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
Milwaukee County Judge Dugan trial: Live updates Tuesday, Dec. 16
A Milwaukee County judge, five federal agents and others testified Tuesday in the trial of Milwaukee County Judge Hannah Dugan.
Milwaukee County Judge Dugan trial: Live updates Monday, Dec. 15
Attorneys delivered opening statements and testimony began in the trial of Milwaukee County Judge Hannah Dugan began on Monday, Dec. 15.
Federal trial of Judge Hannah Dugan begins Monday
Opening statements begin Monday in the federal trial of Milwaukee County Judge Hannah Dugan, accused of helping an undocumented man evade immigration agents at the courthouse earlier this year.
Greendale High School Marching Band headed to the Rose Bowl Parade
The Greendale High School Marching Band is heading back to the Rose Parade in Pasadena – and FOX6 News was lucky enough to hear the band ahead of their SoCal performance on New Year's Day.
Green Bay Packers fans relish victory over Chicago Bears
Green Bay Packers are relishing a victory over the Chicago Bears on Sunday, Dec. 7. Fans in Milwaukee mirrored the rivalry that played out on the gridiron in Titletown.
Warming centers open early; sudden cold, snow has people unprepared
Through the bitter cold, warming centers tell FOX6 they're seeing people come in completely unprepared.
Rare Pokémon card stolen from Wauwatosa shop, suspects sought
The PokeShop, a card and game store in Wauwatosa, is dealing with a real-life Pokémon mystery after suspects stole a rare and valuable Charizard card.
Hugh Jackman serves Kopp's Frozen Custard to adoring movie fans
Australian actor Hugh Jackman was in Greenfield, Wisconsin on Tuesday, Dec. 2 to do two things – to promote his new movie, "Song Sung Blue," and take his first taste of Kopp's Frozen Custard.
East Troy Lights face storm setbacks ahead of opening night
Wind and heavy snow damaged East Troy holiday light displays days before opening night, forcing volunteers to rebuild, shovel and race the clock to welcome visitors and Santa.
Wisconsin Thanksgiving travel: Prepare for winter weather, reconsider plans
Even though most businesses were closed on Thanksgiving, gas stations were busy with people prepping for the storm. If you are driving this weekend you might want to reconsider when to leave.