Related Party Transactions (Details) (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2012	Dec. 31, 2011	Dec. 31, 2010
Related Party Transactions (Additional Textual) [Abstract]
Number of Directors in common with A. H. Belo	2
Ownership interest in A. H. Belo	0.00%
Building improvement reimbursement from A. H. Belo	$ 571
A. H. Belo Corporation [Member]
Related Party Transactions (Textual) [Abstract]
Expense reimbursements from services provided to A. H. Belo	1,399	2,025	1,470
Information technology and Web-related services charges	229	1,546	4,332
Federal income tax refund	4,732
Percentage of interest in limited liability	50.00%
Non-cash gain on related party transaction		4,467
Other investments	$ 9,509