CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF COMPREHENSIVE INCOME (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	3 Months Ended		9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2014	Sep. 30, 2013	Sep. 30, 2014	Sep. 30, 2013
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF COMPREHENSIVE INCOME
Net income	$ 48,768	$ 36,651	$ 118,026	$ 71,580
Amortization of net periodic pension benefit costs, net of taxes	41	(38)	121	(116)
Unrealized (loss) gain on investments, net of taxes	(319)		285
Comprehensive income	48,490	36,613	118,432	71,464
Comprehensive income attributable to the noncontrolling interests	(427)	(309)	(1,192)	(415)
Comprehensive income attributable to Sinclair Broadcast Group	$ 48,063	$ 36,304	$ 117,240	$ 71,049