SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

Washington, D.C. 20549

FORM 8-K

Current Report

Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the

Securities Exchange Act of 1934

Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported): September 22, 2003

Commission File Number	Registrant, State of Incorporation, Address and Telephone Number	I.R.S. Employer Identification Number
0-33207	GREAT PLAINS ENERGY INCORPORATED	43-1916803
	(A Missouri Corporation)
	1201 Walnut Street
	Kansas City, Missouri 64106
	(816) 556-2200
	NOT APPLICABLE
(Former name or former address, if changed since last report)
1-707	KANSAS CITY POWER & LIGHT COMPANY	44-0308720
	(A Missouri Corporation)
	1201 Walnut Street
	Kansas City, Missouri 64106
	(816) 556-2200
	NOT APPLICABLE
(Former name or former address, if changed since last report)

ITEM 5.          OTHER EVENTS AND REGULATION FD DISCLOSURE

          On September 22, 2003, Great Plains Energy Incorporated (Great Plains Energy) announced Michael J. Chesser as Chairman of the Board and Chief Executive Officer of Great Plains Energy. William H. Downey was elected President, Chief Operating Officer and Director of Great Plains Energy and President and Chief Executive Officer of Kansas City Power & Light Company. A copy of the press release is attached to this report on Form 8-K as Exhibit 99.

ITEM 7.	FINANCIAL STATEMENTS AND EXHIBITS
(c) Exhibit No.
99	Press release issued by Great Plains Energy on September 22, 2003, announcing the appointment of Michael J. Chesser as Chairman of the Board and Chief Executive Officer, effective October 1, 2003, and the appointment of William H. Downey as President, Chief Operating Officer and Director of Great Plains Energy and as President and Chief Executive Officer of Kansas City Power & Light Company.

SIGNATURES

Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned hereunto duly authorized.

GREAT PLAINS ENERGY INCORPORATED

/s/Jeanie Sell Latz

Jeanie Sell Latz

Executive Vice President-Corporate and Shared Services and Secretary

KANSAS CITY POWER & LIGHT COMPANY

/s/Jeanie Sell Latz

Jeanie Sell Latz

Secretary

Date:  September 22, 2003