Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets (Unaudited) (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Sep. 30, 2012	Dec. 31, 2011
Current assets:
Cash and cash equivalents	$ 14,124	$ 6,991
Accounts receivable, net	19,158	19,415
Prepaid expenses and other current assets	2,602	1,907
Barter transactions	1,808	1,358
Deferred income taxes	1,205	1,169
Current assets of station held for sale	127	120
Total current assets	39,024	30,960
Property and equipment	156,692	154,246
Less accumulated depreciation	97,294	93,624
Net property and equipment	59,398	60,622
Broadcast licenses, net	90,361	90,356
Other intangibles, deferred costs and investments, net	5,515	5,409
Assets of station held for sale	2,815	2,987
Total assets	197,113	190,334
Current liabilities:
Accounts payable	1,625	1,728
Payroll and payroll taxes	6,513	5,730
Other accrued expenses	3,184	2,502
Barter transactions	1,775	1,550
Current portion of long-term debt		3,000
Current liabilities of station held for sale	125	128
Total current liabilities	13,222	14,638
Deferred income taxes	16,493	13,383
Long-term debt	58,828	66,078
Other liabilities	3,232	3,065
Liabilities of station held for sale	170	195
Total liabilities	91,945	97,359
Commitments and contingencies
Stockholders' equity
Common stock	53	53
Additional paid-in capital	50,788	50,681
Retained earnings	82,996	70,831
Treasury stock	(28,669)	(28,590)
Total stockholders' equity	105,168	92,975
Total liabilities and stockholders' equity	$ 197,113	$ 190,334