Darronté Matthews
Darronté Matthews is an Illinois Broadcasters Association award-winning journalist joining the FOX6 team as a reporter.
Before coming to FOX6, Darronté spent four years at the CBS/FOX affiliate stations WMBD/WYZZ-TV in Peoria, IL. There he was promoted multiple times from multimedia journalist, to reporter, to weekend anchor, and main anchor. He was a part of the Edward R. Murrow award-winning town hall program "Together We Rise," which explored local race relation issues after the murder of George Floyd.
Some of Darronté's notable breaking news, investigative and high-profile coverage in Peoria included the Illinois gubernatorial race, the unsolved death of Illinois State University student Jelani Day, the murder trial for the parents of 8-year-old Navin Jones and investigating why teens steal cars.
Being fluent in both English and Spanish, he has also done bilingual reporting.
Darronté got his start in the news industry in 2014 at the PBS-affiliate station WEIU-TV in Charleston, IL. He started as a production assistant and eventually became a general assignment reporter and anchor.
Darronté's love for journalism ignited from watching news with family in his hometown of Chicago. He's a member of the National Association of Black Journalists and loves traveling and ESL teaching. If you see him out and about, don't be shy to say hi.
The latest from Darronté Matthews
Dr. William Finlayson, trailblazing Milwaukee physician, dies at 101
Dr. William Finlayson, one of the first Black physicians to practice medicine in Milwaukee hospitals, died on Monday, May 11 at 101 years old, a news release says.
Wisconsin budget surplus: Bipartisan package invests $600M in schools
Gov. Tony Evers and Republican leaders in Madison reached agreement on a proposal to use a portion of the state’s surplus to invest in Wisconsin's K-12 schools and provide property tax relief.
Milwaukee shooting: Sheriff's office employee killed, vigil held
A Milwaukee County Sheriff's Office employee was shot and killed near Teutonia and Chambers on Friday. His loved ones gathered for a vigil on Saturday.
Milwaukee shooting: Sheriff's office employee killed, family says
A Milwaukee County Sheriff's Office employee was shot and killed on the city's north side Friday night, his family told FOX6 News.
Kenosha standoff ends: Suspect in custody, shot by police officer
A tactical situation in Kenosha which started on Monday night, May 4, ended early Tuesday with a 35-year-old man taken into custody, but not before he was shot by a police officer at the scene.
Milwaukee illegal dumping; city leaders unveil plans to help curb issue
The City of Milwaukee plans to add up to 100 hidden cameras to crack down on illegal dumping, with Mayor Cavalier Johnson warning violators face fines up to $5,000.
Teen killed in Milwaukee shooting; neighbors demand action
Milwaukee neighbors met with city leaders after an 18-year-old was killed near 62nd and Harrison, raising concerns about safety, lighting and police presence in the area.
Ridglan Farms beagles: Dogs leave Wisconsin for New York, Virginia
Dozens of beagles, released from the Ridglan Farms breeding facility in Dane County, left from Southern Wisconsin Regional Airport on Saturday.
Milwaukee leaf collection change aimed at reducing floods, DPW says
Leaders with Milwaukee's Department of Public Works on Wednesday announced two major changes after heavy rain earlier this month flooded streets and basements around the city.
Milwaukee storm damage: DPW crews field hundreds of service calls
The Milwaukee Department of Public Works has been responding to hundreds of calls for uprooted trees throughout the city. Now, the cleanup is well underway.