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
Milwaukee event venue shooting; 2 wounded, no arrests
Milwaukee police responded to an event venue near 56th and Fond du Lac, where to people were shot Sunday. Two women said they saw a wedding party.
Kenosha fatal crash; man dies after collision with box truck
A 20-year-old minibike rider died Tuesday, June 16, after a collision with a box truck near 60th and 13th in Kenosha, with MCAT investigating.
Delafield Nagawicka Lake drowning; family mourns man pulled from water
A Milwaukee family is mourning Juan Mejia, a father who drowned Saturday, June 13, after jumping from a boat into Nagawicka Lake in Delafield.
Oak Leaf Trail attempted sexual assault, Franklin police seek suspect
Franklin police are investigating an attempted sexual assault that happened Thursday night on the Oak Leaf Trail.
Milwaukee police pursuit ends in crash, 2 arrests after shooting
Two men were arrested Tuesday, June 9, after Milwaukee police said a pursuit involving a vehicle wanted in a nonfatal shooting ended in a crash near 26th and Auer.
Milwaukee Pride Parade brings thousands together in Walker's Point
Milwaukee's 22nd Pride Parade lit up Walker's Point on Sunday afternoon. This year's theme was "Together We Are Pride."
Milwaukee street takeover Sunday; 1 arrested, 9 citations issued
Milwaukee police responded to a "street takeover" on the city's south side Sunday night, June 7.
Wisconsin father suddenly dies from infection, family says
A Wisconsin husband, father and youth soccer coach contracted an infection that suddenly claimed his life, his family said.
Milwaukee Tool Library saved by public fundraising campaign
Milwaukee Tool Library says public donations helped keep the nonprofit open after a broken printer and large utility bill threatened its future near Keefe and Weil.
Milwaukee boat accident: Man killed, family seeks answers
A man was killed when a boat fell on him while working at a Milwaukee marina. Now, his family is looking for answers as to how the accident happened.