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
Teen takeover gatherings across Milwaukee; city leaders address trend
Conversations about how to tackle "teen takeovers" have sparked again. The trend involves large gatherings of young people – often fueled by social media.
Mold growth risk after flooding; health concerns, safety tips
Households across the region continue to face lingering impacts from last week's severe storms, including persistent mold and moisture issues from flooding.
'ICE Out:' Milwaukee Common Council approves ID, mask ordinance
Milwaukee Common Council members voted on part of what some have branded “ICE Out" legislation, approving new restrictions for law enforcement.
Milwaukee Project Clean & Green; community cleanup efforts begin
Project Clean & Green, a citywide initiative that promotes neighborhood pride through coordinated community cleanup efforts, launches in Milwaukee on Monday, April 20.
Man rescued from cliff near Warnimont Golf Course; stuck in mud
A man was rescued from a cliff near Warnimont Golf Course on Friday morning, April 17.
Milwaukee flooding: Cars stuck in high water, roads closed
Flooding caused road closures and left vehicles stranded in Milwaukee on Thursday morning, April 16.
NWS confirms Waukesha County tornado; damage, flooding widespread
The National Weather Service confirmed a tornado hit the Lisbon-Sussex area during Tuesday night's severe storms.
Teen takeover gatherings across Milwaukee; city leaders talk safety
Milwaukee leaders on Friday, April 10, met to discuss a number of safety updates – including how police plan to tackle "teen takeovers."
Renaming Cesar Chavez Drive; Milwaukee leaders to discuss Thursday
Following sexual abuse allegations, Milwaukee leaders are moving to rename Cesar E. Chavez Drive back to S. 16th Street.
2026 Wisconsin spring election: Minor issues at some MPS polling places
The Milwaukee Election Commission and Milwaukee Public Schools were made aware of polling locations inside MPS buildings that opened later than the required 7 a.m. start time on Election Day, April 7.