January 16, 2026 - 20 hours ago
Berks County Coroners Office is requesting public assistance in locating Next of Kin. The decedent’s name is Eric Yarnall, a 58 year old male from the Reading area who passed away on 1/15/2026. Anyone with information can contact the Berks County Coroner’s Office at 610-478-3280.
January 16, 2026 - 22 hours ago
Missing Endangered Person Advisory. Muhlenberg Twp Police is searching for Jamin Heck. Call 911 if seen. Missing Endangered Person Advisory. Muhlenberg Twp Police is searching for Jamin Heck. Call 911 if seen.
January 15, 2026 - Yesterday
CODE BLUE! The Animal Rescue League of Berks County has enacted the Code Blue Ordinance for the City Of Reading, PA - Government for the following times: CODE BLUE! The Animal Rescue League of Berks County has enacted the Code Blue Ordinance for the City Of Reading, PA - Government for the following times:
January 14, 2026 - Thursday
Vehicle fire reported on 422 West just past Lancaster Ave in Reading. Use caution traveling through the area. Vehicle fire reported on 422 West just past Lancaster Ave in Reading. Use caution traveling through the area.
January 14, 2026 - Thursday
The Berks County Coroners Office is requesting public assistance in locating Next of Kin. The decedent’s name is Jorge Hurtado, a 68 year old male from the Reading area who passed away on 1/4/2026. Anyone with information can contact the Berks County Coroner’s Office at 610-478-3280. The Berks County Coroners Office is requesting public assistance in locating Next of Kin. The decedent’s name is Jorge Hurtado, a 68 year old male from the Reading area who passed away on 1/4/2026. Anyone with information can contact the Berks County Coroner’s Office at 610-478-3280.
January 12, 2026 - Thursday
Reading Police and EMS responded to the report of a shooting around 3:30 AM Monday, January 12, 2026 near the intersection of 10th & Douglass Streets. Initially reported to be a male with a gun shot wound to the face. Additional information was not immediately available. Reading Police and EMS responded to the report of a shooting around 3:30 AM Monday, January 12, 2026 near the intersection of 10th & Douglass Streets. Initially reported to be a male with a gun shot wound to the face. Additional information was not immediately available.
January 12, 2026 - Thursday
Highest Wind reports from the National Weather Service for Berks County, January 11, 2026: Highest Wind reports from the National Weather Service for Berks County, January 11, 2026:
January 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 William Foreman, a 74-year-old male from the Reading area who passed away on 01/06/2026. 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 for two people:
January 7, 2026 - 10 days ago
The Reading Fire Department responded to the report of a partial building collapse just after 1:00 AM early Wednesday morning in the 100 block of Poplar Street, directly across from the Poplar and Walnut Street Parking Garage. The Reading Fire Department responded to the report of a partial building collapse just after 1:00 AM early Wednesday morning in the 100 block of Poplar Street, directly across from the Poplar and Walnut Street Parking Garage.
January 7, 2026 - 10 days ago
A Dense Fog Advisory has been issued by the National Weather Service for Berks County until 8:00 AM Wednesday morning. Visibility one quarter to one half 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 8:00 AM Wednesday morning. Visibility one quarter to one half 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.
January 7, 2026 - 10 days ago
PennDOT is advising motorists of upcoming daytime road work scheduled for Wednesday, Jan. 7, on Interstate 78 at Exit 35 (PA 143) in Greenwich Township, Berks County. The work will involve line painting as part of the Interstate 78 Lenhartsville Bridge Replacement Project and will be performed by a PennDOT contractor. Traffic slowdowns and rolling roadblocks are expected in both directions between noon and 1 p.m., and drivers are urged to use caution while traveling through the work zone. The work is expected to be completed the same day, and weather-related delays are not anticipated. PennDOT is advising motorists of upcoming daytime road work scheduled for Wednesday, Jan. 7, on Interstate 78 at Exit 35 (PA 143) in Greenwich Township, Berks County. The work will involve line painting as part of the Interstate 78 Lenhartsville Bridge Replacement Project and will be performed by a PennDOT contractor. Traffic slowdowns and rolling roadblocks are expected in both directions between noon…
January 1, 2026 - 16 days ago
The National Weather Service has issued a Snow Squall Warning for Berks County until 4:15 AM. At 3:10 AM, a dangerous snow squall was located along a line extending from near West Hazleton to near Tower City to Marysville, moving east at 40 mph. The National Weather Service has issued a Snow Squall Warning for Berks County until 4:15 AM. At 3:10 AM, a dangerous snow squall was located along a line extending from near West Hazleton to near Tower City to Marysville, moving east at 40 mph.
December 31, 2025 - 17 days ago
Police and EMS in Kutztown responded to the report of a shooting Tuesday night in the 400 block of West Walnut Street in the borough of Kutztown, initially reported to be a female claiming she shot her husband, no longer has a weapon and believes he’s deceased. A child is on location. Police and EMS in Kutztown responded to the report of a shooting Tuesday night in the 400 block of West Walnut Street in the borough of Kutztown, initially reported to be a female claiming she shot her husband, no longer has a weapon and believes he’s deceased. A child is on location.
December 29, 2025 - 18 days ago
Highest Wind Reports from the National Weather Service Mount for Berks County: The highest wind gust reported was 50 mph in Lenhartsville at 3:25 p.m. Additional reports included 47 mph in Reading at 3:36 p.m. and 42 mph in Hopewell at 2:43 p.m.
December 29, 2025 - 18 days ago
⚠️ Human remains recovered in Cumru Township: The U.S. Marshals Service – Philadelphia reported that human remains have been recovered in the Flying Hills community of Cumru Township. Human remains recovered in Cumru Township: The U.S. Marshals Service – Philadelphia reported that human remains have been recovered in the Flying Hills community of Cumru Township.
December 29, 2025 - 18 days ago
Reading Police and EMS responded to the 400 block of South 9th Street in the early hours of Monday, December 29th, for the report of a shooting. The Coroner was later requested to the scene.
December 29, 2025 - 19 days ago
A Dense Fog Advisory has been issued for Berks County by the National Weather Service until 10 AM Monday. For the Dense Fog Advisory, visibility one quarter mile or less in dense fog. Low visibility could make driving conditions hazardous. Temperatures near or below freezing overnight may result in patchy ice on untreated surfaces from fog alone. If driving, slow down, use your headlights, and leave plenty of distance ahead of you. Icy patches are possible on untreated roads. A Dense Fog Advisory has been issued for Berks County by the National Weather Service until 10 AM Monday. For the Dense Fog Advisory, visibility one quarter mile or less in dense fog. Low visibility could make driving conditions hazardous. Temperatures near or below freezing overnight may result in patchy ice on untreated surfaces from fog alone. If driving, slow down, use your headlights, and leave plenty of distance ahead of you. Icy patches are possible on untreated roads.
December 28, 2025 - 19 days ago
A Wind Advisory has been issued for Berks County by the National Weather Service from 10 AM Monday to 1 PM Tuesday. West winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts up 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. A Wind Advisory has been issued for Berks County by the National Weather Service from 10 AM Monday to 1 PM Tuesday. West winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts up 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.
December 25, 2025 - 22 days ago
A Winter Weather Advisory has been issued for Berks County by the National Weather Service from 1 PM Friday to 10 AM Saturday. Mixed precipitation expected. Total snow and sleet accumulations between 1 and 3 inches and ice accumulations around a light glaze. Plan on slippery road conditions. The hazardous conditions could impact the Friday evening commute. Slow down and use caution while traveling. A Winter Weather Advisory has been issued for Berks County by the National Weather Service from 1 PM Friday to 10 AM Saturday. Mixed precipitation expected. Total snow and sleet accumulations between 1 and 3 inches and ice accumulations around a light glaze. Plan on slippery road conditions. The hazardous conditions could impact the Friday evening commute. Slow down and use caution while traveling.
December 25, 2025 - 22 days ago
The Berks County Coroners Office is requesting public assistance in locating Next of Kin. The decedent’s name is Barry Bachman, a 78 year old male from the Laureldale area who passed away on 12/24/2025. Anyone with information can contact the Berks County Coroner’s Office @ 610-478-3280. The Berks County Coroners Office is requesting public assistance in locating Next of Kin. The decedent’s name is Barry Bachman, a 78 year old male from the Laureldale area who passed away on 12/24/2025. Anyone with information can contact the Berks County Coroner’s Office @ 610-478-3280.
December 24, 2025 - 23 days ago
A Winter Storm Watch has been issued for Berks County by the National Weather Service from 1:00 PM Friday to 10:00 AM Saturday. A Winter Storm Watch has been issued for Berks County by the National Weather Service from 1:00 PM Friday to 10:00 AM Saturday.
December 23, 2025 - 24 days ago
Accident on 222 northbound in Maidencreek Township just north of Route 73 in the area of the Dunkin Donuts, reported to be a head on collision with entrapment. Accident on 222 northbound in Maidencreek Township just north of Route 73 in the area of the Dunkin Donuts, reported to be a head on collision with entrapment. Fire police dispatched for traffic control.
December 23, 2025 - 24 days ago
Berks County snowfall reports by the National Weather Service for December 23, 2025 as of 11:30 AM. Berks County snowfall reports by the National Weather Service for December 23, 2025 as of 11:30 AM:
December 22, 2025 - 25 days ago
Accident on 422 East in West Reading under the Buttonwood Street bridge, reported to be 3 vehicles with injures.