Note 4 - Debt and Other Financial Instruments (Details) - Long-term Debt (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Sep. 30, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013
Note 4 - Debt and Other Financial Instruments (Details) - Long-term Debt [Line Items]
Long-term debt	$ 906,200	$ 917,000
Less: scheduled current maturities	(2,400)	(11,217)
Long-term debt excluding current maturities	903,800	905,783
Media General Credit Agreement [Member]
Note 4 - Debt and Other Financial Instruments (Details) - Long-term Debt [Line Items]
Long-term debt	876,000	885,000
Shield Media Credit Agreement [Member]
Note 4 - Debt and Other Financial Instruments (Details) - Long-term Debt [Line Items]
Long-term debt	$ 30,200	$ 32,000