Note 1 - Basis of Presentation (Details) (Shares of Media General for Each Share of Young [Member])	3 Months Ended	9 Months Ended
Sep. 30, 2014	Sep. 30, 2014
Shares of Media General for Each Share of Young [Member]
Note 1 - Basis of Presentation (Details) [Line Items]
Business Combination, Common Stock Exchange Ratio	730.6171	730.6171

In the context of a business combination, represents the common stock exchange ratio, which describes how many shares of one entity will be received an exchange for each share and share equivalent of the other entity.

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