January 20, 2025 - Yesterday
Reading Police and EMS have responded to the 00 block of South 11th Street Monday afternoon for the report of a shooting, initially described as a child who themselves in the leg by accident. Reading Police and EMS have responded to the 00 block of South 11th Street Monday afternoon for the report of a shooting, initially described as a child who themselves in the leg by accident.
January 19, 2025 - Thursday
A Cold Weather Advisory is in effect for Berks County from 10:00 PM Sunday to 6:00 AM Tuesday morning. Very cold wind chills as low as 14 below expected. The cold wind chills could result in hypothermia and frostbite if precautions are not taken.
January 18, 2025 - Thursday
A Winter Storm Warning has been issued by the National Weather Service for Berks County Sunday 7:00 AM to 1:00 AM Monday. Heavy snow expected. Total snow accumulations between 4 and 7 inches. A Winter Storm Warning has been issued by the National Weather Service for Berks County Sunday 7:00 AM to 1:00 AM Monday. Heavy snow expected. Total snow accumulations between 4 and 7 inches.
January 18, 2025 - Thursday
Fleetwood Borough has declared a snow emergency due to the impending weather forecast beginning Sunday, January 19th at 8 AM until Monday, January 20th at 6 AM.
January 18, 2025 - Thursday
Vehicle fire on 222 south in Spring Township before the Shillington Road overpass. Vehicle fire on 222 south in Spring Township before the Shillington Road overpass.
January 18, 2025 - Thursday
Fire Police have been dispatched to Route 10 in Cumru Township to direct traffic between Freemansville Road and Philadelphia Ave (Route 724) at the request of police following an accident. Fire Police have been dispatched to Morgantown Road (Route 10 ) in Cumru Township to direct traffic between Freemansville Road and Philadelphia Ave (Route 724) at the request of police following an accident.
January 18, 2025 - Thursday
A Snow Emergency will be in effect starting at 6AM Sunday, January 19th. The borough issued the alert to residents Friday evening: A Snow Emergency will be in effect starting at 6AM Sunday, January 19th. The borough issued the alert to residents Friday evening:
January 17, 2025 - Thursday
A Winter Storm Watch has been issued by the National Weather Service on Sunday from 7:00 AM to 10:00 PM. Heavy snow possible. Total snow accumulations between 5 and 8 inches possible. Roads, and especially bridges and overpasses, will likely become slick and hazardous. The strong winds and weight of snow on tree limbs may down power lines and could cause sporadic power outages. Travel could be very difficult. A Winter Storm Watch has been issued by the National Weather Service on Sunday from 7:00 AM to 10:00 PM. Heavy snow possible. Total snow accumulations between 5 and 8 inches possible. Roads, and especially bridges and overpasses, will likely become slick and hazardous. The strong winds and weight of snow on tree limbs may down power lines and could cause sporadic power outages. Travel could be very difficult.
January 17, 2025 - Thursday
Accident on Route 12 Eastbound in the City of Reading near a River Road, initially reported to be a vehicle into the barrier with injuries.
January 17, 2025 - Thursday
Accident on 222 Southbound in Spring Township just prior to the Berkshire Blvd overpass, reported to be 2 vehicles blocking traffic.
January 17, 2025 - Thursday
Berks County snowfall reports for Thursday from the National Weather Service. Berks County snowfall reports for Thursday from the National Weather Service:
January 16, 2025 - Thursday
Accident on East Main Street in Union Township at Shed Road, reported to be a vehicle that slid off the road inti a ditch.
January 16, 2025 - Thursday
Accident on the 2000 block of Memorial Highway (Route 662) in Oley Township, reported to be vehicle off the roadway.
January 16, 2025 - Thursday
Accident on McKnights Gap Road in Alsace Township near Skyline Drive, reported to be a vehicle rollover with unknown entrapment. Caller reporting multiple vehicles sliding on the hill. Accident on McKnights Gap Road in Alsace Township near Skyline Drive, reported to be a vehicle rollover with unknown entrapment. Caller reporting multiple vehicles sliding on the hill.
January 16, 2025 - Thursday
Light snow overspreading the region will cause untreated roads to get snow covered this evening, while even some treated roads may become slushy. This will impact the evening commute. Motorists are advised to use extra caution and allow extra time to reach their destination. Snow should end in most of the area toward midnight.
January 16, 2025 - Thursday
Accident on 422 West in Exeter Township near the Boscovs Distribution Center, reported to be a vehicle into the guardrail.
January 16, 2025 - Thursday
Structure fire in the 700 block of Birch Street in the City of Reading, reported to be smoke from a garage. Caller states they believe it to be trash barrels inside garage. Structure fire in the 700 block of Birch Street in the City of Reading, reported to be smoke from a garage. Caller states they believe it to be trash barrels inside garage.
January 16, 2025 - Thursday
Accident on Route 183 in Penn Township north of Bright School Road, reported to be a vehicle off the road, about 20 foot into the trees.
January 16, 2025 - Thursday
Accident on 222 South in Ontelaunee Township near the Willowcreek overpass, reported to be 2 vehicles, one off the road into a ditch.
January 16, 2025 - Thursday
Accident on Pricetown Road in Ruscombmanor Township near Gould Lane, reported to be an unknown injury accident with a report of fire. Accident on Pricetown Road in Ruscombmanor Township near Gould Lane, reported to be an unknown injury accident with a report of fire.
January 16, 2025 - Thursday
Accident on 222 South in Muhlenberg Township just prior to Route 61 North, reported to be a vehicle rollover.
January 16, 2025 - Thursday
Accident on Memorial Highway (Route 662) in Ruscombmanor Township at Pricetown Road, reported to be a tractor trailer versus a pole.
January 16, 2025 - Thursday
Residents in Berks County should prepare for light snow this afternoon and evening as a weak clipper system moves through the region, according to the National Weather Service (NWS). While snowfall totals are expected to be minimal—generally less than an inch—localized areas could see up to 1-2 inches, particularly in the Lehigh Valley and surrounding areas. Residents in Berks County should prepare for light snow this afternoon and evening as a weak clipper system moves through the region, according to the National Weather Service (NWS). While snowfall totals are expected to be minimal—generally less than an inch—localized areas could see up to 1-2 inches, particularly in the Lehigh Valley and surrounding areas.
January 16, 2025 - Thursday
Accident in the 200 block of Chapel Hill Road in Sinking Spring, reported to be an SUV on its side, occupant out with minor injuries. Accident in the 200 block of Chapel Hill Road in Sinking Spring, reported to be an SUV on its side, occupant out of the vehicle with minor injuries.