X0201 42003-10-01 0000054507 WESTAR ENERGY INC /KS WR 0001184809 NETTELS JOHN C JR 818 S. KANSAS AVE. TOPEKA KS 66612 1000Common Stock, Par Value $5.009740DCommon Stock, Par Value $5.00500IBy trustStock Units02003-10-014A02140ACommon Stock2143619DIncludes 95 shares acquired through the reinvestment of dividends in October 2003. Shares held in trust of which the reporting person is a co-trustee with shared investment and voting power.Units convert into common stock on a one for one basis.Share units granted pursuant to a deferred director compensation plan and payable in stock.Cynthia S. Couch on behalf of John C. Nettels, Jr. by power of attorney2003-10-03