Journal Broadcast Merger and Newspaper Spin-off (Discontinued Operations) Discontinued Operations (Details) - Spin-off - USD ($) $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended	6 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2015	Jun. 30, 2015
Operating results of discontinued operations:
Operating revenues	$ 0	$ 91,478
Total costs and expenses	(240)	(79,517)
Depreciation and amortization of intangibles	0	(3,608)
Other, net	0	(3,298)
Loss on disposal of Scripps Newspapers	(30,000)	(30,000)
Loss from discontinued operations before income taxes	(30,240)	(24,945)
Benefit for income taxes	11,792	9,513
Net loss from discontinued operations	$ (18,448)	$ (15,432)