Channel 8 evening news segment on the closure of the Little Giant Market behind Vegas World. News segment features interior shots of the store and interviews with the owners, Joe and Carol Kerekes. Original media VHS, color, aspect ratio 4 x 3, frame size 720 x 486.

Channel 8 evening news segment discussing expansions to the Stratosphere including plans for a high end gambling room, grand ballroom, additional hotel rooms, and attractions including the "Belly of the Beast" King Kong themed amusement ride. Segment includes interview with Tom Bruny from the Stratosphere discussing plans for an aquarium attraction that will open in 1997. Original media VHS, color, aspect ratio 4 x 3, frame size 720 x 486.

Channel 8 evening news segment about installation of the Stratosphere's marquee as they approach completion of the resort and the grand opening. Original media VHS, color, aspect ratio 4 x 3, frame size 720 x 486.

Various evening news segments that aired between April 26 to 28, 1996 from Channel 3, Channel 8, and Channel 13 leading up to the opening of the Stratosphere Hotel & Casino. News segments feature interviews with Bob Stupak, Stratosphere amusement rides, interior of the Stratosphere, and discuss fire safety issues and schedule of events for opening day. Original media VHS, color, aspect ratio 4 x 3, frame size 720 x 486.

Channel 8 news segment of sentencing of stuntman Dan Koko accused of abusing a Las Vegas girl in 1987. Koko was known for his stunt diving off the top of Vegas World Hotel & Casino in 1984. Footage includes shots of the courtroom during the sentencing and interview with the victim's mother. Original media VHS, color, aspect ratio 4 x 3, frame size 720 x 486.

Channel 3 evening news segment special report about the High Roller and Big Shot amusement rides at the Stratosphere. News coverage includes shots of the rides, exterior shots of the Stratosphere, maintenance work on the High Roller, and interview with dancer Debbie Allen about her experience riding the High Roller. Original media VHS, color, aspect ratio 4 x 3, frame size 720 x 486.

Segment opens with rendering of "Titantic" hotel/casino; cuts to Bob Stupak at podium announcing he will be "raising Titantic on the Strip" to audience just north of the Stratosphere; to include fine dining, showrooms, entertainment; plans to be over 400 feet tall, everything on a bigger scale than the original ship; concludes with Robert Goulet clip singing about the Titantic. Original media VHS, color, aspect ratio 4 x 3, frame size 720 x 486.