CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF COMPREHENSIVE INCOME - USD ($) $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended		6 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2024	Jun. 30, 2023	Jun. 30, 2024	Jun. 30, 2023
Statement of Comprehensive Income [Abstract]
Net Income	$ 82,029	$ 200,093	$ 271,291	$ 304,097
Recognition of previously deferred post-retirement benefit plan costs	1,495	1,327	2,995	2,777
Income tax effect related to components of other comprehensive income	(385)	(339)	(774)	(711)
Other comprehensive income, net of tax	1,110	988	2,221	2,066
Comprehensive income	83,139	201,081	273,512	306,163
Comprehensive loss attributable to redeemable noncontrolling interest	115	12	413	311
Comprehensive income attributable to TEGNA Inc.	$ 83,254	$ 201,093	$ 273,925	$ 306,474