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
'Serial rapist:' Milwaukee teen charged with sexual assault again
Milwaukee County prosecutors described a 17-year-old boy – charged with sexual assault for the fourth time – as a “serial rapist."
Wauwatosa STEM School closing; board votes not to renew contract
Some Wauwatosa parents say they are blindsided and disappointed after the school district voted on Tuesday night to close down the Wauwatosa STEM School.
New Milwaukee Public Museum construction update
The new Milwaukee Public Museum is being built at the corner of 6th and Vliet Streets in Milwaukee's Haymarket neighborhood, near the Deer District.
NFL Draft 2025; Green Bay leaders, organizations kick off Draft Week
The City of Green Bay, in partnership with community leaders and organizations, kicked off NFL Draft Week on Monday, April 21.
New Milwaukee archbishop celebrates 1st Easter
Archbishop Jeffrey Grob shared a message of hope to the parish on Sunday, April 20, marking his first Easter in Milwaukee.
Wisconsin abduction case; Gary Day in Dodge County court, $2M cash bond
Gary, Day, the man accused of abducting a pregnant Beaver Dam teenager, made his initial appearance in Dodge County court on Thursday, April 17.
Dodge County active shooter training; "paramount" to handling threats
The Dodge County Sheriff's Office is training for active threats at schools. The training comes after an increase in school threats across Wisconsin.
Milwaukee County Courthouse ICE arrests; meeting held regarding protocols
A Milwaukee County committee passed a resolution on Tuesday, April 15, that asks for a plan to "protect people in the courthouse" after recent ICE arrests.
Trump tariffs: Milwaukee businesses feel impact
From beer to barley, some Milwaukee businesses say they are impacted by President Donald Trump's tariff increases.
New Milwaukee District 3 alderman; get to know Alex Brower
Alex Brower was elected to the Milwaukee Common Council to serve as District 3 alderman on Tuesday, April 1.