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
Waukesha drive-by shooting; 19-year-old accused of targeting ex
A 19-year-old Waukesha man is charged after a late-night drive-by shooting that unfolded on Thursday, Jan. 29.
Milwaukee County health insurance contract lapses, employee fired
A Milwaukee County Human Resources employee is now out of a job after leaders say an error caused the county's health insurance contract to lapse at the end of 2025.
Milwaukee apartment fire near 77th and Green Tree, several people rescued
Firefighters had to rescue several people from an apartment fire in Milwaukee early Sunday morning, Feb. 1.
Washington County fire destroys vintage car collection
A Washington County man said a fire destroyed 11 vintage cars he had spent decades collecting. He hopes to find a replacement for his favorite.
American Red Cross Milwaukee volunteer workforce pushed to its limits
The volunteers of the American Red Cross of Wisconsin have been a busy crew for the start of 2026. That team has been dispatched to more than 20 fires in January, helping more than 100 people.
Dodge County’s first responder radio system failing; poses safety concern
Dodge County first responders say issues with their radio system are now posing a public safety concern. The sheriff says many times, they cannot hear dispatch or each other.
Former MPS paraprofessional accused of slapping special needs student
Former MPS paraprofessional Demitrios Visvardis is charged with misdemeanor battery. Prosecutors say he slapped a special needs student at Riverside University High School in November 2025.
Waukesha couple’s Colombia adoption stalled by US visa pause
A Waukesha couple is waiting to adopt their daughter after a U.S. pause on visa issuance stopped their planned trip to Colombia, leaving them seeking answers and help from elected officials.
Minneapolis shooting: Milwaukee protest, march downtown Saturday
A U.S. Border Patrol agent shot and killed a man in Minneapolis on Saturday morning, Jan. 24. It led to protests there, as well as in Milwaukee.
Milwaukee fatal shooting at 38th and North; Brookfield man accused
A 67-year-old Brookfield man is accused of fatally shooting a man near 38th and North in Milwaukee on Tuesday, Jan. 13.