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LOSS PER COMMON SHARE (Tables)
 6 Months Ended
Mar. 29, 2026
Earnings Per Share [Abstract]  
Schedule of Earnings Per Share, Basic and Diluted
The following table sets forth the computation of basic and diluted earnings per common share:
Three months ended Six months ended
(Thousands of Dollars and Shares, Except Per Share Data)March 29,
2026		March 30,
2025		March 29,
2026		March 30,
2025
Loss attributable to Lee Enterprises, Incorporated:(2,148)(12,511)(7,759)(29,259)
Weighted average common shares13,898 6,217 10,036 6,207 
Less weighted average restricted common shares(137)(185)(138)(198)
Basic average common shares13,761 6,032 9,898 6,009 
Dilutive restricted common shares— — — — 
Diluted average common shares13,761 6,032 9,898 6,009 
Loss per common share:    
Basic(0.16)(2.07)(0.78)(4.87)
Diluted(0.16)(2.07)(0.78)(4.87)