Item 2.03. Creation of a Direct Financial Obligation or an Obligation under an Off-Balance Sheet Arrangement of a Registrant.

On June 8, 2009, Kansas Gas and Electric Company (the "Company"), our wholly-owned subsidiary, entered into a Purchase Agreement (the "Agreement") with BNY Mellon Capital Markets, LLC, Citigroup Global Markets Inc. and Credit Suisse Securities (USA) LLC as representatives of the Initial Purchasers identified therein ("Purchasers"). Under the terms of the Agreement, the Company will sell $300,000,000 principal amount of First Mortgage Bonds, 6.70% Series due 2019 (the "Bonds") to the Purchasers on June 11, 2008, subject to the satisfaction of customary closing conditions. The Bonds will be issued under the Company's Mortgage and Deed of Trust, dated as of April 1, 1940, as amended, and will mature on June 15, 2019. The sale of the Bonds is being made by the Company in reliance on exemptions from registration under the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, for offers and sales of securities that do not involve a public offering.

The foregoing summary is qualified in its entirety by reference to the text of the Agreement, a copy of which is filed as Exhibit 4.1 hereto and incorporated by reference.

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Item 9.01 Financial Statements and Exhibits.

(d) Exhibits.

Exhibit No. Description
4.1 Purchase Agreement, dated as of June 8, 2009, between KGE and the Purchasers.

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