Justice Carol Beier, who has served on the Kansas Supreme Court since September 2003, said McFarland’s challenges didn’t affect her attitude. “Being first is always daunting.

Kansas Supreme Court Justice Marla Luckert, a member of the high court since 2003, said she followed in McFarland’s footsteps and greatly appreciates the way she broke gender barriers.

TOPEKA – Retired Kansas Supreme Court Chief Justice Kay McFarland – a trailblazer who became both the high court’s first female member and its first and only female chief justice – died ...

TOPEKA, Kan. (WIBW) - The Kay McFarland Charitable trust unveiled a new way to discuss the importance of preserving one’s legacy. The trust launched a new children’s book Thursday while ...