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Consolidated Statements of Operations and Comprehensive Income (Loss) (USD $)
In Thousands, except Per Share data, unless otherwise specified
 3 Months Ended
Dec. 25, 2011
Dec. 26, 2010
Operating revenue:    
Advertising $ 142,501 $ 151,766
Circulation 46,697 45,478
Other 10,363 10,424
Total operating revenue 199,561 207,668
Operating expenses:    
Compensation 73,577 78,020
Newsprint and ink 14,861 15,674
Other operating expenses 57,243 59,669
Depreciation 6,235 6,523
Amortization of intangible assets 10,924 11,283
Workforce adjustments 337 192
Total operating expenses 163,177 171,361
Curtailment gain 0 10,172
Equity in earnings of associated companies 2,812 2,705
Operating income 39,196 49,184
Non-operating income (expense):    
Financial income 55 59
Financial expense (12,752) (13,437)
Debt financing costs (2,024) (1,966)
Other, net 0 (453)
Total non-operating expense, net (14,721) (15,797)
Income before reorganization costs and income taxes 24,475 33,387
Reorganization costs 1,241 0
Income before income taxes 23,234 33,387
Income tax expense 8,610 14,407
Net income 14,624 18,980
Net income attributable to non-controlling interests (70) (35)
Income attributable to Lee Enterprises, Incorporated 14,554 18,945
Other comprehensive income, net 152 5,485
Comprehensive income $ 14,706 $ 24,430
Earnings per common share:    
Basic $ 0.32 $ 0.42
Diluted $ 0.32 $ 0.42