Note 3 - Variable Interest Entities (Details) - Fair Value of Acquired Assets and Assumed Liabilities (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012
Note 3 - Variable Interest Entities (Details) - Fair Value of Acquired Assets and Assumed Liabilities [Line Items]
Broadcast licenses	$ 367,100
Definite-lived intangible assets	216,180
Goodwill	541,475	51,886
Programming asset	1,600	800
Programming liability	(2,500)	(1,200)
WLAJ [Member]
Note 3 - Variable Interest Entities (Details) - Fair Value of Acquired Assets and Assumed Liabilities [Line Items]
Property and equipment	2,468
Broadcast licenses	7,700
Definite-lived intangible assets	2,100
Goodwill	2,366
Other liabilities	(310)
Total	14,324
WXXA [Member]
Note 3 - Variable Interest Entities (Details) - Fair Value of Acquired Assets and Assumed Liabilities [Line Items]
Property and equipment	2,738
Broadcast licenses	14,700
Definite-lived intangible assets	2,000
Goodwill	364
Other assets	60
Total	19,500
Programming asset	820
Programming liability	$ (1,182)