Albany news anchor Heather Kovar told the Times Union in a statement late Sunday that sleep deprivation led to her worrisome broadcast on WRGB a day earlier. “On Friday, I notified the station that I will not be renewing my contract that expires on July 31,” Kovar said. “On Saturday I was scheduled to work the 6am and evening shifts. I was sleep deprived and exhausted.” Kovar was incoherent at times during Saturday night’s show and at one point abruptly switched topics without providing viewers with background. “And so, continuing tonight, we have to tell you as well, you know, as well as other news that’s happening in the region and across the region, in the nation,” he said. Heather Kovar said in a statement late Sunday that sleep deprivation led to her disturbing show.WRGBHeather Kovar changed topics abruptly and outlandishly without providing viewers with background.WRGBHeather Kovar was expected to return to the air Sunday, but has been suspended by the station pending further investigation. Facebook/Heather Kovar Kovar also misquoted meteorologist Craig Gold as Craig Adams — another meteorologist at Staton. Kovar then tweeted on Saturday that she expected to be back on the air on Sunday, but was suspended by the station pending further investigation. The broadcaster, who has been the station’s weekend host for several years, was replaced early on Sunday by Emma Quinn, who did not respond to a request for comment from The Post. He was then replaced by late-night host Greg Floyd, who joined late Sunday, the Times Union reported. Kovar was caring for her father in Texas before he died, the Times Union previously reported. She wrote on Facebook in May that the WRGB “graciously allowed” her to take time off to be with relatives before her father died that month. The station’s general manager, Robert Croteau, told the Times Union late Sunday that Kovar had been suspended. “We have no further comment at this time,” Croteau told the newspaper. Attempts to reach Kovar Monday were unsuccessful.
