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 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.
Waukesha holds Memorial Day march; honors fallen military, new tradition
On this Memorial Day, people across the country took time to honor those who died while serving in the U.S. military. That included a new event in Waukesha; instead of a parade, there was a march.
Teen tased, attacked at Sturtevant quinceañera; mother wants charges filed
A Racine mother says her 14-year-old daughter was tased, punched and kicked during a quinceañera fight Saturday night at Fountain Banquet Hall in Sturtevant.
Milwaukee violence prevention, leaders hope momentum continues
The fourth annual MKE Peace Week, an initiative meant to bring community organizations together and promote public safety, came to a close Saturday.
Milwaukee domestic violence incident ends with suspect dead
Milwaukee police said a domestic violence-related incident near 11th and Ring ended when officers found an armed suspect dead from a self-inflicted gunshot wound on Monday, May 18.
West Allis homeowner says someone set fire to house as she slept
A West Allis homeowner says surveillance video shows someone dousing her home and setting it on fire while she slept inside early Sunday morning, May 17.
Boy hit in West Allis recovering, mother grateful he's still alive
A 4-year-old boy was hit by a car while crossing the street in West Allis on Friday. His mother is grateful he is still alive.
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.