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
Menomonee Falls police call forceful arrest of teen "justified"
Menomonee Falls police say three officers' actions during an arrest of a 13-year-old boy were “reasonable" and “justified." The boy's attorney called it a “targeted" arrest.
Menomonee Falls teen's attorney alleges police used excessive force
A Menomonee Falls teen's attorney says police used excessive force during a May 21 encounter at the teen's home, while police say officers acted reasonably and justified.
Ridglan Farms beagles get second chance as rescue effort grows
Animal advocates say 135 more beagles will be released from Ridglan Farms this week, bringing the number removed from the facility to 1,635 as rescue efforts continue.
Sheboygan Falls mother released from ICE custody after detention
Elvira Benitez-Suarez, a Sheboygan Falls mother of four, was released from ICE custody on bond after a March detention, while her immigration case remains under appeal.
Milwaukee stray dog bite; experts urge caution helping animals
Animal experts urge people to report stray dogs instead of chasing or cornering them after a Milwaukee police officer was bitten while responding to a loose animal call.
Milwaukee police audit shows Flock camera uses, possible misuse
The Milwaukee Police Department released a sample Flock camera audit showing outlier uses tied to serious crimes as scrutiny continues over officer misuse and community privacy concerns.
Milwaukee County pools; supervisors weigh closures, splash pads
Milwaukee County supervisors approved funding for a Washington Park splash pad as McCarty Pool and the Hales Corners pool remain closed ahead of summer amid access concerns.
Milwaukee dog attack; officer out of hospital, dogs euthanized
A Milwaukee police officer bitten during a loose animal call near 106th and Bender on Monday was released from the hospital, and police said both dogs shot by officers were euthanized.
Wisconsin voter records: Court tosses Trump Administration lawsuit
A federal judge dismissed the DOJ’s lawsuit seeking Wisconsin’s unredacted voter rolls, blocking access to Social Security and driver’s license numbers amid privacy concerns.
Milwaukee sex assault survivor files FPC complaint over police response
A Milwaukee sexual assault survivor filed a complaint with the city’s Fire and Police Commission, saying officers treated her disrespectfully after she reported being raped in an elevator.