CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF COMPREHENSIVE INCOME - USD ($) $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended		6 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2025	Jun. 30, 2024	Jun. 30, 2025	Jun. 30, 2024
Statement of Comprehensive Income [Abstract]
Net Income	$ 67,902	$ 82,029	$ 126,209	$ 271,291
Recognition of previously deferred post-retirement benefit plan costs	1,463	1,495	2,838	2,995
Income tax effect related to components of other comprehensive income	(374)	(385)	(726)	(774)
Other comprehensive income, net of tax	1,089	1,110	2,112	2,221
Comprehensive income	68,991	83,139	128,321	273,512
Comprehensive loss attributable to redeemable noncontrolling interest	20	115	384	413
Comprehensive income attributable to TEGNA Inc.	$ 69,011	$ 83,254	$ 128,705	$ 273,925