Segment Information (Details) (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	3 Months Ended		6 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2012	Jun. 30, 2011	Jun. 30, 2012	Jun. 30, 2011	Dec. 31, 2011
Segment reporting information
Net operating revenue	$ 32,986	$ 32,764	$ 62,309	$ 61,012
Station operating expense	21,959	23,016	44,319	45,150
Corporate general and administrative	1,940	1,949	3,889	3,889
Operating income (loss) from continuing operations	9,087	7,799	14,101	11,973
Depreciation and amortization	1,676	1,725	3,369	3,437
Total assets	191,844	201,623	191,844	201,623	190,334
Radio [Member]
Segment reporting information
Net operating revenue	28,482	28,611	53,682	53,117
Station operating expense	18,921	20,004	38,276	39,282
Operating income (loss) from continuing operations	9,561	8,607	15,406	13,835
Depreciation and amortization	1,274	1,348	2,571	2,687
Total assets	149,508	153,029	149,508	153,029
Television [Member]
Segment reporting information
Net operating revenue	4,504	4,153	8,627	7,895
Station operating expense	3,038	3,012	6,043	5,868
Operating income (loss) from continuing operations	1,466	1,141	2,584	2,027
Depreciation and amortization	346	318	685	637
Total assets	23,657	23,243	23,657	23,243
Corporate and Other [Member]
Segment reporting information
Corporate general and administrative	1,940	1,949	3,889	3,889
Operating income (loss) from continuing operations	(1,940)	(1,949)	(3,889)	(3,889)
Depreciation and amortization	56	59	113	113
Total assets	15,719	22,051	15,719	22,051
Assets Held For Sale [Member]
Segment reporting information
Total assets	$ 2,960	$ 3,300	$ 2,960	$ 3,300