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
Teen takeover chaos; Milwaukee police monitor gatherings
Police monitored potential teen takeovers across Milwaukee on Tuesday, March 31, after prior arrests at Bayshore and Moody Park, with increased security at 3rd St. Market Hall.
Milwaukee Lyft driver carjacked at gunpoint during early morning ride
A Milwaukee Lyft driver says she was carjacked at gunpoint near 41st and Hampton over the weekend, as suspects later led police on a high-speed chase before abandoning her damaged vehicle.
Bodycam video released: Milwaukee officer kills suspect during chase
Milwaukee police released bodycam and dashcam video from an incident earlier this month in which an officer shot and killed a wanted suspect.
MPS layoffs plan draws pushback as district works to close $46M gap
Milwaukee Public Schools plans about 200 layoffs to close a $46 million budget gap, but union leaders say cuts could impact student safety while district leaders say no classroom teachers will be eliminated.
Lac La Belle fatal crash; 10-year-old boy identified, GoFundMe set up
The 10-year-old boy who died following a two-vehicle crash in Lac La Belle on Wednesday has been identified as Jack Oudenhoven.
Lac La Belle fatal crash; 10-year-old boy dead, 3 taken to hospital
A crash near Highway 67 and McMahon Road in Lac La Belle killed a 10-year-old boy Wednesday morning, March 25, and sent three others to the hospital.
Indoor skate parks closing; Butler facility searching for new home
Cream City Skate Park in Butler may close within weeks after losing its lease, while Four Seasons Skatepark in Milwaukee also plans to shut down, leaving skaters searching for indoor options.
The Rock noise: Two music festivals approved despite complaints
The Rock Sports Complex in Franklin is at the center of yet another sound controversy. It comes after the Franklin Common Council on Tuesday night approved two music festivals at the complex.
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.