SALT LAKE CITY (KUTV) — Our KUTV family and the community of television journalists in Utah are saddened by the loss of a good friend, mentor, and talented journalist.
Kurt Smith passed away on May 6, 2026, after a courageous battle with cancer. Kurt’s family—including his wife, Stephanie, his children, and his grandchildren—are in our hearts. We share in your grief.
Here in the KUTV newsroom, our hearts are broken. We will deeply miss Kurt, and we are grateful for his many years of friendship, leadership, and lasting contributions. As director of news operations at KUTV, he mentored dozens of photojournalists over the course of his distinguished career…