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
Franklin strip club license renewal vote tied after trafficking case
Franklin Common Council members tied on renewing licenses for On the Border, a strip club linked to a sex trafficking case, delaying the decision until their June 16 meeting.
Franklin noise dispute continues ahead of festivals at The Rock
Neighbors are sounding off over noise at The Rock Sports Complex ahead of two music festivals this weekend.
Milwaukee County food access, reckless driving initiatives approved
The Milwaukee County board voted on a number of items, approving resolutions that they hope will help address reckless driving and food insecurity.
Marquette Law Poll: 4 out of 5 say failed surplus deal should have passed
A new Marquette University Law School poll found 80% of Wisconsin adults say the failed budget surplus deal on tax relief and school funding should have passed.
Milwaukee VA holds Memorial Day ceremony at Wood National Cemetery
The Milwaukee VA held a Memorial Day ceremony at Wood National Cemetery on Monday, May 25.
Milwaukee police pursuit policy; city leaders push for more changes
There's renewed pushback against the Milwaukee Police Department's pursuit policy. It comes after new data revealed chases are up in the city, and they're resulting in more crashes.
Milwaukee fire: Police arrest woman, building to be demolished
Milwaukee police arrested a 22-year-old woman in connection with the five-alarm fire that tore through a vacant warehouse on the city's north side.
Milwaukee fire: 3 homes damaged on north side, no injuries reported
Fire damaged three homes near 20th and Auer on Milwaukee's north side Wednesday morning, May 20.
MPS budget plan advances without changes amid $46M deficit debate
The MPS board committee advanced Superintendent Brenda Cassellius’ $1.6 billion budget without changes Tuesday night as the district works to close a $46 million deficit.
Milwaukee Memorial Day tribute; volunteers place flags at Veterans Park
We're just a week away from Memorial Day and volunteers are already doing their part to honor fallen service members across Southeast Wisconsin.