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Note 8 - Goodwill and Intangible Assets - Intangible Assets and Related Accumulated Amortization (Details) - USD ($) | Mar. 31, 2017 | Dec. 31, 2016
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Accumulated Amortization | $ (110,071,000) | $ (104,505,000)
Net | 1,492,379,000 | 1,340,305,000
Net | 571,708,000 | 485,318,000
Gross | 2,244,942,000 | 1,986,378,000
Net | 2,134,871,000 | 1,881,873,000
Net | 2,134,871,000 | 1,881,873,000
Network Affiliate [Member] |  |
Accumulated Amortization | (1,612,000) | (1,264,000)
Gross | 5,264,000 | 1,264,000
Net | 3,652 |
Other Intangible Assets [Member] |  |
Accumulated Amortization | (54,760,000) | (49,542,000)
Gross | 121,892,000 | 105,792,000
Net | 67,132,000 | 56,250,000
Intangible Assets Subject to Amortization [Member] |  |
Accumulated Amortization | (56,372,000) | (50,806,000)
Gross | 127,156,000 | 107,056,000
Net | 70,784,000 | 56,250,000
Broadcast Licenses [Member] |  |
Gross | 1,546,078,000 | 1,394,004,000
Accumulated Amortization | (53,699,000) | (53,699,000)
Net | 1,492,379,000 | 1,340,305,000
Goodwill Not Amortizable [Member] |  |
Gross | 571,708,000 | 485,318,000
Net | 571,708,000 | 485,318,000
Intangible Assets Not Subject to Amortization [Member] |  |
Accumulated Amortization | (53,699,000) | (53,699,000)
Gross | 2,117,786,000 | 1,879,322,000
Net | $ 2,064,087,000 | $ 1,825,623,000

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