May 20, 2025 - 19 hours ago
Accident on South 5th Ave in West Reading near Penn Ave, reported to be one vehicle. South 5th Ave is closed in both directions, fire police have been dispatched for traffic control. Use alternative route if driving through the area. Accident on South 5th Ave in West Reading near Penn Ave, reported to be one vehicle. South 5th Ave is closed in both directions, fire police have been dispatched for traffic control. Use alternative route if driving through the area.
May 19, 2025 - Yesterday
A routine traffic stop in Bethel Township led to the recovery of a stolen firearm and the arrest of a Lebanon man on Wednesday, May 14, 2025.
May 19, 2025 - Thursday
Exeter Township PD is searching for Tyra Green. Call 911 if seen
May 17, 2025 - Thursday
A tree is down on Route 422 East in West Reading, just past the Buttonwood Street Bridge overpass. The right lane is closed, with traffic limited to the left lane. Westbound 422 is also reduced to one lane, as a fire truck is blocking the lane while assisting with the incident. Expect heavy traffic and delays in both directions through the area. A tree is down on Route 422 East in West Reading, just past the Buttonwood Street Bridge overpass. The right lane is closed, with traffic limited to the left lane. Westbound 422 is also reduced to one lane, as a fire truck is blocking the lane while assisting with the incident. Expect heavy traffic and delays in both directions through the area.
May 16, 2025 - Thursday
The National Weather Service Storm Prediction Center has issued Severe Thunderstorm Watch Number 266, in effect until midnight tonight, Friday, May 16, 2025. The National Weather Service Storm Prediction Center has issued Severe Thunderstorm Watch Number 266, in effect until midnight tonight, Friday, May 16, 2025.
May 16, 2025 - Thursday
The National Weather Service has issued a Flood Warning for portions of Berks County, in effect until 7:30 p.m. this evening due to excessive rainfall. The National Weather Service has issued a Flood Warning for portions of Berks County, in effect until 7:30 p.m. this evening due to excessive rainfall.
May 16, 2025 - Thursday
The Berks County Coroner’s Office is requesting the public’s help in locating next of kin for Tommy Wayne Eaves, formerly of Reading, PA, who passed away on Sunday, May 11, 2025, at 11:33 a.m.
May 16, 2025 - Thursday
Amid Friday morning’s severe thunderstorm warning, emergency crews responded to the 4700 block of Oley Turnpike Road in Exeter Township after a tree fell onto a house. The incident was reported shortly after 11:00 a.m. One person sustained a head injury and is being treated by first responders. The Exeter Township Volunteer Fire Department responded to the 4700 block of Oley Turnpike Road Friday morning after a tree uprooted and fell onto a home during a severe thunderstorm. Crews arrived to find moderate damage to the front of the house.
May 16, 2025 - Thursday
Heavy rain from Friday’s severe thunderstorms caused flash flooding in Muhlenberg Township near the 3200 block of North 5th Street Highway. Drivers were seen navigating through flooded roadways as the storms moved across the area. Heavy rain from Friday’s severe thunderstorms caused flash flooding in Muhlenberg Township near the 3200 block of North 5th Street Highway. Drivers were seen navigating through flooded roadways as the storms moved across the area.
May 16, 2025 - Thursday
A Severe Thunderstorm Warning has been issued for Berks County and surrounding areas until 11:30 a.m. today, Friday, May 16, 2025. The warning was announced by the National Weather Service in Mount Holly, New Jersey, as a line of strong storms moves through the region. A Severe Thunderstorm Warning has been issued for Berks County and surrounding areas until 11:30 a.m. today, Friday, May 16, 2025. The warning was announced by the National Weather Service in Mount Holly, New Jersey, as a line of strong storms moves through the region.
May 16, 2025 - Thursday
The National Weather Service has issued a Severe Thunderstorm Watch for Berks County until 5:00 PM Friday. Scattered hail up to two inch size possible. Scattered gusts up to 70 MPH possible. Frequent lightning possible. The National Weather Service has issued a Severe Thunderstorm Watch for Berks County until 5:00 PM Friday. Scattered hail up to two inch size possible. Scattered gusts up to 70 MPH possible. Frequent lightning possible.
May 16, 2025 - Thursday
Dense Fog Advisory in effect until 11:00 AM. Visibility 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.
May 16, 2025 - Thursday
Accident at the intersection of Skyline Drive and Bingaman Road in Alsace Township, reported to be a vehicle rolled over, with entrapment, an occupant ejected.
May 15, 2025 - Thursday
The Pennsylvania State Police, Reading Barracks, will be conducting a DUI Sobriety Checkpoint at an undisclosed location within Berks County. The checkpoint will take place during the remainder of May on roadways with a high volume of DUI arrests and accidents. The effort aims to enhance public safety by deterring impaired driving. The Pennsylvania State Police, Reading Barracks, will be conducting a DUI Sobriety Checkpoint at an undisclosed location within Berks County. The checkpoint will take place during the remainder of May on roadways with a high volume of DUI arrests and accidents. The effort aims to enhance public safety by deterring impaired driving.
May 15, 2025 - Thursday
The Berks County Coroner’s Office is asking for the public’s help in locating the next of kin for Joel Mark Showers, formerly of Reading, who passed away on Wednesday, April 30, 2025, at 2:28 p.m. Anyone with information is urged to contact the Coroner’s Office at 610-478-3280.
May 14, 2025 - Thursday
The Berks County Coroner’s Office is requesting help in locating additional next of kin for Gary L. Smith, formerly of Reading, who passed away at the Laurel Center on Friday, May 9, 2025, at 5:37 p.m. Anyone with information is asked to contact the Coroner’s Office at 610-478-3280.
May 13, 2025 - 8 days ago
Accident on Route 61 South in Ontelaunee Township near Route 73, reported to be a vehicle overturned into a ditch with entrapment.
May 12, 2025 - 9 days ago
Accident on 422 westbound in Cumru Township just prior to the 176 on ramp, reported to be 2 vehicles, 1 smoking.
May 11, 2025 - 10 days ago
Police and EMS responded to multiple reports of gunshot victims Saturday evening in West Reading and Wyomissing, but details remain limited. Police and EMS responded to multiple reports of gunshot victims Saturday evening in West Reading and Wyomissing, but details remain limited.
May 10, 2025 - 11 days ago
This is an important message from the Fleetwood Borough Water Department. Hydrant flushing will begin Monday, May 12 through Wednesday May 14th from 4pm-8pm. During this time, you may experience low water pressure and/or cloudy water which should resolve on its own. This is an important message from the Fleetwood Borough Water Department. Hydrant flushing will begin Monday, May 12 through Wednesday May 14th from 4pm-8pm. During this time, you may experience low water pressure and/or cloudy water which should resolve on its own.
May 10, 2025 - 11 days ago
Kesean Williams was convicted by a jury yesterday of Attempted Murder, Aggravated Assault and related charges following a four-day trial.
May 9, 2025 - 11 days ago
The National Weather Service has confirmed that a new daily rainfall record was set in Reading on Friday, May 9, 2025. A total of 1.61 inches of rain fell at Reading Regional Airport, breaking the previous record of 1.0 inch set on this date in 1960.
May 9, 2025 - 12 days ago
Did you park at South Penn Garage during Taco Fest? You may have received a ticket. Multiple attendees messaged us today reporting getting $45 tickets from the Reading Parking Authority after parking at South Penn Garage on Saturday—even though the event publicly announced free parking there from 12 to 6 p.m. There was a “Free” sign outside both entrances to the garage.
May 7, 2025 - 14 days ago
State Sen. Judy Schwank’s district office, located at 210 George St., Suite 201, Reading, PA 19605, will be closed from Monday, May 12, to Monday, May 19, for construction.