Berks County reinstates disaster declaration in response to COVID spike
A day after Berks County set a new pandemic-high in daily COVID-19 cases, local officials announced Thursday that they have reinstated the disaster emergency declaration that expired over six months ago.
5th person dies in related wrecks on I-78 in Berks County
A fifth person has died from his injuries suffered in a series of related crashes on I-78 in Berks County, a coroner said Thursday.
4 dead in related crashes on I-78 in Berks County
A deadly multi-vehicle accident has shut down a portion of I-78 eastbound near Tilden Township in Berks County.
2 killed, 1 injured in multi-vehicle accident on I-78 in Berks County
At least two people are dead and one other is injured after a multi-vehicle accident on I-78 in Berks County.
Minor injuries reported after tractor-trailer crashes into house in Berks County
A tractor-trailer crashed into a home in Maxatawny Township, Berks County.
Kutztown University students, staff get warm welcomes to campus from beloved greeter
Two years ago, Kraig Piper signed up as a volunteer to help with tours of the Kutztown campus. Since then, his role in the everyday lives of students and staff has evolved into so much more.
Anti-hate mural vandalized in Berks County
Eastern Berks Regional police say late Tuesday or early Wednesday vandals splattered black paint across a 2-story mural called "Boyertown is No Place for Hate."
Berks County man accused of sexually abusing children, secretly filming them
A Berks County man remains in police custody after he was accused of secretly filming and sexually abusing children in Pennsylvania, authorities say.
TikTok challenge causes damage to Boyertown schools as officials seek possible criminal charges
Boyertown TikTok challenge sees students destroying school bathrooms and school officials are looking into possible criminal charges for those who are caught.
TikTok challenege causes destruction in Boyertown schools, officials seek possible criminal charges
A TikTok challenge has Boyertown school officials looking at possible criminal charges
2 arrested after rash of overdoses in Reading, authorities say
A weekend of unusually high number of overdoses led Berks County officials to declare a public health emergency. Two men were also taken into custody in Reading on drug related charges.
Jackpot-winning ticket worth over $800K sold in Berks County
A jackpot-winning ticket worth over $800,000 was sold in Berks County.
Officials: 3 arrested in human trafficking ring in Berks County
The Pennsylvania State Police announced Monday that charges have been filed against three people connected to a drug distribution and human trafficking ring operating in and around Reading in Berks County.
2 found dead after house fire in Berks County, officials say
Two people were found dead after a fire in an eastern Pennsylvania home over the weekend, authorities said.
Man rescued after at least 3 days in abandoned cistern
A man was rescued after at least three days at the bottom of an abandoned stone cistern near the landmark pagoda overlooking the eastern Pennsylvania city of Reading, authorities said.
3-month-old baby from Reading found safe, police say
Pennsylvania State Police say a 3-month-old girl has been found safe after being reported missing from Reading, Berks County Wednesday.
Woman fights off attacker during attempted sexual assault in Reading, police say
Police say the man assaulted her inside the home and attempted to sexually assault her. The victim was able to fight off the suspect, who then fled the area on foot.
Berks County high school closing 2 days after surge of COVID cases
Exeter Senior High School, in Reading, set to close the campus for two days and shift to all-virtual learning, due to a COVID surge, officials said.
Reading woman sentenced to 15-years in prison for sex trafficking two teens in 2017
A Reading woman has been sentenced to 15 years in prison after prosecutors said she drugged and sex-trafficked two teenage girls for at least three months in 2017.
Group arrested after using grandparent phone scam to steal thousands, authorities say
Authorities have arrested a group of men they say took part in a 'Grandparent Phone Scam' where they allegedly tricked victims into sending them money.