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
Armed sexual assault, robbery; Marquette University police investigate
The Marquette University Police Department is investigating an armed sexual assault and robbery that happened early Wednesday morning, Feb. 18, leaving students concerned for safety.
Rev. Jesse Jackson dies at 84; Milwaukee activist, leaders honor his legacy
Rev. Jesse Jackson died at 84 on Tuesday, Feb. 17, leaving a civil rights legacy that Milwaukee activists say shaped the city and Wisconsin for decades.
Milwaukee homicide-suicide near 12th and Concordia leaves 2 dead
Milwaukee police say an argument near 12th and Concordia on Sunday, Feb. 16, ended in a homicide-suicide, leaving 24-year-old John Michael Angelo Childress Jr. and 27-year-old Xavier Smith dead at the scene.
Milwaukee shootings Sunday; 2 dead, 2 injured
Two people are dead and two were injured in different shootings around Milwaukee on Sunday, Feb. 15.
Milwaukee fast food restaurant burglaries, man charged
A Milwaukee man is accused of breaking into several fast food restaurants, and court filings reveal more charges "may be forthcoming."
Milwaukee stabbing suspect in court as domestic violence concerns grow
A Milwaukee man apologized in court on Wednesday, Feb. 11, after prosecutors say he fatally stabbed a woman, as advocates warn domestic violence homicides are already exceeding last year’s totals.
Nancy Guthrie case; Mequon expert talks doorbell video as person detained
A person of interest has been detained in Nancy Guthrie’s disappearance as the FBI recovers doorbell video from backend systems, with a Mequon cybersecurity expert explaining how Nest data can remain.
Milwaukee fatal stabbing; man accused texted victim’s child after
A 39-year-old Milwaukee man is charged after prosecutors say he stabbed a woman he lived with, killing her, and then texted her child before police found her in the apartment.
Multi-county police chase; Racine man charged, accused of taking squad car
A Racine man was scheduled to appear in court on Sunday, Feb. 8, after prosecutors say he led chases across Milwaukee and Waukesha counties, stole a squad car and injured officers.
Milwaukee police shooting, family identifies suspect killed
Milwaukee police officers were involved in the fatal shooting of an armed suspect on Tuesday. Now, the suspect's family has identified him to FOX6.