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Loss Per Common Share - Computation of Basic and Diluted Earnings Per Common Share (Details) - USD ($)
$ / shares in Units, shares in Thousands, $ in Thousands
3 Months Ended 6 Months Ended
Mar. 30, 2025
Mar. 24, 2024
Mar. 30, 2025
Mar. 24, 2024
Earnings Per Share [Abstract]        
Loss attributable to Lee Enterprises, Incorporated: $ (12,511) $ (12,179) $ (29,259) $ (11,491)
Weighted average common shares (in shares) 6,217 6,080 6,207 6,080
Less weighted average restricted Common Stock (in shares) (185) (170) (198) (170)
Basic average common shares (in shares) 6,032 5,910 6,009 5,910
Dilutive stock options and restricted Common Stock (in shares) 0 0 0 0
Diluted average common shares (in shares) 6,032 5,910 6,009 5,910
Loss per common share:        
Basic (in dollars per share) $ (2.07) $ (2.06) $ (4.87) $ (1.94)
Diluted (in dollars per share) $ (2.07) $ (2.06) $ (4.87) $ (1.94)