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 fire; 1 dog dead, dozens impacted
A two-alarm Milwaukee apartment building fire early Sunday has impacted dozens of residents. One resident reported that he lost his dog in the fire.
Metcalfe Park community members address food insecurity
Neighbors said a gap was created after Metcalfe Park's Pick 'n Save closed in July 2025. On Saturday, July 11, community leaders and members walked to the vacant store to speak about local food insecurity.
2026 Milwaukee crime data; city leaders report on 1st half of year
The Milwaukee Police Department released its mid-year crime report, providing data from the first six months of 2026, on Tuesday, July 7.
Two Milwaukee officers hurt over Fourth of July weekend
Two Milwaukee female officers were injured on duty over the weekend. Police said one was hit by a car, while the other was hurt by fireworks.
America 250: Summerfest wraps up its season on the Fourth of July
Thousands came out for the final day of Summerfest on Saturday night. But while many waved goodbye to the festival, people also waved flags for the 250th Fourth of July celebrations.
Wisconsin extreme heat; Milwaukee families use aquatic park to cool off
Families cooled off Monday at Schulz Aquatic Park in Milwaukee as an extreme heat warning remained in effect and officials urged people to hydrate and avoid direct sunlight.
Milwaukee crash near 40th and Douglas leaves 4 people injured
Four people were taken to the hospital Monday after a multi-vehicle crash near 40th and Douglas in Milwaukee, where hazmat was called for a leaking fuel tank.
Milwaukee anti-gun violence march honors teen killed 9 years ago
Nine years after 16-year-old Emani Robinson was shot and killed in Milwaukee, family and community members gathered Sunday to honor him and call for an end to gun violence.
Brady Street safety program, leaders hope to cut down on violence
Leaders on Milwaukee's Brady Street are looking to cut down on violence this summer. A safety pilot program was in the works before recent shootings.
West Allis crash, 76th and Beloit; pickup truck, e-bike collide
The West Allis Police Department is investigating a crash involving a pickup truck and an e-bike that happened Friday afternoon, June 26.