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Description of Business, Company History and Summary of Significant Accounting Policies - Additional Information (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions | 1 Months Ended | 3 Months Ended
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May 31, 2017 | Mar. 31, 2020
Description of business and basis of presentation [Line Items] |  |
Percentage of ownership by the company |  | 100.00%
Spinoff |  |
Description of business and basis of presentation [Line Items] |  |
Cash transfer made to parent company | $ 650.0 |
TEGNA Inc | Spinoff |  |
Description of business and basis of presentation [Line Items] |  |
Date of separation | May 31, 2017 |

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