November 12, 2026 - 21 hours ago
A Tornado Watch has been issued for Berks County until 7:00 PM Thursday November 12, 2026. A few tornadoes possible. Scattered hail up to ping pong size possible. Isolated wind gusts up to 70 MPH possible.
November 12, 2026 - 21 hours ago
The National Weather Service has issued a Severe Thunderstorm Warning for Southeastern Berks County until 1:30 PM.
November 12, 2026 - 21 hours ago
Via NWS: Increased confidence in severe storms: A strengthening low moving through the region today will bring showers and thunderstorms this afternoon, some of which could be severe. The main risk is damaging winds, large hail, and possibly an isolated tornado.
November 10, 2026 - Thursday
The Berks County Coroner’s Office is requesting public assistance in locating Next of Kin. The decedent’s name is, a 58-year-old male from the Reading, PA area who died of natural causes at Reading Hospital on 11/09/2026. Anyone with information can contact the Berks County Coroner’s Office at 610-478-3280. Update: Coroner’s Office reports next of kin has bee located.
November 9, 2026 - Thursday
Reading City Hall will be closed Wednesday, November 11, in observance of Veterans Day. Normal business hours will resume Thursday, November 12. Reading City Hall will be closed Wednesday, November 11, in observance of Veterans Day. Normal business hours will resume Thursday, November 12.
November 9, 2026 - Thursday
PennDOT has announced nighttime lane restrictions on Interstate 78 in both directions between Exit 30 (Hamburg) and Exit 35 (PA 143) in Berks County. PennDOT has announced nighttime lane restrictions on Interstate 78 in both directions between Exit 30 (Hamburg) and Exit 35 (PA 143) in Berks County.
November 6, 2026 - 8 days ago
The Pennsylvania State Police will offer free child car seat safety checks at the West Reading Fire Department, 223 Playground Drive, as part of the statewide “Click It or Ticket” campaign, running November 9 through November 30, 2026. The Pennsylvania State Police will offer free child car seat safety checks at the West Reading Fire Department, 223 Playground Drive, as part of the statewide “Click It or Ticket” campaign, running November 9 through November 30, 2026.
November 3, 2026 - 10 days ago
The Berks County Coroner’s Office is requesting public assistance in locating Next of Kin. The decedent’s name is James Werner, a 56 year old male from the Bernville, PA area who passed away on 11/3/2026. Anyone with information can contact the Berks County Coroner’s Office at 610-478-3280. The Berks County Coroner’s Office is requesting public assistance in locating Next of Kin. The decedent’s name is James Werner, a 56 year old male from the Bernville, PA area who passed away on 11/3/2026. Anyone with information can contact the Berks County Coroner’s Office at 610-478-3280.
November 3, 2026 - 10 days ago
Police investigate theft of three license plate reader cameras from Tilden Township Lowe’s Via Tilden Township Police: 11/03/2026 On 11/01/2026, our department was contacted by the Tilden Lowe’s that unknown person(s) had cut down and removed three Flock aLPR cameras from the Lowe’s property. The criminal mischief and theft happened sometime overnight between 10/31/2026 and 11/01/2026.
October 30, 2026 - 14 days ago
There is an elevated risk for fire spread today across eastern Pennsylvania. Minimum relative humidity values will drop to around 35 percent this afternoon. This will be accompanied by temperatures rising generally rising into the 60s and 70s and west winds around 10 to 15 gusting to around 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. Via NWS: There is an elevated risk for fire spread today across eastern Pennsylvania. Minimum relative humidity values will drop to around 35 percent this afternoon. This will be accompanied by temperatures rising generally rising into the 60s and 70s and west winds around 10 to 15 gusting to around 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…
October 27, 2026 - 17 days ago
Accident on Pricetown Road in Alsace Township at Elizabeth Ave, reported to be 4-5 vehicles with injuries and possible entrapment. Fire Police dispatched to close Pricetown Road. Accident on Pricetown Road in Alsace Township at Elizabeth Ave, reported to be 4-5 vehicles with injuries and possible entrapment. Fire Police dispatched to close Pricetown Road.
October 24, 2026 - 20 days ago
Berks County District Attorney John Adams is scheduled to hold a press conference on Monday, October 26, at 11:30 a.m. to discuss recent arrests in connection with the homicides of Michael Petrino Jr. and Leonardo Mercado-Gomez. Berks County District Attorney John Adams is scheduled to hold a press conference on Monday, October 26, at 11:30 a.m. to discuss recent arrests in connection with the homicides of Michael Petrino Jr. and Leonardo Mercado-Gomez.
October 23, 2026 - 21 days ago
Please be advised that a brief reopening ceremony will be held on Thursday, Oct. 29, from 10 to 10:10 a.m. at the Route 724 Bridge over Allegheny Creek. Please be advised that a brief reopening ceremony will be held on Thursday, Oct. 29, from 10 to 10:10 a.m. at the Route 724 Bridge over Allegheny Creek.
October 23, 2026 - 21 days ago
The National Weather Service has issued a Freeze Warning for Berks County from midnight tonight to 9 AM Saturday. Sub-freezing temperatures as low as 30 expected. The National Weather Service has issued a Freeze Warning for Berks County from midnight tonight to 9 AM Saturday. Sub-freezing temperatures as low as 30 expected.
October 23, 2026 - 22 days ago
On 10/21/2026 at 1630 hours the South Heidelberg Police Department attempted to stop a silver Dodge Challenger bearing an unknown Pennsylvania registration. The vehicle was traveling north bound on Bernville Road and illegally passed vehicles in the 200 block of Bernville Road, Heidelberg Township.
October 22, 2026 - 22 days ago
The National Weather Service has issued a Freeze Watch for Berks County from late Friday night through Saturday morning. The National Weather Service has issued a Freeze Watch for Berks County from late Friday night through Saturday morning.
October 22, 2026 - 22 days ago
Emergency crews have responded to a reported building collapse in Sinking Spring Borough after a dump truck struck a house in the 200 block of Weidman Avenue. Emergency crews have responded to a reported building collapse in Sinking Spring Borough after a dump truck struck a house in the 200 block of Weidman Avenue.
October 20, 2026 - 24 days ago
Accident on 422 West just after East Neversink Road, reported to be a vehicle rear ended and one on its side. Use caution while traveling through the area. ⚠️ Accident on 422 West just after East Neversink Road, reported to be a vehicle rear ended and one on its side. Use caution while traveling through the area.
October 19, 2026 - 25 days ago
Reading Police and EMS have responded to the report of a shooting Monday afternoon in the 00 block of South 11th Street, initially described as a person shot in the leg. Victim was transported to the hospital, condition unknown. This post will be updated as additional information becomes available from authorities. Reading Police and EMS have responded to the report of a shooting Monday afternoon in the 00 block of South 11th Street, initially described as a person shot in the leg. Victim was transported to the hospital, condition unknown. This post will be updated as additional information becomes available from authorities.
October 18, 2026 - 26 days ago
The National Weather Service has issued a Frost Advisory from 1 AM to 9 AM Monday. Temperatures as low as 35 degrees will result in areas of frost formation. The National Weather Service has issued a Frost Advisory from 1 AM to 9 AM Monday. Temperatures as low as 35 degrees will result in areas of 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 17, 2026 - 27 days ago
The docks at the Dry Brooks and State Hill Boat Launches have been removed for the winter season. Boat launches remain open for winter boating activities. The docks at the Dry Brooks and State Hill Boat Launches have been removed for the winter season. Boat launches remain open for winter boating activities.
October 17, 2026 - 27 days ago
The National Weather Service has issued a Freeze Warning from 1 AM to 9 AM Sunday. Sub-freezing temperatures as low as 32 expected. The National Weather Service has issued a Freeze Warning from 1 AM to 9 AM Sunday. Sub-freezing temperatures as low as 32 expected.
October 16, 2026 - 28 days ago
The National Weather Service has issued a Severe Thunderstorm Warning for Northeastern Berks County until 5:45 PM. The National Weather Service has issued a Severe Thunderstorm Warning for Northeastern Berks County until 5:45 PM.
October 16, 2026 - 28 days ago
The National Weather Service has issued a Severe Thunderstorm Watch for Berks County until 8 PM Friday evening. A couple of tornadoes possible. Isolated hail up to half inch size possible. Widespread gusts up to 80 MPH likely. The National Weather Service has issued a Severe Thunderstorm Watch for Berks County until 8 PM Friday evening. A couple of tornadoes possible. Isolated hail up to half inch size possible. Widespread gusts up to 80 MPH likely.