Dioceses of Allentown suspends rule that bars boy, girl wrestling matches

The Dioceses of Allentown suspended its longstanding rule that barred male athletes from wrestling their female counterparts after a team lost a district championship by forfeiting a dozen points.

Police: Contractor working at Reading school attempted to lure undercover cop posing as teen girl

Investigators said 34-year-old Jeremy Kreiser contacted an undercover police social media account and attempted to lure a 13-year-old girl to Reading Elementary School where he worked as a private contractor.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.