X0201 42003-08-20 0000054507 WESTAR ENERGY INC /KS WR 0001236084 HARRISON KELLY B 818 S. KANSAS AVE. TOPEKA KS 66612 0100VP, RegulatoryCommon Stock, Par Value $5.002003-08-204S0100017.70D28869DCommon Stock, Par Value $5.002003-08-214S050017.75D28369DCommon Stock, Par Value $5.003645IHeld in 401(k) PlanThe reporting person sold shares purchased with the proceeds of a loan made to the officer by the issuer pursuant to a stock purchase loan program. The proceeds of the sale will be used to reduce the outstanding balance of the loan.Includes 25,620 restricted share units which are subject to forfeiture.Kelly B. Harrison2003-08-21