<rss version="2.0" xmlns:atom="http://www.w3.org/2005/Atom"><channel><title>Great Plains Energy, Inc. News Release</title><link>http://phx.corporate-ir.net/Phoenix.zhtml?c=96211&amp;p=irol-news</link><description>A Collection of Great Plains Energy, Inc. News Release</description><language>en-us</language><category>Uncategorized</category><lastBuildDate>Sun, 19 May 2013 03:39:08 GMT</lastBuildDate><item><title>Great Plains Energy Reports First Quarter 2013 Results</title><link>http://phx.corporate-ir.net/phoenix.zhtml?c=96211&amp;p=RssLanding&amp;cat=news&amp;id=1818012</link><description><![CDATA[KANSAS CITY, Mo.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--May. 9, 2013--
      Great Plains Energy (NYSE: GXP) today announced first quarter 2013
      earnings of $25.6 million or $0.17 per share of average common stock
      outstanding, compared with a first quarter loss in 2012 of $9.5 million
      or $0.07 per share. The Company also announced it is affirming its 2013
      earnings guidance range of $1.44 to $1.64 per share.
    

      “We maintained our focus on execution by providing reliable customer
      service and diligently managing costs during the quarter,” commented
      Terry Bassham, chairman and chief executive officer of Great Plains
      Energy. “The consistent effort by our em...]]></description><category>Uncategorized</category><guid isPermaLink="false">1818012_NEWS</guid><pubDate>Thu, 09 May 2013 21:13:42 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Great Plains Energy Incorporated Declares Dividends</title><link>http://phx.corporate-ir.net/phoenix.zhtml?c=96211&amp;p=RssLanding&amp;cat=news&amp;id=1816362</link><description><![CDATA[KANSAS CITY, Mo.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--May. 7, 2013--
      Great Plains Energy (NYSE: GXP) today announced that its Board of
      Directors approved a quarterly dividend of $0.2175 per share on its
      common stock. Great Plains Energy’s annual dividend level is $0.87 per
      share. The common dividend will be payable June 20, 2013 to shareholders
      of record as of May 30, 2013. The shares will begin to trade ex-dividend
      on May 28, 2013. The Board of Directors also declared regular
      dividends on the Company’s 3.80%, 4.20%, 4.35% and 4.50% series of
      preferred stock, payable September 1, 2013 to shareholders of record as
      of August 12, 2013. The shares will...]]></description><category>Uncategorized</category><guid isPermaLink="false">1816362_NEWS</guid><pubDate>Tue, 07 May 2013 13:12:39 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Great Plains Energy Announces Schedule for First Quarter 2013 Earnings</title><link>http://phx.corporate-ir.net/phoenix.zhtml?c=96211&amp;p=RssLanding&amp;cat=news&amp;id=1808766</link><description><![CDATA[KANSAS CITY, Mo.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Apr. 19, 2013--
      Great Plains Energy (NYSE: GXP) announced today that it will release its
      2013 first quarter earnings on Thursday, May 9, 2013, after the market
      close. On Friday, May 10, 2013, at 9:00 a.m. EDT, executive officers of
      the Company will conduct a webcast and conference call to discuss the
      Company’s 2013 first quarter earnings and operating results.
      Supplemental financial information and the earnings webcast presentation
      will be available after the May 9 market close and after 8:30 a.m. EDT
      on May 10, respectively, on the Great Plains Energy website at www.greatplainsenergy.com.
    

   ...]]></description><category>Uncategorized</category><guid isPermaLink="false">1808766_NEWS</guid><pubDate>Fri, 19 Apr 2013 16:43:47 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Great Plains Energy Reports Full-Year and Fourth Quarter Results for 2012</title><link>http://phx.corporate-ir.net/phoenix.zhtml?c=96211&amp;p=RssLanding&amp;cat=news&amp;id=1790900</link><description><![CDATA[    KANSAS CITY, Mo.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Feb. 28, 2013--
      Great Plains Energy (NYSE: GXP) today announced full-year 2012 earnings
      of $198.3 million or $1.35 per share of average common stock
      outstanding, compared with full-year 2011 earnings of $172.8 million or
      $1.25 per share.
    

      Key drivers during 2012 were a full-year of new retail rates that became
      effective in 2011 and favorable weather. These drivers were partially
      offset by a decrease in weather-normalized demand and increased costs at
      the Wolf Creek nuclear unit.
    

      “In 2012, we continued to deliver reliable service to our customers and
      accomplished several...]]></description><category>Uncategorized</category><guid isPermaLink="false">1790900_NEWS</guid><pubDate>Thu, 28 Feb 2013 22:20:06 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Great Plains Energy Announces Successful Completion of Leadership Transition</title><link>http://phx.corporate-ir.net/phoenix.zhtml?c=96211&amp;p=RssLanding&amp;cat=news&amp;id=1785168</link><description><![CDATA[
      Terry Bassham Appointed Board Chairman and Ann Murtlow Named Director
    
    KANSAS CITY, Mo.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Feb. 14, 2013--
      Great Plains Energy Incorporated (NYSE: GXP) and Kansas City Power &amp;
      Light Company (KCP&amp;L) today announced that Michael J. Chesser has
      notified the Great Plains Energy Board of Directors of his decision not
      to stand for reelection as chairman of the board at the company’s annual
      shareholders meeting this May. In February 2012, Chesser announced his
      retirement as chief executive officer of Great Plains Energy but
      retained his position as board chairman in order to ensure a smooth
      leadership t...]]></description><category>Uncategorized</category><guid isPermaLink="false">1785168_NEWS</guid><pubDate>Thu, 14 Feb 2013 13:30:23 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Great Plains Energy Incorporated Declares Dividends</title><link>http://phx.corporate-ir.net/phoenix.zhtml?c=96211&amp;p=RssLanding&amp;cat=news&amp;id=1784213</link><description><![CDATA[    KANSAS CITY, Mo.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Feb. 12, 2013--
      Great Plains Energy (NYSE: GXP) today announced that its Board of
      Directors approved a quarterly dividend of $0.2175 per share on its
      common stock. Great Plains Energy’s annual dividend level is $0.87 per
      share. The common dividend will be payable March 20, 2013 to
      shareholders of record as of February 27, 2013. The shares will begin to
      trade ex-dividend on February 25, 2013. The Board of Directors
      also declared regular dividends on the Company’s 3.80%, 4.20%, 4.35% and
      4.50% series of preferred stock, payable June 1, 2013 to shareholders of
      record as of May 10, 2013. The sha...]]></description><category>Uncategorized</category><guid isPermaLink="false">1784213_NEWS</guid><pubDate>Tue, 12 Feb 2013 14:18:43 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Great Plains Energy Announces Schedule for Fourth Quarter and Year-End 2012 Earnings</title><link>http://phx.corporate-ir.net/phoenix.zhtml?c=96211&amp;p=RssLanding&amp;cat=news&amp;id=1776139</link><description><![CDATA[    KANSAS CITY, Mo.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Jan. 18, 2013--
      Great Plains Energy (NYSE: GXP) announced today that it will release its
      2012 fourth quarter and year-end earnings on Thursday, February 28,
      2013, after the market close. On Friday, March 1, 2013, at 9:00 a.m.
      EST, executive officers of the Company will conduct a webcast and
      conference call to discuss the Company’s 2012 fourth quarter and
      year-end earnings and operating results. Supplemental financial
      information and the earnings webcast presentation will be available
      after the February 28 market close and after 8:30 a.m. EST on March 1,
      respectively, on the Great Plains Ener...]]></description><category>Uncategorized</category><guid isPermaLink="false">1776139_NEWS</guid><pubDate>Fri, 18 Jan 2013 20:00:10 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Great Plains Energy Reports Third Quarter 2012 Results</title><link>http://phx.corporate-ir.net/phoenix.zhtml?c=96211&amp;p=RssLanding&amp;cat=news&amp;id=1756684</link><description><![CDATA[    KANSAS CITY, Mo.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Nov. 8, 2012--
      Great Plains Energy (NYSE: GXP) today announced third quarter 2012
      earnings of $145.8 million or $0.95 per share of average common stock
      outstanding, compared with third quarter 2011 earnings of $126.1 million
      or $0.91 per share. Favorable weather in the quarter, including the
      hottest July on record, and lower interest expense were factors in the
      quarter over quarter increase. The increase was partially offset by a
      meaningful decrease in weather-normalized demand and dilution from a
      higher number of shares outstanding.
    

      For the first nine months of 2012, earnings were $...]]></description><category>Uncategorized</category><guid isPermaLink="false">1756684_NEWS</guid><pubDate>Thu, 08 Nov 2012 22:16:03 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Great Plains Energy Incorporated Declares Dividends</title><link>http://phx.corporate-ir.net/phoenix.zhtml?c=96211&amp;p=RssLanding&amp;cat=news&amp;id=1755173</link><description><![CDATA[    KANSAS CITY, Mo.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Nov. 6, 2012--
      Great Plains Energy (NYSE: GXP) today announced that its Board of
      Directors approved a quarterly dividend of $0.2175 per share on its
      common stock. Great Plains Energy’s annual dividend level is $0.87 per
      share. The common dividend will be payable December 20, 2012 to
      shareholders of record as of November 29, 2012. The shares will begin to
      trade ex-dividend on November 27, 2012. The Board of Directors
      also declared regular dividends on the Company’s 3.80%, 4.20%, 4.35% and
      4.50% series of preferred stock, payable March 1, 2013 to shareholders
      of record as of February 7, 2013. ...]]></description><category>Uncategorized</category><guid isPermaLink="false">1755173_NEWS</guid><pubDate>Tue, 06 Nov 2012 22:02:41 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Great Plains Energy Announces Schedule for Third Quarter 2012 Earnings</title><link>http://phx.corporate-ir.net/phoenix.zhtml?c=96211&amp;p=RssLanding&amp;cat=news&amp;id=1747754</link><description><![CDATA[    KANSAS CITY, Mo.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Oct. 19, 2012--
      Great Plains Energy (NYSE: GXP) announced today that it will release its
      2012 third quarter earnings on Thursday, November 8, 2012, after the
      market close. On Friday, November 9, 2012, at 9:00 a.m. EST, executive
      officers of the Company will conduct a webcast and conference call to
      discuss the Company’s 2012 third quarter earnings and operating results.
      Supplemental financial information and the earnings webcast presentation
      will be available after the November 8 market close and after 8:30 a.m.
      EST on November 9, respectively, on the Great Plains Energy website at www.greatplainsen...]]></description><category>Uncategorized</category><guid isPermaLink="false">1747754_NEWS</guid><pubDate>Fri, 19 Oct 2012 16:06:08 GMT</pubDate></item></channel></rss>