Consolidated Statements of Operations and Retained Earnings (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	3 Months Ended		6 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2014	Mar. 31, 2013	Mar. 31, 2014	Mar. 31, 2013
Operating revenues, net	$ 48,148	$ 48,611	$ 105,192	$ 119,808
Television operating expenses, excluding depreciation and amortization	31,201	31,120	62,851	60,838
Depreciation and amortization	1,565	1,844	3,122	3,559
Corporate expenses	1,481	1,620	3,148	3,299
Operating Expenses, Total	34,247	34,584	69,121	67,696
Operating income	13,901	14,027	36,071	52,112
Nonoperating income (expense)
Interest expense	(9,287)	(9,255)	(18,550)	(18,523)
Gain on settlement of insurance policies				3,993
Other, net	(369)	(368)	(738)	(734)
Nonoperating Income (Expense)	(9,656)	(9,371)	(19,288)	(14,846)
Income before income taxes	4,245	4,656	16,783	37,266
Provision for income taxes	1,646	1,753	6,314	12,345
Net income	2,599	2,903	10,469	24,921
Retained earnings, beginning of period	136,496	114,782	128,626	92,764
Retained earnings, end of period	139,095	117,685	139,095	117,685
Related party
Nonoperating income (expense)
Interest income		166		332
Other
Nonoperating income (expense)
Interest income		$ 86		$ 86