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
Sioux Falls among the Most Affordable, Fast-Growing U.S. Cities
2023 continues to be a banner year for the economics of living in South Dakota's largest city
South Dakota Businesses Can Now Keep Overdose Medication On-Site
It has been proven effective in reversing overdoses for drugs like heroin, fentanyl, oxycodone, hydrocodone, codeine, and morphine
Sioux Falls Man Charged in Death of Teenage Girl at Lake Madison
The incident took place July 4th weekend
Here’s What You Need to Know about Sioux Falls’ Christmas Tree Drop-Off Sites
All of the drop-off facilities are open to residents of Lake, Lincoln, McCook, Minnehaha, and Turner counties
Minnesota Native to Compete on Upcoming Season of ’The Bachelor”
Season 28 of The Bachelor premieres Monday, January 22 on ABC
Watch Video of Two Kids Being Rescued From South Dakota Pond
A quick response time helped prevent a potentially tragic situation
This South Dakota Town Is Offering $1,000 To Move There
As you might guess, some restrictions apply
These Are the Powerball Numbers That Could Land You $543 Million
It's the fourth time this year the grand prize has topped half a billion dollars
$25,000 Reward Being Offered for Information on South Dakota Cold Case
The case dates back to November 2013
This Minnesota Winter Festival Is One of the Quirkiest in America
It features a polar plunge, kite festival, and frozen fireworks