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
Nancy Guthrie case; Milwaukee attorney offers $100K reward
A Milwaukee attorney is offering a $100,000 anonymous Crime Stoppers reward in the disappearance of 84-year-old Nancy Guthrie as authorities await DNA results from a glove found near her home.
Warm weather ice safety; North Shore rescue sparks warning
Unseasonably mild weather is drawing anglers and walkers back onto frozen waterways, but first responders across southeast Wisconsin say the changing conditions can turn dangerous quickly.
Wauwatosa police chase tied to Kenosha attempted homicide investigation
Wauwatosa police arrested two people on Thursday after a chase tied to a Kenosha attempted homicide investigation.
Milwaukee no-heat evacuation highlights statewide landlord complaints
Tenants evacuated from a Milwaukee apartment building due to a loss of heat are now allowed to return, as state data shows landlord-tenant disputes remain Wisconsin’s top consumer complaint.
Milwaukee gun violence initiative tied to December fatal shooting
A Milwaukee man is launching a new gun violence prevention program, "I Will Not Die to Gun Violence: The Latroy Harris Initiative," in honor of his brother who was killed in December, with the initiative set to begin this spring.
Wisconsin-trained poodle wins agility title at Westminster Dog Show
A poodle bred and trained in Wisconsin won a national agility title at the Westminster Dog Show, standing out in one of the sport’s most competitive and prestigious events.
Milwaukee illegal dumping; council forms committee to curb blight
Illegal dumping remains a growing problem in Milwaukee neighborhoods, with residents frustrated by repeat sites and city leaders launching a new committee to seek solutions beyond fines.
Milwaukee salt shortage; DNR urges residents to use less amid winter demand
Milwaukee salt suppliers say inventories are running low, while the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources urges residents to use less salt to protect waterways and save money during winter storms.
Open Record: Turning Up The Heat
As Milwaukeeans endure the coldest week of the year, one of the city's most prominent landlords is coming under fire.
Southeast Wisconsin extreme cold; bitter temperatures stall outdoor work
A prolonged subzero cold snap forced a southeastern Wisconsin tree service company to pause work for the first time in nearly 40 years as extreme temperatures strained workers, equipment and operations.