CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF COMPREHENSIVE INCOME (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	3 Months Ended		6 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2014	Jun. 30, 2013	Jun. 30, 2014	Jun. 30, 2013
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF COMPREHENSIVE INCOME
Net income	$ 41,601	$ 18,059	$ 69,258	$ 34,929
Amortization of net periodic pension benefit costs, net of taxes	167	(39)	80	(78)
Unrealized gain on investments, net of taxes	479		604
Comprehensive income	42,247	18,020	69,942	34,851
Comprehensive (income) attributable to the noncontrolling interests	(266)	(233)	(765)	(106)
Comprehensive income attributable to Sinclair Broadcast Group	$ 41,981	$ 17,787	$ 69,177	$ 34,745