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
Wisconsin school funding, tax rebate bill fails; Evers criticizes lawmakers
Gov. Tony Evers criticized state lawmakers after a bipartisan Wisconsin surplus plan failed Wednesday night, May 13, blocking school funding, tax rebates and property tax relief.
Cyberattack hits Canvas system; thousands of schools impacted
Canvas, a school learning platform, was back online Friday after it went down during a cyberattack.
Milwaukee FPC meeting; to talk Flock cameras, MPD's 'use of force' policy
Milwaukee city leaders are raising new questions and concerns about the police department's use of Flock cameras.
Milwaukee apartment building fire; 5 jump from balconies, 6 rescued
Firefighters responded to the scene of an apartment building fire on Fond du Lac Avenue near Bourbon Street in Milwaukee on Friday morning, May 1.
Wisconsin gas prices surge; what caused the spike, drivers feel impact
Gas prices are rising across Wisconsin, with drivers and businesses feeling the impact, while a Milwaukee gas station owner offers free gas to seniors every other week.
Milwaukee power outages Tuesday, wind damage after storm
Thousands of people across the Milwaukee area were left without power after wind gusts toppled trees and power lines on Monday.
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.