An Ottawa woman is suing the city over a ban on her home beekeeping business. Last week, Ellen Finnerty filed the suit in Franklin County District Court, arcuing the City’s prohibition on home based businesses that involve animal care and activities outside the actual dwelling, violates the Kansas Constitution protections of “Life, Liberty and Property.” She says the trouble started when she inquired to City officials about what permits she might need to install beehives. Finnerty says a City planner … Continue reading OTTAWA WOMAN FILES SUIT ON BEES