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Document and Entity Information Document - USD ($)	3 Months Ended
Document and Entity Information Document - USD ($)	Dec. 28, 2014	Jan. 31, 2015	Mar. 30, 2014
Entity Information [Line Items]
Entity Registrant Name	Lee Enterprises, Inc.
Entity Central Index Key	0000058361
Current Fiscal Year End Date	--09-27
Entity Filer Category	Accelerated Filer
Document Type	10-Q
Document Period End Date	Dec. 28, 2014
Document Fiscal Year Focus	2015
Document Fiscal Period Focus	Q1
Amendment Flag	false
Entity Common Stock, Shares Outstanding		54,491,998
Entity Well-known Seasoned Issuer	No
Entity Voluntary Filers	No
Entity Current Reporting Status	Yes
Entity Public Float			$ 224,932,644

Consolidated Balance Sheet - USD ($) $ in Thousands	Dec. 28, 2014	Sep. 28, 2014
Current assets:
Cash and cash equivalents	$ 15,943	$ 16,704
Accounts receivable, net	71,959	62,343
Income taxes receivable	611	620
Inventories	5,753	6,655
Deferred income taxes	1,228	1,228
Other	8,116	8,585
Total current assets	103,610	96,135
Investments:
Associated companies	37,603	37,790
Other	9,985	10,661
Total investments	47,588	48,451
Property and equipment:
Land and improvements	23,595	23,645
Buildings and improvements	183,473	180,570
Equipment	290,638	292,209
Construction in process	4,008	4,548
Property, plant and equipment, gross	501,714	500,972
Less accumulated depreciation	345,625	343,601
Property and equipment, net	156,089	157,371
Goodwill	243,729	243,729
Other intangible assets, net	205,901	212,657
Postretirement assets, net	14,647	14,136
Other	37,763	38,796
Total assets	809,327	811,275
Current liabilities:
Current maturities of long-term debt	28,200	31,400
Accounts payable	21,408	27,245
Compensation and other accrued liabilities	21,901	24,348
Accrued Interest	14,140	4,812
Unearned revenue	30,344	30,903
Total current liabilities	115,993	118,708
Long-term debt, net of current maturities	756,300	773,350
Pension obligations	49,812	50,170
Postretirement and postemployment benefit obligations	10,439	10,359
Deferred income taxes	20,921	14,766
Income taxes payable	5,294	5,097
Other	18,046	16,369
Total liabilities	976,805	988,819
Stockholders' equity (deficit):
Serial convertible preferred stock, no par value; authorized 500 shares; none issued	0	0
Common Stock, Number of Shares, Par Value and Other Disclosures [Abstract]
Additional paid-in capital	245,805	245,323
Accumulated deficit	(404,529)	(414,282)
Accumulated other comprehensive income	(10,023)	(9,831)
Total stockholders' deficit	(168,202)	(178,253)
Non-controlling interests	724	709
Total deficit	(167,478)	(177,544)
Total liabilities and deficit	809,327	811,275
Preferred Class A [Member]
Stockholders' equity (deficit):
Common Stock	545	537
Preferred Class B [Member]
Stockholders' equity (deficit):
Common Stock	$ 0	$ 0

Consolidated Statements of Operations and Comprehensive Income (Loss) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended
	Dec. 28, 2014	Dec. 29, 2013
Operating revenue:
Advertising	$ 115,477	$ 122,391
Subscription	50,399	45,452
Other	10,278	9,542
Total operating revenue	176,154	177,385
Operating expenses:
Compensation	61,937	62,142
Newsprint and ink	8,846	10,562
Other operating expenses	59,181	55,157
Depreciation	4,616	5,131
Amortization of intangible assets	6,880	6,893
Gain (Loss) on Disposition of Property Plant Equipment	(257)	10
Workforce adjustments	211	207
Total operating expenses	141,414	140,102
Equity in earnings of associated companies	2,757	2,919
Operating income (loss)	37,497	40,202
Non-operating income (expense):
Financial income	78	120
Interest expense	(18,790)	(20,827)
Debt financing costs	(1,102)	(104)
Other, net	(1,178)	94
Total non-operating expense, net	(20,992)	(20,717)
Income (loss) before income taxes	16,505	19,485
Income tax expense (benefit)	6,498	7,383
Net income (loss)	10,007	12,102
Net income attributable to non-controlling interests	(254)	(210)
Loss attributable to Lee Enterprises, Incorporated	9,753	11,892
Other comprehensive income (loss), net	(192)	(441)
Comprehensive loss	$ 9,561	$ 11,451
Earnings (loss) per common share:
Basic	$ 0.19	$ 0.23
Diluted	$ 0.18	$ 0.22

Statement of Cash Flows - USD ($) $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended
Statement of Cash Flows - USD ($) $ in Thousands	Dec. 28, 2014	Dec. 29, 2013
Cash provided by (required for) operating activities:
Net income (loss)	$ 10,007	$ 12,102
Adjustments to reconcile net loss to net cash provided by operating activities:
Depreciation and amortization	11,496	12,024
Gain (Loss) on Disposition of Assets	(257)	10
Amortization (accretion) of debt present value adjustment	0	1,198
Stock compensation expense	443	264
Distributions greater than current earnings of MNI	638	(371)
Deferred income tax benefit	6,289	(84)
Debt financing costs	1,101	104
Changes in operating assets and liabilities:
Decrease in receivables	(9,616)	(13,635)
Decrease in inventories and other	1,473	618
Increase (decrease) in accounts payable, accrued expenses and unearned revenue	485	(6,471)
Decrease in pension, postretirement and post employment benefits	(1,115)	(1,602)
Change in income taxes receivable or payable	206	7,453
Other, net	1,140	(359)
Net Cash Provided by (Used in) Operating Activities, Continuing Operations	22,290	11,993
Cash provided by (required for) investing activities:
Purchases of property and equipment	(3,547)	(2,295)
Decrease in restricted cash	441	0
Net Cash Provided by (Used in) Investing Activities, Continuing Operations	(2,832)	(2,637)
Proceeds from sales of assets	315	132
Distributions greater than current earnings of TNI	(451)	(474)
Other, net	410	0
Cash provided by (required for) financing activities:
Debt financing and reorganization costs paid	(17)	(2)
Proceeds from long-term debt	3,000	0
Payments on long-term debt	(23,250)	(14,500)
Net Cash Provided by (Used in) Financing Activities, Continuing Operations	(20,219)	(14,263)
Common stock transactions net	48	239
Net increase in cash and cash equivalents	(761)	(4,907)
End of period	$ 15,943	$ 12,655

Basis of Presentation	3 Months Ended
Basis of Presentation	Dec. 28, 2014
Basis of Presentation [Abstract]
Organization Consolidation and Presentation of Financial Statements Disclosure [Text Block]	BASIS OF PRESENTATION The Consolidated Financial Statements included herein are unaudited. In the opinion of management, these financial statements contain all adjustments (consisting of only normal recurring items) necessary to present fairly the financial position of Lee Enterprises, Incorporated and subsidiaries (the “Company”) as of December 28, 2014 and their results of operations and cash flows for the periods presented. The Consolidated Financial Statements should be read in conjunction with the Consolidated Financial Statements and Notes thereto included in the Company's 2014 Annual Report on Form 10-K. Because of seasonal and other factors, the results of operations for the 13 weeks ended December 28, 2014 are not necessarily indicative of the results to be expected for the full year. References to “we”, “our”, “us” and the like throughout the Consolidated Financial Statements refer to the Company. References to “2015”, “2014” and the like refer to the fiscal years ended the last Sunday in September. The Consolidated Financial Statements include our accounts and those of our subsidiaries, all of which are wholly-owned, except for our 50% interest in TNI Partners (“TNI”), 50% interest in Madison Newspapers, Inc. (“MNI”), and 82.5% interest in INN Partners, L.C.

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The entire disclosure for organization, consolidation and basis of presentation of financial statements disclosure.

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Investments in Associated Companies

3 Months Ended

Dec. 28, 2014

Schedule of Equity Method Investments [Line Items]

Equity Method Investments and Joint Ventures Disclosure [Text Block]

INVESTMENTS IN ASSOCIATED COMPANIES

TNI Partners

In Tucson, Arizona, TNI, acting as agent for our subsidiary, Star Publishing Company (“Star Publishing”), and Citizen Publishing Company (“Citizen”), a subsidiary of Gannett Co. Inc., is responsible for printing, delivery, advertising, and subscription activities of the Arizona Daily Star as well as the related digital platforms and specialty publications. TNI collects all receipts and income and pays substantially all operating expenses incident to the partnership's operations and publication of the newspapers and other media.

Income or loss of TNI (before income taxes) is allocated equally to Star Publishing and Citizen.

Summarized results of TNI are as follows:



	13 Weeks Ended
(Thousands of Dollars)	December 28 2014	December 29 2013

Operating revenue	15,600	16,072
Operating expenses, excluding workforce adjustments, depreciation and amortization	12,102	12,371
Workforce adjustments	—	(87	)
Operating income	3,498	3,788
Company's 50% share of operating income	1,749	1,894
Less amortization of intangible assets	105	105
Equity in earnings of TNI	1,644	1,789

Star Publishing's 50% share of TNI depreciation and certain general and administrative expenses (income) associated with its share of the operation and administration of TNI are reported as operating expenses (benefit) in our Consolidated Statements of Operations and Comprehensive Income. These amounts totaled $(68,000) and $8,000 in the 13 weeks ended December 28, 2014 and December 29, 2013, respectively.

Annual amortization of intangible assets is estimated to be $418,000 in each of the 52 week periods ending December 2015, December 2016, December 2017, the 53 week period ending December 2018 and the 52 week period ending December 2019.

Madison Newspapers, Inc.

We have a 50% ownership interest in MNI, which publishes daily and Sunday newspapers, and other publications in Madison, Wisconsin, and other Wisconsin locations, and operates their related digital platforms. Net income or loss of MNI (after income taxes) is allocated equally to us and The Capital Times Company (“TCT”). MNI conducts its business under the trade name Capital Newspapers.

Summarized results of MNI are as follows:



	13 Weeks Ended
(Thousands of Dollars)	December 28 2014	December 29 2013

Operating revenue	18,657	17,312
Operating expenses, excluding workforce adjustments, depreciation and amortization	14,631	13,259
Workforce adjustments	11	—
Depreciation and amortization	464	398
Operating income	3,551	3,655
Net income	2,224	2,259
Equity in earnings of MNI	1,112	1,130

Goodwill and other Intangible Assets

3 Months Ended

Dec. 28, 2014

Goodwill And Other Intangible Assets [Abstract]

Goodwill and Intangible Assets Disclosure [Text Block]

GOODWILL AND OTHER INTANGIBLE ASSETS

Changes in the carrying amount of goodwill are as follows:



	13 Weeks Ended
(Thousands of Dollars)	December 28 2014

Goodwill, gross amount	1,532,458
Accumulated impairment losses	(1,288,729	)
Goodwill, beginning of period	243,729
Goodwill, end of period	243,729

Identified intangible assets consist of the following:



(Thousands of Dollars)	December 28 2014	September 28 2014

Nonamortized intangible assets:
Mastheads	25,102	25,102
Amortizable intangible assets:
Customer and newspaper subscriber lists	686,856	686,732
Less accumulated amortization	506,057	499,178
	180,799	187,554
Noncompete and consulting agreements	28,524	28,524
Less accumulated amortization	28,524	28,523
	—	1
	205,901	212,657

Annual amortization of intangible assets for the 52 week periods ending December 2015, December 2016, December 2017, the 53 week period ending December 2018 and the 52 week period ending December 2019, is estimated to be $26,904,000, $25,745,000, $22,908,000, $16,653,000 and $15,624,000, respectively.

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The entire disclosure for the aggregate amount of goodwill and a description of intangible assets, which may include (a) for amortizable intangible assets (also referred to as finite-lived intangible assets), the carrying amount, the amount of any significant residual value, and the weighted-average amortization period, (b) for intangible assets not subject to amortization (also referred to as indefinite-lived intangible assets), the carrying amount, and (c) the amount of research and development assets acquired and written off in the period, including the line item in the income statement in which the amounts written off are aggregated, if not readily apparent from the income statement. Also discloses (a) for amortizable intangibles assets in total and by major class, the gross carrying amount and accumulated amortization, the total amortization expense for the period, and the estimated aggregate amortization expense for each of the five succeeding fiscal years, (b) for intangible assets not subject to amortization the carrying amount in total and by major class, and (c) for goodwill, in total and for each reportable segment, the changes in the carrying amount of goodwill during the period (including the aggregate amount of goodwill acquired, the aggregate amount of impairment losses recognized, and the amount of goodwill included in the gain (loss) on disposal of a reporting unit). If any part of goodwill has not been allocated to a reportable segment, discloses the unallocated amount and the reasons for not allocating. For each impairment loss recognized related to an intangible asset (excluding goodwill), discloses: (a) a description of the impaired intangible asset and the facts and circumstances leading to the impairment, (b) the amount of the impairment loss and the method for determining fair value, (c) the caption in the income statement or the statement of activities in which the impairment loss is aggregated, and (d) the segment in which the impaired intangible asset is reported. For each goodwill impairment loss recognized, discloses: (a) a description of the facts and circumstances leading to the impairment, (b) the amount of the impairment loss and the method of determining the fair value of the associated reporting unit, and (c) if a recognized impairment loss is an estimate not finalized and the reasons why the estimate is not final. May also disclose the nature and amount of any significant adjustments made to a previous estimate of an impairment loss.

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Debt

3 Months Ended

Dec. 28, 2014

Debt [Abstract]

Debt Disclosure [Text Block]

DEBT

In January 2012, in conjunction with the effectiveness of our plan of reorganization (the "Plan") under Chapter 11 of the U.S. Bankruptcy Code, we refinanced all of our debt. The Plan refinanced our then-existing credit agreement and extended the April 2012 maturity in a structure of first and second lien debt with the existing lenders. We also amended the Pulitzer Notes, as discussed more fully below (and certain capitalized terms used below defined), and extended the April 2012 maturity with the existing Noteholders.

In May 2013, we again refinanced the $94,000,000 remaining balance of the Pulitzer Notes (the “New Pulitzer Notes”).

On March 31, 2014, we completed a comprehensive refinancing of our remaining debt, exclusive of the New Pulitzer Notes (the “2014 Refinancing”), which includes the following:


•	$400,000,000 aggregate principal amount of 9.5% Senior Secured Notes (the “Notes”), pursuant to an Indenture dated as of March 31, 2014 (the “Indenture”) among the Company, certain subsidiaries party thereto from time to time (the “Subsidiary Guarantors”), U.S. Bank National Association, as Trustee (the "Notes Trustee"), and Deutsche Bank Trust Company Americas, as Collateral Agent;

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$250,000,000 first lien term loan (the "1^st Lien Term Loan") and $40,000,000 revolving facility (the "Revolving Facility") under a First Lien Credit Agreement dated as of March 31, 2014 (together, the “1^st Lien Credit Facility”) among the Company, the lenders party thereto from time to time (the “1^st Lien Lenders”), and JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A., as Administrative Agent and Collateral Agent; and


•	$150,000,000 second lien term loan under a Second Lien Loan Agreement dated as of March 31, 2014 (the “2^nd Lien Term Loan”) among the Company, the lenders party thereto from time to time (the “2^nd Lien Lenders”), and Wilmington Trust, National Association, as Administrative Agent and Collateral Agent.

The Notes, 1^st Lien Credit Facility and 2^nd Lien Term Loan enabled us to repay in full, including accrued interest, and terminate, on March 31, 2014: (i) the remaining principal balance of $593,000,000 under our previous 1^st lien agreement, and related subsidiary guaranty, security and pledge agreements, intercompany subordination and intercreditor agreements; and (ii) the remaining principal balance of $175,000,000 under our previous 2^ndlien agreement, and related subsidiary guaranty, security and pledge agreements, intercompany subordination and intercreditor agreements. We also used the proceeds of the refinancing to pay fees and expenses totaling $30,931,000 related to the 2014 Refinancing.

Notes

The Notes are senior secured obligations of the Company and mature on March 15, 2022. The Notes were sold pursuant to Rule 144A and Regulation S under the Securities Act of 1933, as amended.

Interest

The Notes require payment of interest semiannually on March 15 and September 15 of each year, at a fixed annual rate of 9.5%. Interest on the Notes accrues from March 31, 2014.

Redemption

We may redeem some, or all, of the principal amount of the Notes at any time on or after March 15, 2018 as follows:



Period Beginning	Percentage of Principal Amount

March 15, 2018	104.75
March 15, 2019	102.375
March 15, 2020	100

We may also redeem up to 35% of the Notes prior to March 15, 2017 at 109.5% of the principal amount using the proceeds of certain future equity offerings.

If we sell certain of our assets or experience specific kinds of changes of control, we must, subject to certain exceptions, offer to purchase the Notes. Any redemption of the Notes must also satisfy any accrued and unpaid interest thereon.

Security

The Notes are unconditionally guaranteed on a senior secured basis by each of our material domestic subsidiaries in which the Company holds a direct or indirect interest of more than 50% and which guaranty indebtedness for borrowed money, including the 1^st Lien Credit Facility. Material domestic subsidiaries of the Company that are currently excluded from such subsidiary guarantee obligations under the Notes are MNI, except as noted below, our wholly-owned subsidiary, Pulitzer Inc. ("Pulitzer"), and its subsidiaries (collectively, the “Pulitzer Subsidiaries”) and TNI.

At such time as the New Pulitzer Notes, as discussed more fully below, are satisfied, including any successor debt (the “Pulitzer Debt Satisfaction Date”), the Notes will also be guaranteed, on a second-priority basis, by Pulitzer and each Pulitzer Subsidiary that guarantees the indebtedness under the 2^nd Lien Term Loan or other borrowings incurred by the Company or any subsidiary guarantor.

The Notes and the subsidiary guarantees are secured, subject to certain exceptions, priorities and limitations in the various agreements, by a lien on all property and assets of the Company and each subsidiary guarantor, other than the capital stock of MNI and any property and assets of MNI, Pulitzer, each Pulitzer Subsidiary and TNI (the “Lee Legacy Collateral”), on a first-priority basis, equally and ratably with all of the Company’s and the subsidiary guarantors’ existing and future obligations under the 1^st Lien Credit Facility, pursuant to a Security Agreement dated as of March 31, 2014 (the “Notes Security Agreement”) among the Company and the subsidiary guarantors (collectively, the “Notes Assignors”) and Deutsche Bank Trust Company Americas.

Certain of the Notes Assignors, separately, have granted first lien mortgages or deeds of trust, covering their material real estate and improvements for the benefit of the holders of the Notes.

Also, the Notes are secured, subject to certain exceptions, priorities and limitations in the various agreements, by first priority security interests in the capital stock of, and other equity interests owned by the Notes Assignors pursuant to the Notes Security Agreement.

Prior to the Pulitzer Debt Satisfaction Date, none of the property and assets of Pulitzer and the Pulitzer Subsidiaries (collectively, the “Pulitzer Collateral”) will be pledged to secure the Notes or the subsidiary guarantees. The Pulitzer Collateral includes the 50% interest in TNI owned by Star Publishing, but excludes any tangible and intangible assets owned by Star Publishing that are used by TNI in the conduct of its business. After the Pulitzer Debt Satisfaction Date, the Notes and the subsidiary guarantees will be secured, subject to permitted liens, by a lien on the Pulitzer Collateral owned by each of the Pulitzer Subsidiaries that become subsidiary guarantors on a second-priority basis, equally and ratably with all of the Company’s and the subsidiary guarantors’ existing and future obligations under the 1^st Lien Credit Facility and certain other indebtedness for borrowed money incurred by the Company or any subsidiary guarantor.

The rights of the Notes Trustee and the 1^st Lien Lenders with respect to the Lee Legacy Collateral are subject to:


•	A Pari Passu Intercreditor Agreement dated as of March 31, 2014 (the “Pari Passu Intercreditor Agreement”) among the Company, the other Grantors party thereto, JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A., U.S. Bank National Association and Deutsche Bank Trust Company Americas; and


•	A Junior Intercreditor Agreement dated as of March 31, 2014 (the “Junior Intercreditor Agreement”) among the Company, the other Grantors party hereto, JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A., U.S. Bank National Association, Deutsche Bank Trust Company Americas and Wilmington Trust, National Association.

Covenants and Other Matters

The Indenture contains certain of the restrictive covenants in the 1^st Lien Credit Facility, as discussed more fully below, and limitations on our use of the Pulitzer Subsidiaries’ cash flows. However, many of these covenants will cease to apply if the Notes are rated investment grade by either Moody’s Investors Service, Inc. or Standard & Poor’s Ratings Group and there is no default or event of default under the Indenture.

1^st Lien Credit Facility

The 1^st Lien Credit Facility consists of the $250,000,000 1^st Lien Term Loan that matures in March 2019 and the $40,000,000 Revolving Facility that matures in December 2018. The 1^st Lien Credit Facility documents the primary terms of the 1^st Lien Term Loan and the Revolving Facility. The Revolving Facility may be used for working capital and general corporate purposes (including letters of credit). At December 28, 2014, after consideration of letters of credit, we have approximately $32,605,000 available for future use under the Revolving Facility.

Interest

Interest on the 1^st Lien Term Loan, which has a principal balance of $215,500,000 at December 28, 2014, accrues at either (at our option) LIBOR plus 6.25% (with a LIBOR floor of 1.0%) or at a base rate equal to highest of (i) the prime rate at the time, (ii) the federal funds rate plus 0.5%, or (iii) one month LIBOR plus 1.0%, plus 5.25% (with a base rate floor of 2.0%), and is payable quarterly.

The 1^st Lien Term Loan was funded with original issue discount of 2.0%, or $5,000,000, which will be amortized as interest expense over the life of the 1^st Lien Term Loan.

Interest on the Revolving Facility, which has a principal balance of zero at December 28, 2014, accrues at either (at our option) LIBOR plus 5.5%, or at a base rate equal to highest of (i) the prime rate at the time, (ii) the federal funds rate plus 0.5%, or (iii) one month LIBOR plus 1.0%, plus 4.5%.

Principal Payments

Quarterly principal payments of $6,250,000 are required under the 1^st Lien Term Loan, with other payments made either voluntarily, based on 90% of excess cash flow, as defined, or from proceeds of asset sales, as defined. We may voluntarily prepay principal amounts outstanding or reduce commitments under the 1^st Lien Credit Facility at any time without premium or penalty, upon proper notice and subject to certain limitations as to minimum amounts of prepayments.

2015 payments made, or required to be made for the remainder of the year, under the 1^st Lien Term Loan are summarized as follows:



	13 Weeks Ended	13 Weeks Ending
(Thousands of Dollars)	December 28 2014	March 29 2015	June 28 2015	September 27 2015

Mandatory	6,250	6,250	6,250	6,250
Voluntary	5,000	—	—	—
Asset sales	—	—	—	—
Excess cash flow	—	—	—	—
	11,250	6,250	6,250	6,250

2014 payments made under the 1^st Lien Term Loan or previous 1^stlien agreement are summarized as follows:



				13 Weeks Ended
(Thousands of Dollars)	December 29 2013	March 30 2014	June 29 2014	September 28 2014

Mandatory	3,000	3,000	6,250	6,250
Voluntary	3,350	5,500	10,750	—
Asset sales	150	1,500	—	—
Excess cash flow	—	—	—	—
	6,500	10,000	17,000	6,250

Security

The 1^st Lien Credit Facility is secured, subject to certain priorities and limitations in the various agreements, by perfected security interests in substantially all the assets of the Company and guaranteed by the Subsidiary Guarantors (together with the Company, the “1^st Lien Assignors”), pursuant to a First Lien Guarantee and Collateral Agreement dated as of March 31, 2014 (the “1^st Lien Guarantee and Collateral Agreement”) among the Company, the Subsidiary Guarantors and JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A. (the "1^st Lien Collateral Agent"), on a first-priority basis, equally and ratably with all of the Company’s and the Subsidiary Guarantors’ existing and future obligations under the Notes. The 1^st Lien Assignors’ pledged assets include, among other things, equipment, inventory, accounts receivables, depository accounts, intellectual property and certain of their other tangible and intangible assets (excluding the assets of Pulitzer, the Pulitzer Subsidiaries, and TNI and the capital stock or assets of MNI).

Under the 1^st Lien Credit Facility, certain of the 1^st Lien Assignors, separately, have granted first lien mortgages or deeds of trust, subject to all relevant terms and conditions of the applicable intercreditor agreements, covering certain real estate and improvements, to the 1^st Lien Lenders (excluding the real estate of Pulitzer, the Pulitzer Subsidiaries, TNI and MNI).

The 1^st Lien Credit Facility is also secured by a pledge of interests in all of the capital stock of and other equity interests owned by the 1^st Lien Assignors (excluding the capital stock and equity interests held by Pulitzer and the Pulitzer Subsidiaries, as well as the capital stock and equity interest of MNI and TNI, respectively).

The rights of the 1^st Lien Collateral Agent with respect to the Lee Legacy Collateral are subject to:


•	The Pari Passu Intercreditor Agreement;


•	The Junior Intercreditor Agreement; and


•	An Intercompany Subordination Agreement dated as of March 31, 2014 (the “1^st Lien Intercompany Subordination Agreement”) among the Company, Subsidiary Guarantors, Pulitzer, Pulitzer Subsidiaries and JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A.

Covenants and Other Matters

The 1^st Lien Credit Facility requires that we comply with certain affirmative and negative covenants customary for financing of this nature, including maintenance of a maximum total leverage ratio, which is only applicable to the Revolving Facility.

The 1^st Lien Credit Facility restricts us from paying dividends on our Common Stock and generally restricts us from repurchasing Common Stock, unless in each case no default shall have occurred and we have satisfied certain financial measurements. Further, the 1^st Lien Credit Facility restricts or limits, among other things, subject to certain exceptions, the ability of the Company and its subsidiaries to: (i) incur indebtedness, (ii) enter into mergers, acquisitions and asset sales, (iii) incur or create liens and (iv) enter into transactions with certain affiliates. The 1^st Lien Credit Facility contains various representations and warranties and may be terminated upon occurrence of certain events of default. The 1^st Lien Credit Facility also contains cross-default provisions tied to the terms of each of the Indenture, 2^nd Lien Term Loan and New Pulitzer Notes.

2^nd Lien Term Loan

The 2^nd Lien Term Loan, which has a balance of $150,000,000 at December 28, 2014, bears interest at a fixed annual rate of 12.0%, payable quarterly, and matures in December 2022.

Principal Payments

There are no scheduled mandatory amortization payments required under the 2^nd Lien Term Loan.

Under the 2^nd Lien Term Loan, excess cash flows of Pulitzer and the Pulitzer Subsidiaries, as defined and subject to certain other conditions, must be used, (i) first, to repay the outstanding amount of the New Pulitzer Notes and (ii) second, (a) at any time after the Pulitzer Debt Satisfaction Date but prior to March 31, 2017, to make an offer to the 2^nd Lien Lenders (which offer the 2^nd Lien Lenders may accept or reject), to pay amounts under the 2^nd Lien Term Loan at par and (b) at any time after the Pulitzer Debt Satisfaction Date and on or after March 31, 2017, to pay such amounts under the 2^nd Lien Term Loan at par.

The definition of excess cash flows of Pulitzer includes a deduction for interest costs incurred under the 2^nd Lien Term Loan after the Pulitzer Debt Satisfaction Date. In addition, other changes to settlement of certain intercompany costs between the Company and Pulitzer will also be effected after the Pulitzer Debt Satisfaction Date, with the net result being a reduction in the excess cash flows of Pulitzer from historical levels.

After the Pulitzer Debt Satisfaction Date, subject to certain other conditions in the 2^nd Lien Term Loan, the balance of the 2^nd Lien Term Loan can, or will be, reduced at par from proceeds from asset sales by Pulitzer or the Pulitzer Subsidiaries.

Voluntary payments under the 2^nd Lien Term Loan are otherwise subject to call premiums as follows:



Period Beginning	Percentage of Principal Amount

March 31, 2014	112
March 31, 2017	106
March 31, 2018	103
March 31, 2019	100

Security

The 2^nd Lien Term Loan is fully and unconditionally guaranteed on a joint and several basis by the Company, Subsidiary Guarantors, Pulitzer and the Pulitzer Subsidiaries (collectively, the “2^nd Lien Assignors”), other than MNI and TNI, pursuant to a Second Lien Guarantee and Collateral Agreement dated as of March 31, 2014 (the “2^nd Lien Guarantee and Collateral Agreement”) among the 2^nd Lien Assignors and Wilmington Trust, National Association.

Under the 2^nd Lien Guarantee and Collateral Agreement, the 2^nd Lien Assignors have granted (i) second priority security interests, subject to certain priorities and limitations in the various agreements, on substantially all of their tangible and intangible assets, including the stock and other equity interests owned by the 2^nd Lien Assignors, and (ii) have granted second lien mortgages or deeds of trust covering certain real estate, as collateral for the payment and performance of their obligations under the 2^nd Lien Term Loan. Assets of, or used in the operations or business of, TNI and our ownership interest in, and assets of, MNI are excluded.

Assets of Pulitzer and the Pulitzer Subsidiaries, excluding assets of or assets used in the operations or business of, TNI, will become subject to (i) a first priority security interest in favor of the 2^nd Lien Lenders; and (ii) a second priority security interest in favor of the secured parties under the 1^st Lien Credit Facility, as applicable, upon the Pulitzer Debt Satisfaction Date.

The 2^nd Lien Guarantee and Collateral Agreement is subject to:


•	The Junior Intercreditor Agreement;

•

An Intercreditor Agreement dated as of January 30, 2012 among The Bank of New York Mellon Trust Company, N.A., Wilmington Trust, National Association, Pulitzer and the Pulitzer Subsidiaries, as amended by the First Amendment to Intercreditor Agreement dated May 1, 2013, and as further amended by the Second Amendment to Intercreditor Agreement dated as of March 31, 2014 (the “Second Amendment to Pulitzer Intercreditor Agreement”); and


•	An Intercompany Subordination Agreement dated as of March 31, 2014 (the “Pulitzer Intercompany Subordination Agreement”) among the Company, the Subsidiary Guarantors, Pulitzer, Pulitzer Subsidiaries and Wilmington Trust, National Association.

Covenants and Other Matters

The 2^nd Lien Term Loan requires that we comply with certain affirmative and negative covenants customary for financing of this nature, including the negative covenants under the 1^st Lien Credit Facility discussed above. The 2^nd Lien Term Loan contains various representations and warranties and may be terminated upon occurrence of certain events of default. The 2^nd Lien Term Loan also contains cross-default provisions tied to the terms of the Indenture, 1^st Lien Credit Facility and the New Pulitzer Notes.

In connection with the 2^nd Lien Term Loan, we entered into a Warrant Agreement dated as of March 31, 2014 (the “Warrant Agreement”) between the Company and Wells Fargo Bank, National Association. Under the Warrant Agreement, certain affiliates or designees of the 2^nd Lien Lenders received on March 31, 2014 their pro rata share of warrants to purchase, in cash, an initial aggregate of 6,000,000 shares of Common Stock, subject to adjustment pursuant to anti-dilution provisions (the “Warrants”). The Warrants represent, when fully exercised, approximately 10.1% of shares of Common Stock outstanding at March 30, 2014 on a fully diluted basis. The exercise price of the Warrants is $4.19 per share.

The Warrant Agreement contains a cash settlement provision in the event of a change of control prior to March 31, 2018 as well as other provisions requiring the Warrants be measured at fair value and are included in other liabilities in our Consolidated Balance Sheets. We will remeasure the liability to fair value each reporting period, with changes reported in other non-operating income (expense). The initial fair value of the Warrants was $16,930,000. At September 28, 2014, the fair value of the Warrants was $10,808,000. At December 28, 2014, the fair value of the Warrants is $12,110,000.

In connection with the issuance of the Warrants, we entered into a Registration Rights Agreement dated as of March 31, 2014 (the “Registration Rights Agreement”). The Registration Rights Agreement requires, among other matters, that we use our commercially reasonable efforts to maintain the effectiveness for certain specified periods of a shelf registration statement related to the shares of Common Stock to be issued upon exercise of the Warrants.

New Pulitzer Notes

In conjunction with its formation in 2000, St. Louis Post-Dispatch LLC ("PD LLC") borrowed $306,000,000 (the “Pulitzer Notes”) from a group of institutional lenders (the “Noteholders”). The Pulitzer Notes were guaranteed by Pulitzer pursuant to a Guaranty Agreement with the Noteholders. The aggregate principal amount of the Pulitzer Notes was payable in April 2009.

In February 2009, the Pulitzer Notes and the Guaranty Agreement were amended (the “Notes Amendment”). Under the Notes Amendment, PD LLC repaid $120,000,000 of the principal amount of the debt obligation. The remaining debt balance of $186,000,000 was refinanced by the Noteholders until April 2012.

In January 2012, in connection with the Plan, we entered into an amended Note Agreement and Guaranty Agreement, which amended the Pulitzer Notes and extended the maturity with the Noteholders. After consideration of unscheduled principal payments totaling $15,145,000 ($10,145,000 in December 2011 and $5,000,000 in January 2012), offset by $3,500,000 of non-cash fees paid to the Noteholders in the form of additional Pulitzer Notes debt, the amended Pulitzer Notes had a balance of $126,355,000 in January 2012.

In May 2013, we refinanced the $94,000,000 remaining balance of the Pulitzer Notes (the “New Pulitzer Notes”) with BH Finance LLC ("Berkshire") a subsidiary of Berkshire Hathaway Inc.

The New Pulitzer Notes bear interest at a fixed rate of 9.0%, payable quarterly. Pulitzer is a co-borrower under the New Pulitzer Notes, which eliminated the former Guaranty Agreement made by Pulitzer under the Pulitzer Notes.

Principal Payments

At December 28, 2014, the balance of the New Pulitzer Notes is $19,000,000. We may voluntarily prepay principal amounts outstanding under the New Pulitzer Notes at any time, in whole or in part, without premium or penalty (except as noted below), upon proper notice, and subject to certain limitations as to minimum amounts of prepayments. The New Pulitzer Notes provide for mandatory scheduled prepayments totaling $6,400,000 annually.

In addition to the scheduled payments, we are required to make mandatory prepayments under the New Pulitzer Notes under certain other conditions, such as from the net proceeds from asset sales. The New Pulitzer Notes also require us to accelerate future payments in the amount of our quarterly excess cash flow, as defined. The acceleration of such payments due to future asset sales or excess cash flow does not change the due dates of other New Pulitzer Notes payments prior to the final maturity in April 2017.

The New Pulitzer Notes are subject to a 5% redemption premium if 100% of the remaining balance of the New Pulitzer Notes is again refinanced by lenders, the majority of which are not holders of the New Pulitzer Notes at the time of such refinancing. This redemption premium is not otherwise applicable to any of the types of payments noted above.

2015 payments made, or required to be made for the remainder of the year, under the New Pulitzer Notes are summarized below.



	13 Weeks Ended	13 Weeks Ending
(Thousands of Dollars)	December 28 2014	March 29 2015	June 28 2015	September 27 2015

Mandatory	4,000	—	400	2,000
Voluntary	—	—	—	—
Asset sales	—	—	—	—
Excess cash flow	—	—	—	—
	4,000	—	400	2,000

2014 payments made under the New Pulitzer Notes or Pulitzer Notes are summarized as follows:



				13 Weeks Ended
(Thousands of Dollars)	December 29 2013	March 30 2014	June 29 2014	September 28 2014

Mandatory	6,400	—	—	—
Voluntary	1,600	10,000	13,000	9,000
Asset sales	—	—	—	—
Excess cash flow	—	—	—	—
	8,000	10,000	13,000	9,000

Security

Obligations under the New Pulitzer Notes are fully and unconditionally guaranteed on a joint and several basis by Pulitzer's existing and future subsidiaries other than PD LLC and TNI. The New Pulitzer Notes are also secured by first priority security interests in the stock and other equity interests owned by Pulitzer's subsidiaries including the 50% ownership interest in TNI. Also, Pulitzer, certain of its subsidiaries and PD LLC granted a first priority security interest on substantially all of its tangible and intangible assets, excluding the assets of Star Publishing leased to, or used in the operations or business of, TNI and granted deeds of trust covering certain real estate in the St. Louis area, as collateral for the payment and performance of their obligations under the New Pulitzer Notes.

Covenants and Other Matters

The New Pulitzer Notes contain certain covenants and conditions including the maintenance, by Pulitzer, of minimum trailing 12 month EBITDA (minimum of $24,200,000 beginning December 28, 2014), as defined in the New Pulitzer Notes agreement, and limitations on capital expenditures and the incurrence of other debt. Our actual trailing 12 month EBITDA at December 28, 2014 is $41,484,000.

Further, the New Pulitzer Notes have limitations or restrictions on distributions, loans, advances, investments, acquisitions, dispositions and mergers. Such covenants require that substantially all future cash flows of Pulitzer are required to be directed first toward repayment of the New Pulitzer Notes and that cash flows of Pulitzer are largely segregated from those of the Company, exclusive of Pulitzer.

Other

The refinancing of the Pulitzer Notes with the New Pulitzer Notes resulted in the acceleration of $1,565,000 of a present value adjustment, which was partially offset by eliminating deferred interest expense of $1,189,000, and the net amount of which was recognized in 2013. Expenses related to the issuance of the New Pulitzer Notes are capitalized as debt issuance costs and will be amortized until the Pulitzer Debt Satisfaction Date.

We incurred $30,931,000 of fees and expenses related to the 2014 Refinancing, including a $1,750,000 premium (1% of the principal amount) related to the redemption of the previous 2^nd lien agreement and $5,000,000 original issue discount on the 1^st Lien Term Loan. In addition, at the date of the 2014 Refinancing we had $10,549,000 of unamortized present value adjustments related to the previous 1^st lien agreement and previous 2^nd lien agreement. We also recognized original issue discount of $16,930,000 on the 2^nd Lien Term Loan related to the Warrants. Certain of the unamortized present value adjustments, the new fees and expenses and a portion of the value of the Warrants were charged to expense upon completion of the 2014 Refinancing while the remainder of such costs have been capitalized and are being amortized over the lives of the respective debt agreements. Debt financing costs are summarized as follows:



(Thousands of Dollars)

Prepayment premium - previous 2^nd lien agreement		1,750
Unamortized loan fees from previous credit agreements		10,549
Fees paid in cash to arrangers, lenders, attorneys and others		24,181
Original issue discount - 1^st Lien Term Loan		5,000
Fair value of Warrants granted to 2nd Lien Lenders		16,930
		58,410

Charged to expense as a result of debt extinguishment		20,591
Capitalized debt financing costs		37,819

Amortization of the debt financing costs totaled $1,029,000 in the 13 weeks ended December 28, 2014. Amortization of such costs is estimated to total $4,218,000 in 2015, $4,426,000 in 2016, $4,455,000 in 2017, $4,537,000 in 2018 and $4,289,000 in 2019. At December 28, 2014, we have $35,395,000 of unamortized debt financing costs included in other assets in our Consolidated Balance Sheets.

Debt is summarized as follows:



			Interest Rates (%)
(Thousands of Dollars)	December 28 2014	September 28 2014	December 28 2014

Revolving Facility	—	5,000	5.65
1st Lien Term Loan	215,500	226,750	7.25
Notes	400,000	400,000	9.50
2^ndLien Term Loan	150,000	150,000	12.00
New Pulitzer Notes	19,000	23,000	9.00
	784,500	804,750
Less current maturities of long-term debt	28,200	31,400
Total long-term debt	756,300	773,350

At December 28, 2014, our weighted average cost of debt, excluding amortization of debt financing costs, is 9.4%.

Aggregate maturities of debt total $21,150,000 for the remainder of 2015, $31,400,000 in 2016, $35,200,000 in 2017, $25,000,000 in 2018, $121,750,000 in 2019 and $550,000,000 thereafter.

Liquidity

At December 28, 2014, after consideration of letters of credit, we have approximately $32,605,000 available for future use under our Revolving Facility. Including cash, our liquidity at December 28, 2014 totals $48,548,000. This liquidity amount excludes any future cash flows. We expect all interest and principal payments due in the next twelve months will be satisfied by our cash flows, which will allow us to maintain an adequate level of liquidity. The Warrants, if and when exercised, would provide additional liquidity in an amount up to $25,140,000.

The 2014 Refinancing significantly enhances our debt maturity profile. Final maturities of our debt have been extended to dates extending from April 2017 through December 2022. As a result, refinancing risk has been substantially reduced for the next several years.

There are numerous potential consequences under the Notes, 1st Lien Credit Facility, 2nd Lien Term Loan, and the New Pulitzer Notes, if an event of default, as defined, occurs and is not remedied. Many of those consequences are beyond our control. The occurrence of one or more events of default would give rise to the right of the applicable lender(s) to exercise their remedies under the Notes, 1st Lien Credit Facility, 2nd Lien Term Loan, and the New Pulitzer Notes, respectively, including, without limitation, the right to accelerate all outstanding debt and take actions authorized in such circumstances under applicable collateral security documents.

Our ability to operate as a going concern is dependent on our ability to remain in compliance with debt covenants and to refinance or amend our debt agreements as they become due, or earlier if available liquidity is consumed. The Notes, 1st Lien Credit Facility and 2nd Lien Term Loan have only limited affirmative covenants with which we are required to maintain compliance. We are in compliance with our debt covenants at December 28, 2014.

Pension, Postretirement, and Postemployement Obligations

3 Months Ended

Dec. 28, 2014

Pension Postretirement And Postemployment Defined Benefit Plans [Abstract]

Pension and Other Postretirement Benefits Disclosure [Text Block]

PENSION, POSTRETIREMENT AND POSTEMPLOYMENT DEFINED BENEFIT PLANS

We have several noncontributory defined benefit pension plans that together cover selected employees. Benefits under the plans were generally based on salary and years of service. All benefits are frozen and no additional benefits are being accrued. Our liability and related expense for benefits under the plans are recorded over the service period of active employees based upon annual actuarial calculations. Plan funding strategies are influenced by government regulations and income tax laws. Plan assets consist primarily of domestic and foreign corporate equity securities, government and corporate bonds, hedge fund investments and cash.

In addition, we provide retiree medical and life insurance benefits under postretirement plans at several of our operating locations. The level and adjustment of participant contributions vary depending on the specific plan. PD LLC also provides postemployment disability benefits to certain employee groups prior to retirement. Our liability and related expense for benefits under the postretirement plans are recorded over the service period of active employees based upon annual actuarial calculations. We accrue postemployment disability benefits when it becomes probable that such benefits will be paid and when sufficient information exists to make reasonable estimates of the amounts to be paid. Plan assets may also be used to fund medical costs of certain active employees.

We use a fiscal year end measurement date for all of our pension and postretirement medical plan obligations.

The net periodic cost (benefit) components of our pension and postretirement medical plans are as follows:



PENSION PLANS	13 Weeks Ended
(Thousands of Dollars)	December 28 2014		December 29 2013

Service cost for benefits earned during the period	226		39
Interest cost on projected benefit obligation	1,859		1,999
Expected return on plan assets	(2,466	)	(2,483	)
Amortization of net loss	420		106
Amortization of prior service benefit	(34	)	(34	)
	5		(373	)

POSTRETIREMENT MEDICAL PLANS	13 Weeks Ended
(Thousands of Dollars)	December 28 2014		December 29 2013

Service cost for benefits earned during the period	39		149
Interest cost on projected benefit obligation	211		228
Expected return on plan assets	(361	)	(371	)
Amortization of net gain	(347	)	(455	)
Amortization of prior service benefit	(365	)	(365	)
	(823	)	(814	)

Amortization of net gains (losses) and prior service benefits are recorded as compensation in the Consolidated Statements of Operations and Comprehensive Income.

Based on our forecast at December 28, 2014, we expect to contribute $3,800,000 to our pension plans for the remainder of 2015. Based on our forecast at December 29, 2014, we do not expect to contribute to our postretirement plans for the remainder of 2015.

Income Taxes	3 Months Ended
Income Taxes	Dec. 28, 2014
Income Tax Disclosure [Abstract]
Income Tax Disclosure [Text Block]	INCOME TAXES We recorded income tax expense of approximately $6,498,000 related to income before income taxes of $16,505,000 for the 13 weeks ended December 28, 2014. For the 13 weeks ended December 29, 2013, we recorded $7,383,000 of income tax expense related to income before income taxes of $19,485,000. The effective income tax rates for the 13 weeks ended December 28, 2014 and December 29, 2013 were 39.4% and 37.9%, respectively. The primary difference between these rates and the U.S. federal statutory rate of 35% is due to the effect of state taxes, non-deductible expenses, adjustments to reserves for uncertain tax positions, including any related interest, and mark-to-market adjustments made to measure the Warrants issued in connection with our 2014 Refinancing at fair value. No significant cash tax payments were made during the 13 week period ended December 28, 2014. Due to our federal and state net operating loss carryforwards, and based on historical levels of performance, we do not expect to make any significant income tax payments in 2015, 2016, or 2017.

Earnings per Common Share

3 Months Ended

Dec. 28, 2014

Earnings Loss Per Common Share [Abstract]

Earnings Per Share [Text Block]

EARNINGS PER COMMON SHARE

The following table sets forth the computation of basic and diluted earnings per common share:



	13 Weeks Ended
(Thousands of Dollars and Shares, Except Per Share Data)	December 28 2014		December 29 2013

Income attributable to Lee Enterprises, Incorporated:	9,753		11,892
Weighted average common shares	53,913		52,886
Less weighted average restricted Common Stock	(1,442	)	805
Basic average common shares	52,471		52,081
Dilutive stock options and restricted Common Stock	1,483		1,178
Diluted average common shares	53,954		53,259
Earnings per common share:
Basic	0.19		0.23
Diluted	0.18		0.22

For the 13 weeks ended December 28, 2014, 6,254,000 weighted average shares were not considered in the computation of diluted earnings per common share because the exercise prices of the related stock options and Warrants were in excess of the fair market value of our Common Stock. For the 13 weeks ended December 29, 2013, we had 101,000 weighted average shares not considered in the computation of diluted earnings per common share because the related stock option exercise prices were in excess of the fair market value of our Common Stock.

Stock Ownership Plans

3 Months Ended

Dec. 28, 2014

Stock Ownership Plans [Abstract]

Disclosure of Compensation Related Costs, Share-based Payments [Text Block]

STOCK OWNERSHIP PLANS

A summary of stock option activity during the 13 weeks ended December 28, 2014 follows:



(Thousands of Dollars and Shares, Except Per Share Data)	Shares		Weighted Average Exercise Price	Weighted Average Remaining Contractual Term (Years)	Aggregate Intrinsic Value

Outstanding, September 28, 2014	2,333		2.70
Exercised	(28	)	1.73
Cancelled	(20	)	26.63
Outstanding, December 28, 2014	2,285		2.50	6.4	4,300

Exercisable, December 28, 2014	1,751		2.90	6.1	2,980

Total unrecognized compensation expense for unvested stock options as of December 28, 2014 is $210,000, which will be recognized over a weighted average period of 0.5 years.

Restricted Common Stock

The table summarizes restricted Common Stock activity during the 13 weeks ended December 28, 2014.



(Thousands of Shares, Except Per Share Data)	Shares		Weighted Average Grant Date Fair Value

Outstanding, September 28, 2014	1,291		2.72
Granted	727		3.65
Cancelled	(10	)	3.61
Outstanding, December 28, 2014	2,008		3.05

Total unrecognized compensation expense for unvested restricted Common Stock at December 28, 2014 is $4,537,000, which will be recognized over a weighted average period of 2.0 years.

Fair Value Measurements	3 Months Ended
Fair Value Measurements	Dec. 28, 2014
Fair Value Measurements [Abstract]
Fair Value Disclosures [Text Block]	FAIR VALUE MEASUREMENTS Financial Accounting Standards Board Accounting Standards Codification Topic 820 establishes a three-level hierarchy of fair value measurements based on whether the inputs to those measurements are observable or unobservable which consists of the following levels: Level 1 - Quoted prices for identical instruments in active markets; Level 2 - Quoted prices for similar instruments in active markets; quoted prices for identical or similar instruments in markets that are not active; and model-derived valuations in which all significant inputs are observable in active markets; and Level 3 - Valuations derived from valuation techniques in which one or more significant inputs are unobservable. The following methods and assumptions are used to estimate the fair value of each class of financial instruments for which it is practicable to estimate value. The carrying amounts of cash equivalents, accounts receivable and accounts payable approximate fair value because of the short maturity of those instruments. Investments totaling $7,272,000, including our 17% ownership of the nonvoting common stock of TCT, are carried at cost. The fair value of floating rate debt, which consists of our 1^st Lien Term Loan, is $213,749,000, based on an average of private market price quotations. Our fixed rate debt consists of $400,000,000 principal amount of the Notes, $150,000,000 principal amount under the 2^nd Lien Term Loan and $19,000,000 principal amount of New Pulitzer Notes. At December 28, 2014, based on private market price quotations the fair values were $412,000,000 and $157,500,000 for the Notes and 2nd Lien Term Loan, respectively. The New Pulitzer Notes are held by a single investor, Berkshire. We are unable, as of December 28, 2014, to determine the fair value of the New Pulitzer Notes. The value, if determined, may be more or less than the carrying amount. These represent level 2 fair value measurements. As discussed more fully in Note 4, we recorded a liability for the Warrants issued in connection with the Warrant Agreement. The liability was initially measured at its fair value. We remeasure the liability to fair value each reporting period, with changes reported in other non-operating income (expense). The initial fair value of the Warrants was $16,930,000. At September 28, 2014, the fair value of the Warrants was $10,808,000. At December 28, 2014, the fair value of the Warrants is $12,110,000. Fair value is determined using the Black-Scholes option pricing model. These represent level 2 fair value measurements.

- Definition

The entire disclosure for the fair value of financial instruments (as defined), including financial assets and financial liabilities (collectively, as defined), and the measurements of those instruments as well as disclosures related to the fair value of non-financial assets and liabilities. Such disclosures about the financial instruments, assets, and liabilities would include: (1) the fair value of the required items together with their carrying amounts (as appropriate); (2) for items for which it is not practicable to estimate fair value, disclosure would include: (a) information pertinent to estimating fair value (including, carrying amount, effective interest rate, and maturity, and (b) the reasons why it is not practicable to estimate fair value; (3) significant concentrations of credit risk including: (a) information about the activity, region, or economic characteristics identifying a concentration, (b) the maximum amount of loss the entity is exposed to based on the gross fair value of the related item, (c) policy for requiring collateral or other security and information as to accessing such collateral or security, and (d) the nature and brief description of such collateral or security; (4) quantitative information about market risks and how such risks are managed; (5) for items measured on both a recurring and nonrecurring basis information regarding the inputs used to develop the fair value measurement; and (6) for items presented in the financial statement for which fair value measurement is elected: (a) information necessary to understand the reasons for the election, (b) discussion of the effect of fair value changes on earnings, (c) a description of [similar groups] items for which the election is made and the relation thereof to the balance sheet, the aggregate carrying value of items included in the balance sheet that are not eligible for the election; (7) all other required (as defined) and desired information.

+ References + Details

Commitments and Contingencies	3 Months Ended
Commitments and Contingencies	Dec. 28, 2014
Commitments And Contingent Liabilities [Abstract]
Commitments and Contingencies Disclosure [Text Block]	COMMITMENTS AND CONTINGENT LIABILITIES Redemption of PD LLC Minority Interest In February 2009, in conjunction with the Notes Amendment, PD LLC redeemed the 5% interest in PD LLC and STL Distribution Services LLC ("DS LLC") owned by The Herald Publishing Company, LLC ("Herald") pursuant to a Redemption Agreement and adopted conforming amendments to the Operating Agreement. As a result, the value of Herald's former interest (the “Herald Value”) was to be settled, based on a calculation of 10% of the fair market value of PD LLC and DS LLC at the time of settlement, less the balance, as adjusted, of the Pulitzer Notes or the equivalent successor debt, if any. We recorded a liability of $2,300,000 in 2009 as an estimate of the amount of the Herald Value to be disbursed. In 2011, we reduced the liability related to the Herald Value to $300,000 based on the current estimate of fair value. In 2014, we issued 100,000 shares of Common Stock in full satisfaction of the Herald Value. Such shares had a fair value of $298,000 on the date of issuance. The redemption of Herald's interest in PD LLC and DS LLC may generate significant tax benefits to us as a consequence of the resulting increase in the tax basis of the assets owned by PD LLC and DS LLC and the related depreciation and amortization deductions. The increase in basis to be amortized for income tax purposes over a 15 year period beginning in February 2009 is approximately $258,000,000. Income Taxes Commitments exclude unrecognized tax benefits to be recorded in accordance with FASB ASC Topic 740, Income Taxes. We are unable to reasonably estimate the ultimate amount or timing of cash settlements with the respective taxing authorities for such matters. See Note 6. We file income tax returns with the IRS and various state tax jurisdictions. From time to time, we are subject to routine audits by those agencies and those audits may result in proposed adjustments. We have considered the alternative interpretations that may be assumed by the various taxing agencies, believe our positions taken regarding our filings are valid, and that adequate tax liabilities have been recorded to resolve such matters. However, the actual outcome cannot be determined with certainty and the difference could be material, either positively or negatively, to the Consolidated Statements of Operations and Comprehensive Income in the periods in which such matters are ultimately determined. We do not believe the final resolution of such matters will be material to our consolidated financial position or cash flows. We have various income tax examinations ongoing which are at different stages of completion, but generally our income tax returns have been audited or closed to audit through 2009. Legal Proceedings In 2008, a group of newspaper carriers filed suit against us in the United States District Court for the Southern District of California, claiming to be our employees and not independent contractors. The plaintiffs sought relief related to alleged violations of various employment-based statutes, and requested punitive damages and attorneys' fees. In 2014 we reached a settlement with the plaintiffs, which remains subject to court approval, and recorded a liability of $2,300,000 in 2014. We are involved in a variety of other legal actions that arise in the normal course of business. Insurance coverage mitigates potential loss for certain of these other matters. While we are unable to predict the ultimate outcome of these other legal actions, it is our opinion that the disposition of these matters will not have a material adverse effect on our Consolidated Financial Statements, taken as a whole.

Investments in Associated Companies (Tables) - USD ($)
$ in Thousands

3 Months Ended

Dec. 28, 2014

Dec. 29, 2013

Schedule of Equity Method Investments [Line Items]

Equity Method Investments, Summarized Income Statement [Table Text Block]

(Thousands of Dollars)

Equity in earnings of associated companies

$ 2,757

$ 2,919

Equity Method Investee- TNI [Member]

Schedule of Equity Method Investments [Line Items]

Equity Method Investments [Table Text Block]

Summarized results of TNI are as follows:



	13 Weeks Ended
(Thousands of Dollars)	December 28 2014	December 29 2013

Operating revenue	15,600	16,072
Operating expenses, excluding workforce adjustments, depreciation and amortization	12,102	12,371
Workforce adjustments	—	(87	)
Operating income	3,498	3,788
Company's 50% share of operating income	1,749	1,894
Less amortization of intangible assets	105	105
Equity in earnings of TNI	1,644	1,789

Equity Method Investment, Summarized Financial Information, Revenue

$ 15,600

16,072

Equity Method Investment, Summarized Financial Information, Cost of Sales

12,102

12,371

Equity Method Investment, Summarized Financial Information, Operating Income

3,498

3,788

Equity in earnings of associated companies

1,644

1,789

Equity Method Investee- MNI [Member]

Schedule of Equity Method Investments [Line Items]

Equity Method Investment, Summarized Financial Information, Depreciation And Amortization

$ 464

398

Equity Method Investments [Table Text Block]

Summarized results of MNI are as follows:



	13 Weeks Ended
(Thousands of Dollars)	December 28 2014	December 29 2013

Operating revenue	18,657	17,312
Operating expenses, excluding workforce adjustments, depreciation and amortization	14,631	13,259
Workforce adjustments	11	—
Depreciation and amortization	464	398
Operating income	3,551	3,655
Net income	2,224	2,259
Equity in earnings of MNI	1,112	1,130

Equity Method Investment, Summarized Financial Information, Revenue

$ 18,657

17,312

Equity Method Investment, Summarized Financial Information, Cost of Sales

14,631

13,259

Equity Method Investment, Summarized Financial Information, Operating Income

3,551

3,655

Equity Method Investment, Summarized Financial Information, Net Income (Loss)

2,224

2,259

Equity in earnings of associated companies

$ 1,112

$ 1,130

Goodwill and other Intangible Assets (Tables)

3 Months Ended

Dec. 28, 2014

Goodwill [Line Items]

Schedule of Goodwill [Table Text Block]

Changes in the carrying amount of goodwill are as follows:



	13 Weeks Ended
(Thousands of Dollars)	December 28 2014

Goodwill, gross amount	1,532,458
Accumulated impairment losses	(1,288,729	)
Goodwill, beginning of period	243,729
Goodwill, end of period	243,729

Schedule of Intangible Assets [Table Text Block]

Identified intangible assets consist of the following:



(Thousands of Dollars)	December 28 2014	September 28 2014

Nonamortized intangible assets:
Mastheads	25,102	25,102
Amortizable intangible assets:
Customer and newspaper subscriber lists	686,856	686,732
Less accumulated amortization	506,057	499,178
	180,799	187,554
Noncompete and consulting agreements	28,524	28,524
Less accumulated amortization	28,524	28,523
	—	1
	205,901	212,657

Debt Schedule Of Debt Payments (Tables)

3 Months Ended

Dec. 28, 2014

USD ($)

Schedule of Payments [Line Items]

Schedule of Long-term Debt Instruments [Table Text Block]

Debt is summarized as follows:



			Interest Rates (%)
(Thousands of Dollars)	December 28 2014	September 28 2014	December 28 2014

Revolving Facility	—	5,000	5.65
1st Lien Term Loan	215,500	226,750	7.25
Notes	400,000	400,000	9.50
2^ndLien Term Loan	150,000	150,000	12.00
New Pulitzer Notes	19,000	23,000	9.00
	784,500	804,750
Less current maturities of long-term debt	28,200	31,400
Total long-term debt	756,300	773,350

Voluntary payments under the 2^nd Lien Term Loan are otherwise subject to call premiums as follows:



Period Beginning	Percentage of Principal Amount

March 31, 2014	112
March 31, 2017	106
March 31, 2018	103
March 31, 2019	100

1st Lien Agreement [Member]

Schedule of Payments [Line Items]

Schedule Of Debt Payments [Table Text Block]

2015 payments made, or required to be made for the remainder of the year, under the 1^st Lien Term Loan are summarized as follows:



	13 Weeks Ended	13 Weeks Ending
(Thousands of Dollars)	December 28 2014	March 29 2015	June 28 2015	September 27 2015

Mandatory	6,250	6,250	6,250	6,250
Voluntary	5,000	—	—	—
Asset sales	—	—	—	—
Excess cash flow	—	—	—	—
	11,250	6,250	6,250	6,250

2014 payments made under the 1^st Lien Term Loan or previous 1^stlien agreement are summarized as follows:



				13 Weeks Ended
(Thousands of Dollars)	December 29 2013	March 30 2014	June 29 2014	September 28 2014

Mandatory	3,000	3,000	6,250	6,250
Voluntary	3,350	5,500	10,750	—
Asset sales	150	1,500	—	—
Excess cash flow	—	—	—	—
	6,500	10,000	17,000	6,250

New Pulitzer Notes [Member]

Schedule of Payments [Line Items]

Schedule Of Debt Payments [Table Text Block]

2014 payments made under the New Pulitzer Notes or Pulitzer Notes are summarized as follows:



				13 Weeks Ended
(Thousands of Dollars)	December 29 2013	March 30 2014	June 29 2014	September 28 2014

Mandatory	6,400	—	—	—
Voluntary	1,600	10,000	13,000	9,000
Asset sales	—	—	—	—
Excess cash flow	—	—	—	—
	8,000	10,000	13,000	9,000

2015 payments made, or required to be made for the remainder of the year, under the New Pulitzer Notes are summarized below.



	13 Weeks Ended	13 Weeks Ending
(Thousands of Dollars)	December 28 2014	March 29 2015	June 28 2015	September 27 2015

Mandatory	4,000	—	400	2,000
Voluntary	—	—	—	—
Asset sales	—	—	—	—
Excess cash flow	—	—	—	—
	4,000	—	400	2,000

Mandatory Payment [Member] | 1st Lien Agreement [Member]

Schedule of Payments [Line Items]

Debt Instrument, Periodic Payment, Principal

$ 6,250,000

Mandatory Payment [Member] | New Pulitzer Notes [Member]

Schedule of Payments [Line Items]

Proceeds from Maturities, Prepayments and Calls of Available-for-sale Securities

$ 6,400,000

- Definition

Tabular disclosure of long-debt instruments or arrangements, including identification, terms, features, collateral requirements and other information necessary to a fair presentation. These are debt arrangements that originally required repayment more than twelve months after issuance or greater than the normal operating cycle of the entity, if longer.

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Debt Debt Call Provisions (Tables)

3 Months Ended

Dec. 28, 2014

Debt Instrument [Line Items]

Schedule of Long-term Debt Instruments [Table Text Block]

Debt is summarized as follows:



			Interest Rates (%)
(Thousands of Dollars)	December 28 2014	September 28 2014	December 28 2014

Revolving Facility	—	5,000	5.65
1st Lien Term Loan	215,500	226,750	7.25
Notes	400,000	400,000	9.50
2^ndLien Term Loan	150,000	150,000	12.00
New Pulitzer Notes	19,000	23,000	9.00
	784,500	804,750
Less current maturities of long-term debt	28,200	31,400
Total long-term debt	756,300	773,350

Voluntary payments under the 2^nd Lien Term Loan are otherwise subject to call premiums as follows:



Period Beginning	Percentage of Principal Amount

March 31, 2014	112
March 31, 2017	106
March 31, 2018	103
March 31, 2019	100

Senior Notes [Member]

Debt Instrument [Line Items]

Debt Instrument Redemption [Table Text Block]

We may redeem some, or all, of the principal amount of the Notes at any time on or after March 15, 2018 as follows:



Period Beginning	Percentage of Principal Amount

March 15, 2018	104.75
March 15, 2019	102.375
March 15, 2020	100

- Definition

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Debt Schedule of Debt Financing Costs (Tables) - USD ($)

3 Months Ended

12 Months Ended

Dec. 28, 2014

Sep. 28, 2014

Schedule Of Debt Payments [Line Items]

Refinancing Costs Table [Table Text Block]

Debt financing costs are summarized as follows:



(Thousands of Dollars)

Prepayment premium - previous 2^nd lien agreement		1,750
Unamortized loan fees from previous credit agreements		10,549
Fees paid in cash to arrangers, lenders, attorneys and others		24,181
Original issue discount - 1^st Lien Term Loan		5,000
Fair value of Warrants granted to 2nd Lien Lenders		16,930
		58,410

Charged to expense as a result of debt extinguishment		20,591
Capitalized debt financing costs		37,819

Amortization of Debt Issue Costs- Refinance

$ 10,549,000

Debt Schedule of Debt Outstanding (Tables)

3 Months Ended

Dec. 28, 2014

Debt Disclosure [Abstract]

Schedule of Long-term Debt Instruments [Table Text Block]

Debt is summarized as follows:



			Interest Rates (%)
(Thousands of Dollars)	December 28 2014	September 28 2014	December 28 2014

Revolving Facility	—	5,000	5.65
1st Lien Term Loan	215,500	226,750	7.25
Notes	400,000	400,000	9.50
2^ndLien Term Loan	150,000	150,000	12.00
New Pulitzer Notes	19,000	23,000	9.00
	784,500	804,750
Less current maturities of long-term debt	28,200	31,400
Total long-term debt	756,300	773,350

Voluntary payments under the 2^nd Lien Term Loan are otherwise subject to call premiums as follows:



Period Beginning	Percentage of Principal Amount

March 31, 2014	112
March 31, 2017	106
March 31, 2018	103
March 31, 2019	100

- Definition

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Pension, Postretirement, and Postemployement Obligations (Tables)

3 Months Ended

Dec. 28, 2014

Pension Postretirement And Postemployment Defined Benefit Plans [Abstract]

Schedule of Defined Benefit Plans Disclosures [Table Text Block]

The net periodic cost (benefit) components of our pension and postretirement medical plans are as follows:



PENSION PLANS	13 Weeks Ended
(Thousands of Dollars)	December 28 2014		December 29 2013

Service cost for benefits earned during the period	226		39
Interest cost on projected benefit obligation	1,859		1,999
Expected return on plan assets	(2,466	)	(2,483	)
Amortization of net loss	420		106
Amortization of prior service benefit	(34	)	(34	)
	5		(373	)

POSTRETIREMENT MEDICAL PLANS	13 Weeks Ended
(Thousands of Dollars)	December 28 2014		December 29 2013

Service cost for benefits earned during the period	39		149
Interest cost on projected benefit obligation	211		228
Expected return on plan assets	(361	)	(371	)
Amortization of net gain	(347	)	(455	)
Amortization of prior service benefit	(365	)	(365	)
	(823	)	(814	)

Earnings per Common Share (Tables)

3 Months Ended

Dec. 28, 2014

Earnings Per Share [Abstract]

Schedule of Earnings Per Share, Basic and Diluted [Table Text Block]

The following table sets forth the computation of basic and diluted earnings per common share:



	13 Weeks Ended
(Thousands of Dollars and Shares, Except Per Share Data)	December 28 2014		December 29 2013

Income attributable to Lee Enterprises, Incorporated:	9,753		11,892
Weighted average common shares	53,913		52,886
Less weighted average restricted Common Stock	(1,442	)	805
Basic average common shares	52,471		52,081
Dilutive stock options and restricted Common Stock	1,483		1,178
Diluted average common shares	53,954		53,259
Earnings per common share:
Basic	0.19		0.23
Diluted	0.18		0.22

Stock Ownership Plans (Tables)

3 Months Ended

Dec. 28, 2014

Stock Options [Member]

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

Disclosure of Share-based Compensation Arrangements by Share-based Payment Award [Table Text Block]

A summary of stock option activity during the 13 weeks ended December 28, 2014 follows:



(Thousands of Dollars and Shares, Except Per Share Data)	Shares		Weighted Average Exercise Price	Weighted Average Remaining Contractual Term (Years)	Aggregate Intrinsic Value

Outstanding, September 28, 2014	2,333		2.70
Exercised	(28	)	1.73
Cancelled	(20	)	26.63
Outstanding, December 28, 2014	2,285		2.50	6.4	4,300

Exercisable, December 28, 2014	1,751		2.90	6.1	2,980

Restricted Stock [Member]

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

Disclosure of Share-based Compensation Arrangements by Share-based Payment Award [Table Text Block]

The table summarizes restricted Common Stock activity during the 13 weeks ended December 28, 2014.



(Thousands of Shares, Except Per Share Data)	Shares		Weighted Average Grant Date Fair Value

Outstanding, September 28, 2014	1,291		2.72
Granted	727		3.65
Cancelled	(10	)	3.61
Outstanding, December 28, 2014	2,008		3.05

Basis of Presentation Schedule of Less than 100% Subsidiaries (Details)	3 Months Ended	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 28, 2014	Sep. 28, 2014
Equity Method Investee- TNI [Member]
Schedule Of Less Than 100% Owned Subsidiaries [Line Items]
Less Than 100% Owned Subsidiaries, Percentage Owned	50.00%
Equity Method Investee- MNI [Member]
Schedule Of Less Than 100% Owned Subsidiaries [Line Items]
Less Than 100% Owned Subsidiaries, Percentage Owned	50.00%	50.00%
INN Partners [Member]
Schedule Of Less Than 100% Owned Subsidiaries [Line Items]
Less Than 100% Owned Subsidiaries, Percentage Owned	82.50%

Investments in Associated Companies Summarized Financial Information (Details) - USD ($)	3 Months Ended		12 Months Ended
	Dec. 28, 2014	Dec. 29, 2013	Sep. 28, 2014
Schedule of Equity Method Investments [Line Items]
Equity Method Investments, Summarized Income Statement [Table Text Block]	(Thousands of Dollars)
Share of TNI Operating Expenses	$ (68,000)	$ 8,000
Equity in earnings of associated companies	2,757,000	2,919,000
Associated companies	37,603,000		$ 37,790,000
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets, Amortization Expense, Next Twelve Months	418,000
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets, Amortization Expense, Rolling Year Two	418,000
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets, Amortization Expense, Year Three	418,000
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets, Amortization Expense, Year Four	418,000
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets, Amortization Expense, Year Five	418,000
Equity Method Investee- TNI [Member]
Schedule of Equity Method Investments [Line Items]
Equity Method Investment, Summarized Financial Information, Revenue	15,600,000	16,072,000
Equity Method Investment, Summarized Financial Information, Workforce Adjustments	0	(87,000)
Equity Method Investment, Summarized Financial Information, Cost of Sales	12,102,000	12,371,000
Equity Method Investment, Summarized Financial Information, Operating Income	3,498,000	3,788,000
Income (Loss) From Equity Method Investments Before Amortization	1,749,000	1,894,000
Amortization Of Intangible Assets- TNI	105,000	105,000
Equity in earnings of associated companies	1,644,000	1,789,000
Equity Method Investee- MNI [Member]
Schedule of Equity Method Investments [Line Items]
Equity Method Investment, Summarized Financial Information, Revenue	18,657,000	17,312,000
Equity Method Investment, Summarized Financial Information, Workforce Adjustments	11,000	0
Equity Method Investment, Summarized Financial Information, Depreciation And Amortization	464,000	398,000
Equity Method Investment, Summarized Financial Information, Cost of Sales	14,631,000	13,259,000
Equity Method Investment, Summarized Financial Information, Operating Income	3,551,000	3,655,000
Equity Method Investment, Summarized Financial Information, Net Income (Loss)	2,224,000	2,259,000
Equity in earnings of associated companies	$ 1,112,000	$ 1,130,000
Equity Method Investee- MNI [Member]
Schedule of Equity Method Investments [Line Items]
Less Than 100% Owned Subsidiaries, Percentage Owned	50.00%		50.00%

Goodwill and other Intangible Assets Schedule of Goodwill (Details) $ in Thousands	Dec. 28, 2014 USD ($)
Goodwill [Line Items]
Goodwill, Gross	$ 1,532,458
Goodwill, Impaired, Accumulated Impairment Loss	$ (1,288,729)

Goodwill and other Intangible Assets Schedule of Intangible Assets (Details) - USD ($)	Dec. 28, 2014	Sep. 28, 2014
Schedule of Intangible Assets [Line Items]
Mastheads	$ 25,102,000	$ 25,102,000
Other intangible assets, net	205,901,000	212,657,000
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets, Amortization Expense, Next Twelve Months	26,904,000
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets, Amortization Expense, Rolling Year Two	25,745,000
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets, Amortization Expense, Year Three	22,908,000
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets, Amortization Expense, Year Four	16,653,000
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets, Amortization Expense, Year Five	15,624,000
Customer Lists [Member]
Schedule of Intangible Assets [Line Items]
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets, Gross	686,856,000	686,732,000
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets, Accumulated Amortization	506,057,000	499,178,000
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets, Net	180,799,000	187,554,000
Noncompete Agreements [Member]
Schedule of Intangible Assets [Line Items]
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets, Gross	28,524,000	28,524,000
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets, Accumulated Amortization	28,524,000	28,523,000
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets, Net	$ 0	$ 1,000

Debt Schedule of Long-Term Debt Instruments (Details) - USD ($)	1 Months Ended	2 Months Ended	3 Months Ended									4 Months Ended	9 Months Ended	12 Months Ended
	Jan. 30, 2012	Feb. 18, 2009	Sep. 27, 2015	Jun. 28, 2015	Mar. 29, 2015	Dec. 28, 2014	Sep. 28, 2014	Jun. 29, 2014	Mar. 30, 2014	Dec. 29, 2013	Dec. 30, 2012	Jan. 30, 2012	Jun. 28, 2015	Sep. 28, 2014	Mar. 31, 2014	May 01, 2013	Mar. 31, 2013	May 01, 2000
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Unamortized Debt Issuance Expense						$ 35,395,000
Payments of Financing Costs						$ 17,000				$ 2,000
Debt, Weighted Average Interest Rate						9.40%
Long-term Debt, Maturities, Repayments of Principal in Next Twelve Months						$ 21,150,000
Refinancing fee, Prepayment Penalty														$ 1,750,000
Long-term Debt, Maturities, Repayments of Principal in Year Two						31,400,000
Long-term Debt, Maturities, Repayments of Principal in Year Three						35,200,000
Long-term Debt, Maturities, Repayments of Principal in Year Four						25,000,000
Long-term Debt, Maturities, Repayments of Principal in Year Five						121,750,000
Debt Instrument, Unamortized Discount															$ 5,000,000
Amortization of Debt Issue Costs- Refinance														10,549,000
Long-term Debt						756,300,000	$ 773,350,000							$ 773,350,000
Long-term Debt, Maturities, Repayments of Principal after Year Five						32,605,000
Liquidity						48,548,000
Repayments of Long-term Debt						$ 23,250,000				14,500,000
Class of Warrant or Right, Outstanding						6,000,000
Investment Warrants, Exercise Price						$ 4.19								$ 4.19
Warrant liability fair value						$ 12,110,000	10,808,000		$ 16,930,000					$ 10,808,000	$ 16,930,000		$ 16,930,000
Amortization of Financing Costs						1,029,000
Future Liquidity- Warrant Exercise Proceeds						25,140,000
Senior Notes [Member]
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Debt Instrument, Face Amount						$ 400,000,000
Debt Instrument, Interest Rate at Period End						9.50%
Debt, Long-term and Short-term, Combined Amount							400,000,000							400,000,000
Debt Instrument, Interest Rate, Stated Percentage						9.50%
New 1st Lien Term Loan [Member]
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Debt Instrument, Face Amount						$ 250,000,000
Debt, Long-term and Short-term, Combined Amount						215,500,000	226,750,000							226,750,000
Debt Financing and Reorganization Costs Paid						$ 30,931,000			30,931,000
Debt Instrument, Interest Rate, Stated Percentage						7.25%
Debt Instrument, Unamortized Discount						$ 5,000,000
Repayments of Long-term Debt			$ 6,250,000	$ 6,250,000			6,250,000	$ 17,000,000
Line of Credit [Member]
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Debt Instrument, Face Amount						40,000,000
New Second Lien Loan [Member]
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Debt Instrument, Face Amount						$ 150,000,000
Debt Instrument, Interest Rate at Period End						12.00%
Debt, Long-term and Short-term, Combined Amount						$ 150,000,000	$ 150,000,000							$ 150,000,000
Debt Instrument, Interest Rate, Stated Percentage						12.00%
Common Stock Issued In Refinancing, Percent of Total On A Pro Forma Basis						10.00%	10.00%							10.00%
Class of Warrant or Right, Outstanding							6,000,000							6,000,000
1st Lien Agreement [Member]
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Debt, Long-term and Short-term, Combined Amount						$ 593,000,000
Repayments of Long-term Debt					$ 6,250,000	11,250,000			10,000,000	6,500,000
Revolving Line Of Credit [Member]
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Debt, Long-term and Short-term, Combined Amount						$ 0	$ 5,000,000							$ 5,000,000
Debt Instrument, Interest Rate, Stated Percentage						5.65%
2nd Lien Agreement [Member]
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Debt, Long-term and Short-term, Combined Amount						$ 175,000,000
Pulitzer Notes [Member]
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Debt Instrument, Face Amount		$ 186,000,000																$ 306,000,000
Long Term Debt, Principal Payments	$ 5,000,000	$ 120,000,000									$ 10,145,000	$ 15,145,000
Debt, Long-term and Short-term, Combined Amount	126,355,000											126,355,000
Debt Instrument, Unamortized Discount	$ 3,500,000											$ 3,500,000
New Pulitzer Notes [Member]
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Covenant EBITDA						41,484,000
Present Value Discount							(1,565,000)							(1,565,000)
Debt Instrument, Face Amount																$ 94,000,000
Debt, Long-term and Short-term, Combined Amount						$ 19,000,000	23,000,000							23,000,000
Debt Instrument, Interest Rate, Stated Percentage	9.00%					9.00%						9.00%
Repayments of Long-term Debt			2,000,000	400,000	0	$ 4,000,000	9,000,000	13,000,000	10,000,000	8,000,000
Accrued Deferred Interest							(1,189,000)							$ (1,189,000)
Federal Funds Rate [Member] \| New 1st Lien Term Loan [Member]
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Base Interest Rate						0.50%
Interest Rate Margin						5.25%
Federal Funds Rate [Member] \| Revolving Line Of Credit [Member]
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Interest Rate Margin						4.50%
Prime Lending Rate [Member] \| New 1st Lien Term Loan [Member]
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Base Interest Rate						2.00%
30 Day LIBOR [Member] \| New 1st Lien Term Loan [Member]
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Base Interest Rate						1.00%
Interest Rate Margin						6.25%
30 Day LIBOR [Member] \| Line of Credit [Member]
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Base Interest Rate						0.50%
30 Day LIBOR [Member] \| Revolving Line Of Credit [Member]
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Interest Rate Margin						5.50%
Until March 31, 2017 [Member]
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Debt Instrument, Redemption Price, Percentage of Principal Amount Redeemed													11200.00%
March 16, 2018 through March 15, 2019 [Member]
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Debt Instrument, Redemption Price, Percentage of Principal Amount Redeemed						10475.00%
Prior to March 15, 2018 [Member]
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Debt Instrument, Redemption Price, Percentage of Principal Amount Redeemed						109.50%
March 15, 2019 through March 14, 2020 [Member]
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Debt Instrument, Redemption Price, Percentage of Principal Amount Redeemed						10237.50%
After March 15, 2020 [Member]
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Debt Instrument, Redemption Price, Percentage of Principal Amount Redeemed						10000.00%
March 31, 2017 through March 31, 2018 [Member]
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Debt Instrument, Redemption Price, Percentage of Principal Amount Redeemed													10600.00%
March 31, 2018 through March 31, 2019 [Member]
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Debt Instrument, Redemption Price, Percentage of Principal Amount Redeemed													10300.00%
After March 31, 2019 [Member]
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Debt Instrument, Redemption Price, Percentage of Principal Amount Redeemed													10000.00%
Mandatory Payment [Member] \| New 1st Lien Term Loan [Member]
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Repayments of Long-term Debt			6,250,000	6,250,000			6,250,000	6,250,000
Mandatory Payment [Member] \| 1st Lien Agreement [Member]
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Repayments of Long-term Debt					6,250,000	$ 6,250,000			3,000,000	3,000,000
Debt Instrument, Periodic Payment, Principal						6,250,000
Mandatory Payment [Member] \| New Pulitzer Notes [Member]
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Repayments of Long-term Debt			$ 2,000,000	$ 400,000	$ 0	4,000,000	$ 0	$ 0	$ 0	$ 6,400,000
Proceeds from Maturities, Prepayments and Calls of Available-for-sale Securities						$ 6,400,000

Debt Schedule of Payments (Details) - USD ($)	3 Months Ended
Debt Schedule of Payments (Details) - USD ($)	Sep. 27, 2015	Jun. 28, 2015	Mar. 29, 2015	Dec. 28, 2014	Sep. 28, 2014	Jun. 29, 2014	Mar. 30, 2014	Dec. 29, 2013
Schedule Of Debt Payments [Line Items]
Debt, Weighted Average Interest Rate				9.40%
Long-term Debt, Maturities, Repayments of Principal in Year Five				$ 121,750,000
Repayments of Long-term Debt				23,250,000				$ 14,500,000
Long-term Debt, Maturities, Repayments of Principal in Next Twelve Months				21,150,000
Long-term Debt, Maturities, Repayments of Principal in Year Two				31,400,000
Long-term Debt, Maturities, Repayments of Principal in Year Three				35,200,000
Long-term Debt, Maturities, Repayments of Principal in Year Four				25,000,000
Long-term Debt, Maturities, Repayments of Principal after Year Five				32,605,000
1st Lien Agreement [Member]
Schedule Of Debt Payments [Line Items]
Repayments of Long-term Debt			$ 6,250,000	11,250,000			$ 10,000,000	6,500,000
New 1st Lien Term Loan [Member]
Schedule Of Debt Payments [Line Items]
Repayments of Long-term Debt	$ 6,250,000	$ 6,250,000			$ 6,250,000	$ 17,000,000
New Pulitzer Notes [Member]
Schedule Of Debt Payments [Line Items]
Repayments of Long-term Debt	2,000,000	400,000	0	4,000,000	9,000,000	13,000,000	10,000,000	8,000,000
Mandatory Payment [Member] \| 1st Lien Agreement [Member]
Schedule Of Debt Payments [Line Items]
Repayments of Long-term Debt			6,250,000	6,250,000			3,000,000	3,000,000
Mandatory Payment [Member] \| New 1st Lien Term Loan [Member]
Schedule Of Debt Payments [Line Items]
Repayments of Long-term Debt	6,250,000	6,250,000			6,250,000	6,250,000
Mandatory Payment [Member] \| New Pulitzer Notes [Member]
Schedule Of Debt Payments [Line Items]
Repayments of Long-term Debt	2,000,000	400,000	0	4,000,000	0	0	0	6,400,000
Voluntary Payment [Member] \| 1st Lien Agreement [Member]
Schedule Of Debt Payments [Line Items]
Repayments of Long-term Debt			0	5,000,000			5,500,000	3,350,000
Voluntary Payment [Member] \| New 1st Lien Term Loan [Member]
Schedule Of Debt Payments [Line Items]
Repayments of Long-term Debt	0	0			0	10,750,000
Voluntary Payment [Member] \| New Pulitzer Notes [Member]
Schedule Of Debt Payments [Line Items]
Repayments of Long-term Debt	0	0	0	0	9,000,000	13,000,000	10,000,000	1,600,000
Payment Due To Asset Sale [Member] \| 1st Lien Agreement [Member]
Schedule Of Debt Payments [Line Items]
Repayments of Long-term Debt			0	0			1,500,000	150,000
Payment Due To Asset Sale [Member] \| New 1st Lien Term Loan [Member]
Schedule Of Debt Payments [Line Items]
Repayments of Long-term Debt	0	0			0	0
Payment Due To Asset Sale [Member] \| New Pulitzer Notes [Member]
Schedule Of Debt Payments [Line Items]
Repayments of Long-term Debt	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0
Excess Cash Flow Sweep [Member] \| 1st Lien Agreement [Member]
Schedule Of Debt Payments [Line Items]
Repayments of Long-term Debt			0	0			0	0
Excess Cash Flow Sweep [Member] \| New 1st Lien Term Loan [Member]
Schedule Of Debt Payments [Line Items]
Repayments of Long-term Debt	0	0			0	0
Excess Cash Flow Sweep [Member] \| New Pulitzer Notes [Member]
Schedule Of Debt Payments [Line Items]
Repayments of Long-term Debt	$ 0	$ 0	$ 0	$ 0	$ 0	$ 0	$ 0	$ 0

Debt Schedule of Debt Covenants (Details) - USD ($)	3 Months Ended
Debt Schedule of Debt Covenants (Details) - USD ($)	Dec. 28, 2014	Sep. 28, 2014
New Pulitzer Notes [Member]
Schedule Of Debt Covenants [Line Items]
Covenant EBITDA	$ 41,484,000
Present Value Discount		$ (1,565,000)
Accrued Deferred Interest		(1,189,000)
Pulitzer Notes [Member] \| Pulitzer [Member]
Schedule Of Debt Covenants [Line Items]
Minimum EBITDA Covenant Limitation		$ 24,200,000

Debt Schedule Of Financing Fees (Details) - USD ($)	3 Months Ended		12 Months Ended
Debt Schedule Of Financing Fees (Details) - USD ($)	Dec. 28, 2014	Dec. 29, 2013	Sep. 28, 2014	Mar. 31, 2014	Mar. 30, 2014	Mar. 31, 2013
Schedule Of Financing Fees [Line Items]
Amortization of Financing Costs	$ 1,029,000
Refinancing fee, Prepayment Penalty			$ 1,750,000
Payments of Financing Costs	17,000	$ 2,000
Unamortized Debt Issuance Expense	35,395,000
Amortization Of Present Value Discount- Next Fiscal Year	4,218,000
Amortization Of Present Value Discount- Year 2	4,426,000
Amortization Of Present Value Discount- Year 3	4,455,000
Amortization Of Present Value Discount- Year 4	4,537,000
Amortization Of Present Value Discount- Year 5	4,289,000
Amortization of Debt Issue Costs- Refinance			10,549,000
Refinancing Costs- Cash Fees Paid			24,181,000
Debt Instrument, Unamortized Discount				$ 5,000,000
Warrant liability fair value	12,110,000		10,808,000	16,930,000	$ 16,930,000	$ 16,930,000
Gains (Losses) on Extinguishment of Debt			$ 20,591,000
Deferred Finance Costs, Gross				$ 37,819,000
New 1st Lien Term Loan [Member]
Schedule Of Financing Fees [Line Items]
Debt Financing and Reorganization Costs Paid	30,931,000				$ 30,931,000
Debt Instrument, Unamortized Discount	$ 5,000,000

Pension, Postretirement, and Postemployement Obligations (Details) - USD ($)	3 Months Ended
	Dec. 28, 2014	Dec. 29, 2013
Defined Benefit Plans and Other Postretirement Benefit Plans Table Text Block [Line Items]
Defined Benefit Plans, Estimated Future Employer Contributions in Current Fiscal Year	$ 3,800,000
Pension Plans, Defined Benefit [Member]
Defined Benefit Plans and Other Postretirement Benefit Plans Table Text Block [Line Items]
Defined Benefit Plan, Service Cost	226,000	$ 39,000
Defined Benefit Plan, Interest Cost	1,859,000	1,999,000
Defined Benefit Plan, Expected Return on Plan Assets	2,466,000	2,483,000
Defined Benefit Plan, Future Amortization of Gain (Loss)	420,000	106,000
Defined Benefit Plan, Amortization of Net Prior Service Cost (Credit)	34,000	34,000
Defined Benefit Plan, Net Periodic Benefit Cost	5,000	(373,000)
Other Postretirement Benefit Plans, Defined Benefit [Member]
Defined Benefit Plans and Other Postretirement Benefit Plans Table Text Block [Line Items]
Defined Benefit Plan, Service Cost	39,000	149,000
Defined Benefit Plan, Interest Cost	211,000	228,000
Defined Benefit Plan, Expected Return on Plan Assets	(361,000)	(371,000)
Defined Benefit Plan, Future Amortization of Gain (Loss)	(347,000)	(455,000)
Defined Benefit Plan, Amortization of Net Prior Service Cost (Credit)	(365,000)	(365,000)
Defined Benefit Plan, Net Periodic Benefit Cost	$ (823,000)	$ (814,000)

Income Taxes (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended
Income Taxes (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	Dec. 28, 2014	Dec. 29, 2013	Sep. 28, 2014
Deferred income taxes	$ 1,228		$ 1,228
Effective Income Tax Rate, Continuing Operations	39.40%	37.90%
Income tax expense (benefit)	$ 6,498	$ 7,383
Income (Loss) from Continuing Operations before Income Taxes, Domestic	$ 16,505	$ 19,485

Earnings per Common Share (Details) - USD ($) $ / shares in Units, $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended
	Dec. 28, 2014	Dec. 29, 2013
Earnings Per Share Disclosure [Line Items]
Loss attributable to Lee Enterprises, Incorporated	$ 9,753	$ 11,892
Weighted Average Number of Shares Outstanding, Basic [Abstract]
Weighted Average Common Shares	53,913,000	52,886,000
Less non-vested restricted Common Stock	(1,442,000)	805,000
Basic average common shares	52,471,000	52,081,000
Weighted Average Number of Shares Outstanding, Diluted [Abstract]
Weighted Average Number Diluted Shares Outstanding Adjustment	1,483,000	1,178,000
Weighted Average Number of Shares Outstanding, Diluted	53,954,000	53,259,000
Basic	$ 0.19	$ 0.23
Diluted	$ 0.18	$ 0.22
Antidilutive Securities Excluded from Computation of Earnings Per Share, Amount	6,254,000	101,000

Stock Ownership Plans (Details) - USD ($) $ / shares in Units, shares in Thousands	3 Months Ended
	Dec. 28, 2014	Dec. 29, 2013
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]
Stock compensation expense	$ 443,000	$ 264,000
Restricted Stock [Member]
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]
Share-based Compensation Arrangements by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Grants in Period, Weighted Average Exercise Price	$ 3,650.00
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Expirations in Period	(10)
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Outstanding, Number	2,008
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Grants in Period, Gross	727
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Outstanding, Weighted Average Exercise Price	$ 2,720
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Outstanding, Weighted Average Exercise Price	$ 3,050
Employee Service Share-based Compensation, Nonvested Awards, Total Compensation Cost Not yet Recognized, Stock Options	$ 4,537,000
Share-based Compensation Arrangements by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Forfeitures in Period, Weighted Average Exercise Price	$ 4,000
Stock Options [Member]
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Expirations in Period	(20)
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Outstanding, Number	2,285
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Exercises in Period	(28)
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Vested and Expected to Vest, Outstanding, Number	1,751
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Outstanding, Weighted Average Exercise Price	$ 2.70
Share-based Compensation Arrangements by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Expirations in Period, Weighted Average Exercise Price	26.63
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Outstanding, Weighted Average Exercise Price	2.50
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Vested and Expected to Vest, Outstanding, Weighted Average Exercise Price	$ 2.90
Employee Service Share-based Compensation, Nonvested Awards, Total Compensation Cost Not yet Recognized, Stock Options	$ 210,000
Share-based Compensation Arrangements by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Exercises in Period, Weighted Average Exercise Price	$ 1.73

Fair Value Measurements Fair Value Measurements (Details) - USD ($)	Dec. 28, 2014	Sep. 28, 2014	Mar. 31, 2014	Mar. 30, 2014	May 01, 2013	Mar. 31, 2013
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]
Fair Value, Estimate Not Practicable, Investments	$ 7,272,000
Warrant liability fair value	12,110,000	$ 10,808,000	$ 16,930,000	$ 16,930,000		$ 16,930,000
Senior Notes [Member] [Member]
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]
Long-term Debt, Fair Value	412,000,000
2nd Lien Agreement [Member]
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]
Long-term Debt, Fair Value	157,500,000
1st Lien Agreement [Member]
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]
Long-term Debt, Fair Value	213,749,000
New Second Lien Loan [Member]
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]
Debt, Long-term and Short-term, Combined Amount	150,000,000	150,000,000
Debt Instrument, Face Amount	150,000,000
New Pulitzer Notes [Member]
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]
Debt, Long-term and Short-term, Combined Amount	19,000,000	$ 23,000,000
Debt Instrument, Face Amount					$ 94,000,000
Senior Notes [Member] [Member]
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]
Debt, Long-term and Short-term, Combined Amount	$ 400,000,000

Fair Value Measurements Fair Value Measurements Not Practicable (Details)	Dec. 28, 2014 USD ($)
Fair Value, Estimate Not Practicable, Financial Statement Captions [Line Items]
Fair Value, Estimate Not Practicable, Investments	$ 7,272,000

Commitments and Contingencies (Details) - USD ($)	3 Months Ended	12 Months Ended
Commitments and Contingencies (Details) - USD ($)	Jun. 28, 2009	Sep. 28, 2014	Sep. 29, 2013	Feb. 18, 2009
Loss Contingencies [Line Items]
Noncontrolling Interest Redeemed PDLLC, Percent Redeemed	5.00%
Heral Value Liability- Liability Input	10.00%
Hearld Value- Increase in Amortizable Tax Basis				$ 258,000,000
Fair Value, Inputs, Level 3 [Member]
Loss Contingencies [Line Items]
Obligations, Fair Value Disclosure			$ 300,000	$ 2,300,000
Herald Value Settlement- Shares		100,000
Herald Value Settlement		$ 298,000

Common Stock and Class B Common Stock (Details) - USD ($)	3 Months Ended	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 28, 2014	Sep. 28, 2014	Mar. 31, 2014	Mar. 30, 2014	Mar. 31, 2013
Common Stock, Effect of Plan of Reorganization [Line Items]
Warrant liability fair value	$ 12,110,000	$ 10,808,000	$ 16,930,000	$ 16,930,000	$ 16,930,000
Investment Warrants, Exercise Price	$ 4.19	$ 4.19
Class of Warrant or Right, Outstanding	6,000,000
New Second Lien Loan [Member]
Common Stock, Effect of Plan of Reorganization [Line Items]
Common Stock Issued In Refinancing, Percent of Total On A Pro Forma Basis	10.00%	10.00%
Class of Warrant or Right, Outstanding		6,000,000

Label	Element	Value
Employee Stock Option [Member]
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Outstanding, Number	us-gaap_ShareBasedCompensationArrangementByShareBasedPaymentAwardOptionsOutstandingNumber	2,333,000
Restricted Stock [Member]
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Outstanding, Number	us-gaap_ShareBasedCompensationArrangementByShareBasedPaymentAwardOptionsOutstandingNumber	1,291,000