June 17, 2025 - 11 hours ago
Accident on 222 South in Wyomissing just before the Papermill Road Exit, reported to be a vehicle versus a light post or tree with entrapment.
June 13, 2025 - Thursday
The Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT) today announced that all driver license and photo centers, including its full-service center in Harrisburg, will be closed Thursday, June 19, 2025, for the Juneteenth holiday.
June 13, 2025 - Thursday
Emergency crews responded around 2:30 a.m. Friday to the 1700 block of Thorn Street after reports of loud banging noises and possible structural issues. Emergency crews responded around 2:30 a.m. Friday to the 1700 block of Thorn Street after reports of loud banging noises and possible structural issues. A partial collapse was found at the rear roof of a vacant building. Utilities to two properties were shut off, and barricades have been placed around the building. No injuries have been reported. The cause is still under investigation. We’ve reached out to the city for additional information but have not yet received a response.
June 12, 2025 - Thursday
The Berks County Coroners Office is requesting assistance in locating additional next of kin for a decedent who was found deceased in her residence on Sunday, June 8, 2025, at 14:00 hours. Decedent is Shelda Becky NEY, of Cumru Township, Pa. The Berks County Coroners Office is requesting assistance in locating additional next of kin for a decedent who was found deceased in her residence on Sunday, June 8, 2025, at 14:00 hours. Decedent is Shelda Becky NEY, of Cumru Township, Pa.
June 10, 2025 - 8 days ago
The National Weather Service has issued a Severe Thunderstorm Warning for Central Berks County until 8:30 AM. At 7:46 AM, a severe thunderstorm was located over Denver, or near Ephrata, moving northeast at 35 mph. 60 mph wind gusts and penny size hail. Damage to roofs, siding, trees, and power lines is possible. The National Weather Service has issued a Severe Thunderstorm Warning for Central Berks County until 8:30 AM. At 7:46 AM, a severe thunderstorm was located over Denver, or near Ephrata, moving northeast at 35 mph. 60 mph wind gusts and penny size hail. Damage to roofs, siding, trees, and power lines is possible.
June 7, 2025 - 11 days ago
Reading Police and EMS responded to a reported stabbing Friday evening in the 400 block of North 10th Street. Reading Police and EMS responded to a reported stabbing Friday evening in the 400 block of North 10th Street.
June 6, 2025 - 12 days ago
The National Weather Service in Mount Holly has issued a Flash Flood Warning for East Central Berks County until 8:45 PM. At 4:45 PM, radar indicated thunderstorms producing heavy rain across the warned area. Between 0.5 and 1.5 inches of rain have fallen. The expected rainfall rate is 1 to 2 inches in 1 hour. Additional rainfall amounts of 0.5 to 1.5 inches are possible in the warned area. Flash flooding is ongoing or expected to begin shortly.
June 6, 2025 - 12 days ago
A Flood Watch has been issued by the National Weather Service for Berks County until 10:00 PM Friday night. Flash flooding caused by excessive rainfall is possible. Excessive runoff may result in flooding of rivers, creeks, streams, and other low-lying and flood-prone locations.
June 5, 2025 - 13 days ago
Fire crews responded to a reported structure fire Thursday afternoon at 303 S. 3rd Avenue in West Reading, where smoke was seen coming from the front of a 2-story brick home. Fire crews responded to a reported structure fire Thursday afternoon at 303 S. 3rd Avenue in West Reading, where smoke was seen coming from the front of a 2-story brick home.
June 5, 2025 - 13 days ago
Accident on 422 Westbound in West Reading on the ramp to Penn Street, reported to be a vehicle that hit the railing, with injuries.
June 5, 2025 - 13 days ago
Some relief, but we’re not quite there yet. According to the latest U.S. Drought Monitor, Berks County is still classified as “abnormally dry”—but the good news is that all drought conditions (D1–D4) have been eliminated across the region for the first time since early September. Some relief, but we’re not quite there yet. According to the latest U.S. Drought Monitor, Berks County is still classified as “abnormally dry”—but the good news is that all drought conditions (D1–D4) have been eliminated across the region for the first time since early September.
June 5, 2025 - 13 days ago
Accident on 422 westbound in Wyomissing just prior to Route 12, reported to be one vehicle into the median, unknown injuries.
June 4, 2025 - 14 days ago
Emergency crews were called to Vitals Records Control, located at 1110 Commons Blvd in Reading, around 3:50 p.m. Wednesday for a rescue incident involving a male who reportedly fell into a shredding machine. Emergency crews were called to Vital Records Control, located at 1110 Commons Blvd in Reading, around 3:50 p.m. Wednesday for a rescue incident involving a male who reportedly fell into a shredding machine.
June 2, 2025 - 16 days ago
The Berks County Coroners Office is looking for next of kin on the following individual. The Berks County Coroners Office is looking for next of kin on the following individual. Lester Charles Owen Age 66 Caucasian male who passed away from natural causes at his residence. Lester was living on Centre Ave in the Topton area Berks County PA. Anyone with information on family please call the Berks County Coroners Office at 610-478-3280
June 1, 2025 - 17 days ago
Paramedics in Reading were called to the intersection of South 6th and Franklin Streets on Sunday afternoon for a motor vehicle crash following a police pursuit.
May 31, 2025 - 18 days ago
Rainfall reports from May 30th through May 31st via the National Weather Service: Rainfall reports from May 30th through May 31st via the National Weather Service:
May 31, 2025 - 18 days ago
The National Weather Service in Mount Holly has issued a Flash Flood Warning for Eastern Berks County until 5:15 AM Saturday. The National Weather Service in Mount Holly has issued a Flash Flood Warning for Eastern Berks County until 5:15 AM Saturday.
May 30, 2025 - 18 days ago
Accident on Route 12 eastbound in the City of Reading near River Road, reported to be 4-5 vehicles, with injuries and one sedan smoking.
May 30, 2025 - 19 days ago
PennDOT has announced upcoming nighttime construction on Interstate 78 in Berks County. Beginning Sunday, June 2 through Thursday, June 6, lane restrictions will be in place eastbound between Exit 35 (PA 143) and Exit 45 (PA 863) in Greenwich Township. Work will occur nightly from 7:00 PM to 6:00 AM. Motorists are advised to use caution while traveling through the area. Weather is not expected to cause delays.
May 30, 2025 - 19 days ago
The City of Reading Police Department is describing a shooting incident that took place near city hall late Friday morning as a “suicide attempt.” The City of Reading Police Department is describing a shooting incident that took place near city hall late Friday morning as a “suicide attempt.” The incident initially prompted a large police response and led to crime scene tape being placed around the pocket park between the Reading School District administration building and the Skyline View Apartments, in the 800 block of Washington Street.
May 30, 2025 - 19 days ago
Severe weather is possible in Berks County this evening, with the National Weather Service placing the area in a Level 1 (Marginal Risk) for isolated severe thunderstorms. The primary threats include damaging wind gusts up to 60 mph and hail. While the highest risk for severe storms is farther south and east, particularly in southeast Pennsylvania and the Delmarva region, Berks County could still see storm activity depending on the northward movement of a warm front. Severe weather is possible in Berks County this evening, with the National Weather Service placing the area in a Level 1 (Marginal Risk) for isolated severe thunderstorms. The primary threats include damaging wind gusts up to 60 mph and hail. While the highest risk for severe storms is farther south and east, particularly in southeast Pennsylvania and the Delmarva region, Berks County could still see storm activity depending on the northward movement of a warm front.
May 30, 2025 - 19 days ago
Flood Watch in effect for Berks County from Friday 7:00 PM to Saturday 8:00 AM. Flooding caused by excessive rainfall is possible.
May 30, 2025 - 19 days ago
The Berks County Coroner’s office is seeking assistance in locating next-of-kin for Barbara A. Chesko, 72 years old, from the Reading area who passed away on 05/28/2025 at the Reading Hospital.
May 29, 2025 - 20 days ago
Accident on 422 East in the City of Reading at the top of the exit ramp to Lancaster Ave, reported to be 2 vehicles with injuries. Traffic is slow in the area. Accident on 422 East in the City of Reading at the top of the exit ramp to Lancaster Ave, reported to be 2 vehicles with injuries. Traffic is slow in the area.