Pennsylvania’s independently elected fiscal watchdog is urging state lawmakers to rein in pharmacy benefit managers, saying the companies are allowed to operate in secrecy in ways that let them profit while driving up health care costs. Auditor General Eugene DePasquale released an 18-page report Tuesday saying many other states have taken action to lower drug costs by forcing more transparency on pharmacy benefit managers.

Aviation Electricians Mate 3rd Class Tess Jones, right, from Wampum, Pa., and Finley, a Gold Star family member, build a toy helicopter at the Norfolk International Airport during the 13th annual Snowball Express. The Snowball Express is a non-profit organization that was established in 2006. The organization’s mission is to bring new positive experiences to Gold Star families. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Katie Cox/Released)

11 PEOPLE HAVE BEEN CHARGED BY CENTER TOWNSHIP POLICE FOR DRUG VIOLATIONS OR SEXUAL ASSAULT. BEAVER COUNTY RADIO NEWS CORRESPONDENT SANDY GIORDANO HAS THE STORY…

FOUR BIDS HAVE BEEN SENT TO THE BEAVER COUNTY ENGINEER FOR APPROVAL FOR A FRANKLIN AVENUE PARK IN ALIQUIPPA. BEAVER COUNTY RADIO NEWS CORRESPONDENT SANDY GIORDANO HAS DETAILS. Click on ‘play ‘ to hear Sandy’s report…

Police are searching for a suspect after a stabbing in Moon Township left one man dead. According to police, officers were called to a home along McKinney Drive just before 11:00 last night. When they arrived, they found a 48-year-old Thomas Garner suffering from multiple stab wounds. He was transported to a local hospital, where he died overnight. Garner lived alone in the McKinney Drive home and may have known the suspect. No information about a possible suspect has been released at this time. A motive has not been determined, but police do not believe it was a robbery. Anyone with information is asked to contact Allegheny County Police at 1-833-ALL-TIPS, or through their social media accounts.

WEATHER FORECAST FOR TUESDAY, DEC. 11TH, 2018

TODAY – MOSTLY SUNNY. HIGH – 36.

TONIGHT – PARTLY CLOUDY. LOW – 22.

WEDNESDAY – MOSTLY CLOUDY. HIGH – 37.