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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
 12 Months Ended
Sep. 28, 2025
Sep. 29, 2024
Sep. 24, 2023
Earnings Per Share [Abstract]      
Loss attributable to Lee Enterprises, Incorporated: $ (37,593) $ (25,845) $ (5,267)
Weighted average Common Shares (in shares) 6,230 6,145 6,037
Less non-vested restricted Common Shares (in shares) (164) (201) (170)
Basic weighted average Common Shares (in shares) 6,066 5,944 5,867
Dilutive stock options and restricted Common Shares (in shares) 0 0 0
Diluted weighted average Common Shares (in shares) 6,066 5,944 5,867
Loss per common share:      
Basic (in dollars per share) $ (6.20) $ (4.35) $ (0.90)
Diluted (in dollars per share) $ (6.20) $ (4.35) $ (0.90)