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
Dashcam captures deer crashing into work van in Mequon on Christmas Eve
A dashcam video shows a deer crashing into a work van on Christmas Eve in Mequon, leaving the vehicle heavily damaged but still drivable as the owner finished his service call.
Milwaukee man, accused of throwing baby, sentenced to prison
A Milwaukee man accused of throwing a baby against a wall while playing video games pleaded guilty and was sentenced to prison on Tuesday, Dec. 30.
Flu cases rising nationwide, Wisconsin officials warn of rough season ahead
Flu cases are rising nationwide and in Wisconsin, with health officials warning a new strain and holiday gatherings could drive a rough season, especially in Milwaukee and among vulnerable populations.
Milwaukee police chase, crash at 60th and Villard; 4 injured
A Milwaukee police chase ended with a crash at 60th and Villard on the city's north side Friday afternoon, Dec. 26.
Christmas Eve services in Milwaukee keep families connected
At Milwaukee's Eastbrook Church, people came together to celebrate faith through connection on Christmas Eve.
Oak Creek fatal shooting; 1 dead, police investigate
One person is dead after a shooting at an Oak Creek apartment complex Tuesday morning. Police say the incident appears isolated, and no suspects are in custody.
Wisconsin warns of "sextortion," online crimes against kids
The FBI calls it an online crime against kids – perpetrators convincing kids to send sexual images of themselves and then blackmailing them.
West Allis police chase ends with 2 crashes, 3 suspects arrested
A West Allis police chase tied to a stolen vehicle and armed robbery ended with two crashes, three arrests and a recovered gun after suspects fled through a neighborhood early Sunday.
Wisconsin drunk driving crackdown, holiday travel campaign
With the holiday hustle here, Wisconsin law enforcement officers will participate in the annual, nationwide Driver Sober or Get Pulled Over campaign.
MPS lead crisis: District shares update on lead paint stabilization efforts
Milwaukee Public Schools says lead stabilization work is complete at 99 elementary schools, finishing ahead of deadline and costing more than $43 million, with new steps planned to prevent future issues.