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):  May 11, 2009

Commission File Number	Registrant, State of Incorporation, Address and Telephone Number	I.R.S. Employer Identification Number
001-32206	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)
000-51873	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)

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This combined Current Report on Form 8-K is being furnished by Great Plains Energy Incorporated (Great Plains Energy) and Kansas City Power & Light Company (KCP&L).  KCP&L is a wholly owned subsidiary of Great Plains Energy and represents a significant portion of its assets, liabilities, revenues, expenses and operations.  Thus, all information contained in this report relates to, and is furnished by, Great Plains Energy.  Information that is specifically identified in this report as relating solely to Great Plains Energy, such as its financial statements and all information relating to Great Plains Energy’s other operations, businesses and subsidiaries, including KCP&L Greater Missouri Operations Company, formerly Aquila, Inc. (GMO), does not relate to, and is not furnished by, KCP&L.  KCP&L makes no representation as to that information.  Neither Great Plains Energy nor GMO has any obligation in respect of KCP&L’s debt securities and holders of such securities should not consider Great Plains Energy’s or GMO’s financial resources or results of operations in making a decision with respect to KCP&L’s debt securities.  Similarly, KCP&L has no obligation in respect of securities of Great Plains Energy or GMO.

Item 2.02 Results of Operations and Financial Condition

On May 11, 2009, Great Plains Energy issued a press release announcing first quarter 2009 results and confirming 2009 earnings guidance.  A copy of the press release is attached as Exhibit 99.1.

The press release contains information regarding KCP&L.  Accordingly, information in the press release relating to KCP&L is also being furnished on behalf of KCP&L.

The information under this Item 2.02 and in Exhibit 99.1 hereto is being furnished and shall not be deemed filed for the purpose of Section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended.  The information under this Item 2.02 and Exhibit 99.1 hereto shall not be deemed incorporated by reference into any registration statement or other document pursuant to the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, unless otherwise expressly indicated in such registration statement or other document.

Item 9.01	Financial Statements and Exhibits
(d) Exhibit No.
99.1	Press release issued by Great Plains Energy Incorporated on May 11, 2009 (furnished and not deemed filed for the purpose of Section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended).

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/ Terry Bassham

Terry Bassham

Executive Vice President- Finance & Strategic Development and Chief Financial Officer

KANSAS CITY POWER & LIGHT COMPANY

/s/ Terry Bassham

Terry Bassham

Chief Financial Officer

Date: May 11, 2009.

Exhibit Index
Exhibit No.	Title
99.1	Press release issued by Great Plains Energy Incorporated on May 11, 2009 (furnished and not deemed filed for the purpose of Section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended).