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Loss Per Common Share - Computation of Basic and Diluted Earnings Per Common Share (Details) - USD ($)
$ / shares in Units, shares in Thousands, $ in Thousands
 3 Months Ended 6 Months Ended
Mar. 24, 2024
Dec. 24, 2023
Mar. 26, 2023
Dec. 25, 2022
Mar. 24, 2024
Mar. 26, 2023
Earnings Per Share [Abstract]            
Loss attributable to Lee Enterprises, Incorporated: $ (12,179) $ 688 $ (5,885) $ 1,099 $ (11,491) $ (4,786)
Weighted average common shares (in shares) 6,080   5,996   6,080 6,018
Less weighted average restricted Common Stock (in shares) (170)   (173)   (170) (172)
Basic average common shares (in shares) 5,910   5,823   5,910 5,846
Dilutive stock options and restricted Common Stock (in shares) 0   0   0 0
Diluted average common shares (in shares) 5,910   5,823   5,910 5,846
Loss per common share:            
Basic (in dollars per share) $ (2.06)   $ (1.01)   $ (1.94) $ (0.82)
Diluted (in dollars per share) $ (2.06)   $ (1.01)   $ (1.94) $ (0.82)