Township in the area of Route 61, reported to be 3 vehicles blocking traffic.
October 15, 2025 - Thursday
Accident on Route 12 westbound in Wyomissing just before the ramp 422 east, reported to be 4 vehicles. Accident on Route 12 westbound in Wyomissing just before the ramp 422 east, reported to be 4 vehicles with injuries.
October 15, 2025 - Thursday
Blue Marsh Lake has begun its draw-down to winter pool elevation of 285 Wednesday. Courtesy docks will be removed today, starting with State Hill Boat Launch. Boat launches remain open throughout the winter season, however boaters are reminded that the boat launches will not have courtesy docks.
October 11, 2025 - Thursday
Accident on 422 West in West Reading under the railroad overpass, reported to be two vehicles one on its side. Traffic westbound is at a standstill. Accident on 422 West in West Reading under the railroad overpass, reported to be two vehicles one overturned. Traffic westbound is at a standstill.
October 11, 2025 - 7 days ago
The Reading Police Department is asking for the public’s help regarding an incident that occurred during student arrival at Tyson-Schoener Elementary School on Wednesday, September 24, 2025, between 8:00 and 8:10 a.m.
October 9, 2025 - 9 days ago
A Frost Advisory is in effect for Berks County from 2:00 AM to 9:00 AM Friday. Temperatures in the low to mid 30s 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.
October 8, 2025 - 10 days ago
Police activity in Cumru Township led to a temporary road closure Wednesday morning near the intersection of Huyett Street and Cedar Top Road. Update: Police revise account of Cumru Township shooting, say woman died by suicide
September 28, 2025 - 20 days ago
Accident on Route 183 (Bernville Road) in Penn Township near Old State Road, initially reported to be 3 vehicles with entrapment and multiple injuries, including one fatality. The road is expected to be closed for an extended period of time. Accident on Route 183 (Bernville Road) in Penn Township near Old State Road, initially reported to be 3 vehicles with entrapment and multiple injuries, including one fatality. The road is expected to be closed for an extended period of time.
September 27, 2025 - 21 days ago
Reading Police and EMS responded to a shooting Saturday morning around 6:00 a.m. in the 800 block of Nicolls Street. Officers initially reported finding two people on the ground with gunshot wounds. One victim was transported to the hospital, but their condition is not yet known. The second person was reported deceased, though this has not been confirmed by authorities.
September 25, 2025 - 23 days ago
Police in Caernarvon Township are investigating a series of overnight thefts from vehicles in the Pennwood development after unknown individuals were seen opening car doors and taking personal property around 4:30 a.m. Thursday. Police in Caernarvon Township are investigating a series of overnight thefts from vehicles in the Pennwood development after unknown individuals were seen opening car doors and taking personal property around 4:30 a.m. Thursday.
September 25, 2025 - 23 days ago
Reading police and EMS responded Thursday morning to a reported shooting in the 1600 block of Mineral Spring Road around 8:30 AM. Initial reports indicated a person had been shot twice, in the arm and chest. The victim was transported by ambulance to a hospital; their condition is not yet known. Reading police and EMS responded Thursday morning to a reported shooting in the 1600 block of Mineral Spring Road around 8:30 AM. Initial reports indicated a person had been shot twice, in the arm and chest. The victim was transported by ambulance to a hospital; their condition is not yet known.
September 24, 2025 - 24 days ago
Dense Fog Advisory in effect until 9:00 AM Wednesday morning. Visibility of one quarter mile or less 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. Dense Fog Advisory in effect until 9:00 AM Wednesday morning. Visibility of one quarter mile or less 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.
September 23, 2025 - 25 days ago
Accident on Route 12 Westbound on the ramp to River Road, reported to be 2 vehicles. Accident on Route 12 Westbound on the ramp to River Road, reported to be 2 vehicles.
September 14, 2025 - More than a month ago
Reading Police and EMS responded to a report of a shooting Saturday night in the 500 block of Schuylkill Avenue. The incident occurred at approximately 10:52 p.m. following multiple 911 calls reporting a male shot in the hip. One person was transported to the hospital, condition unknown. This post will be updated when additional information becomes available from authorities. Reading Police and EMS responded to a report of a shooting Saturday night in the 500 block of Schuylkill Avenue. The incident occurred at approximately 10:52 p.m. following multiple 911 calls reporting a male shot in the hip. One person was transported to the hospital, condition unknown. This post will be updated when additional information becomes available from authorities.
September 12, 2025 - More than a month ago
Accident on 222 South in Spring Township just before the ramp to 222 South, reported to be a box truck into the back of a tractor trailer with heavy entrampment. Accident on 222 South in Spring Township just before the ramp to 222 South, reported to be a box truck into the back of a tractor trailer with heavy entrampment.
September 11, 2025 - More than a month ago
The Berks County Coroner’s Office is seeking assistant in locating next of kin for the following individual. Carmine J. Borelli Age 87 of Wyomissing Hills, Pennsylvania. He was found deceased in his residence on 09/10/2025. Any family or friends with information please call the Berks County Coroner’s Office at 610-478-3280 The Berks County Coroner’s Office is seeking assistant in locating next of kin for the following individual. Carmine J. Borelli Age 87 of Wyomissing Hills, Pennsylvania. He was found deceased in his residence on 09/10/2025. Any family or friends with information please call the Berks County Coroner’s Office at 610-478-3280
September 9, 2025 - More than a month ago
PSP Jonestown is requesting an immediate evacuation within a quarter-mile radius of 11 Central Drive, Mill Creek Township, Lebanon County. PSP HDES Unit, Law Enforcement and Fire Police will be observed in that immediate area due to removing explosive devices. Details from LebTown: https://lebtown.com/2025/09/09/evacuation-follows-discovery-of-14-explosive-devices-in-newmanstown-home/
September 8, 2025 - More than a month ago
The Berks County Coroner's Office is seeking assistance in locating next of kin for Khamphanh Temchaleun, 67-year-old male of Brickplant Road in Womelsdorf who passed away at Penn State Health St. Joe’s Hospital. Anyone with information can call the Coroner’s Office at 610-478-3280. The Berks County Coroner's Office is seeking assistance in locating next of kin for Khamphanh Temchaleun, 67-year-old male of Brickplant Road in Womelsdorf who passed away at Penn State Health St. Joe’s Hospital. Anyone with information can call the Coroner’s Office at 610-478-3280.
September 6, 2025 - More than a month ago
A Severe Thunderstorm Watch has been issued for Berks County until 8:00 PM Saturday. A couple tornadoes possible. Isolated hail up to quarter size possible. Scattered gusts up to 70 MPH possible. A Severe Thunderstorm Watch has been issued for Berks County until 8:00 PM Saturday. A couple tornadoes possible. Isolated hail up to quarter size possible. Scattered gusts up to 70 MPH possible.
September 5, 2025 - More than a month ago
PennDOT District 5 has announced several road projects scheduled for the week of September 8–12, 2025. Motorists should expect delays and use caution while traveling through the affected areas. PennDOT District 5 has announced several road projects scheduled for the week of September 8–12, 2025. Motorists should expect delays and use caution while traveling through the affected areas.
September 5, 2025 - More than a month ago
Locally dense fog has developed across portions of Berks county. While dense fog will not be widespread, localized visibility may drop below one quarter of a mile.
September 5, 2025 - More than a month ago
Flood Warning in effect until 2:15 AM Friday for Berks County. Flooding caused by excessive rainfall is expected. Flooding of rivers, creeks, streams, and other low-lying and flood-prone locations is imminent or occurring. Flood Warning in effect until 2:15 AM Friday for Berks County. Flooding caused by excessive rainfall is expected. Flooding of rivers, creeks, streams, and other low-lying and flood-prone locations is imminent or occurring.