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
Reckless driving crashes involving MCTS buses, costs add up
Reckless driving is taking a toll on the Milwaukee County Transit System, so much so that routes could be impacted if something does not change.
Milwaukee police fundraiser; raising money to honor fallen officer
The Milwaukee Police Association needs to raise the money by the end of next week.
Big Clean MKE; citywide effort in memory of Greg 'Ziggy' Zyszkiewicz
The annual Big Clean MKE initiative takes place on Monday, April 22. It is a citywide beautification effort in memory of Special Enforcement Inspector Greg “Ziggy" Zyszkiewicz.
Fatal Milwaukee crash involving MCTS bus; 1 dead, 9 injured
One person is dead and several people were injured in a crash involving an MCTS bus in Milwaukee on Saturday night, April 20.
Sade Robinson: Body parts found, 'believed to be' 19-year-old woman's
The Milwaukee County Sheriff's Office said human remains found Thursday morning, April 18 are “believed to be" those of Sade Robinson.
Marquette Law Poll: Trump leads Biden 51% to 49%, latest results show
Marquette University Law School released the results of a new statewide survey. It shows among likely voters, former President Donald Trump leads President Joe Biden 51% to 49%.
New owners, same great food; Groppi Food Market
Groppi Food Market in Bay View is under new ownership.
Groppi’s Food Market; staple in Milwaukee’s Bay View neighborhood
Christina Van Zelst takes a look at why this local family-owned food market has been a favorite for more than 110 years.
Sade Robinson remains search; family, friends seek peace
The family of Sade Robinson searches for her remains. The 19-year-old was killed and dismembered earlier this month in Milwaukee.
Warm weather in spring; rush to garden
Sunday, April 14’s warm weather might seem like spring is in full bloom, but when it comes to your garden, maybe not.