Jeff Harkness, KYBB-FM (Sioux Falls, SD) Journalist Profile

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Your Summer Guide: Sioux Falls’ Mosquito Control Keeps The Buzz At Bay

1 week ago | kxrb.com | Jeff Harkness

There are a ton a great reasons to look forward to the warm days of summer each year, but this isn't one of them. Mosquitos. Those blood-thirsty pests are on their way back to the area which means it's time to prepare for battle. Fighting BackSioux Falls has a game plan in place. The city's Mosquito Control Program will do its part to limit the number of those pests which spread viruses like West Nile.
Sioux Falls Cat Lovers Get More Cuddles With Cattitude Cafe's New Room

1 week ago | kxrb.com | Jeff Harkness

To say it's been a rollercoaster of emotions recently for The Cattitude Cafe and its fans in Sioux Falls would be an understatement. But from the brink of closure, the business at 11th Street and 2nd Avenue has not only survived, it's now getting bigger. Getting BiggerThis week, the cafe made the big announcement that they are adding a second room for cat encounters.
First Measles Case Of 2025 Hits South Dakota, Here's What You Should Know

2 weeks ago | kxrb.com | Jeff Harkness

South Dakota has become the 33rd state to record a case of measles in 2025. Infection DetailsThe Department of Health is reporting that an adult in Meade County (County Seat: Sturgis) developed a measles infection after traveling internationally. The measles patient visited several public locations, and anyone who was in the same settings is being asked to self-monitor for measles symptoms for 21 days.
Local Road Changes Coming As Bridge Gets A Facelift

2 weeks ago | kxrb.com | Jeff Harkness

Most of us try the best we can to be law-abiding citizens, but did you know that you may have been breaking the law without even realizing it? BestLifeOnline has a list of 30 of the most common transgressions. How many have you been guilty of over the years? Out of 30, I am guilty of 19. And no I won't tell you which ones. In some places, its against the law to use an establishments WiFi if you arent a customer.
Get Active And Connect At Community In Motion In Downtown Sioux Falls

2 weeks ago | kxrb.com | Jeff Harkness

It's ironic to say the least, but it should be a ton of fun!Friday (June 6), AARP South Dakota is hosting the 'Be Part of a Community In Motion with Open Streets' event in downtown Sioux Falls. The irony? The 'open streets' event will actually close part of a downtown street for a short time.
Smoke From Canadian Fires Triggers Health Alerts In South Dakota

2 weeks ago | kxrb.com | Jeff Harkness

After enduring less-than-stellar weather over the past several days, we are finally seeing a return to temperatures consistent with this time of the year. And while that's a welcome relief for most of us, the drier, warmer weather does help usher in something we're not so fond of around these parts - smoke from Canadian wildfires.
South Dakota's Sobriety Checkpoints Are Back - What You Need To Know

2 weeks ago | kxrb.com | Jeff Harkness

Law enforcement officials in South Dakota have announced the latest locations for sobriety checkpoints around the state. Statewide PresenceAfter setting up sobriety checkpoints in 14 counties in May, the Department of Public Safety is conducting checkpoints in 14 locations during the month of June.
2024 Iowa's Best Burger Winner is Suddenly Closing

2 weeks ago | kxrb.com | Jeff Harkness

Just last May, JJ's Tavern and Grill in Ankeny was basking in the glow of being awarded the top prize in the 2024 'Iowa's Best Burger' competition. Their Smash Burger (with tavern sauce, gooey American cheese, lettuce, tomato, red onion, and pickle) was selected by the Iowa Beef Industry Council and Iowa Cattlemen's Association as the favorite of the Hawkeye State. Triple the BurgersAs you can imagine, the honor was good for business.
South Dakota Fugitive Featured on ‘America’s Most Wanted’

2 weeks ago | kxrb.com | Jeff Harkness

Last week's season finale of the FOX show America's Most Wanted featured an urgent plea for the capture of a long-time South Dakota fugitive. How it started57-year-old David Allen Bonness is accused of sexually abusing his stepdaughter in Rapid City, beginning in 2003. According to police reports, the abuse continued for years before authorities questioned Bonness about the case in 2013. He left that interview before it was finished and hasn't been seen since.
Get Your First Look at Minnesota’s Newest Falcon Chicks [VIDEO]

3 weeks ago | kxrb.com | Jeff Harkness

After weeks of waiting, four adorable falcon chicks have made their first appearance in Minnesota. The Peregrine falcon babies have been spotted on a Department of Natural Resources FalconCam, which is providing a live feed from a nest box in downtown St. Paul. The eggs were laid sometime between March 31 and April 9 by a 12-year-old female, who, according to the Midwest Peregrine Society, fledged from St. Cloud and has nested in this box since 2016.