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Goodwill and Other Intangible Assets and Liabilities - Additional Information (Details) - USD ($)
$ in Thousands
 3 Months Ended 9 Months Ended
Sep. 30, 2017
Sep. 30, 2016
Sep. 30, 2017
Sep. 30, 2016
Dec. 31, 2016
Finite Lived Intangible Assets And Liabilities [Line Items]          
Unfavorable contracts liability $ 25,185   $ 25,185   $ 44,085
TEGNA Inc          
Finite Lived Intangible Assets And Liabilities [Line Items]          
Unfavorable contracts liability 50,400   50,400   $ 69,300
TEGNA Inc | Wholesale Revenue          
Finite Lived Intangible Assets And Liabilities [Line Items]          
Amortization of liability $ 6,300 $ 6,300 $ 18,900 $ 18,900