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
Whooping cough in Wisconsin; cases much higher than previous years
The Wisconsin Department of Health Services said there have been more than 1,730 confirmed cases.
Ascension Wisconsin changes, consolidation; health care advocates sound alarm
More Milwaukee health care services are being consolidated by a major Wisconsin provider.
Missing New Berlin man found dead after Illinois crash
The body of Ben Oberto, the New Berlin man who had been last heard from Wednesday night, has been found in Illinois.
New Berlin man missing, last seen in Illinois
A New Berlin woman is searching for answers after her husband went missing on a work trip to Illinois earlier this week.
West Allis potential lead exposure warnings; what to know
West Allis residents are concerned about the safety of their drinking water after they received a letter from the city about potential lead exposure.
Violent Milwaukee Tuesday; 1 dead, 4 injured including child
It was a violent Tuesday across Milwaukee, with five people, including an 8-year-old, being shot on Nov. 12.
Walgreens closing Milwaukee locations on north side; here's when
Walgreens is closing two more stores on Milwaukee's north side, part of the pharmacy chain's plan to close around 1,200 stores over the next few years.
Milwaukee youth shelter could close due to federal funding loss
Walker's Point Youth & Family Center on Milwaukee's south side could close at the end of the year due to a sudden loss of federal funds.
Gift card scam crime ring; Chicago man charged in Ozaukee County
Police arrested a man in connection to a gift card scam, and Ozaukee County prosecutors say he was part of a crime ring that goes beyond the state line.
Mitchell Park 'Domes Reimagined;' Milwaukee County leaders OK project
The Milwaukee County Board on Thursday, Nov. 7 took a big step forward to help preserving the Mitchell Park Horticulture Conservatory – better known as The Domes.