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 police seek suspect in child sexual assault investigation
Milwaukee police on Friday asked the public for help to identify and find a suspect wanted in connection with the sexual assault of a child.
Robin Vos won't seek reelection, ending Wisconsin Assembly speaker run
Robin Vos, who has led the Republican charge in Wisconsin during his record-long stint as state Assembly speaker, will not seek reelection, he announced on Thursday, Feb. 19.
Kenosha school threats; parents voice fear, frustration after recent events
Students were arrested after threats at two Kenosha middle schools, following recent gun-related incidents at Bradford High School that have left parents demanding stronger safety measures.
Milwaukee homicide, man charged was wanted for gun case
A Milwaukee man is accused of killing Trevion Sims on the city's north side, and his sisters are accused of trying to help him get away with it.
Bradford High arrest; Kenosha school leaders weigh safety concerns
After a second arrest at Bradford High School in two days, the Kenosha Unified School District met Thursday, Feb. 12, as police found ammunition but no gun, and leaders weighed metal-detecting wands.
MPD details facial recognition technology plans; concerns persist
Milwaukee police discussed facial recognition technology at a packed City Hall meeting on Thursday night, Feb. 5, as many public commenters opposed a proposed data-sharing deal and raised concerns about misuse and bias.
Milwaukee homicide; man charged, loved ones mourn victim
Loved ones are mourning after a 50-year-old Milwaukee man was shot and killed inside his apartment building earlier this week, with prosecutors now charging a neighbor with homicide.
Christmas apartment fire; Milwaukee tenants face sudden move-out order
Tenants at a Milwaukee south side apartment complex say they are being forced out by Feb. 28 after a Christmas Day fire, while unclear communication is delaying access to retrieve their belongings.
Milwaukee fatal shooting; police investigate argument-turned-homicide
Milwaukee police are investigating a lower east side homicide after an argument led to a fatal shooting near Ogden and Astor on Monday, Feb. 2, leaving a 50-year-old man dead and a suspect in custody.
Wisconsin burglary ring bust, detective sheds light on investigation
A Beaver Dam police detective and video from Ozaukee County offer new insight into the arrests of four men in connection to a burglary ring.