Journal Communications (JRN) 10-Q 8 Aug 14 2014 Q2 Quarterly report Financial data

Document_and_Entity_Informatio

Document and Entity Information	6 Months Ended
	Jun. 29, 2014	Jul. 25, 2014	Jul. 25, 2014
		Class A Common Stock [Member]	Class B Common Stock [Member]
Entity Information [Line Items]	'	'	'
Entity Registrant Name	'JOURNAL COMMUNICATIONS INC	'	'
Entity Central Index Key	'0001232241	'	'
Current Fiscal Year End Date	'--12-29	'	'
Entity Well-known Seasoned Issuer	'No	'	'
Entity Voluntary Filers	'No	'	'
Entity Current Reporting Status	'Yes	'	'
Entity Filer Category	'Accelerated Filer	'	'
Entity Common Stock, Shares Outstanding	'	44,953,473	5,958,878
Document Fiscal Year Focus	'2014	'	'
Document Fiscal Period Focus	'Q2	'	'
Document Type	'10-Q	'	'
Amendment Flag	'false	'	'
Document Period End Date	29-Jun-14	'	'

Unaudited_Condensed_Consolidat

Unaudited Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets (USD $)	Jun. 29, 2014	Dec. 29, 2013
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified
Current assets:	'	'
Cash and cash equivalents	$1,756	$1,912
Receivables, net	64,856	66,670
Inventories, net	1,828	2,191
Prepaid expenses and other current assets	4,451	3,305
Syndicated programs	2,592	2,816
Deferred income taxes	2,274	2,508
Current assets of discontinued operations	0	7,048
TOTAL CURRENT ASSETS	77,757	86,450
Property and equipment, at cost, less accumulated depreciation of $251,666 and $246,531, respectively	154,911	160,549
Syndicated programs	4,131	5,162
Goodwill	121,987	124,702
Broadcast licenses	135,166	135,166
Other intangible assets, net	56,350	57,763
Deferred income taxes	16,263	20,125
Other assets	5,593	6,101
TOTAL ASSETS	572,158	596,018
Current liabilities:	'	'
Accounts payable	23,228	22,154
Accrued compensation	8,390	9,134
Accrued employee benefits	5,342	4,865
Deferred revenue	16,058	15,459
Syndicated programs	2,144	2,247
Accrued income taxes	6,209	3,286
Other current liabilities	5,863	5,560
Current portion of unsecured subordinated notes payable	2,656	2,656
Current portion of long-term notes payable to banks	15,000	15,000
Current portion of long-term liabilities	264	276
Current liabilities of discontinued operations	0	885
TOTAL CURRENT LIABILITIES	85,154	81,522
Accrued employee benefits	64,293	64,541
Syndicated programs	4,644	5,741
Long-term notes payable to banks	129,375	179,950
Unsecured subordinated notes payable	10,623	10,623
Other long-term liabilities	3,808	3,554
Equity:	'	'
Additional paid-in capital	257,723	256,734
Accumulated other comprehensive loss	-39,080	-39,654
Retained earnings	55,113	32,503
TOTAL EQUITY	274,261	250,087
TOTAL LIABILITIES AND EQUITY	572,158	596,018
Class B [Member]	'	'
Equity:	'	'
Common stock value	56	57
Class A [Member]	'	'
Equity:	'	'
Common stock value	$449	$447

Unaudited_Condensed_Consolidat1

Unaudited Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets (Parenthetical) (USD $)	Jun. 29, 2014	Dec. 29, 2013
In Thousands, except Share data, unless otherwise specified
ASSETS	'	'
Property and equipment, accumulated depreciation	$251,666	$246,531
Class B [Member]	'	'
Equity:	'	'
Common stock authorized (in shares)	120,000,000	120,000,000
Common stock issued (in shares)	5,952,318	6,134,093
Common stock outstanding (in shares)	5,952,318	6,134,093
Class A [Member]	'	'
Equity:	'	'
Common stock authorized (in shares)	170,000,000	170,000,000
Common stock issued (in shares)	44,940,108	44,669,851
Common stock outstanding (in shares)	44,940,108	44,669,851

Unaudited_Condensed_Consolidat2

Unaudited Condensed Consolidated Statements of Operations (USD $)	3 Months Ended		6 Months Ended
In Thousands, except Per Share data, unless otherwise specified	Jun. 29, 2014	Jun. 30, 2013	Jun. 29, 2014	Jun. 30, 2013
Revenue:	'	'	'	'
Total revenue	$104,699	$99,778	$201,311	$192,981
Operating costs and expenses:	'	'	'	'
Operating costs and expenses	54,123	54,367	108,016	106,769
Selling and administrative expenses	33,132	32,435	63,882	64,907
Total operating costs and expenses and selling and administrative expenses	87,255	86,802	171,898	171,676
Operating earnings	17,444	12,976	29,413	21,305
Other income and (expense):	'	'	'	'
Interest expense	-1,594	-1,907	-3,220	-4,040
Other	0	-188	0	-188
Net total other income and (expense)	-1,594	-2,095	-3,220	-4,228
Earnings from continuing operations before income taxes	15,850	10,881	26,193	17,077
Provision for income taxes	5,406	4,387	9,583	6,890
Earnings from continuing operations	10,444	6,494	16,610	10,187
Earnings from discontinued operations, net of ($15), $29, $4,093 and $55 applicable income tax provision, respectively	-21	107	6,000	207
Net earnings	10,423	6,601	22,610	10,394
Basic - Class A and B common stock: [Abstract]	'	'	'	'
Continuing operations (in dollars per share)	$0.21	$0.13	$0.33	$0.21
Discontinued operations (in dollars per share)	$0	$0	$0.12	$0
Net earnings per share - basic (in dollars per share)	$0.21	$0.13	$0.45	$0.21
Diluted - Class A and B common stock:	'	'	'	'
Continuing operations (in dollars per share)	$0.21	$0.13	$0.33	$0.21
Discontinued operations (in dollars per share)	$0	$0	$0.12	$0
Net earnings per share - diluted (in dollars per share)	$0.21	$0.13	$0.45	$0.21
Television [Member]	'	'	'	'
Revenue:	'	'	'	'
Total revenue	46,947	41,617	92,916	82,428
Operating costs and expenses:	'	'	'	'
Operating costs and expenses	21,875	20,990	45,087	42,015
Radio [Member]	'	'	'	'
Revenue:	'	'	'	'
Total revenue	20,179	19,854	35,405	35,720
Operating costs and expenses:	'	'	'	'
Operating costs and expenses	8,070	8,216	14,277	14,594
Publishing [Member]	'	'	'	'
Revenue:	'	'	'	'
Total revenue	37,636	38,398	73,236	74,978
Operating costs and expenses:	'	'	'	'
Operating costs and expenses	24,241	25,249	48,898	50,302
Operating earnings	2,632	3,065	3,229	3,938
Corporate Eliminations [Member]	'	'	'	'
Revenue:	'	'	'	'
Total revenue	-63	-91	-246	-145
Operating costs and expenses:	'	'	'	'
Operating costs and expenses	($63)	($88)	($246)	($142)

Unaudited_Condensed_Consolidat3

Unaudited Condensed Consolidated Statements of Operations (Parenthetical) (USD $)	3 Months Ended		6 Months Ended
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Jun. 29, 2014	Jun. 30, 2013	Jun. 29, 2014	Jun. 30, 2013
Unaudited Condensed Consolidated Statements of Operations [Abstract]	'	'	'	'
Income tax provision (benefit) applied from discontinued operations	($15)	$29	$4,093	$55

Unaudited_Condensed_Consolidat4

Unaudited Condensed Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income (USD $)	3 Months Ended		6 Months Ended
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Jun. 29, 2014	Jun. 30, 2013	Jun. 29, 2014	Jun. 30, 2013
Unaudited Condensed Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income [Abstract]	'	'	'	'
Net earnings	$10,423	$6,601	$22,610	$10,394
Other comprehensive income, net of tax:	'	'	'	'
Change in pension and postretirement liabilities, net of tax of $184, $249, $372, and $497, respectively	289	390	574	781
Comprehensive income	$10,712	$6,991	$23,184	$11,175

Unaudited_Condensed_Consolidat5

Unaudited Condensed Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income (Parenthetical) (USD $)	3 Months Ended		6 Months Ended
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Jun. 29, 2014	Jun. 30, 2013	Jun. 29, 2014	Jun. 30, 2013
Other comprehensive income, net of tax:	'	'	'	'
Change in pension and postretirement, tax	$184	$249	$372	$497

Unaudited_Condensed_Consolidat6

Unaudited Condensed Consolidated Statements of Equity (USD $)	Common Stock [Member]	Common Stock [Member]	Additional Paid-in-Capital [Member]	Accumulated Other Comprehensive Loss [Member]	Retained Earnings (Deficit) [Member]	Total
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Class B [Member]	Class A [Member]
Balance at Mar. 31, 2013	$62	$440	$255,369	($55,348)	$10,095	$210,618
Increase (Decrease) in Stockholders' Equity [Roll Forward]	'	'	'	'	'	'
Net earnings	'	'	'	'	6,601	6,601
Comprehensive income, net of tax	'	'	'	390	'	390
Issuance of shares:	'	'	'	'	'	'
Conversion of class B to class A	-3	3	'	'	'	0
Stock grants	1	'	334	'	'	335
Employee stock purchase plan	'	'	-11	'	'	-11
Stock-based compensation	'	'	372	'	'	372
Income tax benefits from vesting of restricted stock	'	'	3	'	'	3
Balance at Jun. 30, 2013	60	443	256,067	-54,958	16,696	218,308
Balance at Dec. 30, 2012	63	438	254,437	-55,739	6,302	205,501
Increase (Decrease) in Stockholders' Equity [Roll Forward]	'	'	'	'	'	'
Net earnings	'	'	'	'	3,793	3,793
Comprehensive income, net of tax	'	'	'	391	'	391
Issuance of shares:	'	'	'	'	'	'
Conversion of class B to class A	-3	2	'	'	'	-1
Stock grants	2	'	16	'	'	18
Employee stock purchase plan	'	'	144	'	'	144
Shares withheld from employees for tax withholding	'	'	-371	'	'	-371
Stock-based compensation	'	'	553	'	'	553
Income tax benefits from vesting of restricted stock	'	'	57	'	'	57
Other	'	'	'	'	'	533
Balance at Mar. 31, 2013	62	440	255,369	-55,348	10,095	210,618
Balance at Jun. 30, 2013	60	443	256,067	-54,958	16,696	218,308
Increase (Decrease) in Stockholders' Equity [Roll Forward]	'	'	'	'	'	'
Net earnings	'	'	'	'	4,546	4,546
Comprehensive income, net of tax	'	'	'	391	'	391
Issuance of shares:	'	'	'	'	'	'
Conversion of class B to class A	-3	3	'	'	'	0
Stock grants	1	'	10	'	'	11
Employee stock purchase plan	'	'	135	'	'	135
Shares withheld from employees for tax withholding	'	'	-212	'	'	-212
Stock-based compensation	'	'	378	'	'	378
Income tax benefits from vesting of restricted stock	'	'	'	'	'	-11
Balance at Sep. 29, 2013	'	'	'	'	'	'
Balance at Dec. 29, 2013	57	447	256,734	-39,654	32,503	250,087
Increase (Decrease) in Stockholders' Equity [Roll Forward]	'	'	'	'	'	'
Net earnings	'	'	'	'	12,187	12,187
Comprehensive income, net of tax	'	'	'	285	'	285
Issuance of shares:	'	'	'	'	'	'
Conversion of class B to class A	-1	1	'	'	'	0
Stock grants	2	'	7	'	'	9
Employee stock purchase plan	'	'	150	'	'	150
Shares withheld from employees for tax withholding	-1	'	-589	'	'	-590
Stock-based compensation	'	'	548	'	'	548
Income tax benefits from vesting of restricted stock	'	'	227	'	'	227
Balance at Mar. 30, 2014	57	448	257,077	-39,369	44,690	262,903
Increase (Decrease) in Stockholders' Equity [Roll Forward]	'	'	'	'	'	'
Net earnings	'	'	'	'	10,423	10,423
Comprehensive income, net of tax	'	'	'	289	'	289
Issuance of shares:	'	'	'	'	'	'
Conversion of class B to class A	-1	1	'	'	'	0
Stock grants	'	'	315	'	'	315
Shares withheld from employees for tax withholding	'	'	-4	'	'	-4
Stock-based compensation	'	'	333	'	'	333
Income tax benefits from vesting of restricted stock	'	'	2	'	'	2
Balance at Jun. 29, 2014	56	449	257,723	-39,080	55,113	274,261
Increase (Decrease) in Stockholders' Equity [Roll Forward]	'	'	'	'	'	'
Net earnings	'	'	'	'	4,546	4,546
Comprehensive income, net of tax	'	'	'	-391	'	-391
Issuance of shares:	'	'	'	'	'	'
Conversion of class B to class A	-3	3	'	'	'	0
Stock grants	1	'	10	'	'	11
Employee stock purchase plan	'	'	135	'	'	135
Shares withheld from employees for tax withholding	'	'	-212	'	'	-212
Stock-based compensation	'	'	378	'	'	378
Income tax benefits from vesting of restricted stock	'	'	-11	'	'	-11
Balance at Sep. 28, 2014	($2)	$3	$300	$391	$4,546	$5,238

Unaudited_Condensed_Consolidat7

Unaudited Condensed Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows (USD $)	6 Months Ended
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Jun. 29, 2014	Jun. 30, 2013
Cash flow from operating activities:	'	'
Net earnings	$22,610	$10,394
Less earnings from discontinued operations	6,000	207
Earnings from continuing operations	16,610	10,187
Adjustments for non-cash items:	'	'
Depreciation	9,608	9,923
Amortization	1,413	1,432
Provision for doubtful accounts	198	132
Deferred income taxes	3,952	5,359
Non-cash stock-based compensation	1,221	1,292
Net (gain) loss from disposal of assets	-95	-27
Impairment of long-lived assets	0	238
Net changes in operating assets and liabilities, excluding effect of sales and acquisitions:	'	'
Receivables	2,765	2,962
Inventories	363	245
Accounts payable	1,074	-3,686
Other assets and liabilities	533	-3,668
NET CASH PROVIDED BY OPERATING ACTIVITIES	37,642	24,389
Cash flow from investing activities:	'	'
Capital expenditures for property and equipment	-4,005	-5,529
Proceeds from sales of assets	131	28
Acquisition of business	0	-5,655
NET CASH USED FOR INVESTING ACTIVITIES	-3,874	-11,156
Cash flow from financing activities:	'	'
Proceeds from long-term notes payable to banks	113,130	96,565
Payments on long-term notes payable to banks	-163,705	-111,210
Principal payments under capital lease obligations	-39	-31
Proceeds from issuance of common stock, net	135	129
Income tax benefits from vesting of restricted stock	229	65
NET CASH USED FOR FINANCING ACTIVITIES	-50,250	-14,482
Cash flow from discontinued operations:	'	'
Net operating activities	-248	768
Net investing activities	16,574	-51
NET CASH PROVIDED BY DISCONTINUED OPERATIONS	16,326	717
NET DECREASE IN CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS	-156	-532
Cash and cash equivalents:	'	'
Beginning of year	1,912	2,429
At June 29, 2014 and June 30, 2013	$1,756	$1,897

BASIS_OF_PRESENTATION

BASIS OF PRESENTATION	6 Months Ended
	Jun. 29, 2014
BASIS OF PRESENTATION [Abstract]	'
BASIS OF PRESENTATION	'
	1	BASIS OF PRESENTATION
	The accompanying unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements have been prepared by Journal Communications, Inc. and its wholly owned subsidiaries in accordance with U.S. generally accepted accounting principles and pursuant to the rules and regulations of the Securities and Exchange Commission and reflect normal and recurring adjustments, which we believe to be necessary for a fair presentation.  As permitted by these regulations, these statements do not include all of the information and footnotes required by U.S. generally accepted accounting principles for annual financial statements.  However, we believe that the disclosures are adequate to make the information presented not misleading.  The condensed consolidated balance sheet at December 29, 2013 has been derived from the audited financial statements at that date, but does not include all the information and footnotes required by U.S. generally accepted accounting principles for complete financial statements.  The operating results for the second quarter and two quarters ended June 29, 2014 are not necessarily indicative of the operating results that may be expected for the fiscal year ending December 28, 2014.  You should read these unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements in conjunction with the consolidated financial statements and the notes thereto included in our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 29, 2013.

ACCOUNTING_PERIODS

ACCOUNTING PERIODS	6 Months Ended
	Jun. 29, 2014
ACCOUNTING PERIODS [Abstract]	'
ACCOUNTING PERIODS	'
	2	ACCOUNTING PERIODS
	We report on a 52-53 week fiscal year ending on the last Sunday of December in each year.  In addition, we have four quarterly reporting periods, each consisting of 13 weeks and ending on a Sunday, provided that once every six years, the fourth quarterly reporting period will be 14 weeks.

NEW_ACCOUNTING_STANDARDS

NEW ACCOUNTING STANDARDS	6 Months Ended
	Jun. 29, 2014
NEW ACCOUNTING STANDARDS [Abstract]	'
NEW ACCOUNTING STANDARDS	'
	3	NEW ACCOUNTING STANDARDS
	In April 2014, the Financial Accounting Standards Board (FASB) issued Accounting Standards Update No. 2014-08 (ASU 2014-08) “Presentation of Financial Statements (Topic 205) and Property, Plant and Equipment (Topic 360):  Reporting Discontinued Operations and Disclosures of Disposals of Components of an Entity.”  ASU 2014-08 raises the threshold for a disposal to qualify as a discontinued operation and requires new disclosures of both discontinued operations and certain other disposals that do not meet the definition of a discontinued operation.  It is effective for annual periods beginning on or after December 15, 2014.  Early adoption is permitted but only for disposals that have not been reported in financial statements previously issued.  We are currently in the process of evaluating the impact of the adoption on our consolidated financial statements.
	In May 2014, the Financial Accounting Standards Board (FASB) issued Accounting Standards Update No. 2014-09 (ASU 2014-09) amending revenue recognition guidance and requiring more detailed disclosures to enable users of financial statements to understand the nature, amount, timing, and uncertainty of revenue and cash flows arising from contracts with customers.  The guidance is effective for annual and interim reporting periods beginning after December 15, 2016, with early adoption prohibited.  We are currently in the process of evaluating the impact of the adoption on our consolidated financial statements.
	In June 2014, the Financial Accounting Standards Board (FASB) issued Accounting Standards Update No. 2014-12 (ASU 2014-12) amending the requirement that a performance target that affects vesting and that could be achieved after the requisite service period be treated as a performance condition.  The guidance is effective for annual and interim reporting periods beginning after December 15, 2015, with early adoption permitted.  We are currently in the process of evaluating the impact of the adoption on our consolidated financial statements.

EARNINGS_PER_SHARE

EARNINGS PER SHARE	6 Months Ended
	Jun. 29, 2014
EARNINGS PER SHARE [Abstract]	'
EARNINGS PER SHARE	'
	4	EARNINGS PER SHARE
	Basic earnings per share is computed by dividing income available to common shareholders by the weighted average number of common shares outstanding for the period.  Diluted earnings per share is computed similarly to basic earnings per share except that the weighted average number of common shares outstanding is increased to include the number of additional shares outstanding that would have been outstanding if the potentially dilutive common shares had been issued.
	The following table sets forth the computation of basic and diluted earnings per share as of June 29, 2014 and June 30, 2013 for class A and B common stock:
			Second Quarter Ended			Second Quarter Ended		Two Quarters Ended		Two Quarters Ended
			29-Jun-14			30-Jun-13		29-Jun-14		30-Jun-13
	Earnings from continuing operations		$	10,444		$	6,494	$	16,610	$	10,187
	Earnings from discontinued operations, net of tax			(21	)		107		6,000		207
	Net earnings		$	10,423		$	6,601	$	22,610	$	10,394
	Weighted average shares outstanding - Class A and B:
	Basic			50,532			50,247		50,478		50,188
	Impact of non-vested restricted shares and performance-based restricted stock units			159			216		179		249
	Adjusted weighted average shares outstanding - Class A and B			50,691			50,463		50,657		50,437
	Earnings per share:
	Basic - Class A and B common stock:
	Continuing operations		$	0.21		$	0.13	$	0.33	$	0.21
	Discontinued operations			-			-		0.12		-
	Net earnings per share - basic		$	0.21		$	0.13	$	0.45	$	0.21
	Diluted - Class A and B common stock:
	Continuing operations		$	0.21		$	0.13	$	0.33	$	0.21
	Discontinued operations			-			-		0.12		-
	Net earnings per share - diluted		$	0.21		$	0.13	$	0.45	$	0.21
	For the second quarter  and two quarters of 2014, 344 non-vested restricted class B common shares and 132 performance-based restricted stock units are not included in the computation of diluted earnings per share because they are anti-dilutive.

VARIABLE_INTEREST_ENTITY

VARIABLE INTEREST ENTITY	6 Months Ended
	Jun. 29, 2014
VARIABLE INTEREST ENTITY [Abstract]	'
VARIABLE INTEREST ENTITY	'
	5	VARIABLE INTEREST ENTITY
	In March 2014, Journal Broadcast Group entered into agreements with Spartan-TV, L.L.C. ("Spartan"), which is the licensee of television station WHTV in Lansing, Michigan.  Under a joint sales agreement, we sell the advertising time on WHTV and provide sales-related services.  We also provide Spartan with studio and office space to use in the operation of WHTV pursuant to a separate agreement. Spartan maintains complete responsibility for and control over the programming, finances, personnel and operations of WHTV.  We will continue to provide services to WHTV under these agreements until the termination of such agreements.  The initial term of these agreements is three years, unless terminated earlier in accordance with their terms.  In addition, we have an option to purchase the assets and assume the liabilities of WHTV under certain circumstances in the future.  As a result of rule changes recently announced by the FCC relating to joint sales agreements, these agreements will need to be modified or terminated prior to the end of their initial term unless a waiver can be obtained from the FCC.
	We have determined that we have a variable interest in WHTV.  We have evaluated our arrangements with Spartan and determined that we are not the primary beneficiary of the variable interests because we do not have the ultimate power to direct the activities that most significantly impact the economic performance of the station, including the establishment of advertising rates, programming and editorial policies.  Therefore, we have not consolidated WHTV under the authoritative guidance related to the consolidation of variable interest entities.

INVENTORIES

INVENTORIES	6 Months Ended
	Jun. 29, 2014
INVENTORIES [Abstract]	'
INVENTORIES	'
	6	INVENTORIES
		Inventories are stated at the lower of cost (first in, first out method) or market.  Inventories as of June 29, 2014 and December 29, 2013 consisted of the following:
			29-Jun-14			29-Dec-13
	Paper and supplies		$	1,891		$	2,224
	Work in process			29			59
	Less obsolescence reserve			(92	)		(92	)
	Inventories, net		$	1,828		$	2,191

RECEIVABLES

RECEIVABLES	6 Months Ended
	Jun. 29, 2014
RECEIVABLES [Abstract]	'
RECEIVABLES	'
	7	RECEIVABLES
	Our non-interest bearing accounts receivable arise primarily from the sale of advertising, commercial printing, commercial distribution and the retransmission of our television programs by Multichannel Video Programming Distributors (MVPDs).  We record accounts receivable at original invoice amounts.  The accounts receivable balance is reduced by an estimated allowance for doubtful accounts.  We evaluate the collectability of our accounts receivable based on a combination of factors.  We specifically review historical write-off activity by market, large customer concentrations, customer creditworthiness and changes in our customer payment patterns and terms when evaluating the adequacy of the allowance for doubtful accounts.  In circumstances where we are aware of a specific customer's inability to meet its financial obligations, we record a specific reserve to reduce the amounts recorded to what we believe will be collected.  For all other customers, we recognize allowances for bad debts based on historical experience of bad debts as a percent of accounts receivable and/or sales for each business unit.  We write off uncollectible accounts against the allowance for doubtful accounts after collection efforts have been exhausted.  The allowance for doubtful accounts at June 29, 2014 and December 29, 2013 was $2,284 and $1,688, respectively.
	In partial consideration for the sale of certain publishing assets of Journal Community Publishing Group, Inc. in December 2012, we received a $772 promissory note bearing interest at 3% and repayable over three years.  At the time of the sale, we recorded a $738 receivable representing the estimated fair value of the note discounted at 6.25%.  These fair value measurements fall within Level 2 of the fair value hierarchy.  The notes receivable balance at June 29, 2014 and December 29, 2013 was $384 and $524, respectively.
	Interest income and the unamortized discount on our notes receivable are recorded using the effective interest method.

IMPAIRMENT_OF_LONGLIVED_ASSETS

IMPAIRMENT OF LONG-LIVED ASSETS	6 Months Ended
	Jun. 29, 2014
IMPAIRMENT OF LONG-LIVED ASSETS [Abstract]	'
IMPAIRMENT OF LONG-LIVED ASSETS	'
	8	IMPAIRMENT OF LONG-LIVED ASSETS
	Property and equipment and other definite-lived intangible assets are reviewed for impairment whenever events or changes in circumstances indicate that the carrying amount may not be recoverable.  If an asset is considered impaired, a charge is recognized for the difference between the fair value and carrying value of the asset or group of assets.  Such analyses necessarily involve significant judgment.  During the first quarter of 2013, we recorded a property impairment charge of $238 at our radio segment, representing the excess of indicated fair value over the carrying value of a building held for sale.  Fair value was determined pursuant to an offer to purchase the property.  This fair value measurement is considered a level 3 measurement under the fair value hierarchy.  The charges were reported in selling and administrative expenses in the consolidated statement of operations.

GOODWILL_AND_OTHER_INTANGIBLE_

GOODWILL AND OTHER INTANGIBLE ASSETS	6 Months Ended
	Jun. 29, 2014
GOODWILL AND OTHER INTANGIBLE ASSETS [Abstract]	'
GOODWILL AND OTHER INTANGIBLE ASSETS	'
	9	GOODWILL AND OTHER INTANGIBLE ASSETS
	Definite-lived Intangibles
	Our definite-lived intangible assets consist primarily of network affiliation agreements, customer lists, non-compete agreements and trade names.  We amortize the network affiliation agreements over a period of 25 years based on our good relationships with the networks, our long history of renewing these agreements and because 25 years is deemed to be the length of time before a material modification of the underlying contract would occur.  We amortize customer lists over a period of five to 15 years, non-compete agreements and franchise agreement fees over the terms of the contracts and trade names over a period of 25 years.  Management determined there were no significant adverse changes in the value of these assets as of June 29, 2014.
	Amortization expense was $704 and $1,413 for the second quarter and two quarters ended June 29, 2014, respectively, and $716 and $1,432 for the second quarter and two quarters ended June 30, 2013, respectively.  Estimated amortization expense for our next five fiscal years is $2,818 for 2014, $2,809 for both 2015 and 2016, and $2,784 for both 2017 and 2018.
	The gross carrying amount, accumulated amortization and net carrying amount of the major classes of definite-lived intangible assets as of June 29, 2014 and December 29, 2013 are as follows:
			GrossCarryingAmount		AccumulatedAmortization			NetCarryingAmount
	29-Jun-14
	Network affiliation agreements		$	66,078	$	(11,226	)	$	54,852
	Customer lists			4,149		(3,721	)		428
	Other			2,726		(1,656	)		1,070
	Total		$	72,953	$	(16,603	)	$	56,350
	29-Dec-13
	Network affiliation agreements		$	66,078	$	(9,905	)	$	56,173
	Customer lists			4,149		(3,661	)		488
	Other			2,726		(1,624	)		1,102
	Total		$	72,953	$	(15,190	)	$	57,763
	Indefinite-lived Intangibles
	Television and radio broadcast licenses are deemed to have indefinite useful lives because we have renewed these agreements without issue in the past and we intend to renew them indefinitely in the future.  Accordingly, we expect the cash flows from our television and radio broadcast licenses to continue indefinitely.  The net carrying amount of our television and radio broadcast licenses was $73,904 and $61,262, respectively for both as of  June 29, 2014 and December 29, 2013.
	The costs incurred to renew or extend the term of our broadcast licenses and certain customer relationships are expensed as incurred.
	Goodwill
	In the first quarter of 2014, we made an organizational change to our leadership team in our broadcasting segment reflecting focus on our two primary businesses:  television and radio.  We reallocated goodwill to our television and radio segments based upon the relative fair value of each reporting unit as of December 29, 2013.  We considered this change a triggering event and have determined there was no impairment of goodwill in the first quarter of 2014.
	Goodwill recorded at our television, radio and publishing reporting units was $88,759, $33,009 and $2,934, respectively, as of December 29, 2013.  Television goodwill was reduced by $2,715 during the first quarter of 2014, related to the sale of stations KMIR-TV and KPSE-TV in Palm Springs, California.  As of June 29, 2014, we have $86,044 of goodwill recorded at our television reporting unit, $33,009 of goodwill recorded at our radio reporting unit, and $2,934 of goodwill recorded at our publishing reporting unit.  The valuation methodology used to estimate the fair value of our reporting units for purposes of testing goodwill for impairment requires inputs and assumptions (i.e., market growth, operating cash flow margins and discount rates) that reflect current market conditions as well as management judgment.  These assumptions may change due to changes in market conditions and such changes may result in an impairment of our goodwill.
	We determined that the fair value of television, radio and publishing segments was significantly in excess of the respective carrying value and that there was no impairment of goodwill in the second quarter of 2014.

DISCONTINUED_OPERATIONS

DISCONTINUED OPERATIONS	6 Months Ended
	Jun. 29, 2014
DISCONTINUED OPERATIONS [Abstract]	'
DISCONTINUED OPERATIONS	'
	10	DISCONTINUED OPERATIONS
	On October 4, 2013, our television business agreed to the sale of stations KMIR-TV and KPSE-TV in Palm Springs, California to OTA Broadcasting, LLC, an affiliate of Virginia based OTA Broadcasting, LLC, for $17,000 in cash and certain other contingent considerations.  The transaction closed effective January 1, 2014.  We recorded a pre-tax book gain of $10,177 in the first quarter of 2014.
	The following table summarized KMIR-TV and KPSE-TV's revenue and earnings before income taxes as reported in the earnings (loss) from discontinued operations, net of applicable income taxes in the consolidated statements of operations for all periods presented:
		Second Quarter Ended							Two Quarters Ended
		29-Jun-14				30-Jun-13			29-Jun-14			30-Jun-13
	Revenue		$	-			$	1,433		$	48		$	2,925
	Earnings (loss) before income taxes		$	(36	)		$	136		$	10,063		$	263
	There were no assets or liabilities reported as discontinued operations at June 29, 2014.  KMIR-TV and KPSE-TV's current assets and current liabilities reported as discontinued operations in the consolidated balance sheet at December 29, 2013 consisted of the following:
	Assets:
	Cash and cash equivalents		$	1
	Receivables, net			1,149
	Prepaid expenses and other current assets			11
	Program and barter rights			620
	Deferred income taxes			713
	Property and equipment, net			1,852
	Network affiliations, net			1,935
	Income tax receivable			767
	Total assets		$	7,048
	Liabilities:
	Accounts payable		$	37
	Accrued compensation			133
	Deferred revenue			57
	Syndicated programs			640
	Other current liabilities			18
	Total liabilities		$	885

WORKFORCE_REDUCTIONS_AND_BUSIN

WORKFORCE REDUCTIONS AND BUSINESS IMPROVEMENTS	6 Months Ended
	Jun. 29, 2014
WORKFORCE REDUCTIONS AND BUSINESS IMPROVEMENTS [Abstract]	'
WORKFORCE REDUCTIONS AND BUSINESS IMPROVEMENTS	'
	11	WORKFORCE REDUCTIONS AND BUSINESS IMPROVEMENTS
	During the second quarter and two quarters of 2014, we recorded a pre-tax charge of $557 and $613, respectively, for workforce reduction costs in our radio and publishing operations.  Of the costs recorded in the second quarter of 2014,  $2 is included in television operating costs and expenses, $1 is included in television selling and administrative expenses, $380 is included in publishing operating costs and expenses, and $174 is included in publishing selling and administrative expenses.  Of the costs recorded in the two quarters of 2014, $11 is included in radio operating costs and expenses, $2 is included in television operating costs and expenses, $1 is included in television selling and administrative expenses, $380 is included in publishing operating costs and expenses, and $219 is included in publishing selling and administrative expenses. We expect payments of all such costs to be completed by the second quarter of 2015.
	Activity associated with the workforce reduction and business improvements during the two quarters of 2014 is as follows:
			Balance as of December 29, 2013		Charge for		Payments for			Balance as of June 29, 2014
					Separation		SeparationBenefits
					Benefits
	Television		$	43	$	3	$	(46	)	$	-
	Radio			-		11		(11	)		-
	Publishing			330		599		(294	)		635
	Total		$	373	$	613	$	(351	)	$	635

INCOME_TAXES

INCOME TAXES	6 Months Ended
	Jun. 29, 2014
INCOME TAXES [Abstract]	'
INCOME TAXES	'
	12	INCOME TAXES
	We file tax returns in the United States federal jurisdiction, as well as in approximately 14 state and local jurisdictions.  The statute of limitations for assessing additional taxes is three years for federal purposes and typically between three and four years for state and local purposes.  Accordingly, our 2010 through 2012 tax returns are open for federal purposes, and our 2009 through 2012 tax returns remain open for state tax purposes, unless the statute of limitations has been previously extended.  Currently, we are under audit in Illinois for our 2006 and 2007 tax returns.
	As of June 29, 2014, our liability for unrecognized tax benefits was $727, which, if recognized, would have an impact on our effective tax rate.  We recognize interest income/expense and penalties related to unrecognized tax benefits in our provision for income taxes.  As of June 29, 2014, we had $256 accrued for interest expense and penalties.  During the second quarter of 2014, we recognized $6 in net tax expense and related interest.
	As of June 29, 2014, it is reasonably possible for $983 of unrecognized tax benefits and related interest to be recognized within the next 12 months due to either settlements with taxing authorities or expiration of statutes of limitations. During 2014 we settled two state tax refund cases and recorded refunds totaling $1,411.

GUARANTEES

GUARANTEES	6 Months Ended
	Jun. 29, 2014
GUARANTEES [Abstract]	'
GUARANTEES	'
	13	GUARANTEES
	We provided a guarantee to the landlord of our former New England publishing business, which was sold in 2007, with respect to tenant liabilities and obligations associated with a lease which expires in December 2016.  As of June 29, 2014, our potential obligation pursuant to the guarantee was $459, plus costs of collection, attorney fees and other charges incurred if the tenant defaults.  As part of the sales transaction, we received a guarantee from the parent entity of the buyer of our New England business that the buyer will satisfy all the liabilities and obligations of the assigned lease.  In the event that the buyer fails to satisfy its liabilities and obligations and the landlord invokes our guarantee, we have a right to indemnification from the buyer's parent entity.

EMPLOYEE_BENEFIT_PLANS

EMPLOYEE BENEFIT PLANS	6 Months Ended
	Jun. 29, 2014
EMPLOYEE BENEFIT PLANS [Abstract]	'
EMPLOYEE BENEFIT PLANS	'
	14	EMPLOYEE BENEFIT PLANS
	The components of our net periodic benefit costs for our defined benefit and non-qualified pension plans and our postretirement health benefit plan are as follows:
		Pension Benefits								Pension Benefits
		Second Quarter Ended								Two Quarters Ended
		29-Jun-14				30-Jun-13				29-Jun-14				30-Jun-13
	Interest cost		$	1,898			$	1,753			$	3,797			$	3,506
	Expected return on plan assets			(1,755	)			(1,831	)			(3,511	)			(3,662	)
	Amortization of:
	Unrecognized prior service cost			(2	)			(2	)			(5	)			(5	)
	Unrecognized net loss			530				696				1,061				1,393
	Net periodic benefit cost included in total operating costs and expenses and selling and administrative expenses		$	671			$	616			$	1,342			$	1,232
	We have generally funded our defined benefit pension plan at the minimum amount required by the Pension Protection Act of 2006.  During the first half of 2014, we contributed $197 to our non-qualified pension plan and did not contribute to our qualified pension plan.  Based on the current projections and after giving effect to our election under the recently enacted Moving Ahead for Progress in the 21st Century Act (MAP-21) pension legislation, we do not expect to contribute to our qualified defined benefit pension plan in 2014.  We expect to contribute a total of $491 to our unfunded, non-qualified pension plan in 2014.
		Other Postretirement Benefits								Other Postretirement Benefits
		Second Quarter Ended								Two Quarters Ended
		29-Jun-14				30-Jun-13				29-Jun-14					30-Jun-13
	Service cost		$	14			$	14			$	28			$	28
	Interest cost			109				95				218				190
	Amortization of:
	Unrecognized prior service cost			(55	)			(55	)			(110	)			(110	)
	Net periodic benefit cost included in total operating costs and expenses and selling and administrative expenses		$	68			$	54			$	136			$	108

NOTES_PAYABLE

NOTES PAYABLE	6 Months Ended
	Jun. 29, 2014
NOTES PAYABLE [Abstract]	'
NOTES PAYABLE	'
	15	NOTES PAYABLE
	Long-term Notes Payable to Banks
	On December 5, 2012, we entered into an amended and restated credit agreement for a secured term loan facility and a secured revolving credit facility with initial aggregate commitments of $350,000, including the term loan commitment of $150,000 and the revolving credit facility commitment of $200,000, both of which mature on December 5, 2017.  The secured term loan facility amortizes at 10% per annum payable quarterly with the balance due at maturity.  As of June 29, 2014, the outstanding principal amount of revolving loans drawn under the credit agreement was $13,125, and the outstanding principal amount of term loans drawn under the credit agreement was $131,250.  Amounts under the secured revolving credit facility may be borrowed, repaid and reborrowed by us from time to time until the maturity date of the revolving loan facility.  Voluntary prepayments and commitment reductions are permitted at any time without fee upon proper notice and subject to a minimum dollar requirement.  Voluntary prepayments of the secured term loan facility represent a permanent reduction in credit available.  At our option, the commitments under the credit agreement may be increased from time to time by an aggregate amount not to exceed $100,000.  The increase option is subject to the satisfaction of certain conditions, including, without limitation, the identification of lenders (which may include existing lenders or new lenders) willing to provide the additional commitments.
	Our borrowings under the senior secured credit facility incur interest at either (a) LIBOR plus a margin that ranges from 150.0 basis points to 250.0 basis points, depending on our net debt ratio, or (b) (i) the base rate, which equals the highest of the prime rate set by U.S. Bank National Association, the Federal Funds Rate plus 50.0 basis points or one-month LIBOR plus 100.0 basis points, plus (ii) a margin that ranges from 50.0 basis points to 150.0 basis points, depending on our net debt ratio.  As of June 29, 2014, the pricing spread above LIBOR was 200.0 basis points.
	Our obligations under the credit agreement are currently guaranteed by certain of our subsidiaries.  Subject to certain exceptions, the credit agreement is secured by liens on certain of our assets and contains affirmative, negative and financial covenants which are customary for financings of this type, including, among other things, limits on the creation of liens, limits on the incurrence of indebtedness, restrictions on dispositions and restrictions on the payment of dividends.  The senior secured credit facilities contain the following financial covenants which remain constant over the term of the agreement:
		●	A consolidated funded debt ratio of not greater than 3.75-to-1, as of the end of each fiscal quarter, as determined for the four fiscal quarters then ended.  This ratio compares, as of the date of determination, our consolidated funded debt on such date to consolidated EBITDA, defined in the credit agreement as earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation, amortization, restructuring charges, gains/losses on asset disposals, non-cash charges and certain other adjustments.
		●	A minimum interest coverage ratio of not less than 3-to-1, as of the end of each fiscal quarter, as determined for the four fiscal quarters then ended.  This ratio compares, for any period, our consolidated EBITDA, defined in the credit agreement as earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation, amortization, restructuring charges, gains/losses on asset disposals, non-cash charges and certain other adjustments.
	As of June 29, 2014 and December 29, 2013, we had borrowings of $144,375 and $194,950, respectively, under our credit facilities at an effective blended interest rate of 2.23% and 2.23%, respectively.  Remaining unamortized fees in connection with the credit facilities of $3,307, which are included in other assets, are being amortized over the term of the senior secured credit facilities using the straight-line method, which is not materially different than the result utilizing the effective interest method.
	We estimate the fair value of our senior secured credit facilities at June 29, 2014 to be $140,663, based on discounted cash flows using an interest rate of 3.08%.  We estimated the fair value of our senior secured credit facility at December 29, 2013 to be $187,469, based on discounted cash flows using an interest rate of 3.36%.  Interest rates utilized are estimated based on observed market rates of interest for debt with similar maturities and seniority.  These fair value measurements fall within Level 2 of the fair value hierarchy.
	Scheduled remaining minimum principal repayments of the senior secured term loan facility as of June 29, 2014 are $7,500 in 2014, $15,000 in 2015, $15,000 in 2016, and $93,750 in 2017.
	Unsecured Subordinated Notes Payable
	On August 13, 2012, the Company repurchased all 3,264 outstanding shares of our class C common stock, including all rights associated with such shares of class C common stock, in exchange for $6,246 in cash and the issuance of 15 unsecured subordinated promissory notes with an aggregate principal amount of $25,599 and bearing interest at a rate of 7.25% per annum.  The cash payment equaled the amount of the minimum unpaid and undeclared dividend on the class C common stock through August 12, 2012.
	Seven of the subordinated notes, with an aggregate principal amount of approximately $9,664 were repaid through 2013.  On September 30, 2013, we paid the first annual installment on the remaining eight subordinated notes. As of June 29, 2014, the remaining aggregate principal amount of these eight subordinated notes is approximately $13,279. The remaining subordinated notes are payable in equal annual installments on September 30 of each of 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017 and 2018, with no prepayment right.  Interest on the notes is payable quarterly.
	We estimate the fair value of the subordinated notes at June 29, 2014 to be $13,600, based on discounted cash flows using an interest rate of 6.88%.  We estimated the fair value of the subordinated notes at December 29, 2013 to be $13,515, based on discounted cash flows using an interest rate of 7.19%.  Interest rates utilized are estimated based on observed market rates of interest for debt with similar maturities and seniority.  These fair value measurements fall within Level 2 of the fair value hierarchy.  As of June 29, 2014, $13,279 of the subordinated notes remains outstanding.

STOCKBASED_COMPENSATION

STOCK-BASED COMPENSATION	6 Months Ended
	Jun. 29, 2014
STOCK-BASED COMPENSATION [Abstract]	'
STOCK-BASED COMPENSATION	'
	16	STOCK-BASED COMPENSATION
	2007 Journal Communications, Inc. Omnibus Incentive Plan
	The purpose of the 2007 Journal Communications, Inc. Omnibus Incentive Plan (2007 Plan) is to promote our success by linking personal interests of our employees, officers and non-employee directors to those of our shareholders, and by providing participants with an incentive for outstanding performance.  The 2007 Plan is also intended to enhance our ability to attract, motivate and retain the services of employees, officers and directors upon whose judgment, interest and special effort the successful conduct of our operation is largely dependent.
	Subject to adjustment as provided in the 2007 Plan, the aggregate number of shares of class A common stock or class B common stock reserved and available for issuance pursuant to awards granted under the 2007 Plan is 4,800 shares, which may be awarded in the form of nonstatutory or incentive stock options, stock appreciation rights, restricted stock, restricted or deferred stock units, performance awards, dividend equivalents or other stock-based awards.  The 2007 Plan also provides for the issuance of cash-based awards.  The 2007 Plan replaced the 2003 Equity Incentive Plan (2003 Plan) and, as of May 3, 2007, all equity grants are made from the 2007 Plan.  We will not grant any additional awards under the 2003 Plan.  As of June 29, 2014, there were 2,034 shares available for issuance under the 2007 Plan.
	During the second quarter and two quarters ended June 29, 2014 we recognized $652 and $1,221 in stock-based compensation expense.  Total income tax benefit recognized related to stock-based compensation for the second quarter  and two quarters ended June 29, 2014 was $223 and $458.  During the second quarter and two quarters ended June 30, 2013, we recognized $722 and $1,292 in stock-based compensation expense.  The total income tax benefit recognized related to stock-based compensation for the second quarter and two quarters ended June 30, 2013 was $289 and $517.  We recognize stock-based compensation expense on a straight-line basis over the service period based upon the fair value of the award on the grant date.  As of June 29, 2014, total unrecognized compensation cost related to stock-based compensation awards was $2,348, net of estimated forfeitures, which we expect to recognize over a weighted average period of 1.3 years.  Stock-based compensation expense is reported in selling and administrative expenses in our condensed consolidated statements of operations.
	Stock Grants
	The compensation committee of our board of directors has granted class B common stock to employees and non-employee directors under our 2007 Plan.  Each stock grant may have been accompanied by restrictions, or may have been made without any restrictions, as the compensation committee of our board of directors determined.  Such restrictions may have included requirements that the participant remain in our continuous employment for a specified period of time, or that we or the participant meet designated performance goals.  We value non-vested restricted stock grants at the closing market prices of our class A common stock on the grant date.
	A summary of stock grant activity during the second quarter of 2014 is:
			Shares			WeightedAverageGrant DateFair Value
	Non-vested at December 29, 2013			435		$	5.58
	Granted			158			9.1
	Vested			(230	)		6.23
	Forfeited			(19	)		6.52
	Non-vested at June 29, 2014			344		$	7.06
	Our non-vested restricted stock grants vest from one to four years from the grant date.  The total grant date fair value of shares vesting during the two quarters of 2014 was $1,432.  There was an aggregate of 225 unrestricted and non-vested restricted stock grants issued to our non-employee directors (53 shares) and employees (172 shares) in the two quarters of 2013 at a weighted average fair value of $6.39 per share, of which 55 of the non-vested restricted shares have since vested.
	Performance Units
	In the first quarters of 2012, 2013 and 2014, the compensation committee of our board of directors approved the grant of performance-based restricted stock units (performance units) under our 2007 Plan, which represent the right to earn shares of class B common stock based on continued employment and the achievement of specified targets for adjusted cumulative EBITDA over specified fiscal year performance periods.  We value performance unit awards at the closing market price of our class A common stock on the grant date.
	A summary of stock grant activity during the two quarters of 2014 is:
			Shares			WeightedAverageGrant DateFair Value
	Non-vested at December 29, 2013			151		$	5.95
	Granted			48			9.47
	Vested			-			-
	Forfeited			-			-
	Non-vested at June 29, 2014			199		$	6.8
	Stock Appreciation Rights
	A stock appreciation right, or SAR, is an award granted under our 2007 Plan and represents the right to receive an amount equal to the excess of the fair value of a share of our class B common stock on the exercise date over the base value of the SAR, which shall not be less than the fair value of a share of our class B common stock on the grant date.  Each SAR is settled only in shares of our class B common stock.  The term during which any SAR may be exercised is 10 years from the grant date, or such shorter period as determined by the compensation committee of our board of directors.
	Our SARs vest over a three year graded vesting schedule and it is our policy to recognize compensation cost for awards with graded vesting on a straight-line basis over the vesting period for the entire award.  We ensure the compensation cost recognized at any date is at least equal to the portion of the grant-date value of the award that is vested at that date.  The fixed price SARs have a fixed base value equal to the closing price of our class A common stock on the date of grant.  The escalating price SARs have an escalating base value that starts with the closing price of our class A common stock on the date of grant and increases by six percent per year for each year that the SARs remain outstanding, starting on the first anniversary of the grant date.
	A summary of SAR activity during the second quarter of 2014 is:
			SARS			WeightedAverageExercise Price		WeightedAverageContractual TermRemaining (years)
	Outstanding and exercisable at December 29, 2013			742		$	13.3		3.9
	Granted			-
	Exercised			-
	Forfeited			-
	Expired			-
	Outstanding and exercisable at June 29, 2014			742		$	13.3		2.9
	All SARs have vested.  The aggregate intrinsic value of the SARS outstanding and exercisable at the end of the second quarter of 2014 is $31.
	Employee Stock Purchase Plan
	The 2003 Employee Stock Purchase Plan permits eligible employees to purchase our class B common stock at 90% of the fair market value measured as of the closing market price of our class A common stock on the day of purchase.  We recognize compensation expense equal to the 10% discount of the fair market value.  Subject to certain adjustments, 3,000 shares of our class B common stock are authorized for sale under this plan.  There were 16 class B common shares sold to employees under this plan in the two quarters of 2014 at a weighted average fair value of $8.38.  As of June 29, 2014, there are 2,146 shares available for sale under the plan.

RELATED_PARTY_TRANSACTIONS

RELATED PARTY TRANSACTIONS	6 Months Ended
	Jun. 29, 2014
RELATED PARTY TRANSACTIONS [Abstract]	'
RELATED PARTY TRANSACTIONS	'
	17	RELATED PARTY TRANSACTIONS
	On August 13, 2012, we repurchased all 3,264 outstanding shares of our class C common stock, all of which were held by Matex Inc., members of the family of our former chairman Harry J. Grant, trusts for the benefit of members of the family, and Proteus Fund, Inc., a non-profit organization.  Pursuant to the terms of the agreement, we paid $6,246 in cash and issued 15 unsecured subordinated promissory notes with an aggregate principal amount of $25,599. The notes bear interest at a rate of 7.25% per annum and interest is payable quarterly. Seven of the subordinated notes, with an aggregate principal amount of approximately $9,664 were repaid in 2012.  On September 30, 2013, we paid the first annual installment on the remaining eight subordinated notes.  As of June 29, 2014, the remaining aggregate principal amount of these eight subordinated notes is approximately $13,279.  The remaining subordinated notes are payable in equal annual installments on September 30 of each of 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017 and 2018, with no prepayment right.  Interest on the notes is payable quarterly.  One of the remaining subordinated notes, with an original principal amount of $7,617, was issued to the Judith Abert Meissner Marital Trust, a beneficial owner of more than 5.0% of the issued and outstanding shares of our class B common stock.  David G. Meissner, a former member of the Board, who did not stand for reelection to the Board of Directors at the 2013 Annual Meeting of Shareholders, is a beneficiary and trustee of this trust.  An additional three of the remaining subordinated notes, with an original aggregate principal amount of $752, were originally issued to trusts for the benefit of Mr. Meissner's children in which Mr. Meissner serves or previously served as trustee.  The cash used for the repurchase and delivered to the Judith Abert Meissner Marital Trust and the trusts for the benefit of Mr. Meissner's children in which Mr. Meissner serves or previously served as trustee was $2,042.

ACCUMULATED_OTHER_COMPREHENSIV

ACCUMULATED OTHER COMPREHENSIVE LOSS	6 Months Ended
	Jun. 29, 2014
ACCUMULATED OTHER COMPREHENSIVE LOSS [Abstract]	'
ACCUMULATED OTHER COMPREHENSIVE LOSS	'
	18	ACCUMULATED OTHER COMPREHENSIVE LOSS
	The changes in accumulated other comprehensive loss by component, net of tax, for the two quarters of 2014 and 2013 are as follows:
			Defined Benefit				Total
			Pension and Postretirement
			Plans
	Balance as of December 29, 2013		$	(39,654	)		$	(39,654	)
	Amounts reclassified from accumulated other comprehensive loss			285				285
	Balance as of March 30, 2014		$	(39,369	)		$	(39,369	)
	Amounts reclassified from accumulated other comprehensive loss			289				289
	Balance as of June 29, 2014		$	(39,080	)		$	(39,080	)
			Defined Benefit				Total
			Pension and Postretirement
			Plans
	Balance as of December 30, 2012		$	(55,739	)		$	(55,739	)
	Amounts reclassified from accumulated other comprehensive loss			391				391
	Balance as of March 31, 2013		$	(55,348	)		$	(55,348	)
	Amounts reclassified from accumulated other comprehensive loss			390				390
	Balance as of June 30, 2013		$	(54,958	)		$	(54,958	)
	The reclassification of accumulated other comprehensive loss for the second quarter of 2014 and 2013 is as follows:
		Amount Reclassified from Accumulated
		Other Comprehensive Loss
		Second Quarter Ended
		29-Jun-14				30-Jun-13
	Amortization of defined benefit pension and postretirement plan items:
	Prior service cost and unrecognized loss (1)		$	(473	)		$	(639	)
	Income tax expense			184				249
	Total reclassifications for the period		$	(289	)		$	(390	)
		-1	These accumulated other comprehensive loss components are included in the computation of net periodic pension and postretirement cost.  See Note 14 “Employee Benefit Plans” for more information.  Of the costs for the second quarter ended June 29, 2014, $47 is included in television operating costs and expenses, $21 is included in radio operating costs and expenses, $212 is included in publishing operating costs and expenses, and $193 is included in selling and administrative expenses.  Of the costs for the second quarter ended June 30, 2013, $65 is included in television operating costs and expenses, $43 is included in radio operating costs and expenses, $288 is included in publishing operating costs and expenses, and $243 is included in selling and administrative expenses.
	The reclassification of accumulated other comprehensive loss for the two quarters of 2014 and 2013 is as follows:
		Amount Reclassified from Accumulated
		Other Comprehensive Loss
		Two Quarters Ended
		29-Jun-14				30-Jun-13
	Amortization of defined benefit pension and postretirement plan items:
	Prior service cost and unrecognized loss (1)		$	(946	)		$	(1,278	)
	Income tax expense			372				497
	Total reclassifications for the period		$	(574	)		$	(781	)
		-1	These accumulated other comprehensive loss components are included in the computation of net periodic pension and postretirement cost.  See Note 14 “Employee Benefit Plans” for more information.  Of the costs for the two quarters ended June 29, 2014, $99 is included in television operating costs and expenses, $45 is included in radio operating costs and expenses, $423 is included in publishing operating costs and expenses, and $379 is included in selling and administrative expenses.  Of the costs for the two quarters ended June 30, 2013, $130 is included in television operating costs and expenses, $86 is included in radio operating costs and expenses, $588 is included in publishing operating costs and expenses, and $474 is included in selling and administrative expenses.

SEGMENT_REPORTING

SEGMENT REPORTING	6 Months Ended
	Jun. 29, 2014
SEGMENT REPORTING [Abstract]	'
SEGMENT REPORTING	'
	19	SEGMENT REPORTING
	Effective January 22, 2014, we made an organizational change to our leadership team in our broadcasting segment reflecting focus on our two primary businesses:  television and radio.  As a result of this organizational change, we now have four reportable segments: television, radio, publishing and corporate.  Prior periods have been updated to reflect our new segment structure.
	Our business segments are based on the organizational structure used by management for making operating and investment decisions and for assessing performance.  Our reportable business segments are: (i) television; (ii) radio; (iii) publishing; and (iv) corporate.  Our television segment consists of 14 television stations in 8 states that we own or provide services to. Our radio segment consists of 35 radio stations in 8 states.  Our publishing segment consists of the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, which serves as the only major daily newspaper for the Milwaukee metropolitan area, and a number of community publications, primarily in southeastern Wisconsin.  Our corporate segment consists of unallocated corporate expenses and revenue eliminations.
	The following tables summarize revenue, operating earnings (loss), depreciation and amortization, and capital expenditures for the second quarter and two quarters ended June 29, 2014 and June 30, 2013 and identifiable total assets as of June 29, 2014 and December 29, 2013:
			Second Quarter Ended						Two Quarters Ended
			29-Jun-14			30-Jun-13			29-Jun-14			30-Jun-13
	Revenue
	Television		$	46,947		$	41,617		$	92,916		$	82,428
	Radio			20,179			19,854			35,405			35,720
	Publishing			37,636			38,398			73,236			74,978
	Corporate eliminations			(63	)		(91	)		(246	)		(145	)
			$	104,699		$	99,778		$	201,311		$	192,981
	Operating earnings (loss)
	Television		$	12,725		$	8,373		$	23,903		$	15,345
	Radio			4,055			3,818			6,188			6,240
	Publishing			2,632			3,065			3,229			3,938
	Corporate			(1,968	)		(2,280	)		(3,907	)		(4,218	)
			$	17,444		$	12,976		$	29,413		$	21,305
	Depreciation and amortization
	Television		$	3,187		$	3,186		$	6,439		$	6,422
	Radio			502			554			974			1,103
	Publishing			1,640			1,738			3,372			3,485
	Corporate			118			173			236			345
			$	5,447		$	5,651		$	11,021		$	11,355
	Capital expenditures
	Television		$	1,926		$	1,574		$	2,750		$	3,203
	Radio			562			255			769			361
	Publishing			406			1,185			480			1,933
	Corporate			6			30			6			32
			$	2,900		$	3,044		$	4,005		$	5,529
			29-Jun-14			29-Dec-13
	Identifiable total assets
	Television		$	344,524		$	356,032
	Radio			110,952			111,473
	Publishing			91,110			96,991
	Corporate & discontinued operations			25,572			31,522
			$	572,158		$	596,018

SUBSEQUENT_EVENTS

SUBSEQUENT EVENTS	6 Months Ended
	Jun. 29, 2014
SUBSEQUENT EVENTS [Abstract]	'
SUBSEQUENT EVENTS	'
	20	SUBSEQUENT EVENTS
	On July 30, 2014, we entered into an agreement with The E.W. Scripps Company (“Scripps”) to merge our broadcast operations and spin-off and then merge our newspaper businesses, creating two separately traded public companies. The merged broadcast and digital media company, based in Cincinnati, Ohio, will retain the Scripps name.  The newspaper company will be called Journal Media Group and will combine Scripps’ daily newspapers, community publications and related digital products in 13 markets with Journal Communications’ Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, Wisconsin community publications and affiliated digital products. The company will be headquartered in Milwaukee, Wisconsin.
	In connection with the transactions, each share of our then outstanding class A and class B common stock will receive 0.5176 Scripps class A common shares and 0.1950 shares of Journal Media Group common stock, and each Scripps class A common share and common voting share then outstanding will receive 0.2500 shares of Journal Media Group common stock.  Immediately following consummation of the transactions, holders of our common stock will own approximately 41.00% of the common shares of Journal Media Group and approximately 31.00% of the common shares of Scripps, in the form of Scripps class A common shares.   Scripps shareholders will retain approximately 69.00% ownership in Scripps, with the Scripps family retaining its controlling interest in  Scripps  through its ownership of common voting shares.  Scripps shareholders will own approximately 59.00% of the common shares of Journal Media Group. Journal Media Group will have one class of stock and no controlling shareholder.
	Costs related to this transaction were $315 in the second quarter of 2014.
	The boards of directors of both companies have approved the transactions, which are subject to customary regulatory and shareholder approvals. The deal is expected to close in 2015.

ACCOUNTING_PERIODS_Policies

ACCOUNTING PERIODS (Policies)	6 Months Ended
	Jun. 29, 2014
ACCOUNTING PERIODS [Abstract]	'
Fiscal Period [Policy Text Block]	'
	We report on a 52-53 week fiscal year ending on the last Sunday of December in each year.  In addition, we have four quarterly reporting periods, each consisting of 13 weeks and ending on a Sunday, provided that once every six years, the fourth quarterly reporting period will be 14 weeks.

NEW_ACCOUNTING_STANDARDS_Polic

NEW ACCOUNTING STANDARDS (Policies)	6 Months Ended
	Jun. 29, 2014
NEW ACCOUNTING STANDARDS [Abstract]	'
New Accounting Standards	'
	In April 2014, the Financial Accounting Standards Board (FASB) issued Accounting Standards Update No. 2014-08 (ASU 2014-08) “Presentation of Financial Statements (Topic 205) and Property, Plant and Equipment (Topic 360):  Reporting Discontinued Operations and Disclosures of Disposals of Components of an Entity.”  ASU 2014-08 raises the threshold for a disposal to qualify as a discontinued operation and requires new disclosures of both discontinued operations and certain other disposals that do not meet the definition of a discontinued operation.  It is effective for annual periods beginning on or after December 15, 2014.  Early adoption is permitted but only for disposals that have not been reported in financial statements previously issued.  We are currently in the process of evaluating the impact of the adoption on our consolidated financial statements.
	In May 2014, the Financial Accounting Standards Board (FASB) issued Accounting Standards Update No. 2014-09 (ASU 2014-09) amending revenue recognition guidance and requiring more detailed disclosures to enable users of financial statements to understand the nature, amount, timing, and uncertainty of revenue and cash flows arising from contracts with customers.  The guidance is effective for annual and interim reporting periods beginning after December 15, 2016, with early adoption prohibited.  We are currently in the process of evaluating the impact of the adoption on our consolidated financial statements.
	In June 2014, the Financial Accounting Standards Board (FASB) issued Accounting Standards Update No. 2014-12 (ASU 2014-12) amending the requirement that a performance target that affects vesting and that could be achieved after the requisite service period be treated as a performance condition.  The guidance is effective for annual and interim reporting periods beginning after December 15, 2015, with early adoption permitted.  We are currently in the process of evaluating the impact of the adoption on our consolidated financial statements.

INVENTORIES_Tables

INVENTORIES (Tables)	6 Months Ended
	Jun. 29, 2014
INVENTORIES [Abstract]	'
Inventories	'
		Inventories are stated at the lower of cost (first in, first out method) or market.  Inventories as of June 29, 2014 and December 29, 2013 consisted of the following:
			29-Jun-14			29-Dec-13
	Paper and supplies		$	1,891		$	2,224
	Work in process			29			59
	Less obsolescence reserve			(92	)		(92	)
	Inventories, net		$	1,828		$	2,191

GOODWILL_AND_OTHER_INTANGIBLE_1

GOODWILL AND OTHER INTANGIBLE ASSETS (Tables)	6 Months Ended
	Jun. 29, 2014
GOODWILL AND OTHER INTANGIBLE ASSETS [Abstract]	'
Gross Carrying Amount, Definite-lived Intangible Assets	'
	The gross carrying amount, accumulated amortization and net carrying amount of the major classes of definite-lived intangible assets as of June 29, 2014 and December 29, 2013 are as follows:
		GrossCarryingAmount		AccumulatedAmortization			NetCarryingAmount
	29-Jun-14
	Network affiliation agreements	$	66,078	$	(11,226	)	$	54,852
	Customer lists		4,149		(3,721	)		428
	Other		2,726		(1,656	)		1,070
	Total	$	72,953	$	(16,603	)	$	56,350
	29-Dec-13
	Network affiliation agreements	$	66,078	$	(9,905	)	$	56,173
	Customer lists		4,149		(3,661	)		488
	Other		2,726		(1,624	)		1,102
	Total	$	72,953	$	(15,190	)	$	57,763

DISCONTINUED_OPERATIONS_Tables

DISCONTINUED OPERATIONS (Tables)	6 Months Ended
	Jun. 29, 2014
DISCONTINUED OPERATIONS [Abstract]	'
Revenue and Earnings Reported as Discontinued Operations	'
	The following table summarized KMIR-TV and KPSE-TV's revenue and earnings before income taxes as reported in the earnings (loss) from discontinued operations, net of applicable income taxes in the consolidated statements of operations for all periods presented:
		Second Quarter Ended							Two Quarters Ended
		29-Jun-14				30-Jun-13			29-Jun-14			30-Jun-13
	Revenue		$	-			$	1,433		$	48		$	2,925
	Earnings (loss) before income taxes		$	(36	)		$	136		$	10,063		$	263
	There were no assets or liabilities reported as discontinued operations at June 29, 2014.  KMIR-TV and KPSE-TV's current assets and current liabilities reported as discontinued operations in the consolidated balance sheet at December 29, 2013 consisted of the following:
	Assets:
	Cash and cash equivalents		$	1
	Receivables, net			1,149
	Prepaid expenses and other current assets			11
	Program and barter rights			620
	Deferred income taxes			713
	Property and equipment, net			1,852
	Network affiliations, net			1,935
	Income tax receivable			767
	Total assets		$	7,048
	Liabilities:
	Accounts payable		$	37
	Accrued compensation			133
	Deferred revenue			57
	Syndicated programs			640
	Other current liabilities			18
	Total liabilities		$	885

WORKFORCE_REDUCTIONS_AND_BUSIN1

WORKFORCE REDUCTIONS AND BUSINESS IMPROVEMENTS (Tables)	6 Months Ended
	Jun. 29, 2014
WORKFORCE REDUCTIONS AND BUSINESS IMPROVEMENTS [Abstract]	'
Ongoing activity of liability for workforce separation benefitsOngoing Activity of Liability for Workforce Separation Benefits	'
	Activity associated with the workforce reduction and business improvements during the two quarters of 2014 is as follows:
		Balance as of December 29, 2013		Charge for		Payments for			Balance as of June 29, 2014
				Separation		SeparationBenefits
				Benefits
	Television	$	43	$	3	$	(46	)	$	-
	Radio		-		11		(11	)		-
	Publishing		330		599		(294	)		635
	Total	$	373	$	613	$	(351	)	$	635

STOCKBASED_COMPENSATION_Tables

STOCK-BASED COMPENSATION (Tables)	6 Months Ended
	Jun. 29, 2014
STOCK-BASED COMPENSATION [Abstract]	'
Summary of Stock Grant Activity	'
	A summary of stock grant activity during the second quarter of 2014 is:
		Shares			WeightedAverageGrant DateFair Value
	Non-vested at December 29, 2013		435		$	5.58
	Granted		158			9.1
	Vested		(230	)		6.23
	Forfeited		(19	)		6.52
	Non-vested at June 29, 2014		344		$	7.06
Summary of Performance Units Stock Grant Activity	'
	A summary of stock grant activity during the two quarters of 2014 is:
		Shares			WeightedAverageGrant DateFair Value
	Non-vested at December 29, 2013		151		$	5.95
	Granted		48			9.47
	Vested		-			-
	Forfeited		-			-
	Non-vested at June 29, 2014		199		$	6.8
Summary of SAR Activity	'
	A summary of SAR activity during the second quarter of 2014 is:
		SARS			WeightedAverageExercise Price		WeightedAverageContractual TermRemaining (years)
	Outstanding and exercisable at December 29, 2013		742		$	13.3		3.9
	Granted		-
	Exercised		-
	Forfeited		-
	Expired		-
	Outstanding and exercisable at June 29, 2014		742		$	13.3		2.9

ACCUMULATED_OTHER_COMPREHENSIV1

ACCUMULATED OTHER COMPREHENSIVE LOSS (Tables)	6 Months Ended
	Jun. 29, 2014
ACCUMULATED OTHER COMPREHENSIVE LOSS [Abstract]	'
Changes in Accumulated Other Comprehensive Loss	'
	The changes in accumulated other comprehensive loss by component, net of tax, for the two quarters of 2014 and 2013 are as follows:
			Defined Benefit				Total
			Pension and Postretirement
			Plans
	Balance as of December 29, 2013		$	(39,654	)		$	(39,654	)
	Amounts reclassified from accumulated other comprehensive loss			285				285
	Balance as of March 30, 2014		$	(39,369	)		$	(39,369	)
	Amounts reclassified from accumulated other comprehensive loss			289				289
	Balance as of June 29, 2014		$	(39,080	)		$	(39,080	)
			Defined Benefit				Total
			Pension and Postretirement
			Plans
	Balance as of December 30, 2012		$	(55,739	)		$	(55,739	)
	Amounts reclassified from accumulated other comprehensive loss			391				391
	Balance as of March 31, 2013		$	(55,348	)		$	(55,348	)
	Amounts reclassified from accumulated other comprehensive loss			390				390
	Balance as of June 30, 2013		$	(54,958	)		$	(54,958	)
Reclassification of Accumulated Other Comprehensive Loss	'
	The reclassification of accumulated other comprehensive loss for the second quarter of 2014 and 2013 is as follows:
		Amount Reclassified from Accumulated
		Other Comprehensive Loss
		Second Quarter Ended
		29-Jun-14				30-Jun-13
	Amortization of defined benefit pension and postretirement plan items:
	Prior service cost and unrecognized loss (1)		$	(473	)		$	(639	)
	Income tax expense			184				249
	Total reclassifications for the period		$	(289	)		$	(390	)
		-1	These accumulated other comprehensive loss components are included in the computation of net periodic pension and postretirement cost.  See Note 14 “Employee Benefit Plans” for more information.  Of the costs for the second quarter ended June 29, 2014, $47 is included in television operating costs and expenses, $21 is included in radio operating costs and expenses, $212 is included in publishing operating costs and expenses, and $193 is included in selling and administrative expenses.  Of the costs for the second quarter ended June 30, 2013, $65 is included in television operating costs and expenses, $43 is included in radio operating costs and expenses, $288 is included in publishing operating costs and expenses, and $243 is included in selling and administrative expenses.
	The reclassification of accumulated other comprehensive loss for the two quarters of 2014 and 2013 is as follows:
		Amount Reclassified from Accumulated
		Other Comprehensive Loss
		Two Quarters Ended
		29-Jun-14				30-Jun-13
	Amortization of defined benefit pension and postretirement plan items:
	Prior service cost and unrecognized loss (1)		$	(946	)		$	(1,278	)
	Income tax expense			372				497
	Total reclassifications for the period		$	(574	)		$	(781	)
		-1	These accumulated other comprehensive loss components are included in the computation of net periodic pension and postretirement cost.  See Note 14 “Employee Benefit Plans” for more information.  Of the costs for the two quarters ended June 29, 2014, $99 is included in television operating costs and expenses, $45 is included in radio operating costs and expenses, $423 is included in publishing operating costs and expenses, and $379 is included in selling and administrative expenses.  Of the costs for the two quarters ended June 30, 2013, $130 is included in television operating costs and expenses, $86 is included in radio operating costs and expenses, $588 is included in publishing operating costs and expenses, and $474 is included in selling and administrative expenses.

SEGMENT_REPORTING_Tables

SEGMENT REPORTING (Tables)	6 Months Ended
	Jun. 29, 2014
SEGMENT REPORTING [Abstract]	'
Summary of revenue, operating earnings (loss), depreciation and amortization and capital expenditures and identifiable total assets	'
	The following tables summarize revenue, operating earnings (loss), depreciation and amortization, and capital expenditures for the second quarter and two quarters ended June 29, 2014 and June 30, 2013 and identifiable total assets as of June 29, 2014 and December 29, 2013:
		Second Quarter Ended						Two Quarters Ended
		29-Jun-14			30-Jun-13			29-Jun-14			30-Jun-13
	Revenue
	Television	$	46,947		$	41,617		$	92,916		$	82,428
	Radio		20,179			19,854			35,405			35,720
	Publishing		37,636			38,398			73,236			74,978
	Corporate eliminations		(63	)		(91	)		(246	)		(145	)
		$	104,699		$	99,778		$	201,311		$	192,981
	Operating earnings (loss)
	Television	$	12,725		$	8,373		$	23,903		$	15,345
	Radio		4,055			3,818			6,188			6,240
	Publishing		2,632			3,065			3,229			3,938
	Corporate		(1,968	)		(2,280	)		(3,907	)		(4,218	)
		$	17,444		$	12,976		$	29,413		$	21,305
	Depreciation and amortization
	Television	$	3,187		$	3,186		$	6,439		$	6,422
	Radio		502			554			974			1,103
	Publishing		1,640			1,738			3,372			3,485
	Corporate		118			173			236			345
		$	5,447		$	5,651		$	11,021		$	11,355
	Capital expenditures
	Television	$	1,926		$	1,574		$	2,750		$	3,203
	Radio		562			255			769			361
	Publishing		406			1,185			480			1,933
	Corporate		6			30			6			32
		$	2,900		$	3,044		$	4,005		$	5,529
		29-Jun-14			29-Dec-13
	Identifiable total assets
	Television	$	344,524		$	356,032
	Radio		110,952			111,473
	Publishing		91,110			96,991
	Corporate & discontinued operations		25,572			31,522
		$	572,158		$	596,018

EARNINGS_PER_SHARE_Details

EARNINGS PER SHARE (Details) (USD $)	3 Months Ended						6 Months Ended
In Thousands, except Per Share data, unless otherwise specified	Sep. 28, 2014	Jun. 29, 2014	Mar. 30, 2014	Sep. 29, 2013	Jun. 30, 2013	Mar. 31, 2013	Jun. 29, 2014	Jun. 30, 2013
Computation of basic and diluted earnings per share [Abstract]	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'
Earnings from continuing operations	'	$10,444	'	'	$6,494	'	$16,610	$10,187
Earnings from discontinued operations, net of tax	'	-21	'	'	107	'	6,000	207
Net earnings	$4,546	$10,423	$12,187	$4,546	$6,601	$3,793	$22,610	$10,394
Weighted average shares outstanding - Class A and B [Abstract]	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'
Basic (in shares)	'	50,532	'	'	50,247	'	50,478	50,188
Impact of non-vested restricted shares and performance-based restricted stock units (in shares)	'	159	'	'	216	'	179	249
Adjusted weighted average shares outstanding - Class A and B (in shares)	'	50,691	'	'	50,463	'	50,657	50,437
Basic - Class A and B common stock: [Abstract]	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'
Continuing operations (in dollars per share)	'	$0.21	'	'	$0.13	'	$0.33	$0.21
Discontinued operations (in dollars per share)	'	$0	'	'	$0	'	$0.12	$0
Net earnings per share - basic (in dollars per share)	'	$0.21	'	'	$0.13	'	$0.45	$0.21
Diluted - Class A and B common stock: [Abstract]	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'
Continuing operations (in dollars per share)	'	$0.21	'	'	$0.13	'	$0.33	$0.21
Discontinued operations (in dollars per share)	'	$0	'	'	$0	'	$0.12	$0
Net earnings per share - diluted (in dollars per share)	'	$0.21	'	'	$0.13	'	$0.45	$0.21

EARNINGS_PER_SHARE_Diluted_Det

EARNINGS PER SHARE, Diluted (Details)	3 Months Ended	6 Months Ended
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Jun. 29, 2014	Jun. 29, 2014
Class B [Member]	'	'
Antidilutive Securities Excluded from Computation of Earnings Per Share [Line Items]	'	'
Antidilutive securities excluded from computation of earnings per share (in shares)	344	344
Performance-based Restricted Units [Member]	'	'
Antidilutive Securities Excluded from Computation of Earnings Per Share [Line Items]	'	'
Antidilutive securities excluded from computation of earnings per share (in shares)	132	132

VARIABLE_INTEREST_ENTITY_Detai

VARIABLE INTEREST ENTITY (Details)	3 Months Ended
	Jun. 29, 2014
VARIABLE INTEREST ENTITY [Abstract]	'
Initial term of agreements	'3 years

INVENTORIES_Details

INVENTORIES (Details) (USD $)	Jun. 29, 2014	Dec. 29, 2013
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified
Inventory, net [Abstract]	'	'
Paper and supplies	$1,891	$2,224
Work in process	29	59
Less obsolescence reserve	-92	-92
Inventories, net	$1,828	$2,191

RECEIVABLES_Details

RECEIVABLES (Details) (USD $)	6 Months Ended	12 Months Ended				12 Months Ended
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Jun. 29, 2014	Dec. 29, 2013	Dec. 30, 2012	Jun. 29, 2014	Dec. 29, 2013	Dec. 30, 2012
			Notes Receivable [Member]	Notes Receivable [Member]	Notes Receivable [Member]	Promissory Note [Member]
Accounts, Notes, Loans and Financing Receivable [Line Items]	'	'	'	'	'	'
Allowance for doubtful accounts	$2,284	$1,688	'	'	'	'
Note receivable	'	'	'	384	524	772
Bearing interest rate (in hundredths)	'	'	'	'	'	3.00%
Promissory note repayable period	'	'	'	'	'	'3 years
Notes receivable estimated fair value	'	'	$738	'	'	'
Discounted rate of note estimated fair value (in hundredths)	3.08%	3.36%	6.25%	'	'	'

IMPAIRMENT_OF_LONGLIVED_ASSETS1

IMPAIRMENT OF LONG-LIVED ASSETS (Details) (USD $)	6 Months Ended		3 Months Ended
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Jun. 29, 2014	Jun. 30, 2013	Mar. 31, 2013
			Radio Broadcasting [Member]
Impairment of Long-Lived Assets [Line Items]	'	'	'
Impairment of long-lived assets	$0	$238	$238

GOODWILL_AND_OTHER_INTANGIBLE_2

GOODWILL AND OTHER INTANGIBLE ASSETS (Details) (USD $)

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3 Months Ended

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Customer Lists [Member]

Customer Lists [Member]

Customer Lists [Member]

Customer Lists [Member]

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'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Estimated amortization expense for 2016

2,809

'

2,809

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Estimated amortization expense for 2017

2,784

'

2,784

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Estimated amortization expense for 2018

2,784

'

2,784

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Gross carrying amount, accumulated amortization and net carrying amount of the major classes of definite-lived intangible assets [Abstract]

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Gross Carrying Amount

72,953

'

72,953

'

72,953

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

66,078

66,078

4,149

4,149

'

'

'

2,726

2,726

Accumulated Amortization

-16,603

'

-16,603

'

-15,190

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

-11,226

-9,905

-3,721

-3,661

'

'

'

-1,656

-1,624

Net Carrying Amount

56,350

'

56,350

'

57,763

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

54,852

56,173

428

488

'

'

'

1,070

1,102

Indefinite-lived Intangibles [Abstract]

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Net carrying value of broadcast licenses

135,166

'

135,166

'

135,166

'

'

73,904

61,262

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Goodwill [Abstract]

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Number of primary businesses

2

'

2

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Goodwill

121,987

'

121,987

'

124,702

2,934

2,934

'

'

'

86,044

88,759

33,009

33,009

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Goodwill adjustments during the period

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

-2,715

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Goodwill impairment

$0

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

DISCONTINUED_OPERATIONS_Detail

DISCONTINUED OPERATIONS (Details) (USD $)	3 Months Ended		6 Months Ended
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Jun. 29, 2014	Jun. 30, 2013	Jun. 29, 2014	Jun. 30, 2013	Dec. 29, 2013
KMIR-TV and My 13 KPSE-TV [Member]	'	'	'	'	'
Discontinued Operations [Line Items]	'	'	'	'	'
Proceeds from sale of businesses	$17,000	'	'	'	'
Pre-tax gain on the sale	10,177	'	'	'	'
Palm Springs [Member]	'	'	'	'	'
Revenue and Earnings [Abstract]	'	'	'	'	'
Revenue	0	1,433	48	2,925	'
Earnings (Loss) before income taxes	-36	136	10,063	263	'
Assets [Abstract]	'	'	'	'	'
Cash and cash equivalents	'	'	'	'	1
Receivables, net	'	'	'	'	1,149
Prepaid expenses and other current assets	'	'	'	'	11
Program and barter rights	'	'	'	'	620
Deferred income taxes	'	'	'	'	713
Property and equipment, net	'	'	'	'	1,852
Network affiliations, net	'	'	'	'	1,935
Income tax receivable	'	'	'	'	767
Total assets	'	'	'	'	7,048
Liabilities [Abstract]	'	'	'	'	'
Accounts payable	'	'	'	'	37
Accrued compensation	'	'	'	'	133
Deferred revenue	'	'	'	'	57
Syndicated programs	'	'	'	'	640
Other current liabilities	'	'	'	'	18
Total liabilities	'	'	'	'	$885

WORKFORCE_REDUCTIONS_AND_BUSIN2

WORKFORCE REDUCTIONS AND BUSINESS IMPROVEMENTS (Details) (USD $)	6 Months Ended
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Jun. 29, 2014
Restructuring Reserve [Roll Forward]	'
Balance as of December 29, 2013	$373
Charge for Separation Benefits	613
Payments for Separation Benefits	-351
Balance as of June 29, 2014	635
Television [Member]	'
Restructuring Reserve [Roll Forward]	'
Balance as of December 29, 2013	43
Charge for Separation Benefits	3
Payments for Separation Benefits	-46
Balance as of June 29, 2014	0
Radio [Member]	'
Restructuring Reserve [Roll Forward]	'
Balance as of December 29, 2013	0
Charge for Separation Benefits	11
Payments for Separation Benefits	-11
Balance as of June 29, 2014	0
Publishing [Member]	'
Restructuring Reserve [Roll Forward]	'
Balance as of December 29, 2013	330
Charge for Separation Benefits	599
Payments for Separation Benefits	-294
Balance as of June 29, 2014	$635

INCOME_TAXES_Details

INCOME TAXES (Details) (USD $)	6 Months Ended
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Jun. 29, 2014
	Jurisdiction
Income Tax Contingency [Line Items]	'
Number of state and local jurisdictions	14
Unrecognized tax benefits that would impact effective tax rate	$727
Accrued income tax expense and penalties	256
Interest on income taxes expense	6
Unrecognized tax benefits and related interest to be recognized due to settlements with income tax authorities	983
Unrecognized tax benefits and related interest to be recognized due to settlements with income tax authorities period	'12 months
Tax refund case refunds	$1,411
Federal Jurisdiction [Member]	'
Income Tax Contingency [Line Items]	'
Statute of limitations for assessing additional taxes	'3 years
State and Local Jurisdiction [Member] | Minimum [Member]	'
Income Tax Contingency [Line Items]	'
Statute of limitations for assessing additional taxes	'3 years
State and Local Jurisdiction [Member] | Maximum [Member]	'
Income Tax Contingency [Line Items]	'
Statute of limitations for assessing additional taxes	'4 years

GUARANTEES_Details

GUARANTEES (Details) (USD $)	Jun. 29, 2014
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified
GUARANTEES [Abstract]	'
Potential obligation pursuant to guarantee	$459

EMPLOYEE_BENEFIT_PLANS_Details

EMPLOYEE BENEFIT PLANS (Details) (USD $)	3 Months Ended		6 Months Ended
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Jun. 29, 2014	Jun. 30, 2013	Jun. 29, 2014	Jun. 30, 2013
Amortization of [Abstract]	'	'	'	'
Employer contributions to defined benefit pension plan	'	'	$197	'
Pension Benefits [Member]	'	'	'	'
Components of net periodic benefit (income) costs for our defined benefit and non-qualified pension plans and our postretirement health benefit plan [Abstract]	'	'	'	'
Interest cost	1,898	1,753	3,797	3,506
Expected return on plan assets	-1,755	-1,831	-3,511	-3,662
Amortization of [Abstract]	'	'	'	'
Unrecognized prior service cost	-2	-2	-5	-5
Unrecognized net loss	530	696	1,061	1,393
Net periodic benefit cost included in total operating costs and expenses and selling and administrative expenses	671	616	1,342	1,232
Other Postretirement Benefits [Member]	'	'	'	'
Components of net periodic benefit (income) costs for our defined benefit and non-qualified pension plans and our postretirement health benefit plan [Abstract]	'	'	'	'
Service cost	14	14	28	28
Interest cost	109	95	218	190
Amortization of [Abstract]	'	'	'	'
Unrecognized prior service cost	-55	-55	-110	-110
Net periodic benefit cost included in total operating costs and expenses and selling and administrative expenses	68	54	136	108
Unfunded Non-Qualified Pension Plan [Member]	'	'	'	'
Amortization of [Abstract]	'	'	'	'
Expected future benefit payments in the remainder of fiscal year	$491	'	$491	'

NOTES_PAYABLE_Details

NOTES PAYABLE (Details) (USD $)

6 Months Ended

12 Months Ended

3 Months Ended

12 Months Ended

0 Months Ended

6 Months Ended

12 Months Ended

6 Months Ended

6 Months Ended

In Thousands, unless otherwise specified

Jun. 29, 2014

Dec. 29, 2013

Jun. 29, 2014

Dec. 30, 2012

Aug. 13, 2012

Jun. 29, 2014

Dec. 29, 2013

Jun. 29, 2014

Jun. 29, 2014

Jun. 29, 2014

Dec. 05, 2012

Jun. 29, 2014

Jun. 29, 2014

Jun. 29, 2014

Jun. 29, 2014

Jun. 29, 2014

Jun. 29, 2014

Dec. 05, 2012

Jun. 29, 2014

Dec. 05, 2012

Period

Class C [Member]

Class C [Member]

Unsecured Subordinated Notes Payable [Member]

Unsecured Subordinated Notes Payable [Member]

Unsecured Subordinated Notes Payable [Member]

LIBOR [Member]

LIBOR [Member]

Secured Debt [Member]

Secured Debt [Member]

Secured Debt [Member]

Secured Debt [Member]

Secured Debt [Member]

Secured Debt [Member]

Secured Debt [Member]

Term Loan [Member]

Term Loan [Member]

Revolving Credit Facility [Member]

Revolving Credit Facility [Member]

Note

Note

Note

Minimum [Member]

Maximum [Member]

Minimum [Member]

Maximum [Member]

LIBOR [Member]

Federal Funds Rate [Member]

One Month LIBOR [Member]

Line of Credit Facility [Line Items]

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Secured credit facility

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

$350,000

'

'

'

'

'

'

$150,000

'

$200,000

Expiration date of secured credit facility

5-Dec-17

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Secured term loan facility amortized percentage (in hundredths)

10.00%

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Long-term Line of Credit

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

131,250

'

13,125

'

Incremental commitments, maximum

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

100,000

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Description of variable rate basis

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'LIBOR

'Federal Funds Rate

'one-month LIBOR

'

'

'

'

Debt instruments basis spread on variable rate (in hundredths)

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

1.50%

2.50%

'

'

0.50%

1.50%

2.00%

0.50%

1.00%

'

'

'

'

Consolidated funded debt ratio of financial covenant as a multiple

3.75

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Minimum interest coverage ratio of financial covenant as a multiple

3

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Fiscal quarter period preceding the date of determination of ratio

4

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Borrowings

144,375

194,950

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Credit facility's weighted average interest rate (in hundredths)

2.23%

2.23%

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Unamortized fees in connection with the credit facility

3,307

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Fair value of secured credit facility

140,663

187,469

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Discounted cash flows interest rate for fair value of debt (in hundredths)

3.08%

3.36%

'

'

'

6.88%

7.19%

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Scheduled minimum repayments of secured loan facility [Abstract]

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

2014

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

7,500

'

'

'

2015

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

15,000

'

'

'

2016

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

15,000

'

'

'

2017

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

93,750

'

'

'

Stock repurchased during period (in shares)

'

'

3,264

3,264

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Payments for repurchase of common stock

'

'

6,246

6,246

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Number of promissory notes issued

'

'

'

'

15

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Aggregate principal amount of promissory notes

'

'

'

'

25,599

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Interest rate of notes issued (in hundredths)

'

'

'

'

7.25%

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Number of subordinate notes repaid during the period

'

'

'

'

'

'

7

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Note payable repaid during period

'

'

'

'

'

'

9,664

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Number of remaining subordinated notes

'

'

'

'

'

8

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Total remaining principle amount of eight subordinated notes

10,623

10,623

'

'

'

13,279

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Fair value of unsecured subordinated notes payable

'

'

'

'

'

$13,600

$13,515

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

STOCKBASED_COMPENSATION_Detail

STOCK-BASED COMPENSATION (Details) (USD $)

3 Months Ended

6 Months Ended

6 Months Ended

3 Months Ended

6 Months Ended

12 Months Ended

3 Months Ended

3 Months Ended

In Thousands, except Per Share data, unless otherwise specified

Jun. 29, 2014

Jun. 30, 2013

Jun. 29, 2014

Jun. 30, 2013

Jun. 29, 2014

Jun. 29, 2014

Jun. 29, 2014

Jun. 29, 2014

Jun. 29, 2014

Jun. 29, 2014

Jun. 29, 2014

Dec. 29, 2013

Jun. 30, 2013

Jun. 30, 2013

Jun. 30, 2013

Jun. 29, 2014

Jun. 29, 2014

Jun. 29, 2014

Common Stock Class A and B [Member]

Restricted Stock [Member]

Restricted Stock [Member]

Restricted Stock [Member]

Performance Units [Member]

Stock Appreciation Rights [Member]

Stock Appreciation Rights [Member]

Stock Appreciation Rights [Member]

Unrestricted and Non-Vested Restricted Stock Grants [Member]

Unrestricted and Non-Vested Restricted Stock Grants [Member]

Unrestricted and Non-Vested Restricted Stock Grants [Member]

2007 Journal Communications, Inc. Omnibus Incentive Plan [Member]

Employee Stock Purchase Plan [Member]

Employee Stock Purchase Plan [Member]

Minimum [Member]

Maximum [Member]

Non-Employee Directors [Member]

Employees [Member]

Class B Common Stock [Member]

Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Shares available for issuance (in shares)

'

'

'

'

4,800

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

2,034

2,146

'

Stock-based compensation expense

$652

$722

$1,221

$1,292

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Total income tax benefit recognized related to stock-based compensation

223

289

458

517

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Total unrecognized compensation cost related to stock-based compensation awards

2,348

'

2,348

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Total unrecognized compensation cost, period for recognition

'

'

'1 year 3 months 18 days

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Shares [Abstract]

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Non-vested at beginning of period (in shares)

'

'

'

'

'

435

'

'

151

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Granted (in shares)

'

'

'

'

'

158

'

'

48

'

0

'

225

53

172

'

'

16

Vested (in shares)

'

'

'

'

'

-230

'

'

0

'

'

'

-55

'

'

'

'

'

Forfeited (in shares)

'

'

'

'

'

-19

'

'

0

'

0

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Non-vested at end of period (in shares)

'

'

'

'

'

344

'

'

199

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Weighted Average Fair Value [Abstract]

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Non-vested at beginning of period (in dollars per share)

'

'

'

'

'

$5.58

'

'

$5.95

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Granted (in dollars per share)

'

'

'

'

'

$9.10

'

'

$9.47

'

'

'

$6.39

'

'

'

'

$8.38

Vested (in dollars per share)

'

'

'

'

'

$6.23

'

'

$0

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Forfeited (in dollars per share)

'

'

'

'

'

$6.52

'

'

$0

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Non-vested at end of period (in dollars per share)

'

'

'

'

'

$7.06

'

'

$6.80

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Award vesting period

'

'

'

'

'

'

'1 year

'4 years

'

'

'3 years

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Total fair value of shares vesting

'

'

'

'

'

1,432

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Stock appreciation rights [Abstract]

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Term during which any SAR may be exercised

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'10 years

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Escalating price per year on outstanding stock based payment awards (in hundredths)

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

6.00%

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

SAR [Abstract]

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Outstanding and exercisable at beginning of period (in shares)

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

742

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Granted (in shares)

'

'

'

'

'

158

'

'

48

'

0

'

225

53

172

'

'

16

Exercised (in shares)

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

0

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Forfeited (in shares)

'

'

'

'

'

19

'

'

0

'

0

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Expired (in shares)

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

0

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Outstanding and exercisable (in shares)

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

742

742

742

'

'

'

'

'

'

Weighted Average Exercise Price [Abstract]

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Outstanding and exercisable (in dollars per share)

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

$13.30

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'

'

'

'

'

'

Outstanding and exercisable (in dollars per share)

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

$13.30

$13.30

$13.30

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'

'

'

'

'

Weighted Average Contractual Term Remaining (years) [Abstract]

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Outstanding and exercisable at beginning of period

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'2 years 10 months 24 days

'

'3 years 10 months 24 days

'

'

'

'

'

'

Outstanding and exercisable at end of period

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'2 years 10 months 24 days

'

'3 years 10 months 24 days

'

'

'

'

'

'

Aggregate intrinsic value of the SARs outstanding and exercisable

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

$31

$31

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'

'

'

'

'

'

Purchase price of common stock percent (in hundredths)

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

90.00%

'

Employee stock purchase plan discount percent (in hundredths)

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

10.00%

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Common stock authorized for sale under the plan (in shares)

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

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'

'

3,000

RELATED_PARTY_TRANSACTIONS_Det

RELATED PARTY TRANSACTIONS (Details) (USD $)	6 Months Ended	12 Months Ended	6 Months Ended		3 Months Ended	12 Months Ended		0 Months Ended
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Jun. 29, 2014	Dec. 30, 2012	Jun. 29, 2014	Jun. 29, 2014	Jun. 29, 2014	Dec. 30, 2012	Jun. 29, 2014	Sep. 30, 2013
	Unsecured Subordinated Promissory Notes [Member]	Unsecured Subordinated Promissory Notes [Member]	Unsecured Subordinated Promissory Notes [Member]	Unsecured Subordinated Promissory Notes [Member]	Class C [Member]	Class C [Member]	Class B [Member]	Class B [Member]
	Note	Note	Judith Abert Meissner Marital Trust [Member]	Mr. Meissner [Member]			Judith Abert Meissner Marital Trust [Member]	Subordinated Promissory Notes [Member]
			Note	Note			Minimum [Member]	Judith Abert Meissner Marital Trust [Member]
								Minimum [Member]
								Note
Related Party Transaction [Line Items]	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'
Stock repurchased during period (in shares)	'	'	'	'	3,264	3,264	'	'
Payments for repurchase of common stock	'	'	'	'	$6,246	$6,246	'	'
Number of promissory notes issued	8	15	1	3	'	'	'	1
Aggregate principal amount of promissory notes	'	25,599	7,617	752	'	'	'	13,279
Number of promissory notes repaid	7	'	'	'	'	'	'	'
Aggregate principal amount of promissory notes repaid	9,664	'	'	'	'	'	'	'
Interest rate of notes issued (in hundredths)	'	7.25%	'	'	'	'	'	'
Beneficial ownership percentage (in hundredths)	'	'	'	'	'	'	5.00%	'
Frequency of periodic payment	'equal annual installments on September 30 of each of 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017 and 2018	'	'	'	'	'	'	'
Related party transaction amounts	'	'	'	$2,042	'	'	'	'

ACCUMULATED_OTHER_COMPREHENSIV2

ACCUMULATED OTHER COMPREHENSIVE LOSS (Details) (USD $)	3 Months Ended						6 Months Ended
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Jun. 29, 2014		Mar. 30, 2014	Jun. 30, 2013		Mar. 31, 2013	Jun. 29, 2014		Jun. 30, 2013
Changes in accumulated other comprehensive loss [Roll Forward]	'		'	'		'	'		'
Beginning balance	($39,369)		($39,654)	($55,348)		($55,739)	($39,654)		($55,739)
Net actuarial gain and amounts reclassified from accumulated other comprehensive loss	289		285	390		391	'		'
Ending balance	-39,080		-39,369	-54,958		-55,348	-39,080		-54,958
Reclassification of accumulated other comprehensive loss [Abstract]	'		'	'		'	'		'
Selling and administrative expenses	33,132		'	32,435		'	63,882		64,907
Total reclassifications for the period	-289		-285	-390		-391	'		'
Defined Benefit Pension and Postretirement Plans [Member]	'		'	'		'	'		'
Changes in accumulated other comprehensive loss [Roll Forward]	'		'	'		'	'		'
Beginning balance	-39,369		-39,654	-55,348		-55,739	-39,654		-55,739
Net actuarial gain and amounts reclassified from accumulated other comprehensive loss	289		285	390		391	'		'
Ending balance	-39,080		-39,369	-54,958		-55,348	-39,080		-54,958
Reclassification of accumulated other comprehensive loss [Abstract]	'		'	'		'	'		'
Total reclassifications for the period	-289		-285	-390		-391	'		'
Defined Benefit Pension and Postretirement Plans [Member] | Amounts reclassified from accumulated other comprehensive income to: [Member]	'		'	'		'	'		'
Changes in accumulated other comprehensive loss [Roll Forward]	'		'	'		'	'		'
Net actuarial gain and amounts reclassified from accumulated other comprehensive loss	289		'	390		'	574		781
Reclassification of accumulated other comprehensive loss [Abstract]	'		'	'		'	'		'
Prior service cost and unrecognized loss	-473	[1]	'	-639	[1]	'	-946	[2]	-1,278	[2]
Selling and administrative expenses	193		'	243		'	379		474
Income tax expense	184		'	249		'	372		497
Total reclassifications for the period	-289		'	-390		'	-574		-781
Defined Benefit Pension and Postretirement Plans [Member] | Amounts reclassified from accumulated other comprehensive income to: [Member] | Television [Member]	'		'	'		'	'		'
Reclassification of accumulated other comprehensive loss [Abstract]	'		'	'		'	'		'
Selling and administrative expenses	47		'	65		'	99		130
Defined Benefit Pension and Postretirement Plans [Member] | Amounts reclassified from accumulated other comprehensive income to: [Member] | Radio [Member]	'		'	'		'	'		'
Reclassification of accumulated other comprehensive loss [Abstract]	'		'	'		'	'		'
Selling and administrative expenses	21		'	43		'	45		86
Defined Benefit Pension and Postretirement Plans [Member] | Amounts reclassified from accumulated other comprehensive income to: [Member] | Publishing [Member]	'		'	'		'	'		'
Reclassification of accumulated other comprehensive loss [Abstract]	'		'	'		'	'		'
Selling and administrative expenses	$212		'	$288		'	$423		$588
[1]	These accumulated other comprehensive loss components are included in the computation of net periodic pension and postretirement cost. See Note 14 "Employee Benefit Plans" for more information. Of the costs for the second quarter ended June 29, 2014, $47 is included in television operating costs and expenses, $21 is included in radio operating costs and expenses, $212 is included in publishing operating costs and expenses, and $193 is included in selling and administrative expenses. Of the costs for the second quarter ended June 30, 2013, $65 is included in television operating costs and expenses, $43 is included in radio operating costs and expenses, $288 is included in publishing operating costs and expenses, and $243 is included in selling and administrative expenses.
[2]	These accumulated other comprehensive loss components are included in the computation of net periodic pension and postretirement cost. See Note 14 "Employee Benefit Plans" for more information. Of the costs for the two quarters ended June 29, 2014, $99 is included in television operating costs and expenses, $45 is included in radio operating costs and expenses, $423 is included in publishing operating costs and expenses, and $379 is included in selling and administrative expenses. Of the costs for the two quarters ended June 30, 2013, $130 is included in television operating costs and expenses, $86 is included in radio operating costs and expenses, $588 is included in publishing operating costs and expenses, and $474 is included in selling and administrative expenses.

SEGMENT_REPORTING_Details

SEGMENT REPORTING (Details) (USD $)	3 Months Ended		6 Months Ended
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Jun. 29, 2014	Jun. 30, 2013	Jun. 29, 2014	Jun. 30, 2013	Dec. 29, 2013
	Business		State
	Station		Segment
			Station
			Business
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]	'	'	'	'	'
Number of primary businesses	2	'	2	'	'
Number of reportable segments	'	'	4	'	'
Number of television stations	'	'	14	'	'
Number of radio stations	35	'	35	'	'
Number of states where broadcasting segment operates	'	'	8	'	'
Summarization of revenue, operating earnings (loss), depreciation and amortization and capital expenditures and identifiable total assets [Abstract]	'	'	'	'	'
Revenue	$104,699	$99,778	$201,311	$192,981	'
Operating earnings (loss)	17,444	12,976	29,413	21,305	'
Depreciation and amortization	5,447	5,651	11,021	11,355	'
Capital expenditures	2,900	3,044	4,005	5,529	'
Identifiable total assets	572,158	'	572,158	'	596,018
Television [Member]	'	'	'	'	'
Summarization of revenue, operating earnings (loss), depreciation and amortization and capital expenditures and identifiable total assets [Abstract]	'	'	'	'	'
Revenue	46,947	41,617	92,916	82,428	'
Operating earnings (loss)	12,725	8,373	23,903	15,345	'
Depreciation and amortization	3,187	3,186	6,439	6,422	'
Capital expenditures	1,926	1,574	2,750	3,203	'
Identifiable total assets	344,524	'	344,524	'	356,032
Radio [Member]	'	'	'	'	'
Summarization of revenue, operating earnings (loss), depreciation and amortization and capital expenditures and identifiable total assets [Abstract]	'	'	'	'	'
Revenue	20,179	19,854	35,405	35,720	'
Operating earnings (loss)	4,055	3,818	6,188	6,240	'
Depreciation and amortization	502	554	974	1,103	'
Capital expenditures	562	255	769	361	'
Identifiable total assets	110,952	'	110,952	'	111,473
Publishing [Member]	'	'	'	'	'
Summarization of revenue, operating earnings (loss), depreciation and amortization and capital expenditures and identifiable total assets [Abstract]	'	'	'	'	'
Revenue	37,636	38,398	73,236	74,978	'
Operating earnings (loss)	2,632	3,065	3,229	3,938	'
Depreciation and amortization	1,640	1,738	3,372	3,485	'
Capital expenditures	406	1,185	480	1,933	'
Identifiable total assets	91,110	'	91,110	'	96,991
Corporate Eliminations [Member]	'	'	'	'	'
Summarization of revenue, operating earnings (loss), depreciation and amortization and capital expenditures and identifiable total assets [Abstract]	'	'	'	'	'
Revenue	-63	-91	-246	-145	'
Corporate [Member]	'	'	'	'	'
Summarization of revenue, operating earnings (loss), depreciation and amortization and capital expenditures and identifiable total assets [Abstract]	'	'	'	'	'
Operating earnings (loss)	-1,968	-2,280	-3,907	-4,218	'
Depreciation and amortization	118	173	236	345	'
Capital expenditures	6	30	6	32	'
Corporate And Discontinued Operations [Member]	'	'	'	'	'
Summarization of revenue, operating earnings (loss), depreciation and amortization and capital expenditures and identifiable total assets [Abstract]	'	'	'	'	'
Identifiable total assets	$25,572	'	$25,572	'	$31,522

SUBSEQUENT_EVENTS_Details

SUBSEQUENT EVENTS (Details) (USD $)	Jun. 29, 2014	Jul. 30, 2014	Jul. 30, 2014	Jul. 30, 2014	Jul. 30, 2014	Jul. 30, 2014	Jul. 30, 2014	Jul. 30, 2014	Jul. 30, 2014
In Thousands, except Share data, unless otherwise specified	Journal Media Group [Member]	Subsequent Event [Member]	Subsequent Event [Member]	Subsequent Event [Member]	Subsequent Event [Member]	Subsequent Event [Member]	Subsequent Event [Member]	Subsequent Event [Member]	Subsequent Event [Member]
		Journal Media Group [Member]	Journal Communications Class A and Class B Shareholders [Member]	Journal Communications Class A and Class B Shareholders [Member]	Scripps Shareholders [Member]	Scripps Shareholders [Member]	Scripps [Member]	Scripps [Member]	Scripps [Member]
		Market	Journal Media Group [Member]	Journal Media Group [Member]	Journal Media Group [Member]	Journal Media Group [Member]	Journal Communications Class A and Class B Shareholders [Member]	Journal Communications Class A and Class B Shareholders [Member]	Scripps Shareholders [Member]
				Common Stock [Member]		Common Stock [Member]		Class A Common Stock [Member]
Subsequent Event [Line Items]	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'
Number of markets	'	13	'	'	'	'	'	'	'
Shares to be received (in shares)	'	'	'	0.195	'	0.25	'	0.5176	'
Percentage of shares owned (in hundredths)	'	'	41.00%	'	59.00%	'	31.00%	'	69.00%
Transaction costs	$315	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'