Neosho city officials ordered to undergo records training

(AP) The Missouri attorney general has ordered officials in Neosho to attend training about the state’s open records and meeting law after determining that official business had been discussed in group texts instead of in public meetings. The attorney general’s office also cited “questionable” practices for retaining and destroying records in ordering the training for the Neosho city council and city staff. Mayor Bill Doubek described the training as “welcome“ and an “opportunity“ during a meeting. The council also voted 4-1 to reimburse two residents for the money they spent to obtain records.