Jeff has been a part of the Sioux Falls media for 35 years. He grew up in Southern California, and graduated from California State University, Fullerton, with a BA in Communications in 1986, before getting his start in television later that year at KNAZ-TV in Flagstaff, Arizona. He moved to Sioux Falls in 1989 to become Sports Director at KSFY-TV, a position he held for more than eight years. During that time, he was named ‘Sportscaster of the Year’ by the South Dakota Associated Press. His radio career began in September of 1997 and since 2011 he has been the mid-day host on B1027. In 2023, Jeff was inducted into the South Dakota Rock & Rollers Hall of Fame in the DJ category.
Jeff Harkness
South Dakota, Iowa Ghost Towns Among Smallest Populations in U.S.
Eight of America's 39 towns with 10 residents or less can be found in the Mount Rushmore and Hawkeye States
Goodbye Wind Chill Warnings in South Dakota, Iowa, Minnesota
Find out what we'll be calling them instead
Popular Iowa Christmas Event Will Not Happen in 2024
It's been a holiday mainstay for nearly 30 years
Halloween Classic Is Next Free Movie at Sioux Falls State Theatre
One night only: Monday, October 21
This City in Iowa Is One of the 10 Safest in America
Cities from South Dakota and Minnesota are in the Top 35
South Dakota Woman Killed in Possible Shark Attack
The incident happened in September near Indonesia
Popular Sioux Falls Restaurant Reopening After Lengthy Closure
The downtown spot was forced to suspend operations back in January
Lenghty Lockdown Ends at South Dakota Penitentiary
It began following the discovery of a number of handmade weapons, other items that can be fashioned into or used as weapons, and unauthorized electronic equipment in inmate areas
Big Drama over South Dakota ‘Little House on the Prairie’ Event
Why did the cast pull the plug at the last minute?
More Lane Closures, Traffic Diversions Coming to Interstate 90
The changes go into effect October 9