X0101 42003-06-26 0000054507 WESTAR ENERGY INC /KS WR 0001233523 KRAUSE ARTHUR B 1000Common Stock, Par Value $5.002003-06-264A05810A581DCommon Stock, Par Value $5.002003-06-264A06000A1181DStock Award received as a partial retainer fee.Restricted share units received as a partial retainer fee. The units vest ratably by one-third on each anniversary date of the grant date for three years.Includes 600 restricted share units subject to forfeiture.Cynthia S. Couch by power of attorney2003-06-27