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Asset Write-Downs and Other Charges and Credits | 3 Months Ended
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Mar. 31, 2019
Restructuring and Related Activities [Abstract] |
Asset Write-Downs and Other Charges and Credits | Asset Write-Downs and Other Charges and Credits Loss from continuing operations includes the following: 2019 - Acquisition and related integration costs of $3.5 million in the first quarter of 2019 reflect professional service costs incurred to integrate Triton and the Raycom and Cordillera stations, as well as costs incurred for the pending Nexstar acquisition. 2018 - First quarter of 2018 operating results include $3.8 million of severance and outside consulting fees associated with our previously announced restructuring.

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- Definition The entire disclosure of costs incurred for restructuring including, but not limited to, exit and disposal activities, remediation, implementation, integration, asset impairment, and charges against earnings from the write-down of assets. + References No definition available. + Details
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