Watchdog urges shutdown of immigrant detention center in Berks County
A Pennsylvania fiscal watchdog says his staff has been repeatedly refused a tour of an immigrant detention center in Berks County. Now, he is urging local officials to shut down the facility.
A Pennsylvania fiscal watchdog says his staff has been repeatedly refused a tour of an immigrant detention center in Berks County. Now, he is urging local officials to shut down the facility.
Berks County DA warns public after cluster of drug overdoses
Berks County officials are warning the public after a series of drug overdoses, some of them deadly, believed to involve the same substance.
Berks County officials are warning the public after a series of drug overdoses, some of them deadly, believed to involve the same substance.
Taylor Swift’s new Christmas song pays homage to her Berks County roots
Taylor Swift, a Berks County native, has released a Christmas song that gives her devoted fans insight into her childhood.
Taylor Swift, a Berks County native, has released a Christmas song that gives her devoted fans insight into her childhood.
Berks County deer hunter fatally shoots himself with crossbow
A Pennsylvania man fatally shot himself with a crossbow while he was hunting on his property, officials said.
A Pennsylvania man fatally shot himself with a crossbow while he was hunting on his property, officials said.
Man, 69, dies after hunting accident in Berks County
Thomas Kane, 69, was found in the woods around 7 p.m. by family members next to a tree where he had set up his tree stand.
Thomas Kane, 69, was found in the woods around 7 p.m. by family members next to a tree where he had set up his tree stand.
Police ID man who allegedly beat Berks County couple to death with hammer, lit self on fire
Police have identified the person suspected of beating a Berks County couple to death with a hammer and lighting himself on fire.
Police have identified the person suspected of beating a Berks County couple to death with a hammer and lighting himself on fire.
Timeline of deaths of 2 children found hanging in Berks County
Authorities have arrested and charged a mother in the deaths of her two children in Berks County.
Authorities have arrested and charged a mother in the deaths of her two children in Berks County.
Accident in Berks County sends 5 to hospital, including 3 police officers
Authorities say a traffic accident sent three Berks County police officers to the hospital, but their injuries aren't considered life-threatening.
Authorities say a traffic accident sent three Berks County police officers to the hospital, but their injuries aren't considered life-threatening.
'Tragic': Mother arrested in deaths of siblings found hanging in Berks County basement
Authorities announced murder charges against Lisa Snyder in the deaths of Conner Snyder, 8, and Brinley Snyder, 4, during a press conference Monday afternoon.
Authorities announced murder charges against Lisa Snyder in the deaths of Conner Snyder, 8, and Brinley Snyder, 4, during a press conference Monday afternoon.
Police: Man beats Berks County couple to death with hammer, lights self on fire
State police say a man beat to death a Berks County couple with a hammer before setting himself on fire.
State police say a man beat to death a Berks County couple with a hammer before setting himself on fire.
3 found dead after Berks County fire; home called 'crime scene'
State police are calling the Berks County home where three people were found dead following a garage fire a "crime scene."
State police are calling the Berks County home where three people were found dead following a garage fire a "crime scene."
3 people killed in Berks County fire, officials say
JoAnn Pileggi reports on a fatal fire in Berks County, Pa.
JoAnn Pileggi reports on a fatal fire in Berks County, Pa.
Berks County nursing home employee accused of sharing photos of deceased residents
Authorities say Stephanie Thomas, 28, took the pictures at the Berks Heim Nursing Home and then shared them with her friends and court workers.
Authorities say Stephanie Thomas, 28, took the pictures at the Berks Heim Nursing Home and then shared them with her friends and court workers.
Small earthquake in Berks County causes no damage
Federal officials say a small earthquake in eastern Pennsylvania didn't cause any damage.
Federal officials say a small earthquake in eastern Pennsylvania didn't cause any damage.
10 charged in drug gang slayings, including quadruple murder
Authorities have announced charges against 10 people in what they allege was a violent drug trafficking organization responsible for slayings and kidnappings in Reading, including a quadruple murder last year.
Authorities have announced charges against 10 people in what they allege was a violent drug trafficking organization responsible for slayings and kidnappings in Reading, including a quadruple murder last year.
911 dispatch recordings suggest boy found dead in Berks County home was bullied and 'didn't want to go alone'
Police continue to investigate the deaths of an 8-year-old boy and his 4-year-old sister in Berks County.
Police continue to investigate the deaths of an 8-year-old boy and his 4-year-old sister in Berks County.
Police: 2 young siblings who died were found hanging
State police are investigating the deaths of an 8-year-old boy and his 4-year-old sister in Berks County.
State police are investigating the deaths of an 8-year-old boy and his 4-year-old sister in Berks County.
Officials probing deaths of boy, girl found in Berks County home
Authorities are investigating the deaths of two children who were found unconscious in a Berks County home on Monday.
Authorities are investigating the deaths of two children who were found unconscious in a Berks County home on Monday.
Berks County lawmakers hope to combat aggressive panhandling
Lawmakers in Berks County are hoping to combat aggressive panhandling. They say they just want to get people the help they need.
Lawmakers in Berks County are hoping to combat aggressive panhandling. They say they just want to get people the help they need.
Berks County lawmakers hope to combat aggressive panhandling
Lawmakers in Berks County are hoping to combat aggressive panhandling. They say they just want to get people the help they need. FOX 29's Joyce Evans reports.
Lawmakers in Berks County are hoping to combat aggressive panhandling. They say they just want to get people the help they need. FOX 29's Joyce Evans reports.