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
We Energies replacement; Milwaukee leaders discuss public power plan
Milwaukee leaders discussed a proposal on Wednesday, June 24, to replace We Energies with a municipally owned utility, while the company said the plan would cost billions.
Bucks draft: Fans react to picks, Giannis Antetokounmpo trade report
Bucks fans at a downtown draft watch party Tuesday said they are hopeful for the team's future as emotions settle after the reported exits of Giannis Antetokounmpo and Bobby Portis.
Wisconsin governor candidates take part in forum, Hughes exits race
Missy Hughes suspended her campaign for Wisconsin governor Monday, June 22, and endorsed Sara Rodriguez as candidates took part in a WISDOM forum at Waukesha County Technical College.
Milwaukee Dancing Grannies prep for National Independence Day Parade
The Milwaukee Dancing Grannies will join America's 250th birthday celebrations, including parades in Philadelphia and outside the White House.
Salah Sarsour released: Milwaukee Islamic leader out of custody
A federal judge on Thursday ordered the release of Salah Sarsour, the Islamic Society of Milwaukee president who has been locked up in ICE custody for months. He returned to Milwaukee that evening, but he still risks deportation.
Garth Brooks in Milwaukee; fans travel for Summerfest pre-party
Garth Brooks took the stage Tuesday, June 16, at the American Family Insurance Amphitheater, drawing fans to Milwaukee before Summerfest opens Thursday for the season.
Brady Street safety plan; Milwaukee BID launches pilot program
Milwaukee's Brady Street BID is launching a six-week safety pilot program on June 25 aimed at reckless driving, loitering, underage drinking, loud music and late-night disruptions.
Southeast Wisconsin severe weather; Kenosha, Burlington see storm damage
Severe storms moved through Kenosha and the Town of Burlington on Thursday night, June 11, leaving downed power lines, damaged trees, blocked roads and scattered outages.
Dodge County storm damage; roofs ripped off in Horicon, Lomira
Severe winds tore roofs from buildings in Horicon and Lomira on Wednesday, June 10, displacing renters, damaging homes and prompting a Red Cross shelter and Lomira reception center.
Milwaukee doctor inseminated patients with own sperm, law firm says
A former Milwaukee OB-GYN is accused of using his own sperm to secretly inseminate patients. Now, a law firm is looking for additional victims.