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SHARE-BASED COMPENSATION - Other Award Information (Details) (USD $)
In Thousands, except Share data, unless otherwise specified
 3 Months Ended 9 Months Ended
Sep. 30, 2013
Sep. 30, 2012
Sep. 30, 2013
Sep. 30, 2012
Dec. 31, 2012
Significant ranges of outstanding and exercisable options [Line Items]          
Number of options outstanding 578,268   578,268   742,550
Weighted average remaining contractual life options outstanding     5 years 3 months 18 days    
Weighted average exercise price options outstanding $ 2.54   $ 2.54   $ 2.39
Number of options exercisable 571,018   571,018    
Weighted average exercise price options exercisable $ 2.47   $ 2.47    
Recognized Non-Cash Compensation Expense [Line Items]          
Total Non cash compensation expense recognized $ 652 $ 908 $ 2,189 $ 2,863  
Station operating expenses [Member]
          
Recognized Non-Cash Compensation Expense [Line Items]          
Total Non cash compensation expense recognized 187 169 522 433  
Corporate general and administrative expenses [Member]
          
Recognized Non-Cash Compensation Expense [Line Items]          
Total Non cash compensation expense recognized 695 1,097 2,458 3,549  
Stock-based compensation expense included in operating expenses [Member]
          
Recognized Non-Cash Compensation Expense [Line Items]          
Total Non cash compensation expense recognized 882 1,266 2,980 3,982  
Income Tax Benefit Net Of Fully Reserved Valuation Allowance For Prior Year [Member]
          
Recognized Non-Cash Compensation Expense [Line Items]          
Total Non cash compensation expense recognized $ 230 $ 358 $ 791 $ 1,119  
Exercise prices one [Member]
          
Significant ranges of outstanding and exercisable options [Line Items]          
Number of options outstanding 522,518   522,518    
Weighted average remaining contractual life options outstanding     5 years 3 months 18 days    
Weighted average exercise price options outstanding $ 1.34   $ 1.34    
Number of options exercisable 522,518   522,518    
Weighted average exercise price options exercisable $ 1.34   $ 1.34    
Exercise prices range two [Member]
          
Significant ranges of outstanding and exercisable options [Line Items]          
Number of options outstanding 16,000   16,000    
Weighted average remaining contractual life options outstanding     6 years    
Weighted average exercise price options outstanding $ 5.58   $ 5.58    
Number of options exercisable 13,750   13,750    
Weighted average exercise price options exercisable $ 5.43   $ 5.43    
Exercise prices range three [Member]
          
Significant ranges of outstanding and exercisable options [Line Items]          
Number of options outstanding 15,000   15,000    
Weighted average remaining contractual life options outstanding     6 years 2 months 12 days    
Weighted average exercise price options outstanding $ 10.39   $ 10.39    
Number of options exercisable 10,000   10,000    
Weighted average exercise price options exercisable $ 11.23   $ 11.23    
Exercise prices range four [Member]
          
Significant ranges of outstanding and exercisable options [Line Items]          
Number of options outstanding 15,750   15,750    
Weighted average remaining contractual life options outstanding     4 years 3 months 18 days    
Weighted average exercise price options outstanding $ 11.72   $ 11.72    
Number of options exercisable 15,750   15,750    
Weighted average exercise price options exercisable $ 11.72   $ 11.72    
Exercise prices range five [Member]
          
Significant ranges of outstanding and exercisable options [Line Items]          
Number of options outstanding 9,000   9,000    
Weighted average remaining contractual life options outstanding     1 year    
Weighted average exercise price options outstanding $ 37.72   $ 37.72    
Number of options exercisable 9,000   9,000    
Weighted average exercise price options exercisable $ 37.72   $ 37.72