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
Lead in Milwaukee schools; testing underway, district's maintenance plan due
Milwaukee Public Schools has just two days left to figure out a long-term plan for lead issues that closed several of the district's buildings.
MPS lead exposure; student screening clinics as doctors warn of decline
Doctors are warning of a drop in child lead testing as Milwaukee Public Schools closed several buildings due to unsafe levels of lead.
MPS lead hazards: 3 more schools closed, leaders urge testing
The new superintendent of Milwaukee Public Schools, Brenda Cassellius, said on Monday, March 17 that her number one priority is dealing with the dangers of lead in school buildings.
Oklahoma Ave bike lane project; Milwaukee DPW asks for feedback
The Milwaukee Department of Public Works is asking for feedback in a survey regarding thoughts on protected bike lanes and safety improvements on Oklahoma Avenue.
Milwaukee transgender woman killed; 22-year-old now charged
A 22-year-old Milwaukee man is charged in connection with the homicide of a Milwaukee transgender woman near 95th and Brown Deer Road on Feb. 21.
Waubeka historic buildings in disrepair; debate swirls about their future
A historic building is partially collapsed in Ozaukee County, and it has blocked an intersection for months.
USDA local food bank funding cuts; Hunger Task Force weighs in
Wisconsin is known for its agriculture, but some local farmers are facing uncertainty as the Trump administration announced another round of programs that are on the chopping block.
Milwaukee survivor of domestic violence; woman shares story of recovery
Milwaukee police have tracked a rise in domestic violence cases over the last few years. It is not often we hear from survivors. But one woman wanted to share her story with the hope of helping others.
Brookfield brush fire; homes evacuated, crews extinguish flames
Several crews were on the scene of a brush fire in Brookfield on Sunday afternoon, March 9.
Caledonia homicide: teen accused of stabbing mom to death
Prosecutors have formally charged 15-year-old Reed Gelinskey with 1st-degree intentional homicide after his mom was found stabbed to death in their home on Tuesday, March 4.