Scripps owned WEWS announced that they have hired Courtney Gousman as a new Anchor at the station.

Gousman is joining the station in September, coming from WGN in Chicago.

She will be anchoring the Cleveland station’s 5, 6 and 11 p.m. newscasts, replacing Danita Harris. Harris is moving to the morning newscasts on the station.

"Getting a dream job like this in the midst of a pandemic confirms God's grace," Gousman wrote in an Instagram post announcing her hiring. "I am so grateful for this opportunity. If you know me, you know how much of a Chicago kid I am, so I'm really excited about being able to stay in the Midwest, just a few hours down the road. It's Lake Erie now instead of Lake Michigan."

“Courtney will be an outstanding addition to our team,” said Steve Weinstein, WEWS General Manager, “It’s a bonus that she’s returning to our Scripps family, and thanks to her Midwest sensibilities she’ll connect with Northeast Ohioans right away.”