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 relations 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
Port Washington boat capsizes on Lake Michigan, 4 rescued
The Ozaukee County Sheriff's Office said, just before 5:40 a.m., four people were out fishing on Lake Michigan when their boat suddenly capsized. A nearby private vessel from Nicky Boy Charters pulled the four victims from the water.
Milwaukee mother asks suspect to turn himself in after 11-year-old's death
An 11-year-old Milwaukee boy died Monday after a shooting near 60th and Thurston. Now, police are searching for Christopher Taper on child neglect and firearm charges.
Wisconsin early voting wraps up ahead of primary election
Early, in-person, absentee voting in Wisconsin is now over. It wrapped up Sunday afternoon, just two days out of Wisconsin's primary election.
Cudahy business removes Flock cameras over growing privacy concerns
More and more community members across southeastern Wisconsin are pushing back against Flock cameras. Eagle Sports Range in Cudahy removed its Flock cameras due to privacy concerns from customers.
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.