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Lee Enterprises acquires local papers from USA TODAY

PUBLIC · LEESep 28, 2026

Acquiring Company

Lee Enterprises

Acquired Company

USA Today Co

DavenportMcleanAdvertisingPublishingNewsPublishingNews

Description

Lee Enterprises has announced the acquisition of several local publications in South Dakota and Montana from USA TODAY Co. The move aims to strengthen Lee's local journalism presence while USA TODAY will take full ownership of the Arizona Daily Star. These transactions are designed to better serve local communities and enhance the impact of journalism.

Company Information

Company

Lee Enterprises

Location

Davenport, Iowa, United States

About

Lee Enterprises is a digital-first subscription platform providing local markets with valuable, high-quality, intensely local news, information, advertising and marketing services with daily newspapers, rapidly growing digital products and nearly 350 weekly and specialty publications serving 75 markets in 26 states. Year to date, Lee’s newspapers have an average daily circulation of 1.0 million, and our legacy websites, including acquisitions, reach more than 33 million digital unique visitors. Lee’s markets include St. Louis, MO; Buffalo, NY; Omaha, NE; Richmond, VA; Lincoln, NE; Madison, WI; Davenport, IA; and Tucson, AZ. Lee Common Stock is traded on NASDAQ under the symbol LEE.

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Who acquired USA Today Co?

USA Today Co was acquired by Lee Enterprises, based in Davenport. The deal was reported on September 28, 2026. Lee Enterprises is publicly traded (LEE) and operates in Advertising.

When did Lee Enterprises acquire USA Today Co?

Lee Enterprises's acquisition of USA Today Co was reported on September 28, 2026. Lee Enterprises has announced the acquisition of several local publications in South Dakota and Montana from USA TODAY Co. The move aims to strengthen Lee's local journalism presence while USA TODAY will take full ownership of the Arizona Daily Star. Fundz records the date the transaction was first publicly reported, sourced from filings and company announcements.

What does USA Today Co do?

USA Today Co, formerly known as Gannett, is the parent company of USA Today, a leading national newspaper in the United States. The company is known for its comprehensive news coverage and innovative journalistic practices. It is publicly traded (TDAY), operating in Publishing, and is based in Mclean.

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