X0201 42003-08-05 0001143068 GREAT PLAINS ENERGY INC GXP 0001182575 DOWNEY WILLIAM H 1201 WALNUT KANSAS CITY MO 64106 0100Executive Vice PresidentCommon Stock2003-08-055P0160A427I401-kCommon Stock2003-08-052003-08-054J06900A10900DStock Options (Right to Buy)27.732003-08-052003-08-054A05249A2006-08-052013-08-05Common Stock524945249DPerformance Shares2003-08-052003-08-054H015000DCommon Stock0DPerformance Shares2003-08-052003-08-054A03903ACommon Stock39033903DShares acquired since last report was filed through automatic payroll deduction/investment and participation in the Company's 401-k Plan.Award of Restricted Stock pursuant to the Company's Long-Term Incentive Plan.Options were granted in tandem with stock appreciation rights exercisable automatically in the event of a change in control as defined by the Long-Term Incentive Plan under which they are granted. Options may be exercised with cash or previously-owned shares of Common Stock.Cancellation of Performance Shares.Award of Performance Shares under the Long-Term Incentive Plan. Payment to which Grantee shall be entitled at the end of 2006 will be based on the performance of the Company and paid in Common Stock in an amount ranging from zero (0) to 200 percent (200%) of the performance shares awarded.William H. Downey2003-08-05