Stephanie Quirk
Stephanie Quirk joined the FOX6 News team in April 2023, and is proud to call Milwaukee her new home!
Although she was raised in the Chicago suburbs, Stephanie has always considered herself a cheesehead at heart, as her parents grew up in Wauwatosa and Oconomowoc. In fact, her family says the pressure is already on to find the best Friday fish fry in the area!
Stephanie graduated in 2021 from the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, with a bachelor's degree in journalism and specialization in community health. Prior to her role at FOX6, Stephanie was a multimedia journalist and Saturday anchor at WIFR News in Rockford, Illinois. There, she broke the news about an investigation into the village president who had been accused of stealing thousands from the American Legion, and was featured on the Crime Stories with Nancy Grace podcast to shed light on a missing persons case. Stephanie also helped break the news about the first abortion clinic opening in northern Illinois after Roe v. Wade was overturned, along with several legal battles over it.
Stephanie's love for storytelling and journalism comes from her passion for people. Stephanie is so excited to meet everyone in the community, and is driven to tell stories that matter!
The latest from Stephanie Quirk
Milwaukee wedding venue owners offered couples unavailable space
After a wedding venue was evicted, FOX6 News has learned the owners, Black Swan MKE, had promised another venue to couples that wasn't theirs.
MPS lead hazards: State orders improved cleaning practices
Wisconsin Gov. Tony Evers' office sent MPS a letter this week, ordering the school district to improve how it cleans schools with high levels of lead.
Racine Park boys basketball team headed to state; 1st time since 1960
High school tournament basketball is underway – and the Racine Park varsity boys team is headed to the state tournament for the first time in 65 years.
Milwaukee wedding, event venue shut down; groups step up to help
Black Swan MKE, a wedding and event venue in Milwaukee, has suddenly shut down and now other venues are stepping up to help.
Milwaukee wedding, event venue shut down; people left in lurch
Imagine being so close to your dream wedding only to find out your venue has shut down without notice. That is exactly what some Milwaukee brides and grooms are dealing with right now.
MPS school resource officer deadline; will city be in compliance?
The court-ordered deadline for resource officers to return to Milwaukee Public Schools was Saturday, March 15.
MPS lead hazards: EPA, CDC help requested for investigations
The Milwaukee Public Schools lead problem continues to grow as three more schools will shut their doors on Monday, March 17.
Waukesha death investigation; teen appearance for stealing car, gun
The teen charged with stealing a car and gun from the home where his mother and stepfather were found dead made his initial appearance in Waukesha County court.
Milwaukee lead exposure, free testing clinic held Saturday
Milwaukee Public Schools' ongoing lead crisis has caused concern and confusion among families. A free testing clinic was held on Saturday.
Milwaukee VA protest: Trump administration's planned cuts face backlash
People rallied outside Milwaukee's VA Medical Center, protesting the Trump administration's planned cuts to the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs.