Local news segment reports on the Stardust Hotel's "Enter the Night" closing to make way for Wayne Newton's show but have recently helped a coworker get through a difficult time. The cast and crew have rallied around a fellow coworker, Randy Harris, whose wife unexpectedly passed away the prior week. They donated a Christmas tree and gifts for the couple's three children. Terry Lovern (production stage manager), and one of the children are inviewed about the kindness of the cast and crew. Original media VHS, color, aspect ratio 4 x 3, frame size 720 x 486. From the Stardust Resort and Casino Records (MS-00515) -- Photographs and audiovisual material -- Digitized audiovisual material file.

Local news segment reporting on the issues around the national Topless Dancer World Championship that took place at the Stardust Hotel the previous week. Two top headliners, including Venus De Light, were not present for the competition as they had no contract secured before the competition began. She plans to sue the company organizing it, 5-Star Entertainment, over using her likeness in advertising without permission. Original media VHS, color, aspect ratio 4 x 3, frame size 720 x 486. From the Stardust Resort and Casino Records (MS-00515) -- Photographs and audiovisual material -- Digitized audiovisual material file.

Local news segment opens discussing a recent law related to energy use and efficiency. The segment then transitions to how at least 11 hotels and casinos in the area are starting to charge for power. Harrah's and the Rio were the first to charge a power fee, but many other quickly followed suit. Matt Davis (Nevada Power VP) is interviewed and questions whether or not they need to charge a surcharge, but casinos continue to charge despite it not being clear if the fees will actually help pay power bills. Station Casinos CFO Glenn Christianson is then interviewed about the surcharge, and he explains the fees will go to paying the power bills and why it took some time to start charging. He answers many questions about why certain properties started first, and how they are conserving energy right now, if there are any employee initiatives to help mitigate the costs, and why the hotel guests are responsible for paying the bills. Original media VHS, color, aspect ratio 4 x 3, frame size 720 x 486. From the Stardust Resort and Casino Records (MS-00515) -- Photographs and audiovisual material -- Digitized audiovisual material file.

Special news segment, "Newsmakers" with John Bonds who profiles Aki, the "Enter the Night" showgirl from the Stardust Hotel. Aki and John sit down and begin talking about costumes and the designs of various dresses throughout the show, and a benefit gala that recently took place. Aki discusses her career path, first in her home country of Holland, then Monte Carlo, Paris, and now Las Vegas, while clips of the "Enter the Night" show and Aki performing appear on screen. The two discuss the impact of the recent movie "Showgirls" and how it has negatively impacted the Las Vegas showgirls and how they are perceived. Aki shares her future plans, and shares she is currently studying law in Holland and taking acting lessons. Original media VHS, color, aspect ratio 4 x 3, frame size 720 x 486. From the Stardust Resort and Casino Records (MS-00515) -- Photographs and audiovisual material -- Digitized audiovisual material file.

Local news segments where reports speak on Boyd Gaming/Stardust Resort's $25,000 donation to the Red Cross to help Oklahoma City bombing victims, and the Riviera's planned 2-day benefit concert. The American Red Cross phone number is shown on screen while reports speak on the local efforts to help Oklahoma victims. Local Cannon Middle School students organized a carwash, raising $1,200 with the help of the local fire department. Interview with a local American Red Cross representative who reports on donations and need for assistance. 7 cuts on the event. Original media VHS, color, aspect ratio 4 x 3, frame size 720 x 486. From the Stardust Resort and Casino Records (MS-00515) -- Photographs and audiovisual material -- Digitized audiovisual material file.

Local news report on Stardust showgirl image on the outside of a Western Pacific Airlines plane. Footage shows the showgirl whose image it is posing next to the plane and a small group of people gathered inside the airport for the reveal. . Original media VHS, color, aspect ratio 4 x 3, frame size 720 x 486. From the Stardust Resort and Casino Records (MS-00515) -- Photographs and audiovisual material -- Digitized audiovisual material file.

Local news report on new Jeopardy! themed slot machines now available at the Stardust. Interview with Juan Hernandez (Stardust) and a guest who is playing the new slot machine. Original media VHS, color, aspect ratio 4 x 3, frame size 720 x 486. From the Stardust Resort and Casino Records (MS-00515) -- Photographs and audiovisual material -- Digitized audiovisual material file.