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
Milwaukee baby sickened after formula swapped with flour at gas station
A Milwaukee mother said baby formula bought at a gas station was replaced with cooking flour. Her 3-month-old baby ingested the substance and suffered constipation before recovering.
Milwaukee apartments evacuated, still boarded up 1 week later
It has been one week since 40 people were displaced after a Milwaukee apartment building emergency evacuation.
Milwaukee police officer mishandled sexual assault interview: records
In December 2024, Charlotte Nozar was sexually assaulted in the elevator of her Milwaukee apartment building. When police arrived, she said she was assaulted again in the way she said a responding officer, Nicholas Ornelas, treated her.
Milwaukee shooting: Teen criminally charged in 'ambush' killing
A Milwaukee teen has been criminally charged, accused of shooting and killing another teen whom he was in a fight with at school.
Greenfield investigation into police chief, 67 misconduct allegations
A Greenfield investigative report into suspended Police Chief Jay Johnson reveals 67 allegations of misconduct, according to records FOX6 obtained.
Whitefish Bay parking meters, village discusses what's next
The Village of Whitefish Bay talked for more than an hour Monday night about parking meters on Silver Spring Drive.
Milwaukee shooting: Teen victim killed in 'ambush,' mother says
A Milwaukee family is looking for answers after a 16-year-old was shot and killed on the city's south side Saturday.
Milwaukee 911 delay: Investigation records reveal new details
FOX6 News has obtained records related to an investigation into a delayed Milwaukee 911 response that reveal new details about what happened.
Greenfield mayor requests Police Chief Jay Johnson's removal
Greenfield's mayor has filed paperwork seeking to have Police Chief Jay Johnson fired after a city investigation found "highly concerning actions."
Flock Safety cameras; Wisconsin cities vote to end use
Three southeast Wisconsin cities voted Tuesday night to end Flock camera use.