Note 2. Merger (Details) (USD $) In Thousands, except Share data in Millions, unless otherwise specified	3 Months Ended	4 Months Ended	9 Months Ended
Sep. 30, 2013	Sep. 30, 2013	Sep. 30, 2013
Note 2. Merger (Details) [Line Items]
Percent of the Company's Directors Elected by Shareholders	70.00%	70.00%	70.00%
Business Acquisition, Equity Interest Issued or Issuable, Number of Shares (in Shares)		60.2
Business Combination, Acquisition Related Costs (in Dollars)	$ 1,218		$ 8,389
Media General [Member]
Note 2. Merger (Details) [Line Items]
Business Acquisition, Percentage of Voting Interests Acquired	32.50%	32.50%	32.50%
Young [Member]
Note 2. Merger (Details) [Line Items]
Business Acquisition, Percentage of Voting Interests Acquired	67.50%	67.50%	67.50%

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Number of shares of equity interests issued or issuable to acquire entity.

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Percentage of voting equity interests acquired at the acquisition date in the business combination.

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