Journal Broadcast Merger and Newspaper Spin-off (Discontinued Operations) Discontinued Operations (Details) - Spin-off $ in Thousands	9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2015 USD ($)
Operating results of discontinued operations:
Operating revenues	$ 91,478
Total costs and expenses	(79,517)
Depreciation and amortization of intangibles	(3,608)
Other, net	(3,298)
Loss on disposal of Scripps Newspapers	(30,000)
Loss from discontinued operations before income taxes	(24,945)
Benefit for income taxes	9,513
Net loss from discontinued operations	$ (15,432)