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Westar Energy's comprehensive energy plan (2/22/08)

Rose Hill to Oklahoma Transmission Line (updated 5/2/08)


May 9, 2008
Westar Energy announces first quarter 2008 results.
Recognizing a large federal income tax benefit in the quarter, Westar Energy Inc. (NYSE:WR) today announced earnings of $60.9 million, or $0.63 per share, for the first quarter 2008 compared with earnings of $29.9 million or $0.34 per share, for the first quarter 2007.
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May 2, 2008
Westar Energy receives permission to build new transmission line; KCC selects route for 345 kV line.
Westar Energy Inc. (NYSE:WR) received permission from the Kansas Corporation Commission (Commission) to build a new 345 kilovolt (kV) transmission line from its Rose Hill substation near Wichita south to the Oklahoma border.
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April 23, 2008
Westar Energy schedules conference call to discuss first quarter 2008 results.
On May 9, 2008, Westar Energy Inc. (NYSE:WR) will release first-quarter 2008 earnings before the market open. Bill Moore, Westar Energy president and chief executive officer, will host a conference call and audio Webcast at 10:00 a.m. Eastern Time (9 a.m. Central).
Read the announcement.


April 16, 2008
Falcons return to Westar Energy.
For the seventh consecutive year, the peregrine falcon pair that has made a nesting box at Westar Energy's general office in Topeka its seasonal home has returned for another shot at parenthood.
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News Releases

05/09/2008Westar Energy announces first quarter 2008 results
05/02/2008Westar Energy receives permission to build new transmission line; KCC selects route for 345 kV line
04/23/2008Westar Energy schedules conference call to discuss first quarter 2008 results
04/09/2008Westar Energy, Horizon Wind Energy and the Empire District Electric Company plan to break ground for wind farm on April 11.
04/03/2008Westar Energy volunteers, students spruce up Pleasant Valley Middle School.
03/13/2008Power plant honored for safety and health practices
03/07/2008Westar Energy Green Team invites area youth to hunt turkey
02/29/2008Westar Energy Announces 2007 Results
02/22/2008Westar Energy publishes comprehensive energy plan
02/20/2008Westar Energy declares dividend
02/01/2008Westar Energy schedules conference call to discuss fourth quarter and year end 2007 results
01/30/2008Westar Energy co-sponsors Institute for Electric Efficiency
01/18/2008Westar Energy estimates storm costs at about $73 million to $85 million
01/11/2008Westar Energy signs contracts with wind energy developers
01/09/2008Westar Energy honored for emergency storm restoration assistance
12/28/2007Westar Energy receives order on rate treatment for proposed investment in wind energy
12/20/2007Westar Energy completes storm-related power restoration
12/19/2007Westar Energy continues storm power restoration, cleanup
12/18/2007 Westar Energy enters final stages of restoring power following ice storm
12/17/2007Westar Energy refines restoration expectations
12/17/2007 Westar Energy to conduct news conference on restoration efforts in Manhattan area
12/16/2007Westar Energy adds Hutchinson to areas near completion
12/16/2007Westar Energy near completion in three divisions
12/16/2007Westar Energy adds Topeka to areas near completion
12/15/2007Westar Energy restoration work turns to more difficult, more localize outages
12/15/2007Westar Energy crews work through winter snow
12/14/2007Westar Energy encourages safety in wake of weather forecast
12/14/2007Westar Energy reminds public to watch for downed power lines
12/13/2007Westar Energy continues to restore power
12/12/2007Westar Energy crews continue restoration work (5 a.m. update)
12/12/2007Westar Energy battles ice in 185 communities
12/11/2007Westar Energy crews begin restoration work
12/11/2007Westar Energy crews continue restoration work
11/28/2007Congressman Jerry Moran tours Flint Hills Technical College
11/27/2007Westar Energy declares dividend
11/16/2007Westar Energy Announces Pricing of Common Stock Offering
11/12/2007Westar Energy Announces Public Offering of its Common Stock
11/02/2007Westar Energy Announces Third Quarter 2007 Results
10/31/2007Westar Energy co-hosts 24th annual Lineman's Rodeo
10/26/2007Westar Energy employees prepare local house for Winter
10/25/2007Westar Energy helps put green back in Greensburg
10/19/2007Westar Energy volunteers, students spruce up Pleasant Valley Middle School
10/15/2007Westar Energy subsidiary Kansas Gas and Electric closes on $175 million of 6.53% First Mortgage Bonds due 2037
10/15/2007Westar Energy schedules conference call to discuss third quarter 2007 results
10/01/2007Westar launches Kansas' largest wind energy program
09/10/2007Westar Energy Adopts Climate Change Policy
09/04/2007Westar Energy audit committee promotes Beasley to officer
08/30/2007Westar improvements to coal plant will cut air emissions
08/28/2007Westar Energy delares dividend
08/28/2007Westar Energy announces second quarter 2007 results
08/07/2007Westar Energy, KEPCo enter 38-year energy agreement
08/03/2007Westar Energy promotes energy efficiency, safety during National Night Out block parties
07/23/2007Westar Energy Power Plant celebrates prestigious award
07/19/2007Scheduled outage for Lancaster and surrounding rural areas
07/17/2007Westar Energy completes $100 million sale of common stock
07/13/2007Westar Energy schedules conference call to discuss second quarter 2007 results
06/28/2007Falcon's first flight a success
06/27/2007Westar Energy realigns leadership team
06/25/2007Jeffrey Energy Center honored for safety and health practices
06/25/2007House move will cause outages along selected route in El Dorado and Butler County
06/22/2007Westar Energy to consolidate Wichita locations
06/14/2007Westar Energy Donates Fans to the Emporia Salvation Army
06/12/2007Westar Energy to conduct open houses for transmission line
06/11/2007Westar Energy donates fans to Southeast Kansas Social Service Agencies
06/08/2007Westar Energy restores power to Inman customers
06/04/2007Scheduled outage for Effingham and surrounding areas
06/01/2007Westar Energy teams with City of Topeka and neighborhood to plant trees
05/29/2007Westar Energy donates fans to the American Red Cross
05/18/2007Falcon Hatches at Westar Energy
05/17/2007Westar Energy Declares Dividend
05/17/2007Westar Energy Shareholders Re-elect Three Directors
05/16/2007Westar Energy receives permission to build new transmission line; KCC selects route for 345kV line
05/14/2007Westar Energy, employees assist communities with restoration efforts
05/11/2007Westar Energy prices %150 million of 6.10% First Mortgage Bonds due 2047
05/10/2007Westar announces $100 million public offering of First Mortgage Bonds due 2047
05/09/2007Westar Energy announces first quarter 2007 results
05/08/2007Westar Energy storm crews assist with power restoration in Central Kansas following recent tornadoes
05/07/2007Westar urges caution after weekend storms
04/26/2007Area students learn career opportunities at Westar Energy
04/25/2007Westar Energy Board Promotes William Moore to President and CEO; CEO James Haines Announces Retirement
04/18/2007Westar Energy schedules conference call to discuss first quarter 2007 results
04/13/2007Westar Energy teams with Marshall Middle School to benefits Kansas Food Bank
04/10/2007Westar Energy to provide energy marketing services to Kelson Energy
04/06/2007Westar Energy to conduct open house for newly suggested transmission routes
04/05/2007Westar Energy offers credit card option for bill payment
04/05/2007Westar Energy to provide energy management services to Arkansas/Missouri Energy Pool
04/02/2007Westar Energy purchases Aquila's 8% leasehold interest in Jeffrey Energy Center
03/08/2007Westar Energy plans to break ground for energy center March 12
03/01/2007Westar Energy announces 2006 results
02/27/2007Westar Energy reschedules conference call to discuss 2006 results
02/26/2007Westar Energy request bids for renewable energy
02/13/2007Westar Energy plans conference call to discuss 2006 results
02/02/2007Westar Energy announces preliminary 2006 results
01/16/2007Westar Energy requests permission to build new transmission line
01/15/2007Westar Energy Crews Assist Neighboring Utilities with Power Restoration Following Winter Storm
01/02/2007Westar Energy Assists Western Kansas with Power Restoration Following Winter Storm
12/28/2006Westar Energy delays selection of site for base load coal plant
12/19/2006Westar Energy requests predetermination of peaking capacity
11/28/2006Westar Energy declares dividend
11/03/2006Westar Energy announces third quarter 2006 results
10/31/2006Westar Energy Completes Purchase of Power Plant
10/23/2006Westar Energy adds energy efficiency tools to web site
10/20/2006Westar Energy to host open houses regarding new transmission line
10/04/2006 Westar Energy announces energy management agreement
09/13/2006Westar Energy Audit Committee of the Board of Director announces promotion
09/07/2006 Westar Energy announces plans to build new transmission lines
09/05/2006Westar Energy announces changes in officer responsibilities
08/23/2006Westar Energy announces new officer appointments
08/23/2006Westar Energy Declares Dividend
08/22/2006Westar Energy chooses Lyon County location for new generating facility
08/09/2006Westar Energy announces second quarter 2006 results
07/20/2006Westar Energy sets second usage peak within week
07/18/2006Westar Energy sets new usage peak
07/14/2006Westar Energy plans conference call to discuss 2nd quarter 2006 results
05/30/2006Westar Energy declares dividend
05/16/2006Westar Energy Shareholders Re-elect Three Directors
05/12/2006Westar Energy web map provides customers view of electric outages
05/09/2006Westar Energy announces first quarter 2006 results
05/03/2006Westar Energy to webcast 2006 annual shareholder meeting
04/26/2006Westar Energy Warns Customers of Collection Scam Phone Calls
04/18/2006Westar Energy Plans Conference Call to Discuss 1st Quarter 2006 Results
03/24/2006Westar Energy to Present at Edward Jones Utility Conference
03/15/2006Westar Energy announces leadership changes
03/13/2006Westar Energy announces 2005 results
03/03/2006Westar Energy implements new rates
02/23/2006Westar Energy increases dividend, provides earnings guidance
02/22/2006Westar Energy schedules conference call to discuss 2006 earnings guidance
01/17/2006Westar Energy asks KCC to reconsider parts of its rate order
12/28/2005Westar Energy plans conference call to discuss rate order
12/28/2005Westar Energy responds to KCC rate order
11/22/2005Westar Energy Declares Dividend
11/04/2005Westar Energy announces third quarter 2005 results
10/21/2005Westar Energy signs agreement to purchase power plant
10/12/2005Westar Energy plans third quarter 2005 results conference call
09/02/2005Westar Energy Presents at Lehman Brothers CEO Energy/Power Conference
08/17/2005Westar Energy Declares Dividend
08/09/2005Westar Energy Announces Second Quarter 2005 Results
07/27/2005Westar Energy plans second quarter 2005 results conference call
06/27/2005Westar Energy announces proposed $400 million first mortgage bond offering
05/24/2005Westar Energy Selects Firm for New Generation Site Study
05/20/2005Westar Energy Declares Dividend
05/19/2005Westar Energy, FERC reach settlement
05/17/2005Westar Energy shareholders re-elect four directors
05/12/2005Westar Energy to web cast 2005 annual shareholder meeting
05/10/2005Westar Energy announces first-quarter 2005 results

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