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Note 8 - Goodwill and Intangible Assets - Intangible Assets and Related Accumulated Amortization (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands | Sep. 30, 2016 | Dec. 31, 2015
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Broadcast Licenses [Member] |  |
Gross | $ 1,394,004 | $ 1,168,325
Accumulated Amortization | (53,699) | (53,699)
Net | 1,340,305 | 1,114,626
Goodwill Not Amortizable [Member] |  |
Gross | 485,605 | 423,236
Net | 485,605 | 423,236
Intangible Assets Not Subject to Amortization [Member] |  |
Accumulated Amortization | (53,699) | (53,699)
Gross | 1,879,609 | 1,591,561
Net | 1,825,910 | 1,537,862
Network Affiliate [Member] |  |
Accumulated Amortization | (1,264) | (1,264)
Gross | 1,264 | 1,264
Other Intangible Assets [Member] |  |
Accumulated Amortization | (45,310) | (33,416)
Gross | 105,791 | 86,696
Other definite lived intangible assets | 60,481 | 53,280
Intangible Assets Subject to Amortization [Member] |  |
Accumulated Amortization | (46,574) | (34,680)
Gross | 107,055 | 87,960
Other definite lived intangible assets | 60,481 | 53,280
Accumulated Amortization | (100,273) | (88,379)
Net | 1,340,305 | 1,114,626
Net | 485,605 | 423,236
Gross | 1,986,664 | 1,679,521
Net | 1,886,391 | 1,591,142
Other definite lived intangible assets | $ 1,886,391 | $ 1,591,142

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