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 3 news segment discussing USA Capital Casino Index closed on the stock market and ending stock prices for different Las Vegas casinos including Stratosphere Corporation. News segment also talks about how Grand Casinos will enhance the credit of bond offer and increase their ownership of Strasphere Corporation. 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.

Channel 8 news segment about an investment seminar held at the Rio Casino and Hotel for stockholders and potential stockholders interested in buying shares of Stratosphere Tower stock. Footage includes interviews with Stratosphere interim president Richard Schuetz and stockholders. Original media VHS, color, aspect ratio 4 x 3, frame size 720 x 486.

Video clip used at the Las Vegas Planning Commission meeting to annouce the hotel/casino; clip opens with icebergs falling into water; then various historic clips and photographs of the Titanic on screen while Robert Goulet sings a song written by Bob Stupak; ends with Titantic rising back out of the ocean. Original media VHS, color, aspect ratio 4 x 3, frame size 720 x 486.

Local news anchor interviews Bob Stupak about his plan to build a Titantic themed project; talks about going before the City Commission next month to officially announce anything; discuss the location of the Stratosphere being in an undesirable location and his thoughts on the future of Las Vegas. Original media VHS, color, aspect ratio 4 x 3, frame size 720 x 486.

Video clip used at the Las Vegas Planning Commission meeting to annouce the hotel/casino; clip opens with icebergs falling into water; then various historic clips and photographs of the Titanic on screen while Robert Goulet sings "A Cruise to Infinity" song; ends with Titantic rising back out of the ocean Original media VHS, color, aspect ratio 4 x 3, frame size 720 x 486.