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 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.