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 apartment arson; lack of sprinklers raises safety questions
Milwaukee police say a fire at a senior apartment complex was intentionally set, displacing residents and injuring one woman, while officials explain why sprinklers were not required.
Southeast Wisconsin emissions testing, push to end requirement
It's a topic every southeastern Wisconsin driver probably knows all too well: getting an emissions test. Local lawmakers recently pushed to get rid of this requirement, so where do things stand now?
Milwaukee shooting Saturday leaves 2 dead, 1 injured
Two people were killed and a 16-year-old was injured in a north side Milwaukee shooting on Saturday, Jan. 10, as police confirmed a third victim died from gunshot wounds.
Milwaukee home break-in homicide, 3rd man now charged
A third man is now charged with first-degree intentional homicide in connection to a December shooting on Milwaukee's far northwest side.
Milwaukee food desert grocery store asks for help to stay open
A northwest side Milwaukee grocery store serving a food desert is asking for help to stay open, citing theft, rising food costs, FoodShare issues and flood damage as ongoing financial challenges.
Milwaukee leaf collection issue; leaves, rain create localized flooding
This winter, Milwaukee is dealing with fall problems. Piles of uncollected leaves and heavy rain made for messy roads on Tuesday, Jan. 6.
Packers at Bears; NFL Wild Card game driving ticket prices up
The NFL Wild Card game featuring the Green Bay Packers and Chicago Bears can be seen on FOX6 News on Saturday, Jan. 10. Kickoff is set for 7 p.m.
Milwaukee fatal shootings Sunday; 2 dead, 1 in custody
Milwaukee police are investigating two unrelated fatal shootings that occurred within hours on Sunday, Jan. 4, leaving two victims dead and one suspect in custody as police investigate.
Milwaukee unpaid parking ticket towing enforcement begins
Milwaukee drivers are at risk of getting their cars towed and impounded after the latest phase of an unpaid parking ticket crackdown took effect on Jan. 1.
Plymouth rings in new year with annual Big Cheese Drop
Plymouth welcomed in the new year on Wednesday, Dec. 31, with its 19th annual Big Cheese Drop, an event presented by the Plymouth Arts Center and Sartori Cheese, that drew families downtown with a festive countdown.