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 fatal shooting; police investigate argument-turned-homicide
Milwaukee police are investigating a lower east side homicide after an argument led to a fatal shooting near Ogden and Astor on Monday, Feb. 2, leaving a 50-year-old man dead and a suspect in custody.
Wisconsin burglary ring bust, detective sheds light on investigation
A Beaver Dam police detective and video from Ozaukee County offer new insight into the arrests of four men in connection to a burglary ring.
Shots fired at Waukesha, New Berlin homes; $1,000 reward for info
Riddled with bullet holes…that's the case for several homes in Waukesha County after a string of shots-fired incidents this past weekend in New Berlin and in Waukesha.
Oak Creek homicide; charges filed, police say case remains open
A 29-year-old Milwaukee man has been charged in a December Oak Creek homicide, but police say the case remains open as investigators believe at least one other person was involved in the shooting.
Milwaukee police chase policy changes take effect Feb. 6; what to know
Milwaukee police will tighten pursuit rules come Feb. 6 after nine people died in chase-related crashes in 2025, though some families and officials doubt the changes will save lives.
Minneapolis ICE shootings; Milwaukee groups share protester rights
Milwaukee advocates and attorneys are urging people to know their protester rights after the killing of Alex Pretti and Renée Good during an ICE operation in Minneapolis, as outreach efforts expand locally.
Milwaukee apartment arson near 27th and Loomis, 5 people injured
The Milwaukee Police Department said an apartment building fire that hospitalized five people early Friday morning has been deemed arson.
Milwaukee apartment arson; police search for suspect as several displaced
A suspect remains on the run after a Tuesday arson fire displaced dozens of Milwaukee apartment residents, injured seven people and left families uncertain when they can return home.
Milwaukee dating app crimes; city leaders urge caution
The Milwaukee Police Department has seen a surge of robberies associated with dating apps, a news release from members of the Milwaukee Common Council said on Wednesday, Jan. 14.
Milwaukee apartment fire; police investigate arson, dozens displaced
Milwaukee police are investigating an arson after a fire at an apartment complex injured several people, displaced dozens of residents, and left dozens of units uninhabitable on Tuesday, Jan. 13.