Consolidated Statements of Operations (USD $) In Thousands, except Per Share data, unless otherwise specified	12 Months Ended
	Feb. 29, 2012	Feb. 28, 2011	Feb. 28, 2010
Consolidated Statements of Operations [Abstract]
NET REVENUES	$ 236,007	$ 250,756	$ 242,102
OPERATING EXPENSES:
Station operating expenses excluding depreciation and amortization expense of $8,848, $8,023 and $6,258 respectively	194,305	199,855	206,059
Corporate expenses excluding depreciation and amortization expense of $1,493, $1,301 and $1,390 respectively	19,096	15,710	13,634
Restructuring charge			3,350
Impairment loss on intangible assets		7,005	174,642
Depreciation and amortization	7,648	9,324	10,341
(Gain) loss on disposal of assets	820	3	(127)
Total operating expenses	221,869	231,897	407,899
OPERATING INCOME (LOSS)	14,138	18,859	(165,797)
OTHER INCOME (EXPENSE):
Interest expense	(28,844)	(21,099)	(24,820)
Gain (loss) on debt extinguishment	(2,006)		31,362
Gain on sale of controlling interest in Merlin Media LLC	31,865
Other income (expense), net	(15,739)	(469)	170
Total other income (expense)	(14,724)	(21,568)	6,712
LOSS BEFORE INCOME TAXES AND DISCONTINUED OPERATIONS	(586)	(2,709)	(159,085)
(BENEFIT) PROVISION FOR INCOME TAXES	(27,472)	6,304	(39,952)
GAIN (LOSS) FROM CONTINUING OPERATIONS	26,886	(9,013)	(119,133)
(GAIN) LOSS FROM DISCONTINUED OPERATIONS, NET OF TAX	3,842	(2,526)	641
CONSOLIDATED NET INCOME (LOSS)	30,728	(11,539)	(118,492)
NET INCOME ATTRIBUTABLE TO NONCONTROLLING INTERESTS	4,535	4,019	4,162
NET INCOME (LOSS) ATTRIBUTABLE TO THE COMPANY	26,193	(15,558)	(122,654)
GAIN ON EXTINGUISHMENT OF PREFERRED STOCK	61,892
PREFERRED STOCK DIVIDENDS	(8,591)	(9,711)	(9,123)
NET INCOME (LOSS) ATTRIBUTABLE TO COMMON SHAREHOLDERS	79,494	(25,269)	(131,777)
Amounts attributable to common shareholders for basic earnings per share:
Continuing operations	75,604	(23,212)	(132,020)
Discontinued operations	3,890	(2,057)	243
NET INCOME (LOSS) ATTRIBUTABLE TO COMMON SHAREHOLDERS	79,494	(25,269)	(131,777)
Amounts attributable to common shareholders for diluted earnings per share:
Continuing operations	22,303	(23,212)	(132,020)
Discontinued operations	3,890	(2,057)	243
Net income (loss) attributable to common shareholders	$ 26,193	$ (25,269)	$ (131,777)
Basic net income (loss) per share attributable to common shareholders:
Continuing operations	$ 1.97	$ (0.61)	$ (3.56)
Discontinued operations, net of tax	$ 0.11	$ (0.06)
Net income (loss) attributable to common shareholders	$ 2.08	$ (0.67)	$ (3.56)
Basic weighted average common shares outstanding	38,293	37,863	37,041
Diluted net income (loss) per share attributable to common shareholders:
Continuing operations	$ 0.50	$ (0.61)	$ (3.56)
Discontinued operations, net of tax	$ 0.08	$ (0.06)
Net income (loss) attributable to common shareholders	$ 0.58	$ (0.67)	$ (3.56)
Diluted weighted average common shares outstanding	44,953	37,863	37,041