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(Loss) Earnings 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
Dec. 29, 2024
Dec. 24, 2023
Earnings Per Share [Abstract]    
(Loss) income attributable to Lee Enterprises, Incorporated: $ (16,748) $ 688
Weighted average common shares (in shares) 6,192 6,080
Less weighted average restricted common stock (in shares) (204) (170)
Basic average common shares (in shares) 5,988 5,910
Dilutive restricted common stock (in shares) 0 26
Diluted average common shares (in shares) 5,988 5,936
(Loss) earnings per common share:    
Basic (in dollars per share) $ (2.80) $ 0.12
Diluted (in dollars per share) $ (2.80) $ 0.12