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Bill Champlin joins Music Journeys to talk about his new solo album Livin' For Love. Champlin shares how the songs came together and the deeply personal places they originate from. He'll also reflect on his time with Chicago, his incredibly talented son Will, his favorite musical moment involving B.B. King, and more. Stick around for some groovy selections and an emotional story in his Fast Five. Thanks for listening.  

Columbus’ ambitious transportation strategy, which includes a goal to eliminate fatalities and serious injuries on city streets, has started to take shape.

Columbus officials announced the framework of Vision Zero in March of last year. Although COVID-19 altered the timeline, the commitment to pursue that goal with a holistic, data-driven approach remains. 

The city found that almost 40 percent of all traffic deaths in Columbus occur in areas with populations that have a higher density of seven equity indicators: people of color, low-income households, residents with disabilities, low English proficiency, children, elderly adults, and poor vehicle access.

Robert Randolph joins the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame and Museum in Cleveland Friday for a virtual performance and conversation. The event takes place at 7 on the museum's Facebook and YouTube pages. The pedal steel guitarist will collaborate with the Rock Hall's educational platform and donate one of his guitars to the museum's exhibit It’s Been Said All Along: Voices of Rage, Hope, and Empowerment, which explores social justice and equality.

As the vaccine rollout continues, Columbus health officials are dispelling the myths associated with getting vaccinated and making a change when it comes to second dose scheduling. 

Ohio State University's Arts District continues to take shape. Faculty and students held a recent update on the nearly $162 million project, which features new facilities in the area of 15th and 18th avenues along College Road. The university envisions the Arts District becoming the new front door of campus and furthering a multidisciplinary approach that will benefit students and the broader Columbus community. 

From Jim Brickman to a set with Dave Koz, Brian McKnight, and Sheléa to Columbus' own Bill Cohen, there are several virtual Valentine's Day concerts this weekend benefitting various causes. 

Sixteen artists have been nominated for induction into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame. They are Mary J. Blige, Kate Bush, Devo, Foo Fighters, The Go-Go’s, Iron Maiden, JAY-Z, Chaka Khan, Carole King, Fela Kuti, LL Cool J, New York Dolls, Rage Against the Machine, Todd Rundgren, Tina Turner, and Dionne Warwick.

A group of local faith leaders is delivering a letter to Columbus Mayor Andy Ginther this morning, calling for former Police Chief Thomas Quinlan to be fired.  

Columbus Realtors yesterday hosted its annual economic and real estate forecast.

The Columbus and Franklin County public health departments will receive limited doses of COVID-19 vaccine next week to administer to seniors 80 years of age and older.

The central Ohio economy will recover slightly with a 2.6% gain of almost 27,000 jobs in 2021, but should leave year-end employment well below its February 2020 level.

Services were held today for Andre Hill, the unarmed Black man fatally shot by a white Columbus police officer December 22.

Issuing a statement that he's seen everything he needs to see to reach the conclusion, Columbus Police Chief Tom Quinlan today recommended the termination of Officer Adam Coy.

Columbus voters in November approved an amendment to establish a Civilian Police Review Board and Inspector General to investigate complaints of officer misconduct.

The effort to reduce Columbus and Franklin County's infant mortality continues making progress, but the racial disparity remains. Since the formation of CelebrateOne, the region has improved from 8.4 deaths per 1,000 live births in 2014 to 6.9 in 2019.

Construction begins soon on the Hilltop Early Childhood Learning Center.

As the COVID-19 pandemic continues, a new survey out of Columbus finds many parents are struggling to maintain a positive outlook and remain concerned about the effects on their children's mental health.