Stephanie Quirk

Milwaukee

News Reporter at WITI-TV (Milwaukee, WI)

FOX 6 News Reporter | University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign Graduate

Articles

Memorial Day weekend water safety; Wisconsin DNR tips, reminders

2 weeks ago | fox6now.com | Stephanie Quirk

MILWAUKEE - The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources has tips on how to boat responsibly and stay safe on the water this Memorial Day weekend. What they're saying: According to the DNR, three people have died due to boating-related incidents so far this year. Two of those people were not wearing life jackets.
Milwaukee abandoned boat; leader of crew that freed vessel talks

2 weeks ago | fox6now.com | Stephanie Quirk

By Stephanie Quirk and FOX6 News Digital Team Published May 20, 2025 4:12pm CDT MILWAUKEE - Boat watch 2025 is back! Well, sort of. On Tuesday, May 20, we learned a lot more about how a Milwaukee crew successfully removed Deep Thought, the boat that was abandoned on the city's lakefront. Diving into Deep Thought's removal What we know: On Tuesday, Jeff Piller, the owner of All City Towing, spoke at the Rotary Club.
2021 Milwaukee homicide, man now charged after witness comes forward

2 weeks ago | fox6now.com | Stephanie Quirk

Shavar Williams in court on May 16, 2025 MILWAUKEE - A Milwaukee man is now charged with reckless homicide for a shooting that killed a 15-year-old back in 2021. In Court: Court records show 29-year-old Shavar Williams is charged with first-degree reckless homicide, among other crimes. He appeared in court on those charges for the first time on Friday, but it's far from his first run-in with the law.
2021 Milwaukee homicide, man now charged after witness comes forward

2 weeks ago | yahoo.com | Stephanie Quirk

The BriefA man is now charged with reckless homicide for a 2021 fatal shooting. According to court filings, key evidence did not come until three years later. The court pointed to the man's lengthy criminal history when setting bail. MILWAUKEE - A Milwaukee man is now charged with reckless homicide for a shooting that killed a 15-year-old back in 2021. In CourtCourt records show 29-year-old Shavar Williams is charged with first-degree reckless homicide, among other crimes.
Construction of Milwaukee County's future public safety hub more than halfway done

3 weeks ago | fox6now.com | Stephanie Quirk

By Stephanie Quirk and FOX6 News Digital Team Published May 16, 2025 7:38pm CDT Construction underway on Forensic Science and Protective Medicine Facility MILWAUKEE - A new state-of-the-art crime lab is coming to Milwaukee County, and FOX6 News got a behind-the-scenes tour of the facility's progress on Friday. What they're saying: After two years of construction, Milwaukee County said the Forensic Science and Protective Medicine Facility is more than halfway complete.
Pulaski High School rodent activity; MPS, parents dealing with issue

3 weeks ago | fox6now.com | Stephanie Quirk

Pulaski High School, Milwaukee MILWAUKEE - The Milwaukee Health Department said inspectors found signs of rodent activity inside Pulaski High School on Tuesday. Now, the school district – and parents – are dealing with the problem. The backstory: The health department said inspectors found rodent droppings in the school's main kitchen, dry storage area, near the serving line, behind a cooler and in the employee break room.
Emergency alerts directed to your vehicle; keeping responders safe

3 weeks ago | fox6now.com | Stephanie Quirk

By Stephanie Quirk and FOX6 News Digital Team Published May 14, 2025 5:59pm CDT HARTFORD, Wis - What if you knew an emergency vehicle was trying to pass you before you could spot the flashing lights and siren? Some fire departments in southeast Wisconsin are using a new system that helps alert drivers of emergency situations. Wisconsin law requires… What we know: When you see an emergency vehicle with lights and sirens going, Wisconsin law requires drivers to do one of two things.
Emergency alerts directed to your vehicle; keeping responders safe

3 weeks ago | yahoo.com | Stephanie Quirk

The BriefSome fire departments in southeast Wisconsin are tapping into new safety tech. The HAAS Alert Safety Cloud alerts drivers via pop-up notification that emergency vehicles are in the area. Hartford, Slinger and Germantown fire departments are actively using this new tech. HARTFORD, Wis - What if you knew an emergency vehicle was trying to pass you before you could spot the flashing lights and siren?
Mother nearly killed, Milwaukee family hoping for closure years later

4 weeks ago | fox6now.com | Stephanie Quirk

MILWAUKEE - It has been eight years since a hit-and-run driver nearly killed a Milwaukee mother on the morning before Mother's Day. As she battles health challenges and time becomes more and more precious, her family is still waiting for closure in the form of an arrest. Hit-and-run The backstory: Loved ones call Amorita Ivy a survivor. She was grabbing groceries from her car on Lovers Lane when police said a driver hit her and took off in 2017.
Fredonia standoff: Tactical situation underway for 24+ hours

4 weeks ago | yahoo.com | Stephanie Quirk

The BriefA tactical situation in Fredonia has been underway for more than 24 hours. The sheriff's office said a man with weapons barricaded himself inside a home. The suspect has threatened to "go full auto" and kill anyone who approached, according to the sheriff's office. FREDONIA, Wis. - A tactical situation in Fredonia has been underway for more than 24 hours.