April 25, 2025 - 3 hours ago
There is an increased risk for rapid fire spread this afternoon across portions of New Jersey and eastern Pennsylvania. Minimum relative humidity values will be around 25 to 35 percent combined with southerly winds of 10 to 15 mph with gusts near 20 mph.
April 20, 2025 - Thursday
Reading Police and EMS responded to the report of a shooting Saturday evening around 7:45 PM in the 00 block of South 9th Street, initially described as a person with a gunshot wound to the neck. Medics eventually transported one person to the hospital, condition unknown. Police have portions of the sidewalk and entrance of an apartment building closed for the investigation. Reading Police and EMS responded to the report of a shooting Saturday evening around 7:45 PM in the 00 block of South 9th Street, initially described as a person with a gunshot wound to the neck. Medics eventually transported one person to the hospital, condition unknown. Police have portions of the sidewalk and entrance of an apartment building closed for the investigation.
April 18, 2025 - Thursday
The Pennsylvania State Police in Troop L (Berks, Lebanon and Schuylkill Counties) has announced they will be strictly enforcing violations of the Pennsylvania vehicle code over the Easter weekend. The enforcement effort is to promote highway safety and safe travel. Troopers will be targeting DUI, aggressive driving, tailgating, seatbelt usage, speeding and other violations. The Pennsylvania State Police in Troop L (Berks, Lebanon and Schuylkill Counties) has announced they will be strictly enforcing violations of the Pennsylvania vehicle code over the Easter weekend. The enforcement effort is to promote highway safety and safe travel. Troopers will be targeting DUI, aggressive driving, tailgating, seatbelt usage, speeding and other violations.
April 17, 2025 - 8 days ago
Drought Monitor Update: Drought continues to improve this spring, and in some areas eliminated completely. N NJ and E central PA still need more rain. Moderate drought or greater areas reduced by 13% since last week, and the "none" area increased by 20%. Drought Monitor Update: Drought continues to improve this spring, and in some areas eliminated completely. N NJ and E central PA still need more rain. Moderate drought or greater areas reduced by 13% since last week, and the "none" area increased by 20%. Via the National Weather Servicez
April 17, 2025 - 8 days ago
Jose Pizarro was convicted by a jury last night of 1st Degree Murder, Aggravated Assault, and Possessing an Instrument of Crime, after a three-day trial. On October 16, 2022, Pizarro shot and killed Antonio Dennard in a parking lot on 5th Street Highway in Muhlenberg Township. Pizarro then fled to New York, where he was eventually captured by US Marshals and returned to Berks County to stand trial. Pizarro remains incarcerated pending sentencing, scheduled for July. He is facing a mandatory sentence of Life in Prison. The case was investigated by Muhlenberg Township Detective James Waits and Berks County Detective Michael Perkins, and prosecuted by Assistant District Attorney Jordan Fegley. Jose Pizarro was convicted by a jury last night of 1st Degree Murder, Aggravated Assault, and Possessing an Instrument of Crime, after a three-day trial. On October 16, 2022, Pizarro shot and killed Antonio Dennard in a parking lot on 5th Street Highway in Muhlenberg Township. Pizarro then fled to…
April 16, 2025 - 9 days ago
A Frost Advisory has been issued for Berks County by the National Weather Service from 2:00 AM to 9:00 AM Thursday, April 17, 2025. Temperatures as low as 32 will result in 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. A Frost Advisory has been issued for Berks County by the National Weather Service from 2:00 AM to 9:00 AM Thursday, April 17, 2025. Temperatures as low as 32 will result in 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.
April 16, 2025 - 10 days ago
Severe thunderstorms swept through Berks County Tuesday afternoon, bringing damaging winds, hail, and scattered reports of structural damage. The National Weather Service recorded a peak gust of 62 mph at Reading Regional Airport, with additional high winds reported across the region, including 52 mph in Hopewell, 50 mph in Lenhartsville, 43 mph in Sinking Spring, and 42 mph in Boyertown. Severe thunderstorms swept through Berks County Tuesday afternoon, bringing damaging winds, hail, and scattered reports of structural damage. The National Weather Service recorded a peak gust of 62 mph at Reading Regional Airport, with additional high winds reported across the region, including 52 mph in Hopewell, 50 mph in Lenhartsville, 43 mph in Sinking Spring, and 42 mph in Boyertown.
April 16, 2025 - 10 days ago
Lancaster Ave in Reading is closed between Carroll Street and Crestmount Street due to a utility pole with storm damage. Lancaster Ave in Reading is closed between Carroll Street and Crestmount Street due to a utility pole with storm damage.
April 15, 2025 - 10 days ago
The National Weather Service has issued a Severe Thunderstorm Warning for Berks County until 4:00 PM. At 3:07 PM, severe thunderstorms were located along a line extending from Donaldson to Lickdale to Hummelstown, moving east at 50 mph. The National Weather Service has issued a Severe Thunderstorm Warning for Berks County until 4:00 PM. At 3:07 PM, severe thunderstorms were located along a line extending from Donaldson to Lickdale to Hummelstown, moving east at 50 mph.
April 15, 2025 - 10 days ago
A Wind Advisory has been issued by the National Weather Service for Berks County until 8:00 PM Tuesday evening. West winds 15 to 30 mph with gusts up to 50 mph. A Wind Advisory has been issued by the National Weather Service for Berks County until 8:00 PM Tuesday evening. West winds 15 to 30 mph with gusts up to 50 mph.
April 12, 2025 - 13 days ago
National Weather Service snowfall report for Berks County Saturday, April 12.
April 11, 2025 - 14 days ago
The 112th Easter Dawn Service will take place at 6:30 a.m. on Sunday, April 20, at the William Penn Fire Tower. Organizers have asked us to share that all attendees must enter Skyline Drive from the Pagoda (south end), as the City of Reading security gate will open early at that entrance only.
April 10, 2025 - 15 days ago
Accident on 422 Westbound in the City of Reading between Lancaster Ave and Penn Ave, reported to be 2 vehicles, one left the scene.
April 10, 2025 - 15 days ago
Accident on Route 12 westbound in Wyomissing just before 422 eastbound exit, reported to be 2 vehicles. Accident on Route 12 westbound in Wyomissing just before 422 eastbound exit, reported to be 2 vehicles.
April 9, 2025 - 16 days ago
If you see smoke in the area, don't be alarmed. The Pennsylvania Game Commission will be conducting a prescribed fire. If you see smoke in the area, don't be alarmed. The Pennsylvania Game Commission will be conducting a prescribed fire Wednesday, April 9, 2025, on State Game Lands 110 in northern Berks County.
April 9, 2025 - 17 days ago
Edwin Gual was convicted by a jury today of Sexual Abuse of Children - Possession of Child Pornography. In October 2022, detectives executed a search warrant on the defendant's residence after they received a referral from the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children (N.C.M.E.C.), involving child pornography accessed from an IP address associated with the defendant. Upon analyzing the defendant's computer, detectives found multiple files of child pornography. The defendant remains incarcerated pending sentencing, which was scheduled for July 21st to allow for an evaluation by the Sexual Offenders Assessment Board.
April 8, 2025 - 17 days ago
Police in Muhlenberg Township responded to the report of a shooting Tuesday afternoon in the 1400 block of Mt Laurel Road, initially described as a caller who said he shot his wife and was threatening to shoot himself. Police in Muhlenberg Township responded to the report of a shooting Tuesday afternoon in the 1400 block of Mt Laurel Road, initially described as a caller who said he shot his wife and was threatening to shoot himself.
April 5, 2025 - 20 days ago
Last week, the Pennsylvania State Police in Hamburg announced increased DUI enforcement in northern Berks County, especially targeting upcoming weekends, with officers on the lookout for signs of drivers operating under the influence of alcohol or drugs. Last week, the Pennsylvania State Police in Hamburg announced increased DUI enforcement in northern Berks County, especially targeting upcoming weekends, with officers on the lookout for signs of drivers operating under the influence of alcohol or drugs.
April 3, 2025 - 22 days ago
Reading Police are actively investigating an active shooter in the area of Alvernia University. According to police, the shooter was in an area close to the school and is believed to be armed following a domestic dispute where they shot at a home and vehicle, no one was struck. This is an active investigation. Additional information was not immediately available. Reading Police are actively investigating an active shooter in the area of Alvernia University. According to police, the shooter was in an area close to the school and is believed to be armed following a domestic dispute where they shot at a home and vehicle, no one was struck. This is an active investigation. Additional information was not immediately available.
April 2, 2025 - 23 days ago
Accident in the 5600 block (near Crab Crazy) of Allentown Pike (Business Route 222) in Ontelaunee Township, reported to be a tractor trailer that struck a telephone pole.
April 1, 2025 - 24 days ago
National Weather Service rainfall reports from March 31st for Berks County:
April 1, 2025 - 24 days ago
Accident on 422 East in Cumru Township just after the 176 interchange, reported to the a dump truck overturned with mulch blocking lanes. Accident on 422 East in Cumru Township just after the 176 interchange, reported to the a dump truck overturned with mulch blocking lanes.
April 1, 2025 - 25 days ago
Reading Police and EMS responded to the report of a shooting Monday night around 10:20 PM in the 600 block of Locust Street. The incident was initially described as a male with a gunshot wound to the head. Reading Police and EMS responded to the report of a shooting Monday night around 10:20 PM in the 600 block of Locust Street. The incident was initially described as a male with a gunshot wound to the head. One person was transported to the hospital, condition unknown.
April 1, 2025 - 25 days ago
The National Weather Service in Mount Holly, NJ has issued a Severe Thunderstorm Warning for Southeastern Berks County and Northwestern Montgomery County in Pennsylvania, effective until 7:30 PM EDT. The National Weather Service in Mount Holly, NJ has issued a Severe Thunderstorm Warning for Southeastern Berks County and Northwestern Montgomery County in Pennsylvania, effective until 7:30 PM EDT.