Man Convicted Of Tulsa Murder + Halloween Event Postponed

Happy Thursday, people of Tulsa! Here's everything you need to know going on locally today.

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First, today's weather:

Clear throughout the day. High: 82 Low: 54.

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Here are the top stories today in Tulsa:

1. A federal jury convicted a man earlier this week in the April 12 shooting death of Tulsa bicyclist, Maurice Burgess. Devon Blevins, 28, was found guilty of first-degree murder in Indian Country and discharging a firearm. The driver of the car, 21-year-old Jacob Banks, pleaded guilty to accessory after the fact to first-degree murder. (KTUL)
2. One of Tulsa's most prominent Halloween celebrations, Brookside's "BooHaHa," has been pushed back for the second straight year. The decision is the organizers' response to the ongoing COVID-19 crisis in Tulsa. The event date is now set for 2022. (kjrh.com)
3. Tulsa Botanic Garden has announced a road detour around ongoing construction and asks that guests watch for directional signs during their next visit to find parking and the Visitors' Center. (KTUL)
4. The Tulsa Police Department's Financial Crimes Unit is asking for help identifying a person who's suspected of obtaining money from a victim under false pretenses. (News On 6)
5. Three local Oklahoma school bathrooms have been vandalized by students participating in a social media challenge. Many schools are increasing security and creating new policies to mitigate vandalism. (KTUL)

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Today in Tulsa:

• Ribbon Cutting - South Tulsa Vision Development Center (4:30 PM)
• Dungeons & Dragons & YOU! (Ages 11-18) - Tulsa City Parks (6:00 PM)

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— Katarina Betterton

About me: Katarina loves to read and write. Her hobbies include cooking her grandmother's recipes, learning new languages, and crafting. She and her husband live with their mutt, Ledger, and Shiba Inu, Mikasa, who are both way too cute for their own good.