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
Wisconsin governor race: Field narrows ahead of August 11 primary
Wisconsin's partisan primary for governor takes place August 11 with four active candidates remaining.
Waukesha St. Joseph Church holds first Mass after 7-month renovation
On Saturday, hundreds gathered inside Waukesha's St. Joseph Church for a bilingual Mass. It was the first service since the building underwent renovations in January.
Milwaukee MMSD permit faces opposition from local nonprofit
The Milwaukee Metropolitan Sewerage District is looking to renew its permit with the Department of Natural Resources. But a local nonprofit is saying, "not so fast."
Wisconsin tornado damage, emergency response challenges
A National Weather Service storm survey team has confirmed damage from a tornado with at least EF-2 wind speeds in Menasha on Monday, July 27.
Madison police shooting: Corey Ruiz vigil in Milwaukee
Demonstrators gathered in Milwaukee for a vigil supporting the family of 38-year-old Corey Ruiz. Ruiz was shot and killed by a Madison police officer on Wednesday.
Brady Street Fest returns with enhanced safety plan
Brady Street Fest 2026 blocked off streets for food trucks, beer tents and live music. This year's event worked with businesses to make the entertainment spot safer.
West Allis standoff, arrest after home break-in near 76th and Lapham
West Allis police arrested a man after a home break-in and standoff near 76th and Lapham on Monday afternoon, July 20.
West Milwaukee stabbing: 1 dead, 1 wounded, suspect arrested
A Sunday morning stabbing in West Milwaukee sent one woman to the hospital – and left one man dead. A suspect was arrested.
Wildfire smoke in Milwaukee, Bradford Beach busy during break
Hundreds came out to Milwaukee's Bradford Beach on Saturday. They said the clear skies and clean air were good change of pace from wildfire smoke.
Milwaukee County Safety Building facing heat, maintenance issues
Extreme temperatures are heating up the Milwaukee County Courthouse. Now – court officials are sounding the alarm on the outdated Safety Building.