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Our coverage area is an unusual geographic market: the Lehigh Valley and Berks County. It's the third largest business district in Pennsylvania. This includes Lehigh, Northampton, Berks, and Carbon counties in Pennsylvania, and Warren County in New Jersey within the Allentown/Bethlehem/Easton, PA/NJ MSA. It also includes portions of Monroe, Schuylkill, Bucks, Chester, Delaware, and, Montgomery counties in Pennsylvania and Hunterdon, Mercer, Burlington, Camden, and Gloucester counties in New Jersey. WFMZ-TV programs 93 live half-hours of original local news each week. This equals over 2,416 hours of local news, weather, traffic and sports each year. Our Berks Edition newscast is dedicated to Reading and Berks County. To serve the Hispanic community, WFMZ-TV employs a full Hispanic news department, which produces a Spanish-language newscast each weeknight at 6:30pm airing on 69.4 and on another full power TV station. Spanish-language newscast is also rebroadcast at 11pm on 69.1. WFMZ-TV has a seasoned team of award winning news journalists that viewers in our area depend on for local and regional election coverage, school closings, and live reports when news happens. Our program schedule includes popular syndicated shows, local sports, entertainment, classic family shows and religious programming. We also feature several live and taped local programs throughout the year. WFMZ-TV also programs a 24/7 AccuWeather Channel on our digital channel 69.2. This channel is a destination for up-to-the-minute weather forecasts and information. In addition to live traffic/weather cameras and radar maps, a team of local meteorologist provide an updated forecast every 15 minutes. We also provide the local community with news and information on wfmz.com and our Smartphone Apps. These include our news app, weather app and 69 WFMZ Live app. News is continuously updated throughout the day to serve the needs of the community. Our monthly viewership continues to grow dramatically. Our online product has received excellent reviews and is highly successful as an advertising medium.

Northampton County Communications has confirmed an active brush fire burning at Mountain Road and Lehigh Drive.
02/11/2024

Northampton County Communications has confirmed an active brush fire burning at Mountain Road and Lehigh Drive.

The Berks County Coroner's office is asking for help locating the family of a Reading man.
02/11/2024

The Berks County Coroner's office is asking for help locating the family of a Reading man.

BERKS CO., Pa. - The Berks County Coroner's office is asking for help locating the family of a Reading man.

Lehigh County Communications has confirmed a dwelling fire on Hillcrest Drive south.
02/11/2024

Lehigh County Communications has confirmed a dwelling fire on Hillcrest Drive south.

Shelley Maley from Dream Catcher Career Coaching joins Sunrise to talk about dining etiquette-  just in time for those h...
02/11/2024

Shelley Maley from Dream Catcher Career Coaching joins Sunrise to talk about dining etiquette- just in time for those holiday meal situations!

Shelley Maley from Dream Catcher Career Coaching joins Sunrise to talk about dining etiquette- just in time for those holiday meal situations!

The new studio will operate in a renovated space that previously housed Dedicated Nursing Associates in the Dorneyville ...
02/11/2024

The new studio will operate in a renovated space that previously housed Dedicated Nursing Associates in the Dorneyville Shopping Center.

It is overdue- but we are finally talking about menopause more openly now and it's partly thanks to the new documentary ...
02/11/2024

It is overdue- but we are finally talking about menopause more openly now and it's partly thanks to the new documentary "The M Factor: Shredding the Silence on Menopause".

Since 1948, the Koziar family has been making spirits bright in Berks County.
02/11/2024

Since 1948, the Koziar family has been making spirits bright in Berks County.

We have two kittens and a therapy dog with us on Sunrise, as Berks County's Pawsitive Hearts Pet Therapy and Rescue is o...
02/11/2024

We have two kittens and a therapy dog with us on Sunrise, as Berks County's Pawsitive Hearts Pet Therapy and Rescue is our pet of the month.

Today number 3 Penn State plays number 4 Ohio State in a massive College football game.
02/11/2024

Today number 3 Penn State plays number 4 Ohio State in a massive College football game.

Fire crews responded to a structure fire in Wilson early Saturday morning.
02/11/2024

Fire crews responded to a structure fire in Wilson early Saturday morning.

November picked up right where October left off, with an unseasonably warm and windy Friday.
02/11/2024

November picked up right where October left off, with an unseasonably warm and windy Friday.

Stomachs will be growling this weekend as the smells of bacon waft through the streets of Downtown Easton.
02/11/2024

Stomachs will be growling this weekend as the smells of bacon waft through the streets of Downtown Easton.

Bacon will be sizzling from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. both Saturday and Sunday.

The American Psychological Association revealed 7 out of 10 adults are stressed about the outcome of this year's preside...
02/11/2024

The American Psychological Association revealed 7 out of 10 adults are stressed about the outcome of this year's presidential election. Now local churches are responding with a message of positivity and looking toward what unites us. 69 News Reporter Michelle Wolf has the story.

The American Psychological Association revealed 7 out of 10 adults are stressed about the outcome of this year's presidential election.

The road to the White House will be running right through our region on the eve of the Nov. 5 election. Monday, the pres...
02/11/2024

The road to the White House will be running right through our region on the eve of the Nov. 5 election. Monday, the presidential candidates are holding dueling events in Lehigh and Berks counties. 69 News Reporter Grace Griffaton has the story.

The road to the White House will be running right through our region on the eve of the Nov. 5 election.

A rash of brush fires throughout our region Friday afternoon into the night, had fire crews stretched thin. The fires st...
02/11/2024

A rash of brush fires throughout our region Friday afternoon into the night, had fire crews stretched thin. The fires stretched across several counties, fueled by gusty winds and our extremely dry weather. 69 News Reporter Rose Itzcovitz has the story.

Officials say the smoke could be seen miles away, as about 10 to 15 acres in Lehigh Township burned up Friday afternoon into the night.

A beloved business known for its savory cheesesteaks and sandwiches is reducing its footprint in the Lehigh Valley.
02/11/2024

A beloved business known for its savory cheesesteaks and sandwiches is reducing its footprint in the Lehigh Valley.

The business’ flagship location, which has operated for more than 25 years at 2 W. Elizabeth Ave. in Bethlehem, will continue operating.

A destination for unique, locally made fashions, housewares, personal care products and more is continuing to expand its...
01/11/2024

A destination for unique, locally made fashions, housewares, personal care products and more is continuing to expand its footprint in the Lehigh Valley.

The Hive's second location will operate on the ArtsWalk, across from the Downtown Allentown Market.

The Northampton County Coroner has identified the 66-year-old man who died in a motorcycle accident in Upper Mount Bethe...
01/11/2024

The Northampton County Coroner has identified the 66-year-old man who died in a motorcycle accident in Upper Mount Bethel Township on Thursday.

John S. Tompkins, of Upper Mount Bethel Township, was pronounced dead at the scene.

The Supreme Court on Friday rejected an emergency appeal from Republicans that could have led to thousands of provisiona...
01/11/2024

The Supreme Court on Friday rejected an emergency appeal from Republicans that could have led to thousands of provisional ballots not being counted in the battleground state.

The Supreme Court has rejected an emergency appeal from Republicans that could have led to thousands of provisional ballots not being counted in the battleground state. The justices on Friday

Monroe County is getting a new state-of-the-art hospital and health center. 69 News Reporter Michelle Wolf has the story...
01/11/2024

Monroe County is getting a new state-of-the-art hospital and health center. 69 News Reporter Michelle Wolf has the story.

MONROE COUNTY, Pa. - Monroe County is getting a new state-of-the-art hospital and health center.

Multiple brush fires broke out on Friday in Carbon County. In Franklin Township, crews responded to both Spruce Street a...
01/11/2024

Multiple brush fires broke out on Friday in Carbon County. In Franklin Township, crews responded to both Spruce Street and Long Run Road, to surround a large fire, estimated to span more than an acre. 69 News Reporter Rose Itzcovitz has the story.

The fire broke out in the area of Long Run Road and Spruce Street in Franklin Township at 12:30 p.m.

The investigation into what caused a fatal fire in Laureldale is ongoing and a number of questions remain Friday evening...
01/11/2024

The investigation into what caused a fatal fire in Laureldale is ongoing and a number of questions remain Friday evening.

Initial emergency dispatches called for a fire in a residence with entrapment.

The season of giving is in full swing all year round for The Boyertown Salvation Army, but organizers say their food pan...
01/11/2024

The season of giving is in full swing all year round for The Boyertown Salvation Army, but organizers say their food pantry is in desperate need of a restock.

Donations can be dropped off Monday through Friday from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.

If you've ever wondered whether that old comic book your dad left you is worth anything, now's your chance to find out.
01/11/2024

If you've ever wondered whether that old comic book your dad left you is worth anything, now's your chance to find out.

For the last four-and-a-half weeks, American Red Cross Central Atlantic Division Director Adrian Grieve worked directly ...
01/11/2024

For the last four-and-a-half weeks, American Red Cross Central Atlantic Division Director Adrian Grieve worked directly in the aftermath of Helene.

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