Consolidated Balance Sheets - USD ($) $ in Thousands	Dec. 31, 2023	Dec. 31, 2022
Current assets:
Cash and cash equivalents	$ 29,582	$ 36,802
Short-term investments	10,595	10,123
Accounts receivable, less allowance of $618, ($519 in 2022)	17,173	17,440
Prepaid expenses and other current assets	2,451	2,479
Barter transactions	843	1,015
Total current assets	60,644	67,859
Property and equipment	148,265	146,054
Less accumulated depreciation	96,860	92,856
Net property and equipment	51,405	53,198
Other assets:
Broadcast licenses, net	90,240	90,307
Goodwill	19,236	19,236
Other intangibles, right of use assets, deferred costs and investments, net of accumulated amortization of $15,984 ($15,944 in 2022)	10,688	10,153
Total assets	232,213	240,753
Current liabilities:
Accounts payable	2,802	2,654
Accrued expenses:
Accrued payroll and payroll taxes	5,318	5,623
Dividend payable	12,505	13,754
Other accrued expenses	6,480	6,359
Barter transactions	924	987
Total current liabilities	28,029	29,377
Deferred income taxes	26,122	25,737
Other liabilities	7,513	7,110
Total liabilities	61,664	62,224
Commitments and contingencies
Shareholders' equity:
Preferred stock, 1,500 shares authorized, none issued and outstanding
Additional paid-in capital	72,593	71,664
Retained earnings	134,771	143,896
Treasury stock (1,754 shares in 2023 and 1,753 shares in 2022, at cost)	(36,895)	(37,109)
Total shareholders' equity	170,549	178,529
Total liabilities and shareholders' equity	232,213	240,753
Class A Common Stock
Shareholders' equity:
Common Stock	$ 80	$ 78