October 2, 2026 - 13 days ago
The Berks County South Campus will be closed to staff and the public on Monday, October 5, while Met-Ed completes a scheduled electrical utility project. The Berks County South Campus will be closed to staff and the public on Monday, October 5, while Met-Ed completes a scheduled electrical utility project.
October 1, 2026 - 13 days ago
Reading Police are offering a limited supply of free steering wheel locks to community members on a first-come, first-served basis. Reading Police are offering a limited supply of free steering wheel locks to community members on a first-come, first-served basis.
October 1, 2026 - 13 days ago
A 45-year-old man was found dead inside a Mount Penn Borough home Wednesday following an hours-long response involving police, firefighters and the Berks County Emergency Response Team. A 45-year-old man was found dead inside a Mount Penn Borough home Wednesday following an hours-long response involving police, firefighters and the Berks County Emergency Response Team.
September 30, 2026 - 14 days ago
Kutztown police seek public’s help identifying two people in ongoing investigation The Kutztown Borough Police Department is seeking the public’s assistance in identifying the two individuals pictured below in connection with an ongoing investigation. If you have any information regarding the identity of either individual or any information that may assist with this investigation, please contact Cpl. Lawson or Ofc. Mann. We appreciate your assistance and thank you for helping our department with this investigation.
September 26, 2026 - 18 days ago
Wind Advisory in effect until noon Sunday for Berks County. North winds 10 to 20 mph with gusts up to 50 mph. Wind Advisory in effect until noon Sunday for Berks County. North winds 10 to 20 mph with gusts up to 50 mph.
September 26, 2026 - 18 days ago
The Berks County Coroner’s Office is requesting public assistance in locating Next of Kin. The decedent’s name is Wesley Hudson III, a 72-year-old male from the Reading area who passed away on 9/25/2026. 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 Wesley Hudson III, a 72-year-old male from the Reading area who passed away on 9/25/2026. Anyone with information can contact the Berks County Coroner’s Office at 610-478-3280.
September 25, 2026 - 19 days ago
The Exeter Township School District said it will discontinue its traditional Homecoming bonfire after an incident during this year’s parade left at least one person struck by debris. The Exeter Township School District said it will discontinue its traditional Homecoming bonfire after an incident during this year’s parade left at least one person struck by debris.
September 24, 2026 - 20 days ago
The Berks County Coroner’s Office is looking for family of (details removed at the request of the Coroner's office), Hamburg PA and died somewhere between the end of August and 9/22/2026. Anyone with information can contact the office at 610-478-3280. Update: Family has been located.
September 15, 2026 - 29 days ago
Via Central Berks Regional Police: HIT & RUN Earlier this morning, these three(3) individuals were involved in a hit-and-run crash and decided to leave their vehicle in the woods on Angora Road in the area of Wanner Road. Apparently, “leave the car in the woods and walk away” sounded like a solid criminal strategy. We’re not sure what the getaway plan was after that maybe hide behind a tree and hope the police forget how cars work. Recognize them? Contact CBRPD Via Central Berks Regional Police: HIT & RUN Earlier this morning, these three(3) individuals were involved in a hit-and-run crash and decided to leave their vehicle in the woods on Angora Road in the area of Wanner Road. Apparently, “leave the car in the woods and walk away” sounded like a solid criminal strategy. We’re not sure what the getaway plan was after that maybe hide behind a tree and hope the police forget how cars work. Recognize them? Contact CBRPD
September 14, 2026 - 30 days ago
The Berks County Coroner’s Office is looking for family of Dorothy Fugee, age 82 years old, who resided at Wyomissing Heath and Rehab in Reading, PA and died of natural causes on 09/07/2026. Anyone with information can contact the office at 610-478-3280. The Berks County Coroner’s Office is looking for family of Dorothy Fugee, age 82 years old, who resided at Wyomissing Heath and Rehab in Reading, PA and died of natural causes on 09/07/2026. Anyone with information can contact the office at 610-478-3280.
September 14, 2026 - 30 days ago
Emergency crews responded to the 1600 block of Wyomissing Road in Brecknock Township Monday afternoon for a reported water emergency involving a person in a pond. Emergency crews responded to the 1600 block of Wyomissing Road in Brecknock Township Monday afternoon for a reported water emergency involving a person in a pond.
September 11, 2026 - More than a month ago
We have received notice that a mosquito sample collected in Maidencreek Township has tested positive for West Nile Virus. The county mosquito team will continue to conduct extra larval and adult mosquito surveillance to help diminish the potential spread of West Nile. The risk of West Nile transmission is still fairly low, but if continued virus activity is detected, it may become necessary to conduct an adult control in the affected area. We encourage residents to take the following precautions: Via Maidencreek Township: We have received notice that a mosquito sample collected in Maidencreek Township has tested positive for West Nile Virus. The county mosquito team will continue to conduct extra larval and adult mosquito surveillance to help diminish the potential spread of West Nile. The risk of West Nile transmission is still fairly low, but if continued virus activity is detected, it may become necessary to conduct an adult control in the affected area. We encourage residents to…
September 11, 2026 - More than a month ago
Suspected Rabid Skunk reported in the area of Carriage Point Estates, Kutztown, PA Via Kutztown Police Department: Suspected Rabid Skunk reported in the area of Carriage Point Estates, Kutztown, PA
September 9, 2026 - More than a month ago
Stevens Avenue- between Penn Avenue and Belmont Avenue will be closed TODAY, Wednesday, September 9, 2026, from 7:00 AM- 3:00 PM. Detours are in place. Stevens Avenue- between Penn Avenue and Belmont Avenue will be closed TODAY, Wednesday, September 9, 2026, from 7:00 AM- 3:00 PM. Detours are in place.
September 8, 2026 - More than a month ago
Accident on New Holland Road in Kenhorst at the intersection of Upland Ave, reported to be a one vehicle overturned. Accident on New Holland Road in Kenhorst at the intersection of Upland Ave, reported to be a two vehicle involved, with one vehicle overturned.
September 5, 2026 - More than a month ago
Accident on 422 east in Amity Township near Church lane, reported to be 2 vehicles, 1 on its roof, blocking traffic. Accident on 422 east in Amity Township near Church lane, reported to be 2 vehicles, 1 on its roof, blocking traffic.
September 4, 2026 - More than a month ago
The Berks County Coroner’s Office is requesting public assistance in locating Next of Kin. The decedent’s name is Salvador Velasques-Guerrero, a 48-year-old male from the Reading area who passed away on 8/30/2026 at the Reading Hospital of Natural Causes. 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 Salvador Velasques-Guerrero, a 48-year-old male from the Reading area who passed away on 8/30/2026 at the Reading Hospital of Natural Causes. Anyone with information can contact the Berks County Coroner’s Office at 610-478-3280.
September 4, 2026 - More than a month ago
Pennsylvania American Water crews are responding to a water main break in the Wyomissing Hills neighborhood. Pennsylvania American Water crews are responding to a water main break in the Wyomissing Hills neighborhood.
September 3, 2026 - More than a month ago
A two-vehicle crash in front of Pet Supplies Plus on East Lancaster Avenue in Cumru Township damaged a support column for the building’s entrance canopy Thursday afternoon. A two-vehicle crash in front of Pet Supplies Plus on East Lancaster Avenue in Cumru Township damaged a support column for the building’s entrance canopy Thursday afternoon.
September 3, 2026 - More than a month ago
Accident on 222 North in Bern Township just before the ramp to Route 183, reported to a chain reaction involving up to 6 vehicles, one into a ditch, blocking the right lane. Accident on 222 North in Bern Township just before the ramp to Route 183, reported to a chain reaction involving up to 6 vehicles, one into a ditch, blocking the right lane.
September 3, 2026 - More than a month ago
Via NWS: The Slight Risk (level 2 out of 5) has been expanded to include most of our area. The main severe potential is focused primarily on tonight. The intensity, extent and timing depends on thunderstorm development well to our west and northwest this afternoon.
September 2, 2026 - More than a month ago
A Heat Advisory has been issued by the National Weather Service for Berks County from 11 AM to 8 PM Thursday. Hot temperatures and high humidity may cause heat illnesses. Heat index values up to 100 degrees expected. A Heat Advisory has been issued by the National Weather Service for Berks County from 11 AM to 8 PM Thursday. Hot temperatures and high humidity may cause heat illnesses. Heat index values up to 100 degrees expected.
September 2, 2026 - More than a month ago
🚨 ARREST — COUNTERFEIT CURRENCY 🚨
September 2, 2026 - More than a month ago
Shoemakersville Borough's sanitary sewer conveyance lines will be cleaned and tested on September 2, 3, and 4. Shoemakersville Borough's sanitary sewer conveyance lines will be cleaned and tested on September 2, 3, and 4.