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 'food desert' crisis, city leaders move topic to new committee
Milwaukee leaders were supposed to discuss steps to address the city's "food desert" crisis, but that ended up not happening on Thursday.
Flooding, hail in Racine County after strong storms Tuesday night
Thunderstorms moved across southeast Wisconsin on Tuesday evening, March 10. Racine County saw hail and flooding.
Milwaukee shootings Monday; 2 dead, 1 wounded
Separate shootings in Milwaukee on Monday, March 9 left two people dead and one wounded.
Milwaukee Public Schools budget proposals; board meeting Monday
MPS Superintendent Brenda Cassellius proposed cutting more than 263 non-classroom positions to help bridge a $46 million structural budget deficit. The school board will vote on this proposal Monday.
Milwaukee police chase policy; city leaders push for more changes
There's another push for changes to the Milwaukee Police Department's pursuit policy – and it's different from the restrictions the department implemented last month.
Milwaukee police officer resigns, Flock search misconduct case
The Milwaukee Police Department said Josue Ayala, the officer accused of misconduct over his Flock searches, has resigned from his role.
Milwaukee Common Council votes on 'ICE Out' resolution
Milwaukee's Common Council took a vote on Tuesday to say ICE isn't welcome, and their debate came with a warning from the city attorney.
Iranians in Milwaukee see hope for change following military strikes
Iranians living in Milwaukee say they are hopeful after U.S. and Israeli strikes on their homeland.
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.