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
Grafton dam repairs approved by village board after public debate
The Grafton Village Board passed a motion to repair the Grafton dam and solicit bids. The decision came after three hours of public comment, featuring no time limit for public comment and a packed high school auditorium.
Former Milwaukee city attorney Tearman Spencer guilty of misconduct
A jury on Friday, July 31, found former Milwaukee city attorney Tearman Spencer guilty of felony misconduct.
Waukesha police shooting following hostage situation at Meijer
A hostage situation at the Waukesha Meijer on Sunset Drive led to a police shooting on Thursday evening, July 30.
Wisconsin tornado: Menasha police ask public to avoid damaged area
Menasha police asked the public to steer clear of storm-damaged areas while crews work through the aftermath of Monday's EF-3 tornado.
Madison police shooting: Civilian oversight board to conduct review
The Madison police shooting that killed Corey Ruiz will undergo an “independent review" by the city's oversight board, leaders said Monday.
Cedarburg explosion critically injures police lieutenant and his father
An explosion in the Town of Cedarburg critically injured two people on Saturday morning, July 25. A dog was also injured. The two victims have been identified as Lieutenant Michael Foeger of the Jackson Police Department and his father, Karl Foeger.
Elkhart Lake trench collapse rescue, worker buried up to his neck
A trench collapsed in Elkhart Lake, leaving a worker buried up to his neck. The quick actions of workers nearby likely saved his life.
Wisconsin's Peregrine Falcon Recovery Project restores species
Greg Septon founded Wisconsin's Peregrine Falcon Recovery Project in 1986 to restore the species, a small conversation effort that now has a growing legacy.
Milwaukee food safety inspections at Night Market
Food safety inspections occur daily, including at the Milwaukee Night Market. The health department cannot specifically check for Cyclospora.
Milwaukee officer disciplined after sex assault survivor's complaint
Disciplinary action has been taken against a Milwaukee police officer after a sexual assault survivor filed a formal complaint.