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
Drug overdose deaths, 'Jump for Archie' hopes to curb crisis
A Wisconsin family is on a mission to reduce the number of drug overdose deaths. A "Jump for Archie" into Lac La Belle hopes of saving lives.
The Rock noise, Franklin ordinance takes effect: 'Huge difference'
The Milwaukee Milkmen played their first home game of the season on Friday – meaning it was the first time they had to abide by a new Franklin ordinance.
2024 Milwaukee County Law Enforcement Memorial; 5 men honored
The 2024 Greater Milwaukee Law Enforcement Memorial Ceremony is being hosted on Thursday, May 9 at the Milwaukee County War Memorial Center.
NWS confirms Walworth County tornadoes Tuesday: 'It was scary'
A National Weather Service survey team confirmed two tornadoes touched down in Walworth County during Tuesday's severe weather.
Hit-and-run kills Milwaukee girl, family grieves as mother recovers
A Milwaukee girl was killed, and her mother was seriously hurt, in a hit-and-run on Tuesday morning, April 30. Family is grieving the 4-year-old girl.
Kenosha house fire: Officers, civilian help rescue people inside
Kenosha police officers helped rescue two people from a burning home on Thursday, May 2 – and it was all caught on bodycam video.
Bucks lose to Pacers, eliminated from playoffs
The Indiana Pacers won a playoff series for the first time in a decade, beating the Milwaukee Bucks 120-98 in Game 6 on Thursday night.
UW-Milwaukee war in Gaza protests continue, synagogue responds
The protesters' takeover of Mitchell Hall's south lawn remained in place on a third day of protesting on Wednesday, May 1.
'Pothole Patrol' in Milwaukee; road improvement continues
Gov. Tony Evers said he's making it a priority to help Milwaukee leaders patch up the pothole problem.
Brewers honor Walworth County deputy who nearly died in line of duty
The Milwaukee Brewers honored a Walworth County sheriff's deputy who nearly died in 2021. Wayne Blanchard was hit by a fleeing car during a 2021 pursuit.