Christina Van Zelst
Christina Van Zelst joined the FOX6 News Team as a multimedia journalist in November 2018, making her way closer to home in Chicago. She is now a reporter.
Before coming to the Badger state, Christina worked as a fill-in anchor and multimedia journalist for Eyewitness News WEHT/WTVW in Evansville, Indiana for two-and-a-half-years.
She graduated from Purdue University in 2016 where she was an anchor and reporter for Fast Track. She also worked for the Athletic Communications Department, covering all Purdue sports. Christina also had her own radio show covering Purdue sports on WAZY-FM. During college, she interned at Comcast SportsNet and NBC5 in Chicago.
Christina was born and raised in the northern suburbs of Chicago in Glenview where she went to high school at Glenbrook South. She has always been passionate about sports — Boiler Up! — and is a Chicago sports fanatic (especially the Blackhawks).
In her spare time she likes going to the movies traveling and hitting the gym.
If you have a story idea or tip, send her an email at christina.vanzelst@fox.com.
The latest from Christina Van Zelst
Wisconsin-trained poodle wins agility title at Westminster Dog Show
A poodle bred and trained in Wisconsin won a national agility title at the Westminster Dog Show, standing out in one of the sport’s most competitive and prestigious events.
Milwaukee illegal dumping; council forms committee to curb blight
Illegal dumping remains a growing problem in Milwaukee neighborhoods, with residents frustrated by repeat sites and city leaders launching a new committee to seek solutions beyond fines.
Milwaukee salt shortage; DNR urges residents to use less amid winter demand
Milwaukee salt suppliers say inventories are running low, while the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources urges residents to use less salt to protect waterways and save money during winter storms.
Open Record: Turning Up The Heat
As Milwaukeeans endure the coldest week of the year, one of the city's most prominent landlords is coming under fire.
Southeast Wisconsin extreme cold; bitter temperatures stall outdoor work
A prolonged subzero cold snap forced a southeastern Wisconsin tree service company to pause work for the first time in nearly 40 years as extreme temperatures strained workers, equipment and operations.
No heat, no response: Milwaukee tenants raise alarms about landlord
Milwaukee tenants reported being left without heat as city officials warned of tenant rights, with multiple complaints tied to Berrada Properties and growing eviction concerns.
Milwaukee leaders push tougher landlord penalties amid no-heat shutdowns
Milwaukee leaders are pushing tougher fines for landlords after multiple buildings were shut down for lack of heat, including a 36-unit complex that displaced more than 50 residents.
Milwaukee police chief faces criticism over training trip to Israel
Milwaukee Police Chief Jeffrey Norman is under scrutiny after attending counterterrorism training in Israel, as residents criticized the trip during a commission meeting and officials defended it as nonpolitical.
Milwaukee apartment building without heat, residents forced to leave
45 adults and six children. Milwaukee's Department of Neighborhood Services tells FOX6 that's how many people they got out of an apartment building with burst pipes and no heat on Thursday, Jan. 22.
Cudahy mayor warns budget cuts remain after council passes $25 wheel tax
Cudahy leaders are preparing budget cuts after approving a $25 wheel tax that covers only a fraction of the city’s $1 million shortfall, with officials expecting clarity on cuts next month.