Consolidated Balance Sheets (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Dec. 31, 2012	Dec. 31, 2011
Current assets:
Cash and cash equivalents	$ 15,915	$ 6,991
Accounts receivable, less allowance of $577 ($794 in 2011)	19,692	19,415
Prepaid expenses and other current assets	2,482	1,907
Barter transactions	1,347	1,358
Deferred income taxes	892	1,169
Current assets of station held for sale	106	120
Total current assets	40,434	30,960
Net property and equipment	58,462	60,622
Other assets:
Broadcast licenses, net	90,361	90,356
Other intangibles, deferred costs and investments, net of accumulated amortization of $11,984 ($11,702 in 2011)	5,286	5,409
Assets of station held for sale	2,787	2,987
Total asset	197,330	190,334
Current liabilities:
Accounts payable	2,218	1,728
Accrued expenses:
Payroll and payroll taxes	6,364	5,730
Other	3,244	2,502
Barter transactions	1,417	1,550
Current portion of long-term debt	0	3,000
Current liabilities of station held for sale	125	128
Total current liabilities	13,368	14,638
Deferred income taxes	17,646	13,383
Long-term debt	58,828	66,078
Broadcast program rights	853	1,080
Other liabilities	2,279	1,985
Liabilities of station held for sale	147	195
Total liabilities	93,121	97,359
Commitments and contingencies
Stockholders' equity:
Preferred stock, 1,500 shares authorized, none issued and outstanding	0	0
Common stock:
Additional paid-in capital	51,061	50,662
Retained earnings	81,746	70,831
Treasury stock (1,491 shares in 2012 and 1,488 in 2011, at cost)	(28,670)	(28,590)
Total stockholders' equity	104,209	92,975
Total liabilities and stockholders' equity	197,330	190,334
Class A Common Stock
Common stock:
Common stock	64	64
Class B Common Stock
Common stock:
Common stock	$ 8	$ 8