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Goodwill and Other Intangible Assets (Tables)
 9 Months Ended
Sep. 30, 2025
Goodwill and Intangible Assets Disclosure [Abstract]  
Schedule of goodwill
Goodwill consisted of the following:
(in thousands)Local MediaScripps NetworksOtherTotal
Gross balance as of December 31, 2024$1,122,408 $2,028,890 $7,190 $3,158,488 
Accumulated impairment losses(216,914)(973,000)— (1,189,914)
Net balance as of December 31, 2024$905,494 $1,055,890 $7,190 $1,968,574 
Gross balance as of September 30, 2025$1,103,701 $2,028,890 $7,190 $3,139,781 
Accumulated impairment losses(213,299)(973,000)— (1,186,299)
Net balance as of September 30, 2025$890,402 $1,055,890 $7,190 $1,953,482 
Schedule of other finite-lived intangible assets
Other intangible assets consisted of the following:
(in thousands)As of 
September 30, 
2025		As of 
December 31, 
2024
Amortizable intangible assets:
Carrying amount:
Television affiliation relationships$1,045,744 $1,060,244 
Customer lists and advertiser relationships219,597 220,997 
Other139,528 137,997 
Total carrying amount1,404,869 1,419,238 
Accumulated amortization:
Television affiliation relationships(363,174)(330,233)
Customer lists and advertiser relationships(171,757)(156,310)
Other(87,916)(76,622)
Total accumulated amortization(622,847)(563,165)
Net amortizable intangible assets782,022 856,073 
Indefinite-lived intangible assets — FCC licenses776,215 779,415 
Total other intangible assets$1,558,237 $1,635,488 
Schedule of indefinite-lived intangible assets
Other intangible assets consisted of the following:
(in thousands)As of 
September 30, 
2025		As of 
December 31, 
2024
Amortizable intangible assets:
Carrying amount:
Television affiliation relationships$1,045,744 $1,060,244 
Customer lists and advertiser relationships219,597 220,997 
Other139,528 137,997 
Total carrying amount1,404,869 1,419,238 
Accumulated amortization:
Television affiliation relationships(363,174)(330,233)
Customer lists and advertiser relationships(171,757)(156,310)
Other(87,916)(76,622)
Total accumulated amortization(622,847)(563,165)
Net amortizable intangible assets782,022 856,073 
Indefinite-lived intangible assets — FCC licenses776,215 779,415 
Total other intangible assets$1,558,237 $1,635,488